The only way is S6 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 22 hours ago, Animis said: Oxford United: AFL Architects submits plans for Oxford United stadium: AFL Architects has submitted plans for a 16,000-seat stadium near Kidlington for Oxford United FC. The scheme would be the UK’s first all-electric stadium and would be part of a wider mixed-use development including a 180-room hotel. A conference centre, event space and a health and wellbeing centre would also be built under the plans, which have been lodged with Cherwell district council. The League One club’s history would be incorporated into design features, including a modern interpretation of the landmark arch at the Manor Ground, where it used to play its home games before the site was sold and turned into a hospital 20 years ago, at the entrance. Oxford United development director Jon Clarke said the submission of a full planning application was a “significant milestone” for the club. “We have taken the opportunity to create something truly incredible that not only places the visitor experience at its heart but is sustainable and will deliver huge benefits to our community and economy,” he said. It comes after Oxfordshire county council granted consent for the club to lease land known as the Triangle for the stadium scheme. The club’s lease at its current 12,500-seat Kassam Stadium, where it has been based since 2001, ends in 2026. This is interesting. Is it on an old airfield near Kidlington? We used to do a huge business show exhibition in 2 large marquees on that site, if it’s the same one. Just down the road from Woodstock & Blenheim Palace & up the road from the Pear Tree interchange on the A34. Lovely area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Only problem with the new Oxford ground is that if anythng it's even further out from the centre of Oxford than the current one is. At least it looks like there's a likelihood of a local rail link, but as home fans are likely to need it as well as away fans it could get a bit hectic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animis Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Notts County Submit Planning Application To Develop Fanzone And Event Space Notts County Football Club have submitted a planning application to Nottingham City Council for the development of a best‑in‑class fanzone and event space next to Meadow Lane stadium. Subject to approval, the plans will transform the matchday experience on offer to supporters with a giant screen, state‑of‑the‑art sound system, large bar area and street food vendors making it the perfect matchday destination. The venue will also prove invaluable on non‑matchdays, providing a fantastic space for our charitable arm, Notts County Foundation, to deliver and develop their range of projects while also allowing the club to provide a variety of events to the local community throughout the year. Previously occupied by East Midlands Fabrications, the site of the proposed development is located on Iremonger Road and shares a boundary with the Derek Pavis car park. It offers 12,000 square feet of indoor space and also has a large outdoor area. The Club’s chief executive, Joe Palmer, said: “After many months of planning, we’re excited to bring news of this major project to our fans and the wider community. “With an average attendance of over 11,000, and work ongoing to drive even higher crowds in the months and years ahead, it was imperative that we sought to provide our growing fanbase with the exciting matchday experience they deserve. “At present we’re unable to offer adequate food, beverage and entertainment facilities but, with these plans, we can look forward to providing one of the very best fanzones in the country – similar to Wembley’s Boxpark, where many of our supporters were accommodated for last summer’s play‑off final.” “I’d like to thank Nottingham City Council for their guidance and cooperation and we look forward to updating supporters in due course.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Notts County already have a fantastic fanzone. It's called Hooters. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geedee Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 01/03/2024 at 14:27, Animis said: Oxford United: AFL Architects submits plans for Oxford United stadium: AFL Architects has submitted plans for a 16,000-seat stadium near Kidlington for Oxford United FC. The scheme would be the UK’s first all-electric stadium and would be part of a wider mixed-use development including a 180-room hotel. A conference centre, event space and a health and wellbeing centre would also be built under the plans, which have been lodged with Cherwell district council. The League One club’s history would be incorporated into design features, including a modern interpretation of the landmark arch at the Manor Ground, where it used to play its home games before the site was sold and turned into a hospital 20 years ago, at the entrance. Oxford United development director Jon Clarke said the submission of a full planning application was a “significant milestone” for the club. “We have taken the opportunity to create something truly incredible that not only places the visitor experience at its heart but is sustainable and will deliver huge benefits to our community and economy,” he said. It comes after Oxfordshire county council granted consent for the club to lease land known as the Triangle for the stadium scheme. The club’s lease at its current 12,500-seat Kassam Stadium, where it has been based since 2001, ends in 2026. This is playing havoc to my 92 club membership I have already been to 2 grounds for Oxford United! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamsandwich Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 What is "Millmoor" now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salli Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 My brewery/taproom Be interesting to see how it affects business, I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_dave Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 43 minutes ago, Salli said: My brewery/taproom Be interesting to see how it affects business, I guess. How do you normally do on a match day? And do you do anything with the club already or anything related to the football? Suppose it can go either way can't it.. either it attracts a load more pre-match/drinking footfall or it takes away what you've got! Might have to start selling wings served by lasses in tight shirts.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salli Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 14 hours ago, sheffield_dave said: How do you normally do on a match day? And do you do anything with the club already or anything related to the football? Suppose it can go either way can't it.. either it attracts a load more pre-match/drinking footfall or it takes away what you've got! Might have to start selling wings served by lasses in tight shirts.. For County games we do very well, Forest less so but still worth our while. Taproom income covers our rent basically. We've had custom from County before but they're pretty hard to work with, and in the past haven't looked after our beer very well (lack of a proper cellar at the stadium itself, served by young staff without experience as per Hillsborough). And of course football fans aren't trusted with glass bottles! Would be great if the fan zone started taking our wares, but suspect they'll make more money selling Carling and such, in which case hopefully people will still be drawn to us in the search for better quality ales I actually used to live in a flat directly above Hooters and spent an awful lot of time in there. For the food, obvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_dave Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Interesting! From County's perspective I think it's a shrewd way of competing for the attention of the City, by just completely maximising the match day experience as best they can. Buying up that land across the road from the Kop and having a Boxpark style space is just one of the many things I hoped might happen when DC arrived here, but alas.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 8 hours ago, Salli said: I actually used to live in a flat directly above Hooters and spent an awful lot of time in there. For the food, obvs. yeah, course you did! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 02/03/2024 at 13:05, The only way is S6 said: This is interesting. Is it on an old airfield near Kidlington? We used to do a huge business show exhibition in 2 large marquees on that site, if it’s the same one. Just down the road from Woodstock & Blenheim Palace & up the road from the Pear Tree interchange on the A34. Lovely area. Correct mate... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beighton Owl 87 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Stockport looking to increase Edgeley Park to 18,000 https://www.stockportcounty.com/stockport-county-launches-next-phase-of-consultation-on-plans-for-the-expansion-of-edgeley-park/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewswfc Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 11 hours ago, Beighton Owl 87 said: Stockport looking to increase Edgeley Park to 18,000 https://www.stockportcounty.com/stockport-county-launches-next-phase-of-consultation-on-plans-for-the-expansion-of-edgeley-park/ Sound like a club with a plan unlike some. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGaffer Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 7 hours ago, Drewswfc said: Sound like a club with a plan unlike some. But be careful what wish you wish for, Stockport can do it because they are near Manchester, could rebuild in the lower leagues or insert utter testicles reason as to why we can't and haven't invested in infrastructure for near 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 18k seems a tad ambitious for a club that hasn't even had a 5 figure average attendance for more than 70 years. Sounds a bit Darlingtony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkskaphil Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 5 minutes ago, alanharper said: 18k seems a tad ambitious for a club that hasn't even had a 5 figure average attendance for more than 70 years. Sounds a bit Darlingtony Who's Darling Tony? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beighton Owl 87 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, alanharper said: 18k seems a tad ambitious for a club that hasn't even had a 5 figure average attendance for more than 70 years. Sounds a bit Darlingtony They are pretty much at full capacity for every home game and as they progress through the leagues the demand for tickets will be higher than their current capacity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Beighton Owl 87 said: They are pretty much at full capacity for every home game and as they progress through the leagues the demand for tickets will be higher than their current capacity. That's more of an "if" than an "as"! Will the fans currently turning up when they're doing well but were nowhere to be seen before last season (about 50% of their current attendees) keep going long term? Last time they were in the Championship they were getting 6-7k, yes they'd get more now but they're still way off getting to that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Bizzly Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, alanharper said: That's more of an "if" than an "as"! Will the fans currently turning up when they're doing well but were nowhere to be seen before last season (about 50% of their current attendees) keep going long term? Last time they were in the Championship they were getting 6-7k, yes they'd get more now but they're still way off getting to that level. You'd be amazed how many more people want to go to watch football in a nice environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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