@owlstalk Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, TrickyTrev said: I’m not sure, I can think of a few who’ve done it badly. Call me old fashioned but I like the traditional looking stadiums like Villa Park, Hillsborough etc. That’s not to say Hillsborough doesn’t need modernisation, even with my blue and white tinted specs I can see it does, but to leave Hillsborough to go to some out of town Pride Park clone would be a very sad day. Agreed If the facilites and experience can be upgraded then should deffo stay 1 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwellOwl Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Stay and develop, hopefully one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, The coach said: That’s a utd area..wudnt feel right locating up there..if we move it should be to somewhere in our north Sheffield heartland It’s not a United area at all. It’s at the back of herdings, charnock and hemsworth. Having lived in that area for about 20 years I’d say it’s a pretty even split. also that land is massive and they could even make the dual carriageway bigger so traffic can get away quicker. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I wouldn't mind leaving if the new stadium had character and has an individual style about it. Hillsbrough has so much charm and is full of memories. But it would take about 5 summers of renovation to get it to anything remotely looking like a premiership standard stadium. It's very tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Archers Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, @owlstalk said: Loads of room where the Ski Village used to be You do realise that’s on a hill don’t you? Clue is in the name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveClark Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, @owlstalk said: Loads of room where the Ski Village used to be Land wise yes, totally, but the sad fact is that it's too much of an issue with regards to height. We have a lot of older fans, they won't traverse that very well for a start - but then more, it's going to add around an extra 1/3 of the bill to build a stadium in that environment. All of a sudden, a cost of £60m will cost maybe 70, 80, 90 because the location is a dogs dinner. Edited July 31, 2022 by DaveClark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Also getting older I was getting fed up travelling for over an hour for anything Wednesday related, The shop, early cup games, Owls in the park etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One De Bilde Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 26 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Are there any really impressive new stadiums that aren't like Wembley sized? Can you think of any clubs that have done it really well? There aren't any because to do it well you need to spend big, arsenal and spurs for example. You can't go half hearted because it's a glaring failure. For me I love Hillsborough because of the history, I'm too young for Springett, Bronco, Curran and even Waddle, Hirst and Sheridan, but I love going knowing that's how good we were (and that Pele has played there). If we move elsewhere on budget how does the next generation get inspired by tales of Stockdale, Iorfa and Windass? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Just now, DaveClark said: Land wise yes, totally, but the sad fact is that it's too much of an issue with regards to height. We have a lot of older fans, they won't traverse that very well for a start It's absolutely not a problem that though They can just enter the stadium from the TOP of the hill Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The coach Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, torryowl said: Our heartland isnt in the north of the city ..... Is this the bit when you tell me olive grove and highfield is our heartland...not anymore..maybe 100 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The coach Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, mozzy85 said: It’s not a United area at all. It’s at the back of herdings, charnock and hemsworth. Having lived in that area for about 20 years I’d say it’s a pretty even split. also that land is massive and they could even make the dual carriageway bigger so traffic can get away quicker. Herdings..hemsworth..gleadless etc is no way 50/50...60/40 in gruntbags favour maybe more than that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Just now, The coach said: Herdings..hemsworth..gleadless etc is no way 50/50...60/40 in gruntbags favour maybe more than that I’m telling ya pal. It’s very even in that area. Most of the kids I used to play with on herdings growing up were Wednesday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggoisgod Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 I'd be open to a move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggowl Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, @owlstalk said: Here's how Hillsborough could be developed I'd love to see this happen, apparently we have planning permission and it's only waiting for the right time and obviously finances (FIFA World Cup was the opportunity). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farlego Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Went to the new spurs stadium for a concert yesterday, that’s how to build a modern stadium, Similar in its location surrounded by housing. I believe the commitment and planning for more than just 20 odd games of football a year we could do similar, maybe not on the same scale but build a modern Hillsborough on the same plot of land utilising the spare space at the back of the west stand and kop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookone Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 Mooooooove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanzaroteowl Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 We've got to stay It's about the only place in Sheffield that I now know how to drive to without either getting lost or fined for going through a bus gate! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon barksdale Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Vegan Owl said: Old Sheffield airport... There were rumours at one point that Chansiri had purchased the land. Excellent Link to the M1 Sheffield Uni own most of that land and are slowly building down the old runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kew Owl Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 No need to move - capacity of Hillsborough is more than adequate for our needs, we don’t need a bigger ground. The Old Lady does need a bit of TLC though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefdave Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 2 hours ago, @owlstalk said: Loads of room where the Ski Village used to be There'd be a reyt slope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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