Whinney Hill Stand - Page 4

Bagpuss · 15-06-2008, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Owd Bob

When the Whinney Hill Stand is completed

Nowt like a bit of optimism to keep us going.

fc:stanley · 15-06-2008, 21:08

It would be nice owd bob , but i think the club will probably get a sponsor for the stand to give the club some income!

JEFF · 16-06-2008, 09:51

The club doesn't have to build a new stand they only have to provide more seating by the end of next season.

Outback Ozzy · 16-06-2008, 10:14

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Originally Posted by JEFF

The club doesn't have to build a new stand they only have to provide more seating by the end of next season.

Not quite, yes the club could put the necessary seating in the Clayton end or the Hollands pie stand, but we would then have a capacity of less than 5,000 which is also a requirement for league football, hence the reason Barnet were relegated a few years back. Barnet had problems with the local council who refused expansion to stay in the league, however, I think it has now been done.

Alvin the chipmunk · 16-06-2008, 11:41

We're not going to build it untill weve assured survival. Barnet knocked up their new stand with offices etc in less then two weeks and it looks great. What would be the opoint of us building it now and it being a white elephant in the BSP???

Pendle Red · 16-06-2008, 12:03

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Originally Posted by Alvin the chipmunk

We're not going to build it untill weve assured survival. Barnet knocked up their new stand with offices etc in less then two weeks and it looks great. What would be the opoint of us building it now and it being a white elephant in the BSP???

Was there not a temporary structure already in place at Barnet before this Stand? If so would foundation work have already been in place? From what I have seen behind the Whinney Hill Stand there would be an awful lot of prep work involved, maybe our New Sponsors could assist?
I agree about the sentiments of possibly being a White Elephant but if we hang on till we are mathmatically safe we may have run out of time?

It is a bone of contention and I fully understand both sides of the arguement but I want to see Stanley push on to Bigger & Better things and as part of that we have to remain in the League

JEFF · 16-06-2008, 12:55

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Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

but we would then have a capacity of less than 5,000 which is also a requirement for league football, hence the reason Barnet were relegated a few years back.

Barnet were relegated in 2000-2001 because they finished bottom of the league.
http://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/en...ion-2000-2001/

Forever Red · 16-06-2008, 13:05

I was passing Turf Moor yesterday. I have they no plans to replace the Cricket Field Stand? Surely we could get the framework for the very cheaply.

lancsdave · 16-06-2008, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Forever Red

I was passing Turf Moor yesterday. I have they no plans to replace the Cricket Field Stand? Surely we could get the framework for the very cheaply.

a) it won't be this season when it comes down.

b) It will be cheap, it's probably full of rust

Forever Red · 16-06-2008, 15:42

I have to say I get the impression that the club has just stuck its head in the sand on this one. With a bit of imagination there's real potential.

Blackburn Stanley · 16-06-2008, 17:54

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Originally Posted by JEFF

Barnet were relegated in 2000-2001 because they finished bottom of the league.
http://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/en...ion-2000-2001/

Thats true, but if they had not finnished bottom they would still have been relegated as their ground was not up to League standards. The same will happen to Stanley at the end of next season if they have not added the extra 800+ seats (and kept the capcity above 5,000) - surely not a lot to ask in this day and age

cashman · 16-06-2008, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Blackburn Stanley

Thats true, but if they had not finnished bottom they would still have been relegated as their ground was not up to League standards. The same will happen to Stanley at the end of next season if they have not added the extra 800+ seats (and kept the capcity above 5,000) - surely not a lot to ask in this day and age

it is when they aint a pot to pee in.

mab · 16-06-2008, 22:13

perhaps our very own Harwood Red could ask the club as Chair Lady of the OSC may be they would be forth coming with an up date on the new stand.

What you say HR would you

Oggy · 17-06-2008, 09:40

A friend of mine asked whether he would still be able to stand on Whinney Hill prior to purchasing his season ticket. "Yes, it'll be unaffected till after the season", was the reply.

Make of that what you will.

Blackburn Stanley · 17-06-2008, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Oggy

A friend of mine asked whether he would still be able to stand on Whinney Hill prior to purchasing his season ticket. "Yes, it'll be unaffected till after the season", was the reply.

Make of that what you will.

If true, thats very sad. The Whinney Hill should be closed down now ready for work to begin on the rebuilding. Or do Stanley want to be relegated back to the Conference

I live in Preston now and their new stand took just over 12 months to put up (granted its bigger about 4,000 seats I think) - but what are Stanley officials playing at, do they really hate League football that much