Monty Burns Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Oh yeah good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Only Oldham fans could moan about having to walk around a fence on route to the shiney new stand. Its open and nearly done be happy. Nearly done? Hmm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 I don't like that the concourse doesn't run the length of the stand underneath. Or even more than a small section of the stand before hitting a dead end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_ragg1984 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I don't like that the concourse doesn't run the length of the stand underneath. Or even more than a small section of the stand before hitting a dead end. It's going to be bedlam in there when we get a decent crowd in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I don't like that the concourse doesn't run the length of the stand underneath. Or even more than a small section of the stand before hitting a dead end. I presume the space between the two concourses is part of the units designed to bring in revenue all-year round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 It's going to be bedlam in there when we get a decent crowd in As pressing issues go, that one isn't very pressing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I liked the chant "are you main stand in disguise" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 First time in it yesterday and what a joy it was to sit in it even though the viewing on the pitch was dreadful. Such a better view than the main stand and the RRE. Plenty of leg room which must be a first for Latics but very tight on the arms when the row is full. Seems to have a better selection of food as well. Only gripe was having to walk around the fencing with no clear direction, hopefully that can be sorted for Barnsley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsslatic Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 I presume the space between the two concourses is part of the units designed to bring in revenue all-year round. I've no doubt that is the case. I'm just saying it's not practical and causes a heavier build up of people when modestly populated than if the whole concourse was connected. Dave is right - it will be problematic on the occasions we get a big match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigDog Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 First time in it yesterday...Such a better view than the main stand.I doubt that the view is better than that from my seat in the main stand - first row upper tier on the halfway line - it's like watching it on the television. Only difference is that I can't switch channels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've no doubt that is the case. I'm just saying it's not practical and causes a heavier build up of people when modestly populated than if the whole concourse was connected. Dave is right - it will be problematic on the occasions we get a big match. The stand was at about 60% capacity on Saturday but I had no problem getting served twice at the bar without queuing too much and It can't be any worse than the main stand which ain't much bigger than a shower cubicle!!! Don't forget when the supporters bar is opened up top there will a few hundred in there before and after the game. (Hopefully)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego_Sideburns Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 The stand was at about 60% capacity on Saturday but I had no problem getting served twice at the bar without queuing too much and It can't be any worse than the main stand which ain't much bigger than a shower cubicle!!! Don't forget when the supporters bar is opened up top there will a few hundred in there before and after the game. (Hopefully)..... ...and the 100 Club members will be in their own bar (suite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nice to see the floodlights working yesterday on top of the new stand. Makes the pitch look a lot brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nice to see the floodlights working yesterday on top of the new stand. Makes the pitch look a lot brighter. It will needs to be due to the football being so dull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 The stand was at about 60% capacity on Saturday but I had no problem getting served twice at the bar without queuing too much and It can't be any worse than the main stand which ain't much bigger than a shower cubicle!!! Don't forget when the supporters bar is opened up top there will a few hundred in there before and after the game. (Hopefully)..... ...and the 100 Club members will be in their own bar (suite). So there'll be two indoor bars (other than the one under the stand) that can be accessed at half time? One for the 100 club, one for us plebs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 So there'll be two indoor bars (other than the one under the stand) that can be accessed at half time? One for the 100 club, one for us plebs? With the width of those Exits it'll take you 15 minutes just to get to the Loo. The large Bar (1895 Suite) on the top floor with a capacity of 500 will have to close before the game as it has windows overlooking both sides. Dunno about H/T. Anyone from both clubs will be allowed in, with a ticket for any part of the ground. See OEC link on official :censored:e for details The Broadway Suite is on the same level as the Boxes and I think is to available to the 100 Club but not the Plebs http://oldhameventcentre.co.uk/speaker/the-1895-suite/ By the way I was assured that the Executive Boxes and both Bars will be ready for the Next Home Match-And they never even laughed as they said it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I've no doubt that is the case. I'm just saying it's not practical and causes a heavier build up of people when modestly populated than if the whole concourse was connected. Dave is right - it will be problematic on the occasions we get a big match. Won't having the concourse split like this effectively allow us to segregate the stand as well i.e. home fans go in 1 side away fans go in the other a line of police and netting inbetween and you can split the stand. Not saying that's going to happen anytime soon or that it should but its a possibility way in the future if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Won't having the concourse split like this effectively allow us to segregate the stand as well i.e. home fans go in 1 side away fans go in the other a line of police and netting inbetween and you can split the stand. Not saying that's going to happen anytime soon or that it should but its a possibility way in the future if required. Doubt that is the reason. City have a metal cordon between home and away fans that can probably be moved when necessary, as will many other stadiums with filled in corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 100 club and supporters bar are the same thing but 100 club get first dibs before the game and exclusive use at HT think capacity is 300 or so??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Nice to see the floodlights working yesterday on top of the new stand. Makes the pitch look a lot brighter. Have they replaced the dud bulbs in the main floodlights yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Have they replaced the dud bulbs in the main floodlights yet? Not yet. I would imagine they will just take the working bulbs out of the northside pylons before they dismantle them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Where has it been said they're to be dismantled....I remember Corney saying some time ago that it was too expensive to take them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/95193/smokies-to-the-rescue Own goal experts..... Getting embarrassing this now. Have we cancelled all the Christmas parties as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaddySmoker Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Getting embarrassing this now. Have we cancelled all the Christmas parties as well? Not yet, decision to be made on the 17th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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