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Post by londonranger on Jul 7, 2012 23:23:14 GMT
I like the roof. So when do they decide to close it, parameters. Then if foul weather is kept out, we may
be healthier ,and fans, but then away we may lose our True Grit. Soft cozy roofy Rangers.
Still, we can play in snow and floods as long as fans can get there. So we need ploughs to help the City clean streets.
Also if big matches are scheduled in roofless places, we could get the revenue and the match.
Im assuming that the roof closes all the way. Maybe it doesnt. In usa they have domes which are
large indoor stadia.
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Post by RoryTheRanger on Jul 7, 2012 23:39:36 GMT
So I've done a little bit of searching for other stadiums in world football with a 35,000 capacity. Found one that IMO is perfect. It's the Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna. The capacity is 35,800. Now if you took the running track out and moved the stands closer to the pitch that would be perfect IMO.
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Post by fraserinbc on Jul 7, 2012 23:44:39 GMT
If the new stadium is named after some corporate sponsor, I'm going to find it very hard to muster the enthusiasm to go there every other Saturday. You could always call it by its original, non-sponsored name if we went down that route. Etihad Stadium is actually the City of Manchester Stadium and The Emirates is originally called Ashburton Grove. I can't imagine The Air Asia Stadium wouldn't be too far behind.
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Post by mm2h on Jul 8, 2012 4:13:30 GMT
The reason my son can't come to LR to watch a game. He weighs over 25 stones (350 pounds in American money). You lot and the americans are just as confusing, pounds, stones? Kilos for crying out loud, like the rest of the world, kilos! This is even worse than soccer! And yes, I imagine your son is not the only one left out! I bet a modern stadium would rectify this though. KILOS what are Kilos? I understand fully the concept of a 25 stone man not fitting into a South Africa Rd seat:) I cannot picture a 158.76 kilogram man in the same seat.....
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Post by mayday on Jul 8, 2012 4:34:10 GMT
May be Mr Mittel will donate the steal for free, that will keep the cost down. Ive herd he's got a bit kicking around in his back yard,
Also I don't care if they give it a cooperate name as we the fans can call it what we want. (White City Stadium?)
Would imagine the probable have tentative planing permission from the council other wise dont think they would be talking it up. They wont want to be left with egg on their face like the scum last month.
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Post by londonranger on Jul 8, 2012 23:50:43 GMT
Is a roof able to close completeley?
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Post by eastranger on Jul 9, 2012 15:47:47 GMT
If the new stadium is named after some corporate sponsor, I'm going to find it very hard to muster the enthusiasm to go there every other Saturday. You could always call it by its original, non-sponsored name if we went down that route. Etihad Stadium is actually the City of Manchester Stadium and The Emirates is originally called Ashburton Grove. I can't imagine The Air Asia Stadium wouldn't be too far behind. Problem is (for me anyway) that if it's a corporate name from the start then that's how everyone will always refer to it, no matter what the non-corporate name of the site is. The examples you give are a case in point - people do still refer to 'Eastlands' and the 'City of Manchester Stadium' instead of the 'Etihad' because there were several years when those were the official names of the site (before Man City bought out the lease and naming rights from the council), whereas no-one ever talks about 'Ashburton Grove' because it's been the 'Emirates' since the day it opened. And presumably we'll be an example of the latter - a club playing in a stadium forever known by a soulless corporate brand name rather than any sense of history, place and identity.
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 11, 2012 8:05:07 GMT
Meanwhile at Ipswich... POLL: We would consider renaming Portman Road after a sponsor says Simon Clegg www.greenun24.co.uk/ipswich-town/poll_we_would_consider_renaming_portman_road_after_a_sponsor_says_simon_clegg_1_1441262By Dave Gooderham Wednesday, July 11, 2012 SIMON Clegg has risked the wrath of Ipswich Town fans by admitting he would never rule out renaming Portman Road. The chief executive insisted he would do anything in his power to hand the Blues a financial advantage – including handing over the naming rights to Town’s famous ground to a multi-million pound sponsor. Clegg said: “I am well aware of what has happened at Newcastle over the last 12 months or so and the impact that has happened with the fans. “But I have a commercial responsibility to this organisation to ensure I do whatever is right and appropriate for this club to give us a competitive advantage. “And if that means bringing in additional commercial sponsors, in whatever field it might be, including, if necessary, naming rights for the ground, that is something I will explore. “I am not committing to doing it. But it is not something I would close my mind to as a complete non-starter, ever.” While naming grounds after a chief sponsor has now become fairly common-place in football, many Town fans are proud of the fact that the club has shied away from this. But Clegg maintained it could make good business sense, adding: “From my point of view, particular in the context of financial fair play, I am never going to say never. I have got a business responsibility to explore every opportunity that gets presented to this football club. The chief executive yesterday announced a new partnership which will see the West Stand renamed after new sponsors, the East of England Co-operative Society. The deal, which is for three years potentially rising to five, is worth a “six-figure sum” according to Clegg who added: “I can’t be specific because there are confidentiality clauses within the contract, but it will impact positively. The East of England Co-operative Society is paying more than the previous sponsor. “Every revenue stream in this football club goes to enhancing the player budget, that is where the vast majority of our funds got to and at the end of the day, that is what is going to get us promoted or not. That is where the priority is and things like this announcement all helps.” - What do you think? Would renaming Portman Road be a good idea, a sign of the times or something you would protest against? Let us know your views below or by emailing dave.gooderham@archant.co.uk www.greenun24.co.uk/ipswich-town/poll_we_would_consider_renaming_portman_road_after_a_sponsor_says_simon_clegg_1_1441262
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Post by cpr on Jul 11, 2012 8:20:23 GMT
So I've done a little bit of searching for other stadiums in world football with a 35,000 capacity. Found one that IMO is perfect. It's the Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna. The capacity is 35,800. Now if you took the running track out and moved the stands closer to the pitch that would be perfect IMO. Rory ;D You wouldn't say that if you'd been there. As you may know, I go there with you know who. As good as it my look in those photos, it is a crumbling wreck. However, behind the goal, at a big game, is a glory to behold, even if you do worry about the upper tier collapsing on you!!! ;D
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Post by webmaverick on Jul 11, 2012 21:21:04 GMT
Hello all: New to the board, located in Kansas City. I am a QPR fan - pretty sure that Populous did the Sporting KC build here in Kansas City - if they get the work, you should consider yourselves lucky. We have a great stadium here in KC. Just sad that we are playing Stoke instead of QPR next month.
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Post by Bushman on Jul 11, 2012 21:23:18 GMT
Hello all: New to the board, located in Kansas City. I am a QPR fan - pretty sure that Populous did the Sporting KC build here in Kansas City - if they get the work, you should consider yourselves lucky. We have a great stadium here in KC. Just sad that we are playing Stoke instead of QPR next month. Welcome webmaverick.
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Post by gramps on Jul 11, 2012 21:27:24 GMT
Welcome Webmaverick. I am looking forward to visiting the State of MO in September.
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Post by fraserinbc on Jul 11, 2012 21:35:25 GMT
Welcome webmaverick. Are you American by birth or an ex-pat? If by birth, how did you come across QPR?
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Post by sharky on Jul 11, 2012 22:02:47 GMT
If TF wants 45,000 seats filled he needs to treat his current fans better. I'm over from OZ with the family and went to LR yesterday with my 15 year old son. We bought stuff at the Superstore, but were told that even though we there all the way from Australia for "occupational health and safety" reasons we couldn't go up and see the ground. Instead we had to go to Stamford Bridge so that my 15 year old could see a Prem football ground. We paid £30 for the tour which went off every 30 mins from 10 am to 3 pm with 80 going around every half hour that's 880 people paying over £13,000 a day, and more likely to support Chelsea. I'm not saying we could or should do the same, I'm just saying we need to be more friendly towards potential QPR supporters (and the current ones too)!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2012 1:28:44 GMT
If TF wants 45,000 seats filled he needs to treat his current fans better. I'm over from OZ with the family and went to LR yesterday with my 15 year old son. We bought stuff at the Superstore, but were told that even though we there all the way from Australia for "occupational health and safety" reasons we couldn't go up and see the ground. Instead we had to go to Stamford Bridge so that my 15 year old could see a Prem football ground. We paid £30 for the tour which went off every 30 mins from 10 am to 3 pm with 80 going around every half hour that's 880 people paying over £13,000 a day, and more likely to support Chelsea. I'm not saying we could or should do the same, I'm just saying we need to be more friendly towards potential QPR supporters (and the current ones too)!!! Sharky, did you really pay £30 for a tour of the scums ground I wouldn't want to do that if I was paid £30
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Post by webmaverick on Jul 12, 2012 2:51:56 GMT
Welcome webmaverick. Are you American by birth or an ex-pat? If by birth, how did you come across QPR? American by birth. Had the honor of playing becoming friends and playing with with an old North American Soccer League (NASL) player who ended up in Kansas City playing Indoor Soccer. He started career with QPR. Name of Barry Wallace. A good player, and more importantly, a good man. Our group of friends annually raise a glass of Newcastle (sorry) to him in his honor. Been following QPR for a couple of years now, since Barry's death.
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Post by fraserinbc on Jul 12, 2012 3:13:55 GMT
Just googled Barry Wallace and see that he played for us over three seasons. I am sure someone on here must have seen him play. Little bit before my time, I'm afraid, but unbelievably tough break dying so young.
Very sorry that you came to QPR via this route, but glad to have you on board. By now you must know that it is a bit of a rollercoaster ride :-)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2012 3:37:23 GMT
Just before my time as well Someone on here a bit later will remember him for sure Thanks for info though webmaverick
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Post by nomar on Jul 12, 2012 6:07:02 GMT
So I've done a little bit of searching for other stadiums in world football with a 35,000 capacity. Found one that IMO is perfect. It's the Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna. The capacity is 35,800. Now if you took the running track out and moved the stands closer to the pitch that would be perfect IMO. I actually like a bit of a gap between the pitchside and the fans to be honest with you. I think its too claustrophobic as it is at the moment at LR, could do with being pushed back a few meters as it stands now.
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Post by fraserinbc on Jul 12, 2012 6:13:35 GMT
Pass me my smelling salts!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2012 6:39:14 GMT
So I've done a little bit of searching for other stadiums in world football with a 35,000 capacity. Found one that IMO is perfect. It's the Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna. The capacity is 35,800. Now if you took the running track out and moved the stands closer to the pitch that would be perfect IMO. I actually like a bit of a gap between the pitchside and the fans to be honest with you. I think its too claustrophobic as it is at the moment at LR, could do with being pushed back a few meters as it stands now. Its being on top of the players at Loftus Road that makes our ground special Lets not lose that atmosphere
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Post by Bushman on Jul 12, 2012 7:12:15 GMT
So I've done a little bit of searching for other stadiums in world football with a 35,000 capacity. Found one that IMO is perfect. It's the Estadio Riazor, Deportivo La Coruna. The capacity is 35,800. Now if you took the running track out and moved the stands closer to the pitch that would be perfect IMO. I actually like a bit of a gap between the pitchside and the fans to be honest with you. I think its too claustrophobic as it is at the moment at LR, could do with being pushed back a few meters as it stands now.
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Post by Bushman on Jul 12, 2012 7:32:24 GMT
Welcome webmaverick. Are you American by birth or an ex-pat? If by birth, how did you come across QPR? American by birth. Had the honor of playing becoming friends and playing with with an old North American Soccer League (NASL) player who ended up in Kansas City playing Indoor Soccer. He started career with QPR. Name of Barry Wallace. A good player, and more importantly, a good man. Our group of friends annually raise a glass of Newcastle (sorry) to him in his honor. Been following QPR for a couple of years now, since Barry's death.
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Post by cpr on Jul 12, 2012 7:54:19 GMT
Bushman is truly the dog danglies. ;D
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Post by webmaverick on Jul 12, 2012 14:06:56 GMT
Thanks Bushman! Very much appreciated. I only played competitive rec league ball with Barry, but I will tell you that I learned more from playing with him than all my previous years combined. BTW, Ive already learned to hate Chelsea. Does that count?
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Post by Bushman on Jul 12, 2012 14:23:12 GMT
Always.
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