Topic: Redeveloped executive boxes at Anfield.

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Has anyone seen them or got pictures of what they look like? 

[kalle-anka]

Has anyone seen them or got pictures of what they look like? 

didnt even know about the redevelopment. dont think i will set my foot in one of the boxes anyway.
but guess someone gotta know something...

[annieroader]

Told everyone about these in early june,they have taken the glass away from the front and added a balconey.
cost over 100 grand each and have done 29 out of the 30 boxes,leaveing the big one under the t.v. one.
They look very good but will cost you 60 grand a season and have to be taken out for 3 seasons,so any takers out there.
Oh yeah btw there is a waiting list for these aswell.

[simpleman]

Told everyone about these in early june,they have taken the glass away from the front and added a balconey.
cost over 100 grand each and have done 29 out of the 30 boxes,leaveing the big one under the t.v. one.
They look very good but will cost you 60 grand a season and have to be taken out for 3 seasons,so any takers out there.
Oh yeah btw there is a waiting list for these aswell.

£100k cost,  £60k per season and have to have it for 3, returning a profit of £80k!  So it's going to be at least 2 years before they get their money back.  I'm guessing there must be an alternate revenue stream from this boxes on non match days.  If not is it worth re-building these for such a low return if a new stadium is imminent once new owners have been found?   
Makes you wonder about the whole "investors must have money to build a stadium" thing.

[Laughter is the best medicine...]

£100k cost,  £60k per season and have to have it for 3, returning a profit of £80k!  So it's going to be at least 2 years before they get their money back.  I'm guessing there must be an alternate revenue stream from this boxes on non match days.  If not is it worth re-building these for such a low return if a new stadium is imminent once new owners have been found?   
Makes you wonder about the whole "investors must have money to build a stadium" thing.

or people are paying £180k up front? and its just a fairly easy way to increase profits in the short term

[ttnbd]

£100k cost,  £60k per season and have to have it for 3, returning a profit of £80k!  So it's going to be at least 2 years before they get their money back.  I'm guessing there must be an alternate revenue stream from this boxes on non match days.  If not is it worth re-building these for such a low return if a new stadium is imminent once new owners have been found?   
Makes you wonder about the whole "investors must have money to build a stadium" thing.

But it's not as simple as that as about £50k of that £60k was already being earned by the club.  So it's £10k a year more for £100k per box investment.

[annieroader]

or people are paying £180k up front? and its just a fairly easy way to increase profits in the short term

Yeap ya got it they do have to pay it all up front,also the boxes are used on a day to day basis being hired out for meetings ect,and the Anfield expereance.

[electricghost]

But it's not as simple as that as about £50k of that £60k was already being earned by the club.  So it's £10k a year more for £100k per box investment.

Why would they do this in that case ?   It makes little sense.

[Laughter is the best medicine...]

Why would they do this in that case ?   It makes little sense.

guessing it'd be used for other things where they charge a premium?

[oojason]

seems you can hold of the boxes on a game by game basis - I didn't realise people (or the club) sub them out:-

http://www.corporateentertainmentco.co.uk/hospitality/football/liverpool

^ = 1st link on google.co.uk if you type in 'executive boxes at anfield'

£3500 to £5,595 +vat per game


also has options for Centenary Club VIP Hospitality too - £325 to £595 +vat

[Alan_X]

Why would they do this in that case ?   It makes little sense.

Loads of reasons - it could be that the club were meeting resistance to renewals so the £100K would be a reasonable amount to spend on a largely capital project (say 75K structural works and 25K cosmetic) to ensure the customers are happy. Also people spend more if the environment is better so match day revenues will probably increase. Tim would know better than me but building works would usually be written off over a longer period than redecorations which would be done every 3-5 years and would would probably be covered by a maintenance budget anyway.

It's difficult to say without seeing the figures and the business case.

[redbyrdz]

Is it just me or is £100k for adding a balcony a lot?!  You could build a whole house for £100k. Balcony included. Over 29 boxes, thats £2.9 million. For adding a row of balconies. No wonder we have no money.

[Alan_X]

Is it just me or is £100k for adding a balcony a lot?!  You could build a whole house for £100k. Balcony included. Over 29 boxes, thats £2.9 million. For adding a row of balconies. No wonder we have no money.

Like I say it depends on the breakdown but £100K isn't a lot. It'll be the balcony plus a new glazed screen, decorations and carpets, executive furniture, AV installation, Lutron lighting system, kitchenette and bar etc. Add on fees and vat and it soon adds up. You might be able to build a house for £100K but anyone who's got the money for an executive box will probably spend £30K on their kitchen and be used to first class lounges. A couple of DFS sofas and a B&Q sideboard won't cut it.

[The 92A]

A couple of DFS sofas and a B&Q sideboard won't cut it.

I was thinking I'd love a DFS sofa at the match. Then it hits me, like a bolt out of the blue! There not really aimed at the likes of me. Oh well, back to the wooden seat with the post in the way.

[redbyrdz]

Like I say it depends on the breakdown but £100K isn't a lot. It'll be the balcony plus a new glazed screen, decorations and carpets, executive furniture, AV installation, Lutron lighting system, kitchenette and bar etc. Add on fees and vat and it soon adds up. You might be able to build a house for £100K but anyone who's got the money for an executive box will probably spend £30K on their kitchen and be used to first class lounges. A couple of DFS sofas and a B&Q sideboard won't cut it.

You know better, of course. I just find it hard to get my head round all this 'executive' stuff. It just sounds like a massive rip off to me. Sometimes I'm glad i'm not rich.

[redbyrdz]

I was thinking I'd love a DFS sofa at the match. Then it hits me, like a bolt out of the blue! There not really aimed at the likes of me. Oh well, back to the wooden seat with the post in the way.

The way ticket prices are going, you could try and ask for a reduction if you bring your own seat. Might be a tad difficult to get it through the turnstiles though.

[Alan_X]

You know better, of course. I just find it hard to get my head round all this 'executive' stuff. It just sounds like a massive rip off to me. Sometimes I'm glad i'm not rich.

I'm not in that league myself but I design stuff for people like that. People with real wealth buy things like this:

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product.asp?cid=7&pid=16183

[Joe Rogans Chin]

Iv'e been told by a girl in work who works in the boxes, it's becuase they can draw the blinds and anyone who wants a quick pint in game can do so without getting the club into trouble.

As it stands it's a complete no no.

[dobbouk]

Told everyone about these in early june,they have taken the glass away from the front and added a balconey.
cost over 100 grand each and have done 29 out of the 30 boxes,leaveing the big one under the t.v. one.
They look very good but will cost you 60 grand a season and have to be taken out for 3 seasons,so any takers out there.
Oh yeah btw there is a waiting list for these aswell.


that means im gonna have to listen to them from my season ticket spot.

[annieroader]

Iv'e been told by a girl in work who works in the boxes, it's becuase they can draw the blinds and anyone who wants a quick pint in game can do so without getting the club into trouble.

As it stands it's a complete no no.

Hope she doesnt tell people that they can do that as she wont have a job anymore,really mate tell her to be careful what she says.
Its an offence to drink in view of a playing area,with or without blinds.

[fatherjack]

Hope she doesnt tell people that they can do that as she wont have a job anymore,really mate tell her to be careful what she says.
Its an offence to drink in view of a playing area,with or without blinds.

Just drink your tipple out of a teacup job done.

[redbyrdz]

Hope she doesnt tell people that they can do that as she wont have a job anymore,really mate tell her to be careful what she says.
Its an offence to drink in view of a playing area,with or without blinds.

But if you draw the blinds you're not in view anymore?

[ScouseGirl]

The Company I work for have a Box , its always used . I  prefer to  be on the kop than in a Box.

Always a wait list of people wanting to go in

[paul j]

if you are a company that has a box can't you use it on a non match days for things like a business meetings?

[annieroader]

if you are a company that has a box can't you use it on a non match days for things like a business meetings?

Yeah but if you want refrehments ya have to pay for them ect.

[alfonso]

I'm not in that league myself but I design stuff for people like that. People with real wealth buy things like this:

http://www.goldsmiths.co.uk/product.asp?cid=7&pid=16183

Yes. I walked past one of their stores and people on iphones walking past had no idea it was the big league for expensive phones.

Anyway, anyone have photos of the new boxes?
Curious as to how they will look.

When I read 'balcony' I immediately think of Maradona watching those games in Argentina hanging over the balcony looking at the fans below.

[annieroader]

Glen johnson is the latest player to buy a box this season near the half way line.

[laddo]

Anyone get pics the other night?

[Laughter is the best medicine...]

Glen johnson is the latest player to buy a box this season near the half way line.

the one near the ad for his soccer school?

[Kopout]

All other stand gets a makeover too with SC and Adidas advertising all over. have we extended our contract with adidas?

[laddo]

Cheers kopout.

[dobbouk]

never thought i'd be in this position but I've became an ITK currently redevelopment work being done underneath the kop to add a restaurant. rumour is that it wont be accessible once through the turnstiles and its costing quite a bit to build.

[RJH]

never thought i'd be in this position but I've became an ITK currently redevelopment work being done underneath the kop to add a restaurant. rumour is that it wont be accessible once through the turnstiles and its costing quite a bit to build.

I've heard something about this myself.
Apparently due to open in about 2 weeks.

[annieroader]

never thought i'd be in this position but I've became an ITK currently redevelopment work being done underneath the kop to add a restaurant. rumour is that it wont be accessible once through the turnstiles and its costing quite a bit to build.

Sorry mate check my history told everyone in june about this mate.Will be open by next weekend.

[redgriffin73]

Saw a huge roadside advertising hoarding by the railway bridge in Utting Avenue last night advertising a new sports bar for the Kop called The Bootroom - I assume this is the new place being talked about? Made it sound similar to Jamie's place.

[annieroader]

Saw a huge roadside advertising hoarding by the railway bridge in Utting Avenue last night advertising a new sports bar for the Kop called The Bootroom - I assume this is the new place being talked about? Made it sound similar to Jamie's place.

Correct amundo mate.