Topic: No New Stadium Unveiled

[My name is Emlyn]

It definitely a disabled viewing platform in the Kop and not corporate boxes. If you look in the stadium section at the original plans the Kop hasn't changed a bit and that disabled platform is at ground level (relative to the street outside). Regarding the question about the green stuff around the stadium, I think its grass. Hopefully the smokeable variety. Its possibly a way of funding our new debt and lowering carbon emmisions.

Regarding this charm offensive in general I never expected too much from these boys when they took over ... Everyone who took the club over even DIC were going to get us involved in some kind of debt. I remember reading an article by Steve Morgan regarding all of this. The truth is we're stuck with these guys for the foreseeable future. maybe a case of better the devil you know... They were clumsy about Klinsmann, clumsy about raping us for the Texas Rangers etc. but to be honest nothing they're doing (or not doing) is really responsible for the displays on the pitch. That's all about Rafa who isn't innocent in all of this. Back him with money and if he delivers this season and next reward him with a contract. If not try something new... No-one person is more important than the club

Oh and regarding forgiving Hicks for being a traitor etc I remind everyone that Stevie G (I love how calling him that irks people:) nearly left us for Chelsea but we got over it... maybe not the same thing but still, people move on...

[joe fitz red]

There's some noticeable 'stirring' going on by some 'super reds' - that shiny bit of glass going across half the Kop was in the last design too - Disabled viewing area.

exactly, unnecessary

[smicer07]

as do a lot of the wools who sit there and take photos all game, thereby killing the 'kop atmosphere'.  Who was talking about shunting them into a corner? There's plenty of stadiums where the disabled supporters get a great view, halfway up one of the grandstands.

Ahh it's nice to see that in 2008 equality reigns supreme!

[Old No7]

Nobody likes what the yanks have done but this is a good stadium, and for me the only thing they have got right.

The inclusion of a single tier kop, rather than a bog standard bowl design that looks the same as any other stadium will at least make the new ground unique and have its own identity

[Sarge]

So when is the first sod of turf to be turned?

[12Kings]

There's some noticeable 'stirring' going on by some 'super reds' - that shiny bit of glass going across half the Kop was in the last design too - Disabled viewing area.

fuckin hell mate, I didn't want to say it, but I'd be interested to know how many of you on here were born in Liverpool who are starting to forgive and forget with all this shit. Just curious if this is our own or oot, (that old cliche I know, but would be interesting to know, no offense)

[bryanod]

so the away end ism't only half seats and it seems to be more co-ordinated looking on the oustide but nthing else is different.

righteo then!

oh and ryde-on

[Ryde-On]

slitting the throat of the choir? What a load of shite, where is it generated now? 202, 306.... various pockets around the kop.

OK then shit, sorry...let's just give up on it then.  Fuck it, shove a fucking Starbucks there with a decked patio replete with it's own McNasty's SO THE FAT FUCKING YANKS AND THEIR LARD ARSE MATES CAN ENJOY A NICE AFTERNOON SHOVELLING SHITE INTO THEIR GOBS WHILE FEEDING US WITH THEIR LEFT-OVERS.

[Sarge]

OK then shit, sorry...let's just give up on it then.  Fuck it, shove a fucking Starbucks there with a decked patio replete with it's own McNasty's SO THE FAT FUCKING YANKS AND THEIR LARD ARSE MATES CAN ENJOY A NICE AFTERNOON SHOVELLING SHITE INTO THEIR GOBS WHILE FEEDING US WITH THEIR LEFT-OVERS.

Will you calm down.

[Ryde-On]

Fuck me, the lot of yous have all been fed some pills today and are happily rolling over!!!

[LiverBirdKop]

Compared to the original design, the "slightly downgraded" version looks very downgraded.

[Live4pool]

Defo not in the original pics, but everyone seems to be convinced they were....

i have definitley seen them there before, i'd trawl through the stadium forum to get them but like alot of people i'm supposed to be working now, also in the cross-section view of the kop last time round it had 'Diabled Viewing' at that exact bit.

[12Kings]

Fuck me, the lot of yous have all been fed some pills today and are happily rolling over!!!

fuck em. The clubs fucked if this spreads though.

[GBF]

I dont understand much in what this press release says....but did it mention when they start buidling physically?   Because I got a feeling I've heard/read similar reports about 2-3 times since G&H signed

[Martyn.]

Is anyone else actually really surprised with the new stadium design?

I was expecting a 60k "Parry Bowl", but the only difference I have noticed between these stadium plans and the old (superb) ones is that they have bumped the capacity up? But apparently they have reduced the cost?

I am a bit confused, but I am quite pleased with the new stadium plans.

[Nuisance Value]

The excitement has gone this time, stadium looks good, no denying that but when your club is in the position it is thanks to these 2 comedians there is no joy in it

Nail on head, I just feel flat looking at these pics
looks like nothings changed but so much has

[vanoord]

So when is the first sod of turf to be turned?

It's being built where the car park currently is?

[Sir Harvest Fields]

Defo not in the original pics, but everyone seems to be convinced they were....

i cant see it either.

[wickolfc]

Fuck me, the lot of yous have all been fed some pills today and are happily rolling over!!!

And getting worked up on an internet forum changes everything

[xabi rules]

I am now completely content and convinced that our american owners have only the best interests of Liverpool FC at heart. I'm ashamed of myself for ever doubting them. They are clearly very clued in and know exactly what they are doing 

[joe fitz red]

no ones rolling over... its a good stadium, end of... do you want us to boycott the new stadium now?

[Surprise me.]

Can anyone highlight the key changes for me?

Cheers


I can tell sometings changed just cant put my finger on it. BTW is it just me of does the stadium look like the parry bowl from one side of the stadium in those pictures...

[Regi]

Fuck me, the lot of yous have all been fed some pills today and are happily rolling over!!!

FFS mate, get a hold here.
Just because people are discussing what a platform may or may not be, does not mean they accept the owners any more than you.
Chances are this stadium will never be built anyway, certainly not like the plans, so what's the difference?
These same people you are criticising here may well be among the most vociferous and militant come the right time.
A bit of common sense

[Sarge]

It's being built where the car park currently is?

Ok, so does anyone know when the first sod is to be turned?

[General Alonso]

Defo not in the original pics, but everyone seems to be convinced they were....

They were in the original plans. Here's a news item from the HKS site from December: HKS

Check out the second pic.

[Nuisance Value]

Ok, so does anyone know when the first sod is to be turned?

judging by this thread, quite a few have been turned already

[Dick Winters]

I personally don't a shit about their plans because that's all they are.  I don't believe this will get built.

I don't believe a word that bollocks says now. 

[Something Else]

Am I the only one seeing executive boxes slap bang in the middle of the Kop there?

Please tell me that's not the case.

thats just what i was about to say

[SquirmyRooter]

Are people goign fucking MENTAL.

This stadium was revealed in the summer in more or less the same state as these drawings.

All they've done is wait until the day of the refinancing to try and distract our attention.

Wise the fuck up, it's the oldest trick in the book, David Copperfield would be proud of this one.


We've just been told we're £650m in debt, do you realise who they'll RAPE to get the money for their interest payments?

[Live4pool]

no-ones rolling over or starting to forgvive em, just trying to keep people from going ballistic over somethin that isnt there.

anyways, i'll believe this is indeed our new stadium when it starts to get built....and i hope it does cos its stunning, i just hope were rid of Dick Dastardly & Mutley when it does come about

[Uncle Ronnie]

Can anyone highlight the key changes for me?

Cheers


I can tell sometings changed just cant put my finger on it. BTW is it just me of does the stadium look like the parry bowl from one side of the stadium in those pictures...

More seats in North Stand (opposite Kop), steel replacing the glass I think. Seems to be it.

The yoke in the Kop is the disabled section. In the new stadium forum there's a PDF for all the details and it's in there.

[Zenithez]

Ok, so does anyone know when the first sod is to be turned?

No, but someone will no doubt have it on ebay 

Fantastic Stadium!

[hoonin]

They were in the original plans. Here's a news item from the HKS site from December: HKS

Check out the second pic.

OK, cheers. That answers that. Just need convincing that they are not executive boxes now.

[todda]

Is anyone else actually really surprised with the new stadium design?

I was expecting a 60k "Parry Bowl", but the only difference I have noticed between these stadium plans and the old (superb) ones is that they have bumped the capacity up? But apparently they have reduced the cost?

I am a bit confused, but I am quite pleased with the new stadium plans.

These will be "altered", you can guarantee it, coz the only difference between these and the ones they showed us last year is the North Stand has been built up to its full size.

[Jin]

I couldnt give a shit about this thing. I'm not going to fall for any of their rubbish anymore

[SwedenRed]

Really nice plans, and the Stadium will be great when it gets built. Cant wait until it gets finished.

[vanoord]

Ok, so does anyone know when the first sod is to be turned?

Erm... opening August 2011, so allow a little under 3 years to build the thing, so... perhaps late this year / early next year?

It would be an utter bollocks if they planned to open it for the start of the season and it wasn't ready in time - presumably it will have to be tested with smaller crowds (as Wemberlee was), so it's going to have to be substantially complete by June/July.

The only fly in the ointment is that we haven't actually got planning consent for this stadium and there's going to be a bit of a problem persuading the council to accept 12,000 more seats without a lot of investment in transport links.

[Commie Bobbie]

Let's hope G&H get their families 'Kop Experience' Boxes, eh?

That just makes me want to

[Ben S]

Defo not in the original pics, but everyone seems to be convinced they were....

Deffinatly was in some of the renders, was also in the cut away plans thingys.

[Moley]

Only difference to the old stadium is more executive seats. Because G+H are selling of course and everything is going to be fine.

Except im getting sand in my eyes and ears down here