Think we will be at St Andrews for the foreseeable if were planning on doing this
This is a key point from this announcement... unless they have a short term deal at Ricoh up their sleeve
Agree with all this. Ricoh just doesn’t seem like a long term solution, except possibly with some form of co-ownership and that only solves half the issues with it.
That said, I won’t get too excited until ground is broken. This is still great news though. It either leads to a new stadium or it places huge pressure on wasps and the council.
The Burnt Post would be absolutely rammed on matchdays. And the rich people who live in the Cryfield Heights/Gibbet Hill area won't be too buzzing when Baz from Coundon takes a shit on their Rhodadendrums.
Just google 'modular stadiums', its the next big thing, already happening with the next world cup stadiums.
Logically why would a reputable institution get involved with us if we weren't serious? Talks have been going on since 2014 – releasing the news now suggests a pivotal point has been reached in terms of commitment.
To add a pessimistic note, is this a way to get permission from the EFL to extend our time at St Andrews?
That's the thing, them putting their name to it means it is a step further than we have seen before.
It makes sense from every angle- everyone gets something out of this.
Aye, just said exactly the same, it'd be good to have a public statement from the uni itself mind.
I’m in coundon so won’t be too far to travel to games I hope this comes off
I'm sure Leicester's ground was around the 30-40 mark, although that was the best part of 20 years ago now
Have to say I'm surprised by the overwhelmingly positive reaction from everyone on here, although I suppose winning the league buys you a lot of good will!
I would be delighted if we could pull a fast one on the council/Wasps, and build an exciting, modern new stadium on the edge of town that improves on what we've had before. But we've tried to do both those things in the past 15 years and we've failed both times.
What's the closest comparison to a stadium experience like this one? (Someone mentioned Brighton earlier)
I would be delighted if we could pull a fast one on the council/Wasps, and build an exciting, modern new stadium on the edge of town that improves on what we've had before. But we've tried to do both those things in the past 15 years and we've failed both times.
What's the closest comparison to a stadium experience like this one? (Someone mentioned Brighton earlier)
Wimbledon AFC’s new home is designed by The KSS Group, the company behind Brighton’s Amex stadium and the Al Rayyan arena, which will host games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
When opened it will have a capacity of 9,000 – this can be expanded to 20,000 at an estimated cost of between £25 million and £30 million – largely by filling in the two corners opposite the West Stand.
There will also be retail space, a squash and fitness club, car and cycle parking as well as more than 600 new homes.
The first 114 homes on land opposite the stadium are expected to be completed by 2021.
Very happy with this.
Maybe Warwick Uni will sponsor the kit this season?
Maybe Warwick Uni will sponsor the kit this season?
Let’s not get too carried away yet, but if they come through with this then fair fucks
Although for their Rhodies I think they're prefer it to come from Eric and Cassius rather than Baz.
I really really hope this is not some sweetener to going back to St Andrews next season
Rightho - lets get St Andrews sorted and STs on sale. I'm ready to buy!
this is atletico madrids staduim 30 million euros
Bet theres a few CCC councillors squirming this morning, Not to mention a few Wasps investors.
Lets face it, the Ricoh naming rights will be a lot cheaper without a Championship club in residence.
Lets face it, the Ricoh naming rights will be a lot cheaper without a Championship club in residence.
I would challenge the £30m cost for a 20k Seater stadium. The £30m has been made up by Cov Observer
We already have two more years at St Andrews available to us. Wouldn't need an extension yet but potentially could be PR to soften the blow of announcement about next season being in Brum again.
Agreed.
This announcement has caused a lot of excitement. As things stand right now, it isn’t really anything substantive, yet. This announcement, if anything, is a statement of intent.
The positive is that the club is at least outlining something resembling a credible plan going forward.
