Birmingham's ground is falling down (1 Viewer)

skyblueexile

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article in todays Sunday People confirms problems with concrete structure of stands

metal badly corroded - going to cost millions to correct
 

chiefdave

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Is it just bad luck or lack of maintenance? Bet they're annoyed they can't get a new stadium out of the Commonwealth Games.
 

no_loyalty

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There was talk a couple of years ago that Blues were going to move to the redeveloped Alexandra Stadium in 2022.
 

chiefdave

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There was talk a couple of years ago that Blues were going to move to the redeveloped Alexandra Stadium in 2022.
The capacity for the games is 40K but that's temporary, after that it goes back down to 18K with uncovered stands at both ends which would be miles from the pitch as they're keeping it primarily as an athletics stadium. Athletics UK were keen to avoid a similar situation to the London Stadium where they have to move seating in and out for athletic events. Apparently costs a fortune and takes ages.

Not to say they can't move there but its unlikely to be similar to what was handed over to Man City and West Ham.

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fernandopartridge

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The stands in question are only 25 years old. Shocking really but makes you wonder about some of the other new build stadia built using similar methods
 

rob9872

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Should build a ground share by the NEC.
 

pusbccfc

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The Ricoh is heading the same way, the place is falling apart already, only need to look at the state its in from the outside. Needs a good fucking wash for a start

That's because the people who have owned it have done very little to maintain it.

Makes me laugh when you hear Wasps may change the seats. They can't even clean the place.
 

NorthernWisdom

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The capacity for the games is 40K but that's temporary, after that it goes back down to 18K with uncovered stands at both ends which would be miles from the pitch as they're keeping it primarily as an athletics stadium. Athletics UK were keen to avoid a similar situation to the London Stadium where they have to move seating in and out for athletic events. Apparently costs a fortune and takes ages.

Not to say they can't move there but its unlikely to be similar to what was handed over to Man City and West Ham.

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Watch out for us moving there as per their plans, until we get a new ground. It'll be our Don Valley...
 

Colin Steins Smile

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The stands in question are only 25 years old. Shocking really but makes you wonder about some of the other new build stadia built using similar methods
It’s not just stadia. The issues of build quality with new build housing is currently being raised and add to that the cladding issue on flats ..... it paints a picture of poor practice from the large companies in the sector.
 

ccfc92

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The Ricoh is heading the same way, the place is falling apart already, only need to look at the state its in from the outside. Needs a good fucking wash for a start

Was in Southampton recently, St. Mary's looks brand new from the outside and it's 20 years old.

The Ricoh just sums up present day Coventry. Looks shit and an absolute balls up from the start.
 

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