Farmer Jim
Well-Known Member
They`re making the capacity smaller ( for obvious reasons ) and in doing so modernising the stadium at the same time. There`ll be no obstructed views from the pillars inside the ground etc. The hospitality and toilets in the old part of the ground are being modernised, the ground will be getting used by the various and many community groups associated with the club and the U23`s will play there too.
It came out of nowhere tbh, as everyone was fully expecting the ground to be knocked down, as per the original proposals.
Hopefully, with it now being the biggest ladies stadium in the country, it`ll get used for the likes of internationals and big cup games too.
From my own personal point of view, the decision is a real godsend, as my youngest lad has amongst other things autism and there`s no way he could`ve handled the noise and the crowds at a mens match, so I`m hopeful that`ll we`ll be able to take him to watch the ladies, as it it`ll be calmer and quieter. I know this applies to a lot of other parents of kids with similar disabilities too.
It`s brilliant PR for the club, but I don`t think it`ll make any money for a good while.