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MuddyWaters
August 29, 2021, 1:24pm
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I’m sure that 1878 are investigating all sorts of possibilities. That said, a new stadium would not be just about match day revenue and would be fit for purpose. They don’t need to be told that improvements to Blundell Park are effectively turd polishing.
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I’m sure that 1878 are investigating all sorts of possibilities. That said, a new stadium would not be just about match day revenue and would be fit for purpose. They don’t need to be told that improvements to Blundell Park are effectively turd polishing.


The issue I’d imagine is that because the previous incumbents were obsessed with building a new stadium which was clearly never really about GTFC, BP was allowed to get worse with only basic stuff being kept up to date…had they kept on top of it perhaps more could be done.

That said, a stadium outside of town would be shite for various reasons, as would a big stadium that’s never close to being filled.

I expect more work to be done at BP that both enhances the experience but also a sustainable piece of work…


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the capacity is presently 9052, and Kristine says the home capacity is about 6800 so that would make the capacity of the Osmond 2200

So in reality , even with 5000 home fans  in, you still have 1800 home seats to fill. There is then the additional 1000-1500 seats available  if the Osmond was used judiciously , plus you could always bring back the temporary seating in the 2 open corners , which i'm guessing would be at least another 500
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I think long term a new ground in a new location would be the ambition. I think once we've seen the back of the Fenty loans the 1878 board will be looking to additional investors to help make it happen without the cost becoming a millstone.  


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I read somewhere that the 2018/19 season had the highest attendances outside the top tier for 60 years. Our opening home fixture of the season circa 60 years ago attracted 11k in the 3rd division. Why have other clubs gained fans to reach a 60 yr peak whilst we have gone the other way? Is it all down to what's happened on the pitch? Chesterfield had about 200 more home fans than we did yesterday. Chesterfield at Saltergate never had bigger crowds than GTFC, when at the same level.
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You do know the mask doesn't protect you? It is so you can supposedly protect others although unless you are wearing a medical grade N95 mask the benefits are dubious at best.


Is this really the place for your anti-vax propaganda?
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Is this really the place for your anti-vax propaganda?


You know what his sort are like.

Every opportunity!
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Why was the Executive section of the Findus so empty?  Ptime seats wasted.
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I noticed that in the footage...I assume because they are selling those seats at a premium with McMenemy's passes so not available to buy just as a seat alone.
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Doesn't the Osmond hold about 1800? A "full house" in recent years has been touching 8000 but if we did start filling the park regularly, I'm sure we could get some new green seats.

I get the 7 day income argument but a new stadium, 40-60 minutes away from civilisation isn't going to be used for many business meetings. The best way a stadium is going to generate us extra money is with it having more people in it than BP does 23 times a season.

If it has 3G pitches next to it, you can rent that out each night but the going rate is £12 per hour per third of a full sized pitch. Locally you've got Ormiston, Grimsby Institute and Bradley FDC offering that and none of them are maximised.

So, the best way a stadium can serve us well is by attracting more fans than BP can on a matchday.


£12!!! Wtf. We pay £32 down south west!!!
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