02-29-2020, 07:07 PM
(02-29-2020, 07:46 AM)Cunningham1979 Wrote: Many of these replies are based on the Halfords Lane size rather than it’s facilities. That argument has merit and a good case can be made for adding 4-5000 new seats.
However, the stand should be rebuilt because it’s shit. The legroom is amongst the worst in the country currently. It doesn’t come anywhere near providing the space per seat that would be required of a new one. Talk of building over the current stand is simplistic. My guess is the whole thing would need to be rebuilt and a good thing too!
This is the point that is overlooked when people point out we currently have some empty seats. Our lot simply remove more seats every season to comply with safety and accommodate press or whoever. Fact is, it needs replacing.
Regarding paying for it. When we built the East Stand, Thompson pointed out it was on a mortgage and was money totally separate from that earmarked for players. Similar to any business, the premises (freehold in Albion's case), is a separate investment to the stock (or players).