Cricketphilly Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brighton-hove-albion/8637526/Brightons-new-Falmer-stadium-features-an-incontinent-seagull-pattern-within-its-seats.html I feel this has probably been my greatest contribution to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 What a load of sh't!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Don't be so rude - there's even photo evidence of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 this story could run and run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintoaks Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 No Sh*t Sherlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumuah Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Nice one. Not much point in thinking about what could be done to Pompey's new stadium seats, as it would seem they are invisible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 The guys that installed the seating took on a big job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 The guys that installed the seating took on a big job He succesfully followed through though. Good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysfc Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 It appears that BHA are too cool for stool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 I always said the stadium was over-rated, and its really just a bit of a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 maybe just a reminder to the Brighton fans of the real use for your anus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Er, story is a week old and even then they'd already replaced them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 I was there today for a coaching course, it is pretty impressive, was in the function room then spent 45minutes on the pitch, immaculate surface as expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 I was there today for a coaching course, it is pretty impressive, was in the function room then spent 45minutes on the pitch, immaculate surface as expected. It is a very impressive stadium, you've got to give them that. Different than the usual run of the mill and def. stands out as you're driving past! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 PR stunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanHammond Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Er, story is a week old and even then they'd already replaced them. Try 3 months old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Try 3 months old! Cor I must be a right mug for letting it put a smile on my face today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 It is a very impressive stadium, you've got to give them that. Different than the usual run of the mill and def. stands out as you're driving past! That's true, but I'm not too impressed with the view from inside. I've always thought it a big mistake to have grey walls towering up behind the seats (another example being the Ricoh Arena). Looks cold/empty, even when full. Compare it to the complete sea of crowd (when full of course!) you get at St Mary's and other similar stadiums.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_bert Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 (edited) Have they not done something, in the away section where they put up pictures of the away teams greatest players? Or have I misread that Edited 21 July, 2011 by saint_bert keyboard is being ghey today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 It does have a sort of half finished look about it, it has to be said. Or like an existing building that they've thrown a few seats into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 It does have one big stand but the others are like this. I live here and all you hear about from them is how modern and great their stadium is and how our ground has no character and is the same as all the others (eg derby, leicester etc). They will never get the atmosphere we do, not with that design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Oh well s*** happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 Looks quite lame inside tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latter day saint Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 It does have a sort of half finished look about it, it has to be said. Or like an existing building that they've thrown a few seats into. Agree with that. doesn't matter if the concourse is world class & the seats feel nice on your botty if the stadium has no atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaint4ever Posted 21 July, 2011 Share Posted 21 July, 2011 looks small and cold! and the picth looks rubbish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Saint Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 Lets face it, ABSOLUTELY ANYTHING is better than the Withdean. I'll reserve judgement until we play them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%Red&White Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 They will never get the atmosphere we do, not with that design. Well their fans are saying the acoustics are fantastic and really amplifies the crowd noise. I believe they had only 5 or 6000 in for the first ever game last weekend but they were saying the noise sounded like many more. Whether it was just down to an echo-ie 3/4s empty stadium time will tell but most recent new stadiums have been designed with good acoustics a priority. Cov apparently spent a lot of time and money getting this issue in place for the Ricoh after previous new grounds (like SMS, Riverside, etc.) had missed a trick. St Mary's is great when it's rocking but the atmosphere doesn't carry that well around the stadium generally. I reckon they'll be a very good atmosphere at Brighton due to the design and the high concrete walls at the back of 3 stands are, I believe, just in preparation for ease of expansion. Somebody here from work went down there recently to check it out for Trade Shows/Conferences and he said it’s great, something again St Mary’s missed out on. A lot more thought (and money) have gone into Falmer than ever did at SMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 To be fair, after Withdean any kind of acoustic effect is going to be novel to the 50% of them who haven't seen football anywhere else for 10 years. I drove past it a fortnight ago, it's in a more industrial area than I was expecting, is really poorly signposted (considering it's right next to the A27 and there's a direct exit into their car park) and the whole thing looks like is on a huge slope where it's been built into the hillside! I can see that place snarling up the A27 pretty badly around Falmer on match days, 20,000 people, a main road next to it and one car park? They'd better have some Withdean-esque alternative transport methods planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 To be fair, after Withdean any kind of acoustic effect is going to be novel to the 50% of them who haven't seen football anywhere else for 10 years. I drove past it a fortnight ago, it's in a more industrial area than I was expecting, is really poorly signposted (considering it's right next to the A27 and there's a direct exit into their car park) and the whole thing looks like is on a huge slope where it's been built into the hillside! I can see that place snarling up the A27 pretty badly around Falmer on match days, 20,000 people, a main road next to it and one car park? They'd better have some Withdean-esque alternative transport methods planned. They will not get 20,000 even on a good day in the 3rd round of the cup playing Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 They will not get 20,000 even on a good day in the 3rd round of the cup playing Barcelona. So how many would Saints get in an equivalent fixture? League 2 77/78 BHA v Saints 33,097 Saints v BHA 24,306 League 1 79/80 BHA v Saints 26,918 Saints v BHA 21,856 80/81 BHA v Saints 23,715 Saints v BHA 22,225 81/82 BHA v Saints 20,977 Saints v BHA 22,305 82/83 BHA v Saints 21,794 Saints v BHA 18,253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 They will not get 20,000 even on a good day in the 3rd round of the cup playing Barcelona. Haven't they got 18,000 ST holders or something ? Plus away fans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 This whole acoustics and atmosphere thing is a total farce if you ask me. If you need to make your stadium sound louder, your fans are doing something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 Try 3 months old! Article was posted on July 14th, so the story is a week old, or was when I stated it yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 This whole acoustics and atmosphere thing is a total farce if you ask me. If you need to make your stadium sound louder, your fans are doing something wrong. I went to Withdean a few times. No atmostphere and horrible. You need a roof at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 I went to Withdean a few times. No atmostphere and horrible. You need a roof at least. A roof is practical for most buildings, I quite agree! Their stadium looks impressive on the outside but inside? Looks like they've had problems with the contractors and they've walked out halfway through. You'd think with the length of time its taken for them to build the bloody place they'd have at least got it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanHammond Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 Article was posted on July 14th, so the story is a week old, or was when I stated it yesterday. But the actual incident/event happened 3 months ago. No fault of anyone on here, just the papers were remarkably slow in picking up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanHammond Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 Their stadium looks impressive on the outside but inside? Looks like they've had problems with the contractors and they've walked out halfway through. You'd think with the length of time its taken for them to build the bloody place they'd have at least got it right. The place has clearly been built with expansion in mind. Once the corners are filled in with a second tier added to the east stand (giving a less lopsided appearance) - the interior should look pretty smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 There's a "sh i t hits the fan" joke in here, but I can't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 The place has clearly been built with expansion in mind. Once the corners are filled in with a second tier added to the east stand (giving a less lopsided appearance) - the interior should look pretty smart. My last post was sarcasm, of course. I think it's safe to say the reason for the huge amount of season tickets that have been sold is due to the excitement around the new stadium. Whether they'll maintain that level of support in subsequent years remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr saint Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 Well their fans are saying the acoustics are fantastic and really amplifies the crowd noise. I believe they had only 5 or 6000 in for the first ever game last weekend but they were saying the noise sounded like many more. Whether it was just down to an echo-ie 3/4s empty stadium time will tell but most recent new stadiums have been designed with good acoustics a priority. Cov apparently spent a lot of time and money getting this issue in place for the Ricoh after previous new grounds (like SMS, Riverside, etc.) had missed a trick. St Mary's is great when it's rocking but the atmosphere doesn't carry that well around the stadium generally. I reckon they'll be a very good atmosphere at Brighton due to the design and the high concrete walls at the back of 3 stands are, I believe, just in preparation for ease of expansion. Somebody here from work went down there recently to check it out for Trade Shows/Conferences and he said it’s great, something again St Mary’s missed out on. A lot more thought (and money) have gone into Falmer than ever did at SMS. Blimey, I dread to think what the Ricoh would be like with poor aucoustics then. I've never been to a stadium with such a poor atmosphere before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 Well their fans are saying the acoustics are fantastic and really amplifies the crowd noise. I believe they had only 5 or 6000 in for the first ever game last weekend but they were saying the noise sounded like many more. Whether it was just down to an echo-ie 3/4s empty stadium time will tell but most recent new stadiums have been designed with good acoustics a priority. Cov apparently spent a lot of time and money getting this issue in place for the Ricoh after previous new grounds (like SMS, Riverside, etc.) had missed a trick. St Mary's is great when it's rocking but the atmosphere doesn't carry that well around the stadium generally. I reckon they'll be a very good atmosphere at Brighton due to the design and the high concrete walls at the back of 3 stands are, I believe, just in preparation for ease of expansion. Somebody here from work went down there recently to check it out for Trade Shows/Conferences and he said it’s great, something again St Mary’s missed out on. A lot more thought (and money) have gone into Falmer than ever did at SMS. 100%Blue&White more like! So how many would Saints get in an equivalent fixture? League 2 77/78 BHA v Saints 33,097 Saints v BHA 24,306 League 1 79/80 BHA v Saints 26,918 Saints v BHA 21,856 80/81 BHA v Saints 23,715 Saints v BHA 22,225 81/82 BHA v Saints 20,977 Saints v BHA 22,305 82/83 BHA v Saints 21,794 Saints v BHA 18,253 That just means Saints are a bigger draw for Brighton fans than Brighton are for Saints fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alehouseboys Posted 22 July, 2011 Share Posted 22 July, 2011 I drove past it a fortnight ago, it's in a more industrial area than I was expecting Really? Looks quite rural from these shots. Too 'out-of-town' for my liking. Blimey, I dread to think what the Ricoh would be like with poor aucoustics then. I've never been to a stadium with such a poor atmosphere before. Probably more to do with fans in it rather than the stadium in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 27 July, 2011 Share Posted 27 July, 2011 I see Brighton have applied for planning permission to expand the stadium already. I guess as it took them so long to get where they were they are getting the permisssion in nice and early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 27 July, 2011 Share Posted 27 July, 2011 My last post was sarcasm, of course. I think it's safe to say the reason for the huge amount of season tickets that have been sold is due to the excitement around the new stadium. Whether they'll maintain that level of support in subsequent years remains to be seen. It's something that Coventry absloutely have failed to do since the Ricoh was built. Unless the upwards momentum can be maintained at Falmer they will struggle to maintain the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 27 July, 2011 Share Posted 27 July, 2011 Is it only me but I can only associate the Falmers stadium with Farmer Giles which the Brighton pink brigade are known to have lots of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 27 July, 2011 Share Posted 27 July, 2011 Really? Looks quite rural from these shots. Too 'out-of-town' for my liking. Consider what it looks like driving off the right of the picture above on the A27. After passing that estate at the top left of the pic and turning the corner, all you can see is that load of buildings to the left in the picture, then the stadium, then the brown-field area to to the right of the stadium which looks like it's in the process of being developed into a car park or more buildings or something. Everything else around is just A27 and fields for miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender Posted 27 July, 2011 Share Posted 27 July, 2011 I drive past it every day. My house is roughly between town centre and the stadium, and its still an hours walk at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 27 July, 2011 Share Posted 27 July, 2011 http://assets2.gcstatic.com/u/apps/asset_manager/uploaded/2011/28/amex-opening-5-1310842299-view-0.jpg The ratio of seats to grey concrete is far too low. Looks similar to, and has the atmosphere of, a cold-war nuclear bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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