Redeveloping Pittodrie - Options

[strachanmcgheegoal]

I know we're comparing tiny unripe apples with behemoth pears but I watched Bayern the other night and the Allianz inside and out just looks amazing.  Wondering what it was like for the fans in the summer (apart from the result).   

[Red Clive 1995]

We won’t need to extend the trophy cabinet. 

[RDS]

9 hours ago, ab24_5qh said:

Whatever option we go for, a Hampden sized pitch might be a good idea?

 

9 hours ago, Andy_123 said:

There is not a single aspect of Hampden we should be copying. Its an abysmal stadium 

To be fair if we redeveloped to get Uefa cat 4 standard we'd have to copy size of pitch length as its the standard 105m long but could get away not copying width as it's 1 metre wider than required 

[dave_min]

1 hour ago, strachanmcgheegoal said:

I know we're comparing tiny unripe apples with behemoth pears but I watched Bayern the other night and the Allianz inside and out just looks amazing.  Wondering what it was like for the fans in the summer (apart from the result).   

It’s actually a bit shite. Middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing.

Decent view inside, I’ll give it that.

[G man]

1 hour ago, dave_min said:

It’s actually a bit shite. Middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing.

Decent view inside, I’ll give it that.

It is a wonderful stadium, easily accessed by public transport- bus or train.

[RUL]

10 minutes ago, G man said:

It is a wonderful stadium, easily accessed by public transport- bus or train.

It's just a huge bowl in the middle of nowhere. Id like to go back and see it without beer though so maybe it's better than I remember. If we can play Bayern again that would be appreciated 

[dave_min]

2 minutes ago, RUL said:

It's just a huge bowl in the middle of nowhere. Id like to go back and see it without beer though so maybe it's better than I remember. If we can play Bayern again that would be appreciated 

I thought that at the time too, then returned in the summer. It’s at least 30 mins on the train from anywhere central, then a good 20+ mins walk through nothing.

The actual footballing arena is world class, but in terms of fan experience it’s one of the worst I’ve been to in Germany.

I wouldn’t recommend going back, you’ll just lose 5-1 again.

[WesthillWanderersFC]

1 hour ago, dave_min said:

It’s actually a bit shite. Middle of nowhere, surrounded by nothing.

Decent view inside, I’ll give it that.

A few of the German stadiums are in the middle of nowhere, but they treat their fans like adults & there’s loads of places set up where you can have beer (& food if needs be) right at the stadium.

 

[muttonhumper]

5 hours ago, G man said:

It is a wonderful stadium, easily accessed by public transport- bus or train.

Is it fuck.
It's horrendous to get to.

Been there 3 times, each time was an absolute clusterfuck carry on to get there.
Especially the last time start of June for that horsing.

[Roberto]

18 hours ago, ab24_5qh said:

Whatever option we go for, a Hampden sized pitch might be a good idea?

Why would it be a good idea?

[Glass half full]

1 minute ago, Roberto said:

Why would it be a good idea?

Seems pretty obvious, to learn how to play on the fucking thing ! 

[Roberto]

Just now, Glass half full said:

Seems pretty obvious, to learn how to play on the fucking thing ! 

That's just stupid.

[ab24_5qh]

1 minute ago, Roberto said:

Why would it be a good idea?

Because "Though familiarity may not breed contempt, it takes off the edge of admiration".

[Dandys1983]

I might someone going on about turning the pitch round so basically the main and sooth stand ends would be the goal mouths but think at was before the flats were built behind the south and I think it might actually have been around the time the RDS was going up. Canna mind seemed a good shout when I heard it, don't think there's the room now and I'm nae architect 🤣

[NEM]

41 minutes ago, Dandys1983 said:

I might someone going on about turning the pitch round so basically the main and sooth stand ends would be the goal mouths but think at was before the flats were built behind the south and I think it might actually have been around the time the RDS was going up. Canna mind seemed a good shout when I heard it, don't think there's the room now and I'm nae architect 🤣

I wonder why 🤣

[At The Border Guy]

1 hour ago, Dandys1983 said:

I might someone going on about turning the pitch round so basically the main and sooth stand ends would be the goal mouths but think at was before the flats were built behind the south and I think it might actually have been around the time the RDS was going up. Canna mind seemed a good shout when I heard it, don't think there's the room now and I'm nae architect 🤣

I remember hearing that back in the day as well, although I'm not sure how serious it was. It'd still be an odd squeeze, though. Like that Braga stadium, but with Trinity Cemetry in place of a fuck-off big cliff.

[davieb]

12 hours ago, strachanmcgheegoal said:

I know we're comparing tiny unripe apples with behemoth pears but I watched Bayern the other night and the Allianz inside and out just looks amazing.  Wondering what it was like for the fans in the summer (apart from the result).   

Fabulous stadium, but miles from anywhere and a nightmare for transport!

[davieb]

8 hours ago, dave_min said:

I thought that at the time too, then returned in the summer. It’s at least 30 mins on the train from anywhere central, then a good 20+ mins walk through nothing.

The actual footballing arena is world class, but in terms of fan experience it’s one of the worst I’ve been to in Germany.

I wouldn’t recommend going back, you’ll just lose 5-1 again.

Much preferred Cologne and Stuttgart (best for getting a beer outside), but even those grounds were a bit of a trek!

[BrisDon]

 

18 hours ago, dave_min said:

I wouldn’t recommend going back, you’ll just lose 5-1 again.

It was worth it to hear the announcer say “Tor für Aberdeen, geschossen von Steeeeeeve Loooovooool!”

 

[dave_min]

11 hours ago, davieb said:

Much preferred Cologne and Stuttgart (best for getting a beer outside), but even those grounds were a bit of a trek!

Köln is up there with the very best.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO STUTTGART (despite what photos may say)

[davieb]

2 hours ago, dave_min said:

Köln is up there with the very best.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO STUTTGART (despite what photos may say)

Yeah Köln was my favourite, cracking stadium and city, we had a nice AirBnb down the river a bit, a nice walk into town. Just a pity the weather was a bit shit.

[Broken_Glass]

On 11/4/2024 at 1:46 AM, dave_min said:

I find it amazing that we have 4 huge stadiums in the central belt, and all of them are shite. Almost seems impossible to manage that.

I disagree I think Celtic Park is decent.

[dave_min]

10 hours ago, Broken_Glass said:

I disagree I think Celtic Park is decent.

Depends if you value being able to see the pitch.

[jamiesd]

11 hours ago, Broken_Glass said:

I disagree I think Celtic Park is decent.

Awa min

[NEM]

15 hours ago, Broken_Glass said:

I disagree I think Celtic Park is decent.

Wise up it's a fucking cowp

[Rubin]

  outline of a symmetrical ground  - St Marys Southampton

 

[Dons79]

2 hours ago, NEM said:

Wise up it's a fucking cowp

Shitehole

[sooth_stander]

18 hours ago, Broken_Glass said:

I disagree I think Celtic Park is decent.

With the revenues they generate, a rebuild of their main stand should be first on their agenda, even at the reputed cost of £100m. 

The other 3 stands were built on the cheap by Fergus. Not even sure if there’s executive boxes in them.

[RDS]

8 hours ago, dave_min said:

Depends if you value being able to see the pitch.

Been couple times I was glad to have benefit of that pillar. Had decent views when not in current away section like for 2014 final and when we won there same year in Scottish Cup and seat was further round behind goals as they had to give us a bigger allocation

[Roberto]

18 hours ago, Broken_Glass said:

I disagree I think Celtic Park is decent.

I'm clearly missing something.