EddardStark Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 looks horrific in terms of fan proximity to field of play.Upton Park was a cracking ground for atmosphere. Never mind I suppose the Hammers fans can find comfort in enjoying their fish and chips at £8.50 a shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andymac Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, Cove_Sheep said: See, I would say that about Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Bay TA Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Even in round two of the BPL fixture list this game is already the likely winner of worst game of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 13 minutes ago, Cove_Sheep said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 8 minutes ago, andymac said: See, I would say that about Aberdeen. Likely to get a post about the Kingsford proposal on an England Fans messageboard are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 44 minutes ago, EddardStark said: looks horrific in terms of fan proximity to field of play.Upton Park was a cracking ground for atmosphere. Never mind I suppose the Hammers fans can find comfort in enjoying their fish and chips at £8.50 a shot? Got a feeling this could come back to haunt west ham over time (leaving Upton park), the atmosphere was incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 36 minutes ago, Cove_Sheep said: Likely to get a post about the Kingsford proposal on an England Fans messageboard are you? Angus will be along in a minute to yawn at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 hour ago, EddardStark said: looks horrific in terms of fan proximity to field of play.Upton Park was a cracking ground for atmosphere. Never mind I suppose the Hammers fans can find comfort in enjoying their fish and chips at £8.50 a shot? The dugouts look about 30 yards away from the pitch. Reminded me of hampden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 They got a brand new stadium from the UK taxpayer for virtually nothing. I doubt if they're complaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 The original post was about faciluties/services on offer to fans so it doesn't really matter where the ground is. A couple of points: The average fan is probably closer to the grass than Hampden. The view and the noise are better than Hampden. The catering isn't really a rip off.it costs £7.50 for fish and chips in my local chilly, £1 extra, big deal. Catering also offers 8 outlets for food and three for beer at the foot of the stairwell to where I was sitting, no real queues. Beer is £4 as aposed to £3.80 in my local. As a doubter, I am convinced it was a good move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Rossy said: They got a brand new stadium from the UK taxpayer for virtually nothing. I doubt if they're complaining. £2m a year if you don't mind. That's a match day's gross income. Just from ticket sales. Edited August 21, 2016 by andymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 25 minutes ago, andymac said: The original post was about faciluties/services on offer to fans so it doesn't really matter where the ground is. A couple of points: The average fan is probably closer to the grass than Hampden. The view and the noise are better than Hampden. The catering isn't really a rip off.it costs £7.50 for fish and chips in my local chilly, £1 extra, big deal. Catering also offers 8 outlets for food and three for beer at the foot of the stairwell to where I was sitting, no real queues. Beer is £4 as aposed to £3.80 in my local. As a doubter, I am convinced it was a good move. Wasn't comparing it to Hampden. It was more about comparison between Upton Park and the London Stadium. Appreciate commercial reality comes into play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, EddardStark said: Wasn't comparing it to Hampden. It was more about comparison between Upton Park and the London Stadium. Appreciate commercial reality comes into play. The beer and food are better. The transport is better. You are treated like a human as it is an event venue that we just happen to rent. The atmosphere is better than UP for the last few years but need to wait to see how that settles down. Not sure how you would get 80,000 closer to the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 9 hours ago, andymac said: The beer and food are better. The transport is better. You are treated like a human as it is an event venue that we just happen to rent. The atmosphere is better than UP for the last few years but need to wait to see how that settles down. Not sure how you would get 80,000 closer to the pitch. By not having a running track round the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 3 hours ago, dandydunn said: By not having a running track round the pitch. Probably why the track is covered by seats when football is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, andymac said: Probably why the track is covered by seats when football is on. So why is there a 20-30 yard gap between the pitch and the dugout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 17 minutes ago, andymac said: Probably why the track is covered by seats when football is on. I did wonder how the fans were so close to the pitch at the corners and even behind the goal looked a lot closer than Hampden to the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTA Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 13 hours ago, andymac said: £2m a year if you don't mind. That's a match day's gross income. Just from ticket sales. Yeh against extra estimated income of £18m. Not a bad deal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 14 hours ago, andymac said: The original post was about faciluties/services on offer to fans so it doesn't really matter where the ground is. A couple of points: The average fan is probably closer to the grass than Hampden. The view and the noise are better than Hampden. The catering isn't really a rip off.it costs £7.50 for fish and chips in my local chilly, £1 extra, big deal. Catering also offers 8 outlets for food and three for beer at the foot of the stairwell to where I was sitting, no real queues. Beer is £4 as aposed to £3.80 in my local. As a doubter, I am convinced it was a good move. At least you had a seat. Seriously, how can you not know a full block of seats are missing? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3752044/West-Ham-launch-investigation-fans-complained-no-seats-sit-in.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 16 hours ago, andymac said: The original post was about faciluties/services on offer to fans so it doesn't really matter where the ground is. A couple of points: The average fan is probably closer to the grass than Hampden. The view and the noise are better than Hampden. The catering isn't really a rip off.it costs £7.50 for fish and chips in my local chilly, £1 extra, big deal. Catering also offers 8 outlets for food and three for beer at the foot of the stairwell to where I was sitting, no real queues. Beer is £4 as aposed to £3.80 in my local. As a doubter, I am convinced it was a good move. Cool story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummie Hibs Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Going there on Thursday night - I will rate its shitability. Note: Free tickets (I wouldn't pay to go!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 On 21/08/2016 at 6:24 PM, Ormond said: Angus will be along in a minute to yawn at you. I really hurt your feelings with that eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, Angus_Young said: I really hurt your feelings with that eh? Naw. I jist needed your attention. I miss ye at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 10 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: lab you are Cool story. Thanks for your useful contribution. 6 hours ago, Brummie Hibs said: Going there on Thursday night - I will rate its shitability. Note: Free tickets (I wouldn't pay to go!) Glad you are going with an open mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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