Sneag wrote:Spiritater wrote:Vice President wrote:Everyone understands the 'attendances' argument ..... However, replacing Bishop St. isn't about attendances ...... it is about aesthetics.
We don't need to increase the capacity at the moment - but we do need to do something about that side of the ground.
Attendances and sponsorship money pay the bills though, aesthetics don't. Why do we need to do something about that side of the ground atm? Just to save a few from crying their eyes out cos it's an eyesore. The time will come (hopefully) when it needs to be done and that time isn't now. I think they've done a super job with Woburn and imo it's a more important development for t'club at pres than developing t'Bish that'll remain probably empty 90% of a season. Our and the away followings are quite easily accomodated with what we have now for the most part with hundreds and hundreds of seats to spare. We'll get near capacity probably 2-3 times this season but the rest of the time we'll be 2-2.5k short.
I'm sure Johnny'll know when the time's right and will put things into gear, but shelling out wads of cash now for something to calm the easily upset and offended will have to wait.
Isn't it better to plan ahead in anticipation of increased attendances (despite the moaning from some, they've been on an upward trajectory for years), than waiting until it's 'needed'.
Fix the roof while the sun is shining.
Easier said than done when you're not footing the bill eh!