strichener Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 11 minutes ago, IrishBhoy said: I see. I’m trying to remember that area as I spent a good few nights down at that driving range. Is it where the Burger King sits? If it’s still there that is, was 5 or 6 years back the last time I was there. Nah, Burger King is at the other side of the development. Forgive the rough as feck image but this is it marked on an existing map. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afc69 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 The mocked up picture shows the stadium in completely the wrong location. It’s going to be to the north of the beach ballroom, those photos show it to to the south of it, on Queen’s Links. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 10 hours ago, Dav nan Gael said: Lol aye fair enough MM !!!! The Beach proposal is far better for City Centre access,particularly for Aberdeen fans. To be honest the Westhill proposal would probably suit away fans better,as its just of the AWPR. Looks like it's gonna be the beach now anyway,especially if the City Council is fully on board They can still go there, particularly the Glasgow Derby lot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dav nan Gael Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Jacksgranda said: They can still go there, particularly the Glasgow Derby lot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Afc69 said: The mocked up picture shows the stadium in completely the wrong location. It’s going to be to the north of the beach ballroom, those photos show it to to the south of it, on Queen’s Links. On the cricket field? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Reese Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 On 29/05/2022 at 07:59, Sergeant Wilson said: If it isn't an eco-stadium I won't like it. That’s not how you spell ‘echo’. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I was at Uni in Aberdeen and I have a lot of time for the Dons and Pittodrie so excuse the daft question but is redeveloping Pittodrie a total non starter? You already have one perfectly fine modern stand stand there in the RDS. Or is it a case of flog Pittodrie for housing and use the dough to fund the new stadium? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmain Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, AndyM said: I was at Uni in Aberdeen and I have a lot of time for the Dons and Pittodrie so excuse the daft question but is redeveloping Pittodrie a total non starter? You already have one perfectly fine modern stand stand there in the RDS. Or is it a case of flog Pittodrie for housing and use the dough to fund the new stadium? Official Party line is that there's no room to develop. Even if they wanted to make the four sides same as the RDS they couldn't etc... My fear is the Beach one - or wherever the f**k they build, IF they ever build it - will also turn into one of these pre-fab hideous windy affairs with four blocks at each side. You need only look at Scandanavia to see some beautiful examples of well structured, fan friendly stadiums of 15 to 20K (and less, Molde in Norway, SJK in Finland etc) that look great and would create a terrific atmosphere. The Groningen one in Holland is a belter for example, although slightly bigger at about 23K I think. When it comes to imagination with Scottish stadiums however, there seems to be a distinct lack. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 1 hour ago, AndyM said: I was at Uni in Aberdeen and I have a lot of time for the Dons and Pittodrie so excuse the daft question but is redeveloping Pittodrie a total non starter? You already have one perfectly fine modern stand stand there in the RDS. Or is it a case of flog Pittodrie for housing and use the dough to fund the new stadium? Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but to redevelop you something like the equivalent space of the stand, behind it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, Jimmain said: Official Party line is that there's no room to develop. Even if they wanted to make the four sides same as the RDS they couldn't etc... My fear is the Beach one - or wherever the f**k they build, IF they ever build it - will also turn into one of these pre-fab hideous windy affairs with four blocks at each side. You need only look at Scandanavia to see some beautiful examples of well structured, fan friendly stadiums of 15 to 20K (and less, Molde in Norway, SJK in Finland etc) that look great and would create a terrific atmosphere. The Groningen one in Holland is a belter for example, although slightly bigger at about 23K I think. When it comes to imagination with Scottish stadiums however, there seems to be a distinct lack. I looked up the Groningen one and my first impression was that it looks like an utterly hideous abomination Then I realised that Aberdeen wouldn't order their one in green so it could actually be quite good. For bigger grounds you really need to have tiered seating while it looks a bit silly for smaller grounds. For middle sized ones you've got the choice of a massive version of a small ground (Tynecastle) or a miniature version big ground (Easter Road) The weirdest thing about Groeningen is that they have gone for main stand that probably holds about the same as the it's counterparts at Hearts and Hibs but split it over three tiers. but with Aberdeen's enthusiasm for corporate box culture this might be exactly what you need 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmain Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: I looked up the Groningen one and my first impression was that it looks like an utterly hideous abomination Then I realised that Aberdeen wouldn't order their one in green so it could actually be quite good. For bigger grounds you really need to have tiered seating while it looks a bit silly for smaller grounds. For middle sized ones you've got the choice of a massive version of a small ground (Tynecastle) or a miniature version big ground (Easter Road) The weirdest thing about Groeningen is that they have gone for main stand that probably holds about the same as the it's counterparts at Hearts and Hibs but split it over three tiers. but with Aberdeen's enthusiasm for corporate box culture this might be exactly what you need Looks a bit like the Bombonera there.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Just now, Jimmain said: Looks a bit like the Bombonera there.... As I say it's miniature version of a big ground 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Fitlike Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 19 hours ago, strichener said: Nah, Burger King is at the other side of the development. Forgive the rough as feck image but this is it marked on an existing map. Updated design which will see the Beach Ballroom roundabout fully utilised on match days 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 21 minutes ago, Ken Fitlike said: Updated design which will see the Beach Ballroom roundabout fully utilised on match days Modelled on Falkirk's three side design I see. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afc69 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 19 hours ago, strichener said: On the cricket field? Aye, more or less 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 I see they found some weirdo who thinks a new stadium would unleash the plague. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9073995/aberdeen-football-stadium-pittodrie-plague-victims/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illgresi Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, NorthernLights said: I see they found some weirdo who thinks a new stadium would unleash the plague. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9073995/aberdeen-football-stadium-pittodrie-plague-victims/ Quote I do not understand why I seem to be the only person in the city who is worried about this. - Muriel Jaffrey Perhaps Muriel, that's because Bubonic plague is completely treatable nowadays, and sensible precautions during excavation would prevent any issues in the first place. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrico Pallazzo Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, NorthernLights said: I see they found some weirdo who thinks a new stadium would unleash the plague. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/9073995/aberdeen-football-stadium-pittodrie-plague-victims/ https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressandjournal.co.uk%2Ffp%2Fnews%2Faberdeen-aberdeenshire%2F4470516%2Faberdeen-beach-stadium-plague-warning%2F 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 29 minutes ago, Enrico Pallazzo said: https://12ft.io/proxy?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pressandjournal.co.uk%2Ffp%2Fnews%2Faberdeen-aberdeenshire%2F4470516%2Faberdeen-beach-stadium-plague-warning%2F So you’re prepared to belief Professor Hugh Pennington rather than granny Muriel? Shame on you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 What if rats get in and eat the plague bodies then get fleas? I'm with Muriel here. Hugh did foot and mouth or something and we still have that so he's clearly not all that at diseases. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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