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The new arena holds 800 more than were packed into the BBT tonight. In the words of the great Roy Scheider, we're going to need a bigger boat.
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You may be right. Maybe we could squeeze out the capacity by 100-200 with an extra row or hospitality areas. Maybe even a balcony area like the WNIR.
In the longer term, there are plans afoot for a 10,000 seat arena in the bay area. We could always use them both then, depending on the game I guess. But filling a brand new facility with good sight lines with only 800 more needed will be just too easy.
In the longer term, there are plans afoot for a 10,000 seat arena in the bay area. We could always use them both then, depending on the game I guess. But filling a brand new facility with good sight lines with only 800 more needed will be just too easy.
https://formerly.cardiff.gov.uk/objview.asp?object_id=28000
A quick search finds the link above. I have seen something a bit more recent too but I can't find it at the moment that stated the type wanted was a U shape rather than the style of that of what Leeds has, so it can be used for 'indoor sports'. Clearly, this is some way off happening (if it ever does)
A quick search finds the link above. I have seen something a bit more recent too but I can't find it at the moment that stated the type wanted was a U shape rather than the style of that of what Leeds has, so it can be used for 'indoor sports'. Clearly, this is some way off happening (if it ever does)
An extra 800 fans is still a lot to get week in week out. If we're getting 3000+ every week in the new place then the extra income generated will either be enough to ensure we win titles most seasons, or after a couple of years it will be enough to build a new rink/increase capacity.
Let's not get too carried away guys. We're on a great run of form and crowds but the feel good factor won't last forever. I'd guess we're also profiting from the bad feeling around Cardiff City at the moment and the inability by the Blues to be competitive. Either of those teams will takes fans money away from us again in the future.
I also think last night was the first of the big crowds to not include a big group in Block 15. My guess is we'll try to average 2500 next season and get lots of school groups etc to fill the empty seats.
Let's not get too carried away guys. We're on a great run of form and crowds but the feel good factor won't last forever. I'd guess we're also profiting from the bad feeling around Cardiff City at the moment and the inability by the Blues to be competitive. Either of those teams will takes fans money away from us again in the future.
I also think last night was the first of the big crowds to not include a big group in Block 15. My guess is we'll try to average 2500 next season and get lots of school groups etc to fill the empty seats.
The conversations last year were how were we going to get fans into the new barn based on the season we were having and the owner we had!!!, now its great to read that WHERE are we going to put the potential extra fans :Banana :Banana given the season and exciting hockey nights the new owners, new team are giving us so far. I just hope the atmosphe we get in a packed BBT can be copied in the new barn
with the pittance and the lack of wages paid by the org, strange how Adams has recruited a team that sit top of the league whereas last season with the help of Pope and Ragan he was proud coach of a 9th placed team. If you cannot see where the fault lies after this evidence, as I have said before we get it you dont like G but there were two total tools running the club last year and none of them was called Adams
Grateful for all G did but I think Sheffield are such a dull team to watch. Effective, but very boring.
As KaneDevils mentioned, we will never know what G would have done with us this year but if we needed a player coach there is no comparison. Lord is a talisman for this team and one of our best players, G hasnt been able to say that since 2006. Knowing what Lord has done this year I wouldn't trade him for anyone. This is the first year I can remember we haven't made any unforced roster changes. Usually there is a player or two who weren't all they were cracked up to be and get moved on for someone else, this year we've had a settled tight group from day one.
As KaneDevils mentioned, we will never know what G would have done with us this year but if we needed a player coach there is no comparison. Lord is a talisman for this team and one of our best players, G hasnt been able to say that since 2006. Knowing what Lord has done this year I wouldn't trade him for anyone. This is the first year I can remember we haven't made any unforced roster changes. Usually there is a player or two who weren't all they were cracked up to be and get moved on for someone else, this year we've had a settled tight group from day one.