18,200 in the Premier league

[Jamie]

Loftus Road is fine at the moment. 3/4 years of demand outstripping supply and we can look at a new ground.

[blueboy]

I do like Brighton new ground.
ok,have a look at these two,Boavista in Portugal (28k) and Real Oviedo Spain,30k

[qprjames]

I do like Brighton new ground.
ok,have a look at these two,Boavista in Portugal (28k) and Real Oviedo Spain,30k

Those are both great looking grounds

[Jamie]

If we get a new ground it will be a trademark soulless bowl like the Ricoh.

There's a reason clubs build nigh on identical stadiums

[Nodge70]

If we get a new ground it will be a trademark soulless bowl like the Ricoh.

There's a reason clubs build nigh on identical stadiums

They don't have to be though, even if you have the same company (Barr) or (KSS) building and designing to the same template. You can have a level individuality built in.

Pride Park, Amex Arena, Stadium of Light, Madjeski, Stadium:MK - all on paper soulless new arena's but all have their own quirks and individuality. At the very least you can be over 5'6" and walk out of the ground without needing a trip to A&E to have your shins re-aligned!

[blueboy]

if you look to the continent,you will see lots of new,exciting staduim designs.It is possible to build a staduim that has the same quirks and intimacy as LR.

[Jamie]

They don't have to be though, even if you have the same company (Barr) or (KSS) building and designing to the same template. You can have a level individuality built in.

Pride Park, Amex Arena, Stadium of Light, Madjeski, Stadium:MK - all on paper soulless new arena's but all have their own quirks and individuality. At the very least you can be over 5'6" and walk out of the ground without needing a trip to A&E to have your shins re-aligned!

Absolutely, I meant more that the basic template that you see replicated all throughout the leagues would likely be a starting point with individual tweaks. Nobody could build another stadium as sterile and soulless as the Ricoh again.

Must say I've driven past Falmer several tines recently and it is a fabulous looking stadium and perfectly positioned on a dual carriageway so should be easy enough to get away from. Fair enough they've had long enough to plan it but it really is well done and would love to pull Brighton away in the cup next season, although may well venture down anyway for one if their games if we are not playing.

[silvercue]

"soulless bowl" is a myth. Fans create atmosphere, not 4 stands at the sides of a pitch. Did you ever go to Highbury?

[qprjames]

"soulless bowl" is a myth. Fans create atmosphere, not 4 stands at the sides of a pitch. Did you ever go to Highbury?

I thought the Madjeski was a great stadium for atmosphere. Looks nice as well.

[silvercue]

James - I have been to the Madjeski a few times now and I think it is excellent and would be perfefct for a team like us.

The atmosphere was also good everytime I went, might be that the more vocal home suppor sits by the away fans, but it was good. In fact I hope they come up via play offs as it is a great away dat IMHO.

[blueboy]

"soulless bowl" is a myth. Fans create atmosphere, not 4 stands at the sides of a pitch. Did you ever go to Highbury?

well said

i think as long as the stands aren't too far way from the pitch,and the stadium is "enclosed",no open corners etc any staduim should be capable of generating a good atmosphere
by the way,a number of Leeds fans were critical of the atmosphere at LR..just shows you how people's perceptions of the same experience can differ

[qprjames]

James - I have been to the Madjeski a few times now and I think it is excellent and would be perfefct for a team like us.

The atmosphere was also good everytime I went, might be that the more vocal home suppor sits by the away fans, but it was good. In fact I hope they come up via play offs as it is a great away dat IMHO.

Agree. That is just what we need long term. The facilities are great as well. Only problem is it is miles from the station!

[paulmason]

If we get a new ground it will be a trademark soulless bowl like the Ricoh.

There's a reason clubs build nigh on identical stadiums

Didn't go to Cardiff then.

[qpr333]

I am sure the owners will want to build a new stadium "from the future" (similar to the ones in Qatar) for 25 000 - 28 000 with a possibility to increase up to 35 000 - 40 000 in case we challenge AC Milan in the CL. ;)

[80sCasual]

I do like Brighton new ground.
ok,have a look at these two,Boavista in Portugal (28k) and Real Oviedo Spain,30k

Strange, what a waste the concrete blocks at Boavistas, and Oviedos looks very similar to ****fords ground with that car park looking thingy in the corner, and whats with the train line going over the stand

Thought Cardiffs ground was good when we went there, had atmosphere too, so they're not all souless. (maybe Soulcrew less in their case)