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[B. 4D]

If there is a little terrace (proper terrace) infront of the hall  then  surely the capacity will increase rather than go down

That only replaces the capacity in front of the barrier. Net effect nil.

I think that Dennis' comment is correct as I'm sure I read somewhere one time that the capacity of the paved standing area isn't included in the club's overall capacity calculation.

That is correct, the flags have no safety barriers so the capacity doesnt count but the pitch fence does.

Puckka
Looks good for the future of the club.
BUT
Is there standing room in front of the hall, or is RIP THE FLAGGERS!!!!! ....if we get the red light.

[York Alty]

If there is a little terrace (proper terrace) infront of the hall  then  surely the capacity will increase rather than go down

That only replaces the capacity in front of the barrier. Net effect nil.

I think that Dennis' comment is correct as I'm sure I read somewhere one time that the capacity of the paved standing area isn't included in the club's overall capacity calculation.

That is correct, the flags have no safety barriers so the capacity doesnt count but the pitch fence does.

Puckka
Looks good for the future of the club.
BUT
Is there standing room in front of the hall, or is RIP THE FLAGGERS!!!!! ....if we get the red light.

oooh no, I don't think we're getting a red light zone. no no.

[distancetraveller]

This is fantastic news for both the club and the local community - I just wish I lived local to be able use the facilities more. Well done to everybody concerned and we will look forward to seeing it come to fruition.

Great effort

[PukkaPieman]

If there is a little terrace (proper terrace) infront of the hall  then  surely the capacity will increase rather than go down

That only replaces the capacity in front of the barrier. Net effect nil.

I think that Dennis' comment is correct as I'm sure I read somewhere one time that the capacity of the paved standing area isn't included in the club's overall capacity calculation.

that is correct, the flags have no safety barriers so the capacity doesnt count but the pitch fence does.

Puckka
Looks good for the future of the club.
BUT
Is there standing room in front of the hall, or is RIP THE FLAGGERS!!!!! ....if we get the red light.

Of course

[Nasha]

Did the club know we weren't going to win the play-offs,so waited for the pain to settle before announcing the best news we've had on the non-football side of things for years!!

Absolutely brilliant news, and the plans put forward make it a win-win situation for everyone. I'm sure I read the other week that the council wanted to bring events to the Moss Lane area of the town (might have been the news about the French festival?), so I would be surprised if it didn't get planning permission. Main obstacle will be the finance, but I'm hopeful everyone connected with the club, including fans, spread this around to get interest and get people involved.

[Jimmy]

Fantastic news

[arnald]

great news , im goin to buy a season ticket this year ,how much are they ?

[Ste]

This is great news for the club and the community...

But am I the only one that thinks those pictures look truly awful? Both the one from inside and the one outside the ground. I'm sure some-one could have been a bit more creative with the designs.

[Jezza]

functionality over aesthetics.....I think it looks smart on the outside....there will probably be some lettering I'd have thought? Altrincham FC Community centre and museum which would make it less bare.....howabout some poster holders to maybe raise advertising revenue and advertise events?

On the inside it would be nice to mirror the sponsors lounge maybe with a protruding cover and small terrace/ maybe 4 rows of seats but we can't have everything....as Austin powers said "....and I want a toilet seat made of solid gold but it's just not on the cards baby!"

well done to all involved and I look forward to seeing it become reality!

[Jimmy Hill]

This is great news for the club and the community...

But am I the only one that thinks those pictures look truly awful? Both the one from inside and the one outside the ground. I'm sure some-one could have been a bit more creative with the designs.

Agreed, my hope is that seeing as planning permission hasn't even been sought yet these are just preliminary plans that show where the development will be, its height etc.

For 3/4 of a million quid I'd hope that we can get something a bit nicer looking than an extended portakabin.

[RocketDan]

Without wanting to be a little negative about the development, does anyone know where the money is coming from? I see they aim to raise the ambitious amount of £200k from sponsorships and fundraising, but no mention of the other £550k - will it be coming from the council?

I do hope this wont affect our playing budget for the next couple of seasons. Whilst I appreciate this will benefit the club in the decades to come, it's pointless building really nice facilities if we don't have the squad, the results and the consequently the volume of fans coming through the turnstile to make it worthwhile.

[Darren]

Without wanting to be a little negative about the development, does anyone know where the money is coming from? I see they aim to raise the ambitious amount of £200k from sponsorships and fundraising, but no mention of the other £550k - will it be coming from the council?

I do hope this wont affect our playing budget for the next couple of seasons. Whilst I appreciate this will benefit the club in the decades to come, it's pointless building really nice facilities if we don't have the squad, the results and the consequently the volume of fans coming through the turnstile to make it worthwhile.

Have you read what it says on www.Altrinchamfc.co.uk the rest will come through funding

[Timperley The Best]

I see talk sports dom mcguinness is involved ,great great news all round

[RocketDan]

Without wanting to be a little negative about the development, does anyone know where the money is coming from? I see they aim to raise the ambitious amount of £200k from sponsorships and fundraising, but no mention of the other £550k - will it be coming from the council?

I do hope this wont affect our playing budget for the next couple of seasons. Whilst I appreciate this will benefit the club in the decades to come, it's pointless building really nice facilities if we don't have the squad, the results and the consequently the volume of fans coming through the turnstile to make it worthwhile.

Have you read what it says on www.Altrinchamfc.co.uk the rest will come through funding

sorry I missed the first part of this quote the first time round....

"Altrincham FC recently established a non-profit trust and, as a result, the club can access funding from the Premier League and other organisations. The development is expected to cost up to £750,000, with the club looking to raise around £200,000 from a series of fund-raising activities and sponsorship support from local businesses."

Very nice of the Premier League to hand out half a million quid. Lets hope the town gets behind the project and helps raise the other £200k.

[markecky]

Without wanting to be a little negative about the development, does anyone know where the money is coming from? I see they aim to raise the ambitious amount of £200k from sponsorships and fundraising, but no mention of the other £550k - will it be coming from the council?

I do hope this wont affect our playing budget for the next couple of seasons. Whilst I appreciate this will benefit the club in the decades to come, it's pointless building really nice facilities if we don't have the squad, the results and the consequently the volume of fans coming through the turnstile to make it worthwhile.

My understanding is that the budget won't be affected at all and as its being run by the board of the trust company they are going after different people to our current sponsors (although some will do both I'm sure).