Hearing whispers of a stadium increase annoucement in the next 2 weeks 2,500 extra seats on the top of the North and South stand, total of 5,000 extra seating Season pass prices to rise inline with other premier League Teams
So that would effectively be filling the area over the concourse? 1) There are currently stanchions behind the back row of seats. Would those have to stay? 2) Wouldn't it kind-of ruin the look of the stadium? I think the KC is up there as one of the nicest-looking stadiums of the modern-era. Slightly less 'boring bowl' - but filling in those spaces above the concourse would probably make it look a bit weird? 3) We aren't really filling the stadium anyway. I can't see attendances significantly increasing, given that in a second season even the 'big teams' feel slightly more routine. But, on the positive side. It probably would be a relatively cheap way of boosting the capacity. Also, it might then be possible to have away fans more in a corner of the North Stand - meaning that City fans could be behind the goal?
Given the ongoing dispute between our mental owner and KUHCC, I find that almost impossible to believe. Besides, wasn't the stadium designed such that any extension was most likely to happen in the east stand? Allam wouldn't be bothered about the small uplift in turnover he could achieve through an increased capacity of c. 5k - small fry in comparison to the zillions he's going to bring in when the Hull Tigers brand goes global.
Are they moving the Sky boxes from the south stand? I reckon there's room to put boxes over the East Stand concourse.
He hasnt fallen out with Hull City Council as much as some would believe, he gave them loads of free tickets for the semi final on Sunday
Home stands tend to be, and we risk losing newcomers and walk up trade as there's less opportunity for groups to sit together.
Not too sure how it would work in the North Stand with the police controllers in there, anything going up the side of that won't see the pitch
Erm could this be the source?? http://www.hullfcfans.com/hull-fc-to-play-at-craven-park-from-2015/ Hull FC To Play At Craven Park From 2015 craven-park The Mighty Black And Whites can today confirm that Hull FC have agreed to relocate to Craven Park, home of derby rival’s Hull Kingston Rovers from the 2015 season on a provisional basis. The move comes on the back of advanced plans by Hull City Chairman Assem Allam to develop and increase the KC Stadium to 35,000. Hull, who are no strangers to impressive performances in East Hull will ‘provisionally’ move their trade to Craven Park, now recognised as the KC Lightstream Stadium at the close of the season. This is believed to allow their KC Stadium co-tenants and football club Hull City to increase the size of the stadium in West Park which the club believe will ‘solidify’ their own status in the Barclay’s Premier League. Hullfcfans.com understands the airlie birds had been made aware of these plans for a while and have been in a number of meetings with Hull City and the Stadium Management Company over the past 12 months to agree a deal to release the black and whites from their 50-year lease at the KC Stadium, of which the club have been tenants since the start of 2003. Hull FC Chairman Adam Pearson stated: “I think the fans will agree that on certain occasions the atmosphere at the KC Stadium can become rather quiet, particularly against sides such as Salford, Widnes and Catalans. Following extensive meetings with Assem Allam, the SMC and the RFL, we’ve agreed that a stadium capacity in excess of 35,000 is just too high to sustain a crowd, both in the quality of match day experience for the fans, and as a growing cost for us as a club.” “We had a couple of options on the table, one of which included re-developing the Boulevard, but at this stage we felt a co-tenancy with a club residing in the same league as us was the sensible thing to do, regardless of on-field rivalry.” “The move will initially be for 5 years, and then eventually a cast-iron agreement will be in place to secure our re-location here on a permanent basis. We’re more than satisfied our fan base will remain on par with that of recent Super League season’s, and are confident with a new lower price package for fans we can even build on what we’ve been sustaining over at the KC”. The RFL have also joined discussions to finalise fixture schedules for both Hull sides at Craven Park for 2015, with some of their games likely to take part side-by-side on a Sunday afternoon, with Hull FC presumably having the later kick off. The news also comes as a timely boost for Hull Kingston Rovers who have, in the recent past, struggled to meet the growing financial strains that come with playing at Craven Park. The Hull City Council owned stadium will more than likely remain ‘visually’ the same for at least the next year, but eventually the Hedon Road side of the ground will be adapted to supply the demand of a large influx of rugby league fans, with the local council also confirming the colour scheme will be ‘adapted’ and tailored for both Hull FC & Hull Kingston Rovers. Hull KR Chairman Neil Hudgell added: “We’ve been on many swings and roundabouts with them from across the river, but on a serious note, on behalf of Hull Kingston Rovers, we welcome Hull FC to Craven Park with open arms. At least the fans can still say they’re heading down to the KC. ” “Financially we’ll definitely be in a brighter position, and although we may have to change the colour scheme slightly to accommodate the black and whites, overall we’re more than happy.” I’ve spoken to Adam recently and he was throwing all kinds of ideas to me with regards to changing the name of the bar, adopting some new cafe’s in and around the ground and on a whole, it’s really exciting to ponder. In related news, both clubs have also confirmed a new ‘dual-deal’ to loan players back-and-forth between clubs to help one and other with injury setbacks, which many may speculate is the first ‘true’ step to both sides eventually ‘merging as one. It’s that day folks……….. APRIL FOOLS!!!
That's something I don't get - unless given the timing they are going to try and cash in on some FA Cup boost. As far as I am aware, we could have sold more season tickets last season had there been the demand - if that's the case, most people will put up with the price of an inflation matching rise - but an actual price rise to what other clubs are paying, and people will stop coming. If anything - I'd be considering a slight drop in prices - given that people have been getting high on the heady air of Wembley, and have been spending their money on that - seeing the club do an offer on season tickets is more likely to increase demand when people have already been shelling out, by appealing to punters' goodwill. A price rise now will surely cost the club in the long term.
Just a note, we tried to move our block of four season tickets in the summer and there's absolutely no vacancy of four seats anywhere in the stadium. If we had more space could we sell more tickets? Do some people not go as they can never get as many tickets together as they want? They can't take all their kids at once? It'd make far more sense to just rearrange all season ticket holders in a manner so that more blocks were available for match ticket sales. But no one at the club has any sense, so it wouldn't shock me if they were planning on building a giant four tier stand that puts Wembley to shame.
a family of four who sit couple of seat to my right, all got there name's on they seat's, last match was man u on boxing day, never been back since, empty every home match what a waste.
Must have more money than sense then. Would imagine they are season ticket holders if they got their names on the seats so they have shelled out a ****load of cash. Mind you there is the possibility that one or more of them has been seriously ill or something.
Not convinced there is substance to this rumour but any hint of increasing capacity should be welcome news. I bet we'd have filled the ground against Arsenal had we this extra capacity. My only concern is if we do the North/South extra seats first without any plan for an upper East then an upper East becomes harder to obtain as more people will say the new 29K capacity is now big enough and we lose the opportunity to increase corporate capacity on the Eaststand which would have increased revenue far more than the few thousand seats behind the goals. We really need a proper thought out ambitious development plan for the whole stadium including the surrounding walkways, car parks, club shop and museum.
An issue with any proposed increase is getting the extra people out of the stadium in an emergency. Seemingly there's not much slack in the current system, but I'm not sure if that's because they're cluttered up with stewards and pointless plod.
Nah, the foundations are in place to increase - from the top of my head - by approx 10k. This was EITHER the north and south stands OR another tier on the East, it doesnt matter which. Whatever the increase is, the foundations are defo not in place for another tier on all 3 stands, I was told that categorically by the project manager of the build programme.
I know a bloke who did all the concreting, he told me once and I think you're right but I forgot what he said, I can find out though. Did you know the kc set on fire quite badly before it was finished?
