14-06-2021, 01:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 14-06-2021, 01:54 PM by Pedalo_menders.)
Looks like we are staying at Fratton for the foreseeable. You wouldn’t spend 10M to then move.
Trying to understand the numbers mentioned on here, there may be a glimmer of hope that 20,000 isn’t the sum of The Eisners ambition. If Milton end is costing 6M then 1M a season to maintain Norf & sarf stands is probably about right?
If Milton End is the first piece of the puzzle, it would make sense to crack on with it whilst preparing for other expansions.
It also seems like the 20k number is phase 1 of the project whilst they haggle (unsuccessfully) with network rail et al about infrastructure. These 2 paragraphs give me some optimism that eventually we will get a bigger fratton park:
“While this work is being undertaken, there will unfortunately be cuts to our existing capacity, with numbers to be confirmed. However, on completion, the overall capacity of the ground will rise above 20,000.
We remain in dialogue with local government about much needed infrastructure improvements in the local vicinity to facilitate access to the stadium along the key transportation routes to Fratton Park. This remains a core strategic objective towards realising our ultimate ambitions for Fratton Park and the surrounding area.”
Clutching at straws?
Trying to understand the numbers mentioned on here, there may be a glimmer of hope that 20,000 isn’t the sum of The Eisners ambition. If Milton end is costing 6M then 1M a season to maintain Norf & sarf stands is probably about right?
If Milton End is the first piece of the puzzle, it would make sense to crack on with it whilst preparing for other expansions.
It also seems like the 20k number is phase 1 of the project whilst they haggle (unsuccessfully) with network rail et al about infrastructure. These 2 paragraphs give me some optimism that eventually we will get a bigger fratton park:
“While this work is being undertaken, there will unfortunately be cuts to our existing capacity, with numbers to be confirmed. However, on completion, the overall capacity of the ground will rise above 20,000.
We remain in dialogue with local government about much needed infrastructure improvements in the local vicinity to facilitate access to the stadium along the key transportation routes to Fratton Park. This remains a core strategic objective towards realising our ultimate ambitions for Fratton Park and the surrounding area.”
Clutching at straws?