21-06-2022, 04:40 PM
(21-06-2022, 04:01 PM)BigSmokeBlue Wrote:(20-06-2022, 04:48 PM)BlueArmy Wrote: Anyone know how far the fratton end can go back and how much capacity can be increased by? Keeping it as single tier but larger capacity.
After the current works surely the fratton end is next to be increased and surely that would be cheap and quick to redevelop too. You'd hope that an extra 3,000 could be put onto the existing fratton end.
The land behind the Fratton End is just 13m, which equates to approximately 2-2,500 extra seats. The cost of extending the Fratton End (at least £3m, bearing in mind New Milton End is costing circa 6m for similar capacity) makes it cost prohibitive. Especially when considering what additional monies from season ticket sells will bring in.
Thanks.
I disagree it is cost prohibitive. It will provide a much needed capacity boost. The fratton end is always soldout and would be with the increase too. 3 million pounds for an increase in fratton end capacity is a good deal and a return on investment would be seen quickly.
The club is surely looking at this as one area increasing capacity and would be simple to do too.