Lorne street standing

[philpvfc]

Is it possible to make the current empty Lorne street stand a standing only terrace?

I believe in the bottom 2 divisions if not already seated then there is no rule to make these sections seated only and it would create a lot better atmosphere with a reduced admission price with cheaper construction and maintenance.

[1977Valiant]

I believe that it cannot be done as the plans for the Lorne Street stand included seats and once the plans have been accepted to be an all seater stadium they cannot be changed.

 

I also believe that the rake of the stand and step height are for seating and not for standing so they would not pass a safety inspection.

[Smallthorne Dog]

Its to do with H&S. The gradient between the levels is higher in the new lorne street in order to accomodate the seats. Areas designed for standing have lower gradients. I've long been an advocate for a return to terracing but it wont happen there.

 

I suspect that the lower section of the family stand has the old gradiant though so that might be an option?

[NellyTheValiant]

Its to do with H&S. The gradient between the levels is higher in the new lorne street in order to accomodate the seats. Areas designed for standing have lower gradients. I've long been an advocate for a return to terracing but it wont happen there.

 

I suspect that the lower section of the family stand has the old gradiant though so that might be an option?

 

SD

 

Don't think that even that's an option now as we were in Division 1 (now Championship) when all Taylor Report came into being we are not allowed to revert back to standing, even if rebuilding areas of the ground.

 

Not sure if this still stands if moving to a new ground when in the lower leagues.

[9012ziggy]

It's better standing

[WEMBLEY OF THE NORTH]

It's better standing

 

For some yes, but it won't happen, see posts above.

[trickywhite]

It's also too close to the away end

[Birches Head Fred]

It also won't be required, there's been talk all season of closing the Railway Stand and getting people closer to the pitch to aid the atmosphere and save cash.

Personally I think they can fit all of next seasons 'crowd' in the Bycars if the current incumbents keep their place at the top table. If Vale continue the form they have shown since December then they may well all fit into Lorne St. Bycars.

[Fosse69]

I think we had a FA grant to convert Lorne St to seating at some stage, so seats it will be, one day. Unless Dortmund style standing is allowed in England, one day.

[philpvfc]

It's also too close to the away end

 

No team has brought more than 1000 this season, not a problem there but can see the other reasons....shame because standing is so much better especially for grounds like Vale Park.

[windsorvale4ever]

nothing can be done until the club shop is moved plus asn't it been mentioned something to do with the children centre or the buisness centres as well?

i wish we would just put the seats in so it looks finished but doubt that would happen because of cost.

[fairportnick]

Personally I think they can fit all of next seasons 'crowd' in the Bycars if the current incumbents keep their place at the top table. If Vale continue the form they have shown since December then they may well all fit into Lorne St. Bycars.

 

The disabled stand might be the one.===