dayday Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 I see in the 50s and 60s we had gates over 40,000, even early 70s, we had gates 35,000 to 38,000. With the population of Leics and Leicester increasing a lot add on the catchment areas of Rugby, Northamptonshire, etc, I can see us filling out the new capacity at times.
Webbo Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 Do we really need 48,000? Especially if it's going to cost 200 million plus.
AKCJ Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 Just now, Webbo said: Do we really need 48,000? Especially if it's going to cost 200 million plus. The club must have some sort of an idea of ticket waiting lists etc. They wouldn't pick an arbitrary number if they didn't think they'd sell the seats. 1
Webbo Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 1 minute ago, dayday said: I see in the 50s and 60s we had gates over 40,000, even early 70s, we had gates 35,000 to 38,000. With the population of Leics and Leicester increasing a lot add on the catchment areas of Rugby, Northamptonshire, etc, I can see us filling out the new capacity at times. It was a bit cheaper in those days and the games weren't on the telly.
Guest Markyblue Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 12 minutes ago, st albans fox said: Fulham FAC replay ......I’m pretty sure it was 41 .......i didn’t count them ..... actually it was 37! saw we had 43 against arsenal in the cup following year though .... I was at both games. 37000 against Fulham had to sit on the concourse at the side of the pitch such was the crush in the kop and almost certain 42000 for a cup game with arsenal early 70s.
Popular Post Raw Dykes Posted 22 November 2020 Popular Post Posted 22 November 2020 1 minute ago, Webbo said: Do we really need 48,000? Especially if it's going to cost 200 million plus. I guess it's difficult to work this out. It would be interesting to see what our recent average attendances would have looked like if the current capacity hadn't limited it. I'd rather we had room to grow than have little chance of getting a ticket, anyway. Some empty seats at home games is less important than swathes of people missing out on seeing perhaps the greatest ever Leicester side live. I think we should make hay while the sun shines. 8
jonthefox Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 7 minutes ago, Webbo said: It was a bit cheaper in those days and the games weren't on the telly. Tourists mate. That's where the money is.
Leicester_Loyal Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 I can't get my head around the extra capacity nor the cost, it's unbelievable for a club of our size, we really are going places, soak it up and enjoy it.
Webbo Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 I suppose King Power own the stadium, so they'll be liable for the debt, although they'll have to take money from the club to pay for it. If the indoor arena is included in the £200 million that's not that bad.
HighPeakFox Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 If the figures are true, I am imagining that the East stand will wrap around over North and South. 1
Staff Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 29 minutes ago, Webbo said: Do we really need 48,000? Especially if it's going to cost 200 million plus. Not for armchair plastics like you Webster 😉 2
Popular Post Webbo Posted 22 November 2020 Popular Post Posted 22 November 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Staff said: Not for armchair plastics like you Webster 😉 Just as long as it doesn't change the camera angles, I don't want it to spoil my match day experience. Edited 22 November 2020 by Webbo 5
Ashley Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 36 minutes ago, Webbo said: Do we really need 48,000? Especially if it's going to cost 200 million plus. Id say yes. Believe it or not we have a big number waiting on Season Tickets. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If we keep going the way we are going and challenge for the europe/top 4 or better this season next etc then there's no reason why we can't fill a 48k stadium. Our catchment range could be massive too. I'd go as far as saying MK/Northampton up to Stoke. Peterborough to our side of Birmingham. With clubs like Coventry facing uncertain future we could attract their future fanbases. What a time to be alive. 3
Aus Fox Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 Hearing reports Manchester United are preparing a £200 million bid for Dan Amartey. Stadium paid for and free season tickets for all... thanks Ole 2
kyleolly Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 12 minutes ago, Webbo said: I suppose King Power own the stadium, so they'll be liable for the debt, although they'll have to take money from the club to pay for it. If the indoor arena is included in the £200 million that's not that bad. And the hotel!
Le Renard Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 The club is interested in the tourist fan who comes to a match once a year, and spend a fortune in the club shop etc. The season ticket/local fan are important for the club but don't tend to spend a fortune in the club shop, because they have already spent enough by going to games on a regular basis.
jonthefox Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 Maybe it's just the old duffer in me that remembers the 80's. Can you imagine a 48k stadium against MK Dons.
jonthefox Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 2 minutes ago, Le Renard said: The club is interested in the tourist fan who comes to a match once a year, and spend a fortune in the club shop etc. The season ticket/local fan are important for the club but don't tend to spend a fortune in the club shop, because they have already spent enough by going to games on a regular basis. This was my point. We're really not that far from London and all it's footballing tourists.
Spudulike Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 33 minutes ago, Markyblue said: I was at both games. 37000 against Fulham had to sit on the concourse at the side of the pitch such was the crush in the kop and almost certain 42000 for a cup game with arsenal early 70s. I remember getting down to front of the Main Stand enclosure at 12 o'clock for that Arsenal match (3 o'clock kick off).
Lesta2014 Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 8 minutes ago, Ashley said: Id say yes. Believe it or not we have a big number waiting on Season Tickets. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If we keep going the way we are going and challenge for the europe/top 4 or better this season next etc then there's no reason why we can't fill a 48k stadium. Our catchment range could be massive too. I'd go as far as saying MK/Northampton up to Stoke. Peterborough to our side of Birmingham. With clubs like Coventry facing uncertain future we could attract their future fanbases. What a time to be alive. Gave up my season ticket when I went to university over 10 year ago, playing days coming to an end so I’d be wanting a season ticket again. More chance of getting one with stadium expansion! 2
UniFox21 Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 6 minutes ago, Ashley said: Id say yes. Believe it or not we have a big number waiting on Season Tickets. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If we keep going the way we are going and challenge for the europe/top 4 or better this season next etc then there's no reason why we can't fill a 48k stadium. Our catchment range could be massive too. I'd go as far as saying MK/Northampton up to Stoke. Peterborough to our side of Birmingham. With clubs like Coventry facing uncertain future we could attract their future fanbases. What a time to be alive. If we keep pushing as we are, and that's obviously a big if, you could be quite right. With transport links set to be improved, why wouldn't people want to travel to see a game? Football is becoming a day out experience rather than a few hours a day
Guest Markyblue Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 6 minutes ago, Spudulike said: I remember getting down to front of the Main Stand enclosure at 12 o'clock for that Arsenal match (3 o'clock kick off). I sat on the pop side wall. How did they get 42000 in that ground...scary.
kyleolly Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 8 minutes ago, Le Renard said: The club is interested in the tourist fan who comes to a match once a year, and spend a fortune in the club shop etc. The season ticket/local fan are important for the club but don't tend to spend a fortune in the club shop, because they have already spent enough by going to games on a regular basis. We make most money from corporate hospitality expect a lot of boxes and hospitality areas in the expansion an upgrade in facilities encourages big businesses to attend box owners will be worldwide big businesses not the likes of marks electrical. 1
Guest Markyblue Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 Build it and they will come, time to think big and act big, in the words of a famous Italian gentleman if not now never.
Aus Fox Posted 22 November 2020 Posted 22 November 2020 So this would put us in the top 10 football stadiums in the country? Behind only Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, West Ham, Newcastle and Sunderland? Have I missed any? Some elite company there and Sunderland
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