Heedtastic 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It's taken a long 3 year wait from the idea to get to unveiling the pans. The land has been purchased and today Gateshead FC unveiled their stadium plans. Far more impressive than I ever imagined: Gateshead Football Club today held a press launch to unveil the site and plans for their eagerly awaited new stadium development in the centre of town. To build on its goal to take the Club back into the Football League Gateshead FC will build a new state-of-the-art stadium on a derelict site, formerly North Durham Cricket & Rugby Club, opposite Gateshead Civic Centre. The stadium will have a capacity of around 9,000, with a 2,000 seater main stand, and all four sides of the ground will be covered. The proposed stadium is planned to a high specification which will enhance the surrounding area and easily satisfy the criteria required for Football League status. Facilities at the stadium will include reception and club offices, dressing rooms, a medical room, press and spectator facilities. There will also be executive suites and boxes and multi-functional space for match day hospitality and lettable business space. The pitch will measure 105 metres x 68 metres and will be to FIFA standard. On non-match days the stadium will be available for exhibitions and conferences, and there will be free parking for 600 cars at the adjacent Civic Centre. The standing areas on three sides of the stadium will be capable of conversion to seating, in which event the capacity would be reduced to 6,000. The Football Association is most impressed with the proposed new stadium which will form part of the 2018/22 Newcastle/ Gateshead World Cup bid. It is envisaged that the venue would be utilised to accommodate open training sessions for teams from participating countries. The unveiling of a new stadium follows the recent announcement that the club will switch to full-time status from next season. Plans are also afoot to place a reserve side in the totesport.com Central League alongside the likes of Newcastle United and Leeds United's second strings. Chairman Graham Wood, the driving force behind the exciting developments at his hometown club, is confident Gateshead FC can rekindle former glories. "We have achieved an awful lot over the last few years and the construction of a new stadium in a central location is pivotal to our aspirations," said Wood. "It is ideally placed for the transport network. It will also be within walking distance for many supporters and will enable us to increase our fan base. "Having our own stadium will also enable us to further develop our income streams and allow us to continue to drive the club forward. "These are exciting times for Gateshead Football Club. The new stadium will be a great addition to the town and give the club a real identity amongst the community." If everything goes to plan the club are hoping to move into their new stadium for the start of the 2011-12 campaign. . Gateshead FC initially played at the now demolished Redheugh Park in the west of the town from 1930-1971, which included a 30 year stay in the Football League. . The Tynesiders then moved to to another council-owned stadium in the east of Gateshead, the Youth Stadium, now the 11,800 all-seater International Stadium. . The new stadium on Prince Consort Road will be the first to be owned by the club. www.gateshead-fc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1892 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Just came to post this! 2 minutes from mine, will definitely get to a few games now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Too much grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Looks at bit like Buton's, which I heard was an inspiration for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Talk about ideas above your station They just announced they were going full time too. They average around 500 fans a game. Wtf use is a 9000 capacity stadium Edited October 28, 2009 by Kid Dynamite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8868 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Talk about ideas above your station :lol They just announced they were going full time too. They average around 500 fans a game. Wtf use is a 9000 capacity stadium They are probably banking on Ashley not selling for a very long time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6287 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Talk about ideas above your station :lol They just announced they were going full time too. They average around 500 fans a game. Wtf use is a 9000 capacity stadium Of course the tone of your comments have nothing to do with the fact you support Spartans, has it? Nowt wrong with a 9000 capacity - wtf use is a 500 capacity stadium if you end up getting promoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Newcastle lost 7000 fans this season. Gateshead gained around 100 from last season. It doesnt equate unfortunately. All of this money is being put into the club by a mystery backer. You just need to look a Newcastle Blue Star and Durham this season to see why that doesnt work. Durham just sold 90% of their squad Hel sharp get sick and Gateshead will be up the creek. Durham's backer pulled out this season. They sold their whole squad and they currently sit bottom of the unibond. Played 15, Lost 15, 9 Goals For, 70 Goals Against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The jealousy's palpable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Talk about ideas above your station :lol They just announced they were going full time too. They average around 500 fans a game. Wtf use is a 9000 capacity stadium Of course the tone of your comments have nothing to do with the fact you support Spartans, has it? Nowt wrong with a 9000 capacity - wtf use is a 500 capacity stadium if you end up getting promoted? Darlington Arena anyone? The whole point of them building a new stadium from what ive heard off their fans is because its a shit atmosphere having 450 people in a massive stadium. So which bright spark decided to build a new massive stadium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Talk about ideas above your station They just announced they were going full time too. They average around 500 fans a game. Wtf use is a 9000 capacity stadium They were doing a feasibility study on building a 20,000 seater stadium on North Shields ground, the idea being the team would play there but it would be used for community events, athletics training & events etc. Now I've been in crowds of 30 watching Shields, but it was a serious study and I don't know how far along they've gone with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedtastic 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Share Posted October 28, 2009 Newcastle lost 7000 fans this season. Gateshead gained around 100 from last season. It doesnt equate unfortunately. All of this money is being put into the club by a mystery backer. You just need to look a Newcastle Blue Star and Durham this season to see why that doesnt work. Durham just sold 90% of their squad Hel sharp get sick and Gateshead will be up the creek. Durham's backer pulled out this season. They sold their whole squad and they currently sit bottom of the unibond. Played 15, Lost 15, 9 Goals For, 70 Goals Against Was wondering when a Blyth fan would knock it. He's hardly a mystery backer. He (Graham Wood) has been a Gateshead fan since the 1950s. And it's true he probably will get sick one day like most owners do, but it certainly wont be in the near future. As for the capacity being 9,000. You're right it's bigger than any Gateshead fan expected but when you break it down it's not that ludicrous. It's 2,000 seats in the main stand with the other three stands being terraces. If it was converted to all seater it'd drop to 6,000. Blyth's ground Croft park holds about 6,000 and would hold more if they developed the half closed off side or extended the main stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 I think the location is going to do wonders for them. GIS was a pain to get to if you didn't fancy taking the Metro whereas this is a stones throw away from Gateshead Interchange. I can see a lot of fans from both our lot and the Mackems heading along on a Saturday afternoon just to see some football now it's easy to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Kids Support Chelsea!! 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Top man is Graham Wood. He was Chairman of my local team, Hampton & Richmond Brough, until the opportunity arose for him to take over at his beloved Gateshead. He sold his 25% share in H&RBFC to the newly formed supporters trust (worth approx 30k) for a nominall fee of £1. As a result the fans of H&RBFC now have a representative on the board and a real say in the running of the club. Everyone at 'The Beavers' is grateful for what Graham has done for us. As someone who watches a fair bit of non-league footy, I'd have to say I can see the point with peoples concern about the size of stadiumn compared to attendances but it's all down to the FA regulations on stadia. To get in the conference you need a capacity of 4500 with planning permission in place to achieve 5500 within a year. I believe the minimum requirements for the football league are 6000 for league two, although they do tend to give clubs a lot of time to get it done. Good luck to them I say, every club deserves the opportunity to improve themselves and go as far as they can. If they've got a guy who's prepared to put his hand in his pocket for the good of the club then long may it continue. The BSP is a hard division with many clubs fighting out for the holy grail of the football league. PS, I hope they beat Brentford in the cup. Can't stand them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12736 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 So, as soon as I move house, they announce the building of it on my old doorstep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) Newcastle lost 7000 fans this season. Gateshead gained around 100 from last season. It doesnt equate unfortunately. All of this money is being put into the club by a mystery backer. You just need to look a Newcastle Blue Star and Durham this season to see why that doesnt work. Durham just sold 90% of their squad Hel sharp get sick and Gateshead will be up the creek. Durham's backer pulled out this season. They sold their whole squad and they currently sit bottom of the unibond. Played 15, Lost 15, 9 Goals For, 70 Goals Against Was wondering when a Blyth fan would knock it. He's hardly a mystery backer. He (Graham Wood) has been a Gateshead fan since the 1950s. And it's true he probably will get sick one day like most owners do, but it certainly wont be in the near future. As for the capacity being 9,000. You're right it's bigger than any Gateshead fan expected but when you break it down it's not that ludicrous. It's 2,000 seats in the main stand with the other three stands being terraces. If it was converted to all seater it'd drop to 6,000. Blyth's ground Croft park holds about 6,000 and would hold more if they developed the half closed off side or extended the main stand. Closer to 5000. Weve got the fans to fill it though, we proved that last season against Shrewsbury, Bournemouth and Blackburn All joking aside, maybe it will be more realistic in person. That picture makes it look like a 30,000 seater! Edited October 28, 2009 by Kid Dynamite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaser 1053 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Grass roots football. It may not be the prettiest game, nor does it regularly feature on the back pages but in a time of recession and when prices are getting out of reach for families wanting to watch football, suddenly the lesser option may become attractive. The timing couldnt be better with the way Ashley is treating the fans with contempt. If promotion happens, then I can soon see gates increasing in number quite quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5882 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 The top 3 games ive seen in my life have all been non-league. I love it. Also see a fair bit of kiddies football now our lasses little brother is in the mackems academy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13806 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 All joking aside, maybe it will be more realistic in person. That picture makes it look like a 30,000 seater! It doesn't like! It makes it look 15'000 at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawan 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Just came to post this! 2 minutes from mine, will definitely get to a few games now! You cant be bothered to go the stadium thats five minutes from yours? lazy shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 It's a shit hole down there, fuck going where it is atm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky2004 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Gateshead certainly need another stadium from what I saw at the Brentford cup-tie. See my FA Cup trail blog, attached, for report and pics of the day out. FA Cup trail blog It's taken a long 3 year wait from the idea to get to unveiling the pans. The land has been purchased and today Gateshead FC unveiled their stadium plans. Far more impressive than I ever imagined: Gateshead Football Club today held a press launch to unveil the site and plans for their eagerly awaited new stadium development in the centre of town. To build on its goal to take the Club back into the Football League Gateshead FC will build a new state-of-the-art stadium on a derelict site, formerly North Durham Cricket & Rugby Club, opposite Gateshead Civic Centre. The stadium will have a capacity of around 9,000, with a 2,000 seater main stand, and all four sides of the ground will be covered. The proposed stadium is planned to a high specification which will enhance the surrounding area and easily satisfy the criteria required for Football League status. Facilities at the stadium will include reception and club offices, dressing rooms, a medical room, press and spectator facilities. There will also be executive suites and boxes and multi-functional space for match day hospitality and lettable business space. The pitch will measure 105 metres x 68 metres and will be to FIFA standard. On non-match days the stadium will be available for exhibitions and conferences, and there will be free parking for 600 cars at the adjacent Civic Centre. The standing areas on three sides of the stadium will be capable of conversion to seating, in which event the capacity would be reduced to 6,000. The Football Association is most impressed with the proposed new stadium which will form part of the 2018/22 Newcastle/ Gateshead World Cup bid. It is envisaged that the venue would be utilised to accommodate open training sessions for teams from participating countries. The unveiling of a new stadium follows the recent announcement that the club will switch to full-time status from next season. Plans are also afoot to place a reserve side in the totesport.com Central League alongside the likes of Newcastle United and Leeds United's second strings. Chairman Graham Wood, the driving force behind the exciting developments at his hometown club, is confident Gateshead FC can rekindle former glories. "We have achieved an awful lot over the last few years and the construction of a new stadium in a central location is pivotal to our aspirations," said Wood. "It is ideally placed for the transport network. It will also be within walking distance for many supporters and will enable us to increase our fan base. "Having our own stadium will also enable us to further develop our income streams and allow us to continue to drive the club forward. "These are exciting times for Gateshead Football Club. The new stadium will be a great addition to the town and give the club a real identity amongst the community." If everything goes to plan the club are hoping to move into their new stadium for the start of the 2011-12 campaign. . Gateshead FC initially played at the now demolished Redheugh Park in the west of the town from 1930-1971, which included a 30 year stay in the Football League. . The Tynesiders then moved to to another council-owned stadium in the east of Gateshead, the Youth Stadium, now the 11,800 all-seater International Stadium. . The new stadium on Prince Consort Road will be the first to be owned by the club. www.gateshead-fc.com Edited November 16, 2009 by Kirky2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky2004 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Gateshead certainly need another stadium from what I saw at the Brentford cup-tie. See my FA Cup trail blog, attached, for report and pics of the day out. www.facupgroundhopper.blogspot.com It's taken a long 3 year wait from the idea to get to unveiling the pans. The land has been purchased and today Gateshead FC unveiled their stadium plans. Far more impressive than I ever imagined: Gateshead Football Club today held a press launch to unveil the site and plans for their eagerly awaited new stadium development in the centre of town. To build on its goal to take the Club back into the Football League Gateshead FC will build a new state-of-the-art stadium on a derelict site, formerly North Durham Cricket & Rugby Club, opposite Gateshead Civic Centre. The stadium will have a capacity of around 9,000, with a 2,000 seater main stand, and all four sides of the ground will be covered. The proposed stadium is planned to a high specification which will enhance the surrounding area and easily satisfy the criteria required for Football League status. Facilities at the stadium will include reception and club offices, dressing rooms, a medical room, press and spectator facilities. There will also be executive suites and boxes and multi-functional space for match day hospitality and lettable business space. The pitch will measure 105 metres x 68 metres and will be to FIFA standard. On non-match days the stadium will be available for exhibitions and conferences, and there will be free parking for 600 cars at the adjacent Civic Centre. The standing areas on three sides of the stadium will be capable of conversion to seating, in which event the capacity would be reduced to 6,000. The Football Association is most impressed with the proposed new stadium which will form part of the 2018/22 Newcastle/ Gateshead World Cup bid. It is envisaged that the venue would be utilised to accommodate open training sessions for teams from participating countries. The unveiling of a new stadium follows the recent announcement that the club will switch to full-time status from next season. Plans are also afoot to place a reserve side in the totesport.com Central League alongside the likes of Newcastle United and Leeds United's second strings. Chairman Graham Wood, the driving force behind the exciting developments at his hometown club, is confident Gateshead FC can rekindle former glories. "We have achieved an awful lot over the last few years and the construction of a new stadium in a central location is pivotal to our aspirations," said Wood. "It is ideally placed for the transport network. It will also be within walking distance for many supporters and will enable us to increase our fan base. "Having our own stadium will also enable us to further develop our income streams and allow us to continue to drive the club forward. "These are exciting times for Gateshead Football Club. The new stadium will be a great addition to the town and give the club a real identity amongst the community." If everything goes to plan the club are hoping to move into their new stadium for the start of the 2011-12 campaign. . Gateshead FC initially played at the now demolished Redheugh Park in the west of the town from 1930-1971, which included a 30 year stay in the Football League. . The Tynesiders then moved to to another council-owned stadium in the east of Gateshead, the Youth Stadium, now the 11,800 all-seater International Stadium. . The new stadium on Prince Consort Road will be the first to be owned by the club. www.gateshead-fc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky2004 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Gateshead certainly need another stadium from what I saw at the Brentford cup-tie. See my FA Cup trail blog, attached, for report and pics of the day out. www.facupgroundhopper.blogspot.com It's taken a long 3 year wait from the idea to get to unveiling the pans. The land has been purchased and today Gateshead FC unveiled their stadium plans. Far more impressive than I ever imagined: Gateshead Football Club today held a press launch to unveil the site and plans for their eagerly awaited new stadium development in the centre of town. To build on its goal to take the Club back into the Football League Gateshead FC will build a new state-of-the-art stadium on a derelict site, formerly North Durham Cricket & Rugby Club, opposite Gateshead Civic Centre. The stadium will have a capacity of around 9,000, with a 2,000 seater main stand, and all four sides of the ground will be covered. The proposed stadium is planned to a high specification which will enhance the surrounding area and easily satisfy the criteria required for Football League status. Facilities at the stadium will include reception and club offices, dressing rooms, a medical room, press and spectator facilities. There will also be executive suites and boxes and multi-functional space for match day hospitality and lettable business space. The pitch will measure 105 metres x 68 metres and will be to FIFA standard. On non-match days the stadium will be available for exhibitions and conferences, and there will be free parking for 600 cars at the adjacent Civic Centre. The standing areas on three sides of the stadium will be capable of conversion to seating, in which event the capacity would be reduced to 6,000. The Football Association is most impressed with the proposed new stadium which will form part of the 2018/22 Newcastle/ Gateshead World Cup bid. It is envisaged that the venue would be utilised to accommodate open training sessions for teams from participating countries. The unveiling of a new stadium follows the recent announcement that the club will switch to full-time status from next season. Plans are also afoot to place a reserve side in the totesport.com Central League alongside the likes of Newcastle United and Leeds United's second strings. Chairman Graham Wood, the driving force behind the exciting developments at his hometown club, is confident Gateshead FC can rekindle former glories. "We have achieved an awful lot over the last few years and the construction of a new stadium in a central location is pivotal to our aspirations," said Wood. "It is ideally placed for the transport network. It will also be within walking distance for many supporters and will enable us to increase our fan base. "Having our own stadium will also enable us to further develop our income streams and allow us to continue to drive the club forward. "These are exciting times for Gateshead Football Club. The new stadium will be a great addition to the town and give the club a real identity amongst the community." If everything goes to plan the club are hoping to move into their new stadium for the start of the 2011-12 campaign. . Gateshead FC initially played at the now demolished Redheugh Park in the west of the town from 1930-1971, which included a 30 year stay in the Football League. . The Tynesiders then moved to to another council-owned stadium in the east of Gateshead, the Youth Stadium, now the 11,800 all-seater International Stadium. . The new stadium on Prince Consort Road will be the first to be owned by the club. www.gateshead-fc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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