New Grandstand experience

[The Doctor]

Are the Directors etc. REALLY sitting in the lower seating? That whole area is going to be pretty unpleasant in any wet and windy weather. The extended roof will provide VERY little cover given how much space there is between it and the seat level (rain rarely falls directly downwards so the large space allows plenty of room for it to come in at an angle and for the wind to swirl around). I just can't imagine the 'suits' being very happy about having to sit on potentially wet seats and pretty much fully open to the elements. Surely it is much better for them to be where they always used to be in the upper seating?

 

[IJN]

Those seats have been taken Doc!

 

[Army green]

sat in the grandstand last night, loved it. However what was really noticeable is how bad our floodlights are on that side of the stadium, truly shocking. I know the priorities have been elsewhere in recent years but anyone know if any plans to get this sorted? I know money is an issue but if and when funds do become available I’d hope this is on the list of things to get squared away.

 

[mervyn]

sat in the grandstand last night, loved it. However what was really noticeable is how bad our floodlights are on that side of the stadium, truly shocking. I know the priorities have been elsewhere in recent years but anyone know if any plans to get this sorted? I know money is an issue but if and when funds do become available I’d hope this is on the list of things to get squared away.

You’re right. The entire floodlighting needs re-assessment, with BP lights shining directly into your eyes in the Demport, and changes of light intensity across the pitch,particularly alongside the technical areas, which appear quite dark.

 

[Cobi Budge]

My first time in the new Mayflower today. Different but enjoyed it. The legroom is good & better than where I was previously in the Devonport. Great view from the seats I was in (just past the halfway line toward the Barn Park). You feel a lot closer to the game and can hear everything going on out on the pitch, as well as the instructions from the dugouts. Ryan Lowe & Steven Schumacher are so involved, they kick every ball, challenge for every header and are right there with the players all game, which is great to see. To top it off the goal celebrations were right in-front of us. Will be back for Swindon definitely.

 

[Green Flash]

Leg room in Grandstand upper untenable for anyone 6 foot plus - shame - back to the Lyndhurst for me.

 

[santos73]

Sat in the Grandstand for the first time yesterday.
Leg room was totally inadequate and I find it hard to believe it was the same as before.
Would avoid at all costs if you are 6 foot or over (I’m 5 10” and won’t be going back unless they are the only seats available)

 

[Biggs]

Hmm, seems there are fairly major issues if you’re sat either in the upper tier or the standard seating in lower.

If it’s raining and you’re sat in the lower tier, it doesn’t seem like you can get any shelter at any point, including at half time.

Anyone sat in the upper tier and think it’s not THAT bad?

 

[Keepitgreen]

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[Biggs]

I really like that you can now walk up past the Barn Park End right up to the GTs and grandstand.

With that in mind, would be really impressive to have a Home Park or PAFC sign on the horseshoe looking out onto Central Park. Home Park is quite an imposing sight from that side anyway, would look even better.

Also think the ‘PAFC WELCOMES YOU TO HOME PARK’ sign on the Devonport badly needs replacing to fit in with the rest of the branding.

Two relatively small additions that would add massively to the look of the whole ground, IMO.

 

[Cobi Budge]

Hmm, seems there are fairly major issues if you’re sat either in the upper tier or the standard seating in lower.

Everyone’s going to have their own views/experiences but I sat in the mayflower (standard) yesterday and I thought there was far more legroom than where I normally am in the horseshoe, in my normal seat my knees touch the seat in-front, they didn’t yesterday. Sure, you’re going to get wet if it rains but that’s why the ticket prices are cheaper. Also didn’t take anywhere near as long to get to the toilet at HT. Me and my mate were impressed with the seating, the view, the facilities etc and we’ll be moving our ST’s over permanently. Club have done a fine job.

 

[HC Green]

There also seems to be a lack of food and drink outlets outside the ground this season. There has only been one outside the Devonport for most games this season.

 

[HerthaBSC]

The stand is a great addition to the club; physically as a structure and psychologically. We can truly put the memories of administration behind us, and have realistic ambition of progressing towards the Championship. it's a quality job, credit to the directors who oversaw it, and of course the Hallett family who financed it.

Just a few observations; the speakers are too loud, it's difficult to hold a conversation in the upper stand when music's playing. Also, lots of queuing at half time, the concourse behind the stand is smaller than in the old stand, so the pasty and toilet queues severely limit movement behind the stand. Much faster service for pasties and drinks would help. Thirdly, fans from the lower stand were transferring up to the bar in the upper stand at half time, I felt sorry for the poor, female, steward who was getting some abuse when asking to see their tickets and trying to turn them away . Yes, the legroom is a bit limited, but I'm over 6ft and managed okay.

 

[Herts Green]

Making Home Park cashless would help quite a lot in reducing queues.

 

[swendies]

Making Home Park cashless would help quite a lot in reducing queues.

Would it? Don`t think so, takes longer to take a card payment than give change from a tenner.
Better organisation behind the counters would help. Wish I had a business where you know exactly when your customers would be arriving. I could treble the takings behind the food and drink counters overnight. How do I apply?