If Burton Albion get promoted.......

[LeslieB]

This is something I've just heard from a bloke in the supermarket queue who got it from a mate in the pub who 'knows one of the ground staff'. It is probably therefore bollocks.

He said that if Burton get promoted to the championship, they will have to play their home games at Derby County's stadium because their ground isn't up to Championship standards...it is mainly standing for a start.

Is this true or total bollocks?

 

[Fez909]

Did you Google? No need for man in the pub when you have the internet.

A new stadium would need to be created to Football League standards in the event of a further promotion

 

[belboid]

it only has about 2000 seats, which is well under the FA requirement (which is 5000 iirr), so it sounds highly plausible

 

[belboid]

Did you Google? No need for man in the pub when you have the internet.

that related to the Eton Stadium, rather than the Pirelli, didn't it?

 

[Fez909]

that related to the Eton Stadium, rather than the Pirelli, didn't it?

You're right!

So they built a new stadium in 2005 and it's already no good? Bad planning.

 

[Gromit]

They'll no doubt be able to get a grant from the FA to modernise the stadium.

They may be given dispensation until the work is done.

Cardiff City were allowed to use Ninian Park for several years under dispensations because we were building a new stadium.

 

[LeslieB]

Crazy to think that a team that only got into the conference in 2002 could be hosting Aston Villa, Sunderland and the Toon Army next season. (Although I think the latter will survive).

 

[ffsear]

I thought teams were given a cetian amount of time to get their ground in order if they get promoted.

 

[BCBlues]

I thought teams were given a cetian amount of time to get their ground in order if they get promoted.

So when are you lot gonna do your shit tip up, or are you planning on going back down hence the dreadful run

 

[ffsear]

So when are you lot gonna do your shit tip up, or are you planning on going back down hence the dreadful run

It does amuse me when the same people who complain about modern football take a pop a selhurst park.

 

[BCBlues]

It does amuse me when the same people who complain about modern football take a pop a selhurst park.

Football fans were treated like cattle in the old days, both in and around stadiums. Expecting a few improvements is not "complaining about modern football".
You can't paper over uncomfortable cracks by playing Glad All Over and having cheerleaders.

 

[oneflewover]

As a Hull City fan and ground ticker, well over 100, I,m excited about Burton coming up as a new tick.

Selhurst Park fans are very noisey and a lot of that is down to the ground but it's a shithole for away fans.

 

[ffsear]

Football fans were treated like cattle in the old days, both in and around stadiums. Expecting a few improvements is not "complaining about modern football".
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What you want then ? Padded seats ? Costa coffee outlet ? Score board with 3D graphics ?

 

[Tony_LeaS]

What you want then ? Padded seats ? Costa coffee outlet ? Score board with 3D graphics ?

Brian Blessed as your ground commentator and a WiFi hotspot to carry on with my latest crime thriller during half time.

 

[BCBlues]

What you want then ? Padded seats ? Costa coffee outlet ? Score board with 3D graphics ?

Rubber flooring would be nice for when we bounce up and down in true Ultra stlye

 

[Tony_LeaS]

Rubber flooring would be nice for when we bounce up and down in true Ultra stlye

Trampoline!
Trampoline!
Were the famous Crystal Palace and we've got a trampoline!

 

[bromley]

Stupid rule, also happens in Scotland. Burton have no need for a large stadium. Bar a few large away followings in the championship. Playing devils advocate if they came straight down they would have a hole in their balance sheet for the unnecessary ground expansion and have additional costs for maintenance/running. Small clubs shouldn't be punished for success

It does amuse me when the same people who complain about modern football take a pop a selhurst park.

It's more due to the match day experience. Glenn.....Murray!

 

[ffsear]

It's more due to the match day experience. Glenn.....Murray!

I'll take that over this...

 

[bromley]

 

[ffsear]

At least he's watching the game

 

[bromley]

At least he's watching the game

Clearly your photo is taken before the game, hence why they stands look like Selhurst Park pre promiton (see my photo).

 

[ffsear]

Take a pinch of salt would you bromley

 

[sealion]

The rest came dressed as seats.