cuttsie Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 14 minutes ago, Jim Hardie said: Tarmac Tarmac????? thought it was Longdons, But A builder only goes on the plans he is given , not responsable for design for any planning or defects that occur due the plans provided . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRB Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 That stand must have accommodated hundreds of thousands of fans before the disaster. Perhaps not the best design in hindsight but far from the worst facilities that I have experienced over the years. I was at that match in the South Stand and left after about 20 minutes when it became apparent that a disaster was unfolding rather than just another example of crowd trouble. In my opinion the big change was the wire netting fences that had been erected to prevent fans going on to the pitch. Had that not been in place I believe that many would have escaped the crush. Hopefully we live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERVY-OWL Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 13 minutes ago, RJRB said: That stand must have accommodated hundreds of thousands of fans before the disaster. Perhaps not the best design in hindsight but far from the worst facilities that I have experienced over the years. I was at that match in the South Stand and left after about 20 minutes when it became apparent that a disaster was unfolding rather than just another example of crowd trouble. In my opinion the big change was the wire netting fences that had been erected to prevent fans going on to the pitch. Had that not been in place I believe that many would have escaped the crush. Hopefully we live and learn. While everyone will agree the stand does need flattening I agree with the fencing statement, the death toll would of been far less. They were as much to blame as the design of the stand. I'm not sure it will ever be replaced in my lifetime though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Hardie Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 53 minutes ago, cuttsie said: Tarmac????? thought it was Longdons, But A builder only goes on the plans he is given , not responsable for design for any planning or defects that occur due the plans provided . I think Longdens built the cantilever stand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prince al Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Tarmac or Longdens? Or Bogit and Scarper? I would have thought a knowall on here would known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Petre Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Jim Hardie said: I think Longdens built the cantilever stand. Yes they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 18 minutes ago, St Petre said: Yes they did. Brilliant stand that is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 3 minutes ago, cuttsie said: Brilliant stand that is . When it was first built I watched matches at the Spion Kop end, think they were the cheapest tickets. As you say, it was brilliant at that time. I can still remember them days, it was awesome back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuttsie Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 minute ago, Padders said: When it was first built I watched matches at the Spion Kop end, think they were the cheapest tickets. As you say, it was brilliant at that time. I can still remember them days, it was awesome back then. The Engineering is unbelievable , Viewing it from Penistone Road it looks really impressive , And no a column in sight to spoils any ones view . List it . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassett one Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 well i have never worried about having to use that stand when needed ,only thought i had was the opponents supporters above throwing objects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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