Olympic Stadium Discussion and Questions

[leveller]

Maybe the 113/114 filming was related to a specific incident rather than general observation, especially if it was the old Bill doing it rather than stewards. Only intimidating if you are there to cause trouble surely??

Was not a specific incident, they were doing it the whole game, sometimes the bloke had the camera turned on the away fans but mostly at us. As I said before I've been at many an away game where the same thing happened but never had it at a home game. I find it slightly intimidating yes but just unacceptable more than anything to be treated like a suspected criminal and filmed by the police just for watching a football game. There was no trouble at all in my area of the ground during the game by the way.

[AndyWHUFC39]

Due to this silly camera me and my pal were thrown out by the old bill at HT just for some harmless banter which we have every game in block 114 with the away fans, will be very disappointed if this happens every game, only positive i was indoors with fish and chips by the final whistle :lol:

[Sparky69er]

Are they Filming blocks 113/114 then?

[morganwhu]

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''Part of this transformation design incorporates the potential for a fully-automated system of retractable seating, with all four sides of the lower bowl designed to move over the new running track when in football mode. The fabric roof used during the games has been removed and replaced by a larger solid roof that is the largest single-span cable net stadium roof structure in the world; 45,000m2 in size, and 84m at its deepest point.

The new roof covers every seat in the stadium and has been designed to improve acoustics and heighten the spectator experience, reflecting the noise of the terraces, focussing the sound and projecting it towards the pitch. In order to preserve some of the Olympic Stadium’s unique identity, the iconic triangular lighting tower design that used to stand over the old roof has been inverted and they now hang underneath the new, larger roof.''

Where did it all go wrong?

[clawhammer]

There are things wrong at the OS but not the bogs. Compared to the BMU they are FAR better. Immediately on half time I went for a piss and was back in my seat within 5 minutes. No battle to get past the bar and the Martin Peters hot doggery. Once in, the queue was fast moving .
I find a lot of the criticism a bit far fetched tbh. Transport links , queues for the station, atmosphere are all better or the same as UP. My main dislike is the rift between us over standing which was a great distraction for a while and interfered with watching the football which is my main reason for going. This seems to be settling down a bit.
The main worry which needs to be sorted is security and segregation and I would prefer it if we concentrate on these real issues rather than making up problems and pretending that UP was better and not, in many areas, a lot worse than the new ground.
The other thing I would like to see is for the Standing areas to start leading in the singing stakes like we were told they were going to if only they were allowed to stand.When we do get going the noise is actually awesome and I hope that we start in earnest on Wednesday.
The migration was certainly botched in several areas and we have allowed this to fester a bit too long. IMO
every game things get a little bit easier as we all get our bearings. It is amazing how moaning direct to the club or via KUMB (or others maybe) does get a reaction.

[ironstu]

I do think the acoustics are much better than at Upton Park and a lot of other grounds. It is deafeningly loud when we get going, probably helped by the roof.

[hatori]

No complaints from me. Settling in nicely. Just need some memorable games

[ironstu]

No complaints from me. Settling in nicely. Just need some memorable games

Plenty of complaints from me. But a memorable game will put a lot of minds at ease.

Where better to start than a midweek London derby under the lights?!

[bengeo]

can you walk from the bobby moore lower to the west stand via the concourse?

Yes, no problem. If you want to go to the South end of the West Stand then it is best to walk along the gangway behind the lower tier seats as that avoids the blockage caused by the corporate area.

there's no barriers is there?

The only barriers are those either side of the Away support at the South end.

[hawkins_hammer]

I've yet to hear any consistent chanting from the East Stand near Curva Chav, not a single Ludo Miklosko, perhaps one or two OLAS at most, and not even really Bubbles all that often.

Lots of grumbling every time a pass isn't hit to perfection mind.

[frankiemac]

I've yet to hear any consistent chanting from the East Stand near Curva Chav, not a single Ludo Miklosko, perhaps one or two OLAS at most, and not even really Bubbles all that often.

Lots of grumbling every time a pass isn't hit to perfection mind.

which is such a shame...that stand is spectacular...the amount of people in there...if you can get all of them chanting, it would be electric

[griff123]

can you walk from the bobby moore lower to the west stand via the concourse?

there's no barriers is there?

Yes, you can walk almost around the whole stadium, apart from the away bit. I am in east stand block 230 & often go and see friends in block 104 which is in the opposite corner & next to the corporate lounges

[taffhammer]

not a single Ludo Miklosko, perhaps one or two OLAS at most, and not even really Bubbles all that often.

It was started twice but fizzled out.

[taffhammer]

There are things wrong at the OS but not the bogs. Compared to the BMU they are FAR better. Immediately on half time I went for a piss and was back in my seat within 5 minutes.

5 minutes ? Sitting or standing ?

[Porkeyes]

I've yet to hear any consistent chanting from the East Stand near Curva Chav, not a single Ludo Miklosko, perhaps one or two OLAS at most, and not even really Bubbles all that often.

Lots of grumbling every time a pass isn't hit to perfection mind.

There's about 50 or so of us across 130-131 who continuously try to get it going. Problem is the planks behind the goal don't join in, the lawnmower gap doesn't join in and tHe gap behind us doesn't join in, upstairs rarely join in either. Shame because that East could be ok with a kick of passion up the arse.
Some fists in the upper started doing the Icelandic clap at one point this shows what we're up against over there.
"Best migration in history" you soppy tart.

[bobbymooresbracelet]

The Miklosko song is a bit **** to be fair

[hadleighhammer]

Im Block 130 and must admit we rarely join in the Ludo song as it is a bit overdone now for an ex-player IMO.

We got West Ham C&B army and Chitty Bang Bang Bubbles proper going a few times, its just the Upper, 132 onwards and the tourists in the STBL dont join in and the acoustics are **** with the roof so far away so we very isolated. Can also see 114 havin a party by the away fans but cant hear f*** all.

Dont even get me started on the attempted Iceland Thunder clap from the ESU. Im all for a bit of atmosphere but that is just embarrassing plastic crap.

[Pop Robson]

Im Block 130 and must admit we rarely join in the Ludo song as it is a bit overdone now for an ex-player IMO.

We got West Ham C&B army and Chitty Bang Bang Bubbles proper going a few times, its just the Upper, 132 onwards and the tourists in the STBL dont join in and the acoustics are **** with the roof so far away so we very isolated. Can also see 114 havin a party by the away fans but cant hear **** all.

Dont even get me started on the attempted Iceland Thunder clap from the ESU. Im all for a bit of atmosphere but that is just embarrassing plastic crap.

I'm in the East lower and not heard the thundercrap at all, can't really hear much at all from the corners unless more join in.

Although the East Stand rumble when people stamp their feet I do notice, mainly as I'm concerned the cable ties will snap and the relocatable seating will relocate from under us !!!!!!!

[Beavis Danzig]

chitty chitty bubbles is our best chant. when the whole ground can sing that in sync i'll consider it home.

[Colours never run]

The Miklosko song is a bit **** to be fair

I'll bring it up at the next HSC meeting.