The issue of the cladding was brought up today at the founders do, and it was confirmed there that only both ends will be clad.
The North stand is to stay open for now and the foreseeable future.
Also discussed the roof, apparently the first roofgate scandal was caused by the damaged section not being fitted properly.
The second Roofgate scandal was to do with design. Apparently the roof should be able to handle very high winds (Well over 100mph) far higher than were experienced at the time. However the curved nature of the corner along with the overhang, created localised wind vortices that whipped up the wind speed and created pressures that the roof wasnt designed to handle. Hence they are now strengthening that side, so it can handle these unanticipated pressures.
I suspect this should mean that the south west corner Family seating area will be quite a windy place to be.
Anyway onto some piccies from today.
I have many more, but i want to leave some surprises for people to find out when they visit.
The flower beds also contain a surprise that people will discover in the summer.
Waiting to get fitted
Longy adorns the western terrace. In the background you can see other players adorning the outside wall.
roof repairs coming along
Panoramic from the North stand disabled gantry
The founders bar, open for business.
view from the top of the North stand
Directors box and above is the TV gantry
close up of the directors entrance with disabled area in front of it
North stand
Panoramic from the south stand
The home dressing room
The referees dressing room. This is as big as the players changing room at Knowsley road
The staircases in the South stands have murals on them.
This one features Gary Wheeler scoring a try. For some reason the creative people have decided it would look better if it looks like someone has spilled paint over it.
What i believe is the Premier lounge
The view from the lounge
Now its Soloilas turn to have paint thrown over him
This went down very easily. Saints Gold is a decent and refreshing pint. The initial first taste was of a hint of burnt toast (which i dont like) however it then settled down to a mild bitter state with a hint of citrus.
I reckon those glasses will start walking from the bar very fast. Maybe Saints should offer them for sale in the club shop.
The Founders bar was filling up nicely as darkness fell. Royce looks tired though.
The shirt unveiling in the massive Sponsors lounge.
To the far left is Saints official photographer Bernard Platt with bearded Saint Mike Appleton ex SBFT from the funbus days alongside.
Gaskell getting washed away
Are you a founder member
Liked the tour so much I decided to have a second inspection, and this time round noticed some additional work they had done since the first tour.
They have started to put up the Bar signs. Here are a few of them.
The North stand at night
looking towards the west stand
North stand again
More shots of the sponsors lounge
Players lounge were the players family and RL officials congregate
The view of the western terrace from the Premier lounge
