Guest Jeffery S. Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Could I make an open request to the Southsiders to give us an update on the negotiations with the club and give us an idea of how the changes are working out at Swangard? I am not sure what has been implemented, what the results have been like, even if they have. What problems may still linger. So shoot away, I am interested to hear about things leading up to the playoffs and I am sure many others are too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie Monster Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Oh man, are you out of the loop! Short and sweet: We got EVERYTHING we asked for within days of our meeting. -The fence went forward -Bleachers were consolidated immediately behind the net -Warning signage re: language was posted at the entrance to the area -Garbage cans were installed, eliminating about 90% of the litter -Port-a-potties were installed -Streamers approved (provided they stay on the spectator side of the fence) -Security has been damn near *invisible*. Best part? Jeff Clarke and other Whitecaps staffers brought us cases of beer after the next match! lol We are presently very happy campers and we've made that known to The Duze. Hillary Campbell and Ryan McKee have proven to be top notch backers of helping us accomplish what we want to do. I attribute our success to the doughnuts I brought to the meeting... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintin Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 What kind of doughnuts were they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbital Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 tim hortons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarnCherry Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Tintin What kind of doughnuts were they? Ginger nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Of course I am out of the loop, I have Xavi and Iniesta to think about these days. But I don't think anyone else not in Vancouver at the moment knew any more either, and we are definitely interested. Sounds excellent, I am really pleased that it went so well. Does anyone have any pics of how the stands now look behind the goal? Could you maybe take some pics and post them after the next playoff game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 ^ There is a pic here which was intended to feature the Southsiders but doesn't really give the bigger picture. This shot by official Whitecaps photographer Josh Devins is taken from just behind the Southsiders' bleacher. Imagine a barrier fence just behind the advertising boards at the south end of the field, lined at least two deep with fans across the entire width of the field. Immediately behind the goals is a bleacher packed with carousing Southsiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 quote:Originally posted by Richard ^ There is a pic here which was intended to feature the Southsiders but doesn't really give the bigger picture. This shot by official Whitecaps photographer Josh Devins is taken from just behind the Southsiders' bleacher. Imagine a barrier fence just behind the advertising boards at the south end of the field, lined at least two deep with fans across the entire width of the field. Immediately behind the goals is a bleacher packed with carousing Southsiders. Appreciate it Richard, but I am in need of something more technically precise. And just to remind everyone, I don't use smileys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 ^ You want a plan drawing of the game day venue layout!!?? Is this just to satisfy your own curiosity or do you have some other purpose in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Jeff..are you al quaida?? Fess up! They also have a decided disdain for smileys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I want to imagine myself there, and to that someone will have to do an interactive 3D model of the Southside for me. Any takers? I can help you get university credits for your efforts if you are up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 A quart of cava and you're sitting in the reds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piltdownman Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Its kinda like this: Surprisingly, I already had this done up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie Monster Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 At the last match there was room for 2 deep between the fence and the bleachers. There are also additional bleachers placed about 30' to the left and 30' to the right of the two positioned immediately behind the net as shown above. Four bleacher units in total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 quote:Originally posted by piltdownman Its kinda like this: Surprisingly, I already had this done up. You already had it done up? And they say I am a nutcase. I appreciate the answers guys, glad to hear it is working out, really am. Hope to be back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ^ I am not sure I see much more in the way of 'technically precise' but you did get a picture that confirmed my verbal description. I guess a picture is worth a thousand words after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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