Wouldn't this be a good opportunity to bring a local building contractor, that covers a range of trades, to join up with the club as a partner.

Not only would the ground be maintained, there would also be the corporate aspect that the company would bring into the club

meeting 10.30am in morning at belle vue for anybody who wishes to volunteer

Will Nigel Wood be there.

I'm going to finish work early tomorrow so I can get down to see what I can do engineering wise,
at this moment I can only surmise that the barriers are either breaking away from the fixings or they wasn't put right in the first place,
like Bren has mentioned its been the wettest on history but the winter hasn't took hold as yet and that is where the damage will be done,

so as far as panic lets not because it could all change given a few good weeks work

Putting in new footings for the barriers is what is needed.I'll be there tomorrow ,I can dig holes and lift heavy things our Mourice

Cut off the barriers.
Cut a hole.
Dig out the arisings and dispose
Cast a C35 / C50 slab in situ - guessing at 600 square by 500 deep - perhaps more.
Re-bolt barriers.
Repeat....

Simples!

Great timing. Pathetic !! Was the inspector a cas fan. Its only been safe for 135 years. IDIOTS !!

Talking of idiots, will you be there with your pick

Your spelling is getting worse Baz.

well just got back from Belle Vue.

now I hope your not expecting a detail report of what's wrong and how we are going to fix the problems as it wouldn't be right to disclose to all and sundry on here.

what I can tell you is yes there a few issues that need addressing and from what we have spoken about today has been constructive enough to start a procedure so we know what we are dealing with.

both Michael and Chris have shown a lot of trust in the fans today turning up in opening the doors to the work that does need doing and it looks like we have the relative experience between us to get the problems sorted.

is it doable, yes, there are ways around it and are looking to try and find the quickest and cheapest way that can increase the capacity to near what we had before.

let me just say don't expect miracles as this isn't an over night fix but I'm sure the club will be able to show once again that it has every intention of fulfilling its obligation to the safety of the fans

we need your support not as much helping but understanding that the first few home games may have limitations ie stadium capacity

for all enquiries about work that is to be done its better addressed to the club if you can help

Thanks for the update Snowie. BTW how many volunteeers turned up? I neither have the relevant experience or age on my side. Is there any financial help those of us in similar circumstances could put forward (however small). One for DC or KH I presume?

Second 60s cat.
Cannot help physically as in France, but would make donation to cause.
Great to hear people with necesary skills willing to help.