AndyKent
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Like it for the most part, but it won't look like that I doubt, not once a structural engineer has passed his eye over it 
The big sweeping entrance looks cool, but the top-down view of the roof looks like such an odd shape. Good job not many people will see it then I guess
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JM Curdy
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looks like if it was build that way it would be a disaster in the way ibrox is with getting enough natural sunlight onto the pitch
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iceman
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One word to describe this: Stunning
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Cosmo
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To those saying it wont look like that...that is the FINAL design. The original which this was based on was very similar and passed for planning last Sept/Oct, this is not the final 71k version that building work will begin on asap (next few months).
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JonnyJ
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I like it BUT i just dont think it will have the same feel as anfield. I don't know how to describe it but when i went anfield just had a totally different feel to any other ground id been to.
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Tom
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Originally posted by JonnyJ
I like it BUT i just dont think it will have the same feel as anfield. I don't know how to describe it but when i went anfield just had a totally different feel to any other ground id been to.
There's not really much we can do about that though  at least we're having another single tier kop 
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JonnyJ
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Nah i know tom, you have to move on to keep up with the rest of the big boys, going to be a big shame to lose anfield though
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Tom
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 defo, and I can get a season ticket also
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JonnyJ
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I might get one next to cosmo and just wind him up all match 
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Cosmo
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Originally posted by JonnyJ
I might get one next to cosmo and just wind him up all match
You wont be able to afford one where Im getting one mate 
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JonnyJ
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I might get one next to cosmo and just wind him up all match
You wont be able to afford one where Im getting one mate
Are you sitting on Rafas lap?
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JonnyJ
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OORRR is Cosmo part of the DIC group taking over?  maybe DIC isnt just the intials of a company more a descriptive word
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Cosmo
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No, I meant at The Emirates tbh
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JonnyJ
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Glory supporter?
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RyanSxi
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Dubai International Cosmo!
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Danny P
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Not bad.
What's that platform like thing that sticks out halfway up the "New Kop" Seems a bit weird trying to create a Kop stand then having that halfway up getting in't way 
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Cosmo
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Not bad.
What's that platform like thing that sticks out halfway up the "New Kop" Seems a bit weird trying to create a Kop stand then having that halfway up getting in't way
From what I can find out its a platform for disabled fans. So instead of them being pushed to the bottom of stands or in a corner they can sit with their friends in a normal position in the Kop.
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Danny P
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Fair enough
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Cosmo
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They did a massive sourvey when they took over the club, asked fans all sorts of questions, infact was a fairly massive questionaire which took me ages to fill in, and that was one of the main points disabled fans wanted to see in a new ground as they currently felt pushed out of the way with how its currently set up.
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Danny P
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I can see why they have done it, but to me the point in having a "new" kop would be to recreate what you already have.
The disabled seats to me could be put in the other end, or down the side with a decent vantage point.
Suppose if its what the fans wanted though, there will be no grumbles.
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Cosmo
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Originally posted by Danny P
I can see why they have done it, but to me the point in having a "new" kop would be to recreate what you already have.
The disabled seats to me could be put in the other end, or down the side with a decent vantage point.
Suppose if its what the fans wanted though, there will be no grumbles.
To recreate?! Its gone above and beyond with an extra 5,000 seats so now making it hold 18,500.
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Danny P
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Originally posted by Cosmo
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Originally posted by Danny P
I can see why they have done it, but to me the point in having a "new" kop would be to recreate what you already have.
The disabled seats to me could be put in the other end, or down the side with a decent vantage point.
Suppose if its what the fans wanted though, there will be no grumbles.
To recreate?! Its gone above and beyond with an extra 5,000 seats so now making it hold 18,500.
Recreate as in atmosphere, tradition etc.
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Marc
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Yeah Cosmo, jeez 
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Cosmo
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Recreate as in atmosphere, tradition etc.
Its the people who create that, adding an extra 5,000 will just help this even more.
Anyway, since the standing Kop has gone the seated one isnt so special, atleast not in how it looks. Everything that is special as in its legend and atmosphere it creates can easily be recreated by the fans in this.
Also, the roof over the Kop is that shape as will amplify the sound across the rest of the stadium - apparently!!
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The Financing Package
Kop has secured a £350 million financing package, led by The Royal Bank of Scotland and Wachovia Bank NA, which replaces previous financing that had been due in February 2008. The new financing will meet all of the Club's current financial needs and includes facilities to support the commencement of construction for the new stadium at Stanley Park and to provide working capital for the Club and future player transfers. Of the £350 million financing, £105 million is Club-level debt that will be used to fund commencement of construction of the new stadium at Stanley Park, for future player transfers, and to meet the Club's working capital needs.
The other £245 million will be at the holding company level and was used to refinance the £60 million of debt that was on the Club's books at the time of last year's acquisition as well as the loan related to the share purchase at that time. The overall financing is being supported by a combination of owner cash, letters of credit and personal guarantees totaling £225 million, ensuring that the Club remains on a sound financial footing.
Tom Hicks said: "This new financing package is a strong vote of confidence in the Club's financial strength and a recognition of the exceptional opportunity represented by the construction of the Club's new state-of-the-art stadium at Stanley Park. The successful completion of this financing package is particularly significant in light of the currently challenging credit-market environment. With the refinancing process now done, Club supporters can look forward to the timely commencement of construction work on the new stadium and renew their focus on actions on the pitch."
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