tam watp 77 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/3199-we-could-expand-ibroxCHARLES GREEN has revealed he has discussed the idea of expanding the capacity of Ibrox Stadium with manager Ally McCoist.At present, the 51,082 seats inside the ground are serving supporters well, with a number of games there close to selling out completely this season.Demand to see Rangers in action is high despite the club’s move from the SPL to the Third Division over the summer as fans continue to give phenomenal backing to the team.Green expects that hunger to increase as the Light Blues move through the leagues and hopefully take their place back at the top of the Scottish game and in European competition.There are no concrete plans in place to develop Ibrox further at present but the chief executive has ideas of how it could be enhanced.And he said: “It’s for further down the line but it’s a discussion I’ve had with Ally. He knows this club significantly better than I do.“He said: ‘Look Charles, if you can achieve your dream and consistently deliver Champions League football and get into the last 16, this stadium is not big enough’.“Even when I wasn’t at Rangers, I saw the turnout when you all went to Manchester so I do know what is behind this club.“One of the reasons for bringing institutional investors into Ibrox is if and when we get to that position – as I’m confident we will – those are discussions this board will happily have.“The way the ground is configured, there is a great opportunity to fill in the two corners and put another Club Deck on the Govan Stand.“That would substantially increase the stadium’s capacity and we wouldn’t be frightened of doing that once we know we’ve the demand. The top league in Europe would deliver that.”Another reason to add extra seats would be if the current season ticket figure of just over 38,000 was to rise significantly.Green thinks that’s a possibility after he spoke last night at a fans meeting of the fact 9,000 fans who had seats last term didn’t buy them again for this campaign.He understands the reasons for that and is hopeful at least some of those supporters can be encouraged to come back to Ibrox for 2013/14.Green added: “The season tickets went on sale so late that some of those people had spent their money and unashamedly, some people don’t have the cash available.“They might have kept the cash for normal season ticket sales in May or June but they didn’t go on sale until August.“During that summer period, people might have had bills to pay, expenses, holidays, shoes for the kids and school uniforms to buy.“All of those things are a challenge for families today as cash is tight so they spent their money.“We will be on the mark this year and we’ll be putting season tickets out early once we know what league we are going to be in. Hopefully we’ll know that before the end of this season.“The reality is when we analyse the database that there are 9,000 people who had tickets previously and didn’t renew.“I actually see that as a positive. I understand why those people might not have bought and there would have people doubting me too. They still weren’t sure about me.“I would hope by next season those doubts have disappeared. They might not like me but they shouldn’t doubt me and I can live with that.“I think 9,000 people will come back to the club. We’ve sold 38,000 season tickets this year, our highest in the last three years, and that is amazing.“If we can bring in 50 per cent of that 9,000 it would be amazing. If we can bring it all back then who would have more season tickets in the UK? Not many.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,211 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The image of a third tier on the Govan stand is heavenly, but this is light-years away in reality. Still nice to hear it 'discussed'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The corners filled and 3rd tier would fantastic. Can't see it happening for a good while if ever, but if we want to compete at the top we need this size of a stadium.Corners and new club deck would take it to about 65,000?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kris1984 1,271 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 65k so that its more than the mhanky mob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Govan club deck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,810 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Charles Green is some guy. He is enjoying this journey, and long may he be our CEO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,087 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The corners filled and 3rd tier would fantastic. Can't see it happening for a good while if ever, but if we want to compete at the top we need this size of a stadium.Corners and new club deck would take it to about 65,000??What does the club deck hold? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Outside view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 How we gonnae fill it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Govan club deckBluetifull Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 How we gonnae fill it?Sell tickets? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam watp 77 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 How we gonnae fill it?The 9000 that didnt renew will come back when we are on top again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Another Club Deck? There will only ever be one true Club Deck.Original Club Deck Loyal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The 9000 that didnt renew will come back when we are on top again.and thousands who currently go won't come back once they're priced out of watching their own team again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Another Club Deck? There will only ever be one true Club Deck.Original Club Deck Loyal We can call it the Walter Smith stand once it is completed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 “During that summer period, people might have had bills to pay, expenses, holidays, shoes for the kids and school uniforms to buy. Well in Charlie, don't forget that gem from timbo. We should be looking to expand, but obviously not right now. If we can get 45k+ and upwards throughout the rise to the top again, there's no reason why we couldn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 The 9000 that didnt renew will come back when we are on top again.Excellent, glad you've checked with them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
8watp8 254 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 what corners is he meaning? ripping out screens and filling up with seats or the the two main stand corners? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 and thousands who currently go won't come back once they're priced out of watching their own team again.I don't think money is the major issue. Before we all took SPL games for granted. Turning up expecting to win every game. The only real challenge was a game against them. But I reckon once we get back every game against these teams are going to be fantastic inside ibrox. Just look at the Motherwell cup game. These games will have a lot more significance. And a lot more interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allcinaye 336 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I believe CG also said Rangers would be playing in an English League before he left the Club.Maybe we will require a larger capacity then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2102 577 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 school uniforms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senna 735 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 and thousands who currently go won't come back once they're priced out of watching their own team again.If the capacity goes up, the prices may not need to rise so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Club Deck holds 6k I believe.Stashed under a seat but which one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatbrigpirate 23 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 what corners is he meaning? ripping out screens and filling up with seats or the the two main stand corners?Aye a was thinkin the same, surely cant do nothin with the main its gotta be the screens tay fuk there shite anyway fill that area with seats and sack the the club deck on the govan that aint needed, with em corners filled it wud be perfect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,087 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Aye a was thinkin the same, surely cant do nothin with the main its gotta be the screens tay fuk there shite anyway fill that area with seats and sack the the club deck on the govan that aint needed, with em corners filled it wud be perfectAre you willing to walk the plank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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