Main Stand redevelopment thread

[Spindle]

The pitch size in 2024/25 season was/is fine for the UEFA Europa Cup, hence why I was asking the need for it to be bigger.

AFaik it's ok for Europe but not internationals, but there's a video on this thread where parish explains everything

 

[Hrolf The Ganger]

No it wouldn't. Our pitch apron on both the Holmesdale side as well as the Whitehorse side is slightly bigger than it has to be. By reducing both aprons it is possible to extend the pitch if necessary. Same goes for the apron on the Main stand side (but not the Arthur) so width could be extended too. If the club wanted to do so.

It has been stated that the front of the Whitehorse will be chopped off. It is to centre the pitch against the new stand, as I said earlier.

 

[Hrolf The Ganger]

The pitch size in 2024/25 season was/is fine for the UEFA Europa Cup, hence why I was asking the need for it to be bigger.

It is to realign the pitch relative to the new main stand. More seating is being fitted where the TV studio is to compensate for the loss of seats in the Whitehorse.

I don't know how many more times I can say it.

 

[Penge Eagle]

The plans said the pitch will be extended so the ground would meet UEFA standards and be able to host games. I think it was part of the sales pitch for the new stand to get it approved. Liverpool and Chelsea cannot host potential Euro 2028 matches as the pitches are not big enough. Who knows if Palace will extend the Selhurst pitch or not.