Concourses look fine in those photos tbh. We are looking to create a really modern state-of-the-art facility that is hopefully going to lead us into the next 150 years of our history and will help facilitate the commercial growth of the club., Ibrox Stadium could be redeveloped shortly. [11], Although later events, such as the Hillsborough disaster and the subsequent Taylor Report, vindicated this plan, Rangers were taking a significant risk. Prime Stadium Blvd located between W Liberty Street and Pauline Blvd with over 300 feet of frontage. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. [2][3] This inaugural match had to be abandoned after 70 minutes due to a pitch invasion. However you may visit Settings to provide a controlled consent. However, we are exploring ways we can add additional seating into the stadium. 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In fact, there is a long history of the Govan club stating their intentions to either revamp the stadium itself or the area around the stadium without anything ever materialising. What we are doing there is taking what is essentially a non-revenue generating asset, taking the capital from that and putting it into an asset that will generate revenues for the club going forward, Robertson explained in an interview to Rangers TV. [50] Celtic fans were normally given the whole of the Broomloan Stand for Old Firm derbies until 2018, when Rangers opted to restrict their allocation to the much smaller corner section. These are record breaking sales. Many doubt Whyte ever had any solid plans for the area around Ibrox given how much he promised and how little he delivered as Rangers owner. Up to 4.5m of this came from mystery benefactors. It would cost up to 10m and deplete the club financially. 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Ibrox Stadium - Future Developments Future Developments Since the redevelopments to Celtic Park and Hampden Park were completed in the late 1990s, Ibrox has had the smallest capacity of the three major stadiums in Glasgow. We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the worlds hidden wonders. A report in the Daily Record in April 2007 claimed that Rangers were planning to increase capacity to 57,000, principally by removing the JumboTron screens and lowering the pitch to accommodate more seating. [25][26] The redevelopment of the Main Stand was partially financed by a Football Trust grant of 2 million and a debenture issue that raised 8.5 million. Ideas range from the money-spinningly ludicrous knocking down and rebuilding of three stands, to the more conservative safe standing or adding of another tier to the Copland Rd. Rangers fans helped fund it through the revolutionary Rangers football pools. I only drink whisky. Train passengers travelling on the Cathcart Circle have to told to expect disruption as emergency work is carried out on a damaged boundary wall between Queens Park and Crosshill Station. [60][61] Ibrox hosted several internationals during the 1990s, particularly during two phases of redevelopment works at Hampden. Packages will also include a model of Ibrox and Edmiston House, an opportunity to visit the museum, a priority window to purchase tickets for Rangers-hosted events at Edmiston House, and an official certificate signed by manager Steven Gerrard and chairman Douglas Park. If you can't last out 90 mins stay home or buy a nappy. Vast earthen terraces were built in its place, and a main stand, now a listed building, in 1928. . Rangers took a huge and important financial risk to build a safe, modern stadium for supporters, demolishing old parts of the ground for the new. Rangers have since explored options to increase capacity. Joe.co.uk spoke to Jon Darch of the Safe Standing Roadshow who explains that Spurs built safe-standing capabilities into their stadium, but it would only increase by c 1800 were legislation to change and safe standing areas approved.. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [8] Some experts blamed the quality of wood[2] and the supplier was tried for culpable homicide, but was acquitted. Getting back to the top of Scottish football comes first. [28][30] The ground was officially renamed Ibrox Stadium after renovations were completed in 1997,[6] when Ibrox had a capacity of just over 50,000. However, this could just be the start of a potential redevelopment of Ibrox as a stadium. How much would it cost? [12][13] After this incident, Rangers installed safety measures, but further injuries were sustained in crushes on Stairway 13 in both 1967 and 1969. Ibrox has been bursting at the seams for a few years now, fans showing unwavering support for their club to get them back on top and stadium expansion has never been far from a topic of conversation. Theres a general feeling among the support that any expansion is when rather than if. [2] A crowd of 68,114 assembled for a Scotland v England match on 5 April 1902, but shortly after the kick-off one section of the terracing "collapsed like a trap door". Bennett added: Im a real backer of the museum, I do think this is a real legacy moment for the club. [68] Four-fifths of the gathering were women - munitions workers, nurses and other war workers. Some Rangers fans have been calling for Ibrox Stadium to be expanded to meet demand for tickets from the Rangers faithful. Toilets are a disgrace but they probably think its pointless renewing them as they will just get ruined by some of the morons using them. . The best point of comparison is at home with Aberdeen and Hearts. Not much on an expansion, but promising investment into Ibrox is certainly happening. [44] It is traditionally the 'Rangers end' of the ground and the team normally chooses to attack that end in the second half of matches. 2060 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. [1][3][31] The Main Stand was renamed the Bill Struth Main Stand in September 2006, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death. The redevelopment was completed in 1981. Few changes were made to the stadium in the decades that followed. Rangers has this week launched official supporter packages for Edmiston House, giving fans the chance to have their name inscribed on an official supporters wall at the new museum. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Dave King spoke positively of refurbishment plans for the 150th Anniversary Celebrations. [19] Greater success on the pitch meant that Ibrox demonstrated that seated stadiums would be welcomed by most fans, if designed and fitted well. Theyve done it and secured minimal debt. For Sale $3,950,000. [19] The introduction of computerised ticketing, zonal public address systems and closed-circuit television for monitoring turnstile areas meant that Ibrox was at the forefront of stadium management. Rangers have a high demand for season tickets with that demand only set to increase if the club can secure the coveted 55. This week all eyes were on Glasgow Central Station as The Piano, hosted by Claudia Winkleman, was on the look out for the UK's best amateur piano players with the winner to play at the Royal Festival Hall. All rights reserved. The Piano Glasgow episode leaves viewers in tears as Mika and Lang Lang blown away by local talent. Floodlights used for first time in friendly with Arsenal. Unlike many other elite-level pitches, like the one at Celtic Park, the Ibrox pitch is only semi-hybrid, not full hybrid. [55] Britain's Casino Advisory Panel reviewed bids from eight short-listed cities, including Glasgow, and in 2007 awarded the first licence to Manchester. Glasgow bus passengers evacuated after fire 'deliberately set' on top deck. The Club Deck, an approx. The space will host conferences, gigs, awards ceremonies and other occasions. [2] Most survived due to the fact they fell on top of other bodies, but 25 people were killed. Priced at 7.00 per vehicle, you can either book in advance by phoning 0871 702 1972 or visiting the Ticket Centre, or pay on the day - assuming that there is enough room when you arrive. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has urged members to accept the offer. Throwback photographs of early '80s Glasgow found among forgotten stash, A series of throwback photographs showing Glasgow city centre as it was in the early 1980s are enjoying a brand new audience online after lying hidden away for decades, The epic boat chippy near Glasgow with exciting creations and even a 'sail-thru'. [77] Ibrox hosted the rugby sevens event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games,[78] won by South Africa. [11] On 23 October 1968, the main stand at Ibrox was hit by fire. Been a while since I have seen a guy get his camera out while someones pishing in the background. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Company Membership Membership options for companies: Fabricators, Professionals, Distribution Centres. Follow us on social media to add even more wonder to your day. Rangers, it seems, have grand plans for Ibrox. 1925), I dont wanna live in a city where the only cultural advantage is that you can make a right turn on a red light.Freedom from labor itself is not new; it once belonged among the most firmly established privileges of the few. After renovations were completed in 1997, the ground was renamed Ibrox Stadium. A cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface. 2000 W Stadium Blvd. [3], Ibrox Park had the worst fan safety record in Britain before its complete redesign and renaming in 1997. [19] Rangers also adopted the American technique of analysing the types of fans in each area of the stadium and adjusted their food stalls accordingly. Tragically, one of these collapses in in a Scotland v England game in 1902, leaving 25 people dead. Rangers: The Complete Record (Breedon Books, 2005) states the attendance for the match against St Mirren was 6,000. At this time Scotland had the three largest purpose-built football stadia in the world. [28] and there were complaints about high ticket prices. The Light Blues want to create 93 spaces on an area of ground on the east side of the stadium. Hearts have just spent 15m on a new stand. Possibly womans toilet going by the get up of folk in the pic? Primera Divisin football club River Plate has increased the expected final capacity of Ms Monumental following its redevelopment . [8] The architectural significance of the Main Stand was reflected when it became a Category B listed building in 1987.