I remember Mr Big or the CE (can't remember which) saying at a fans forum type meeting a couple of years back that Saints were opting for a high spec stadium rather than a big stadium. I'm glad they made that decision. 18,000 is plenty big enough. There will only rarely be sell outs. But if the stadium experience is a quality one then that should ensure the stadium is utilised by non-rugby events, bringing in more money to the club and creating a more sustainable future, which I'm all for. Plus, it will be a whole lot nicer going into a quality stadium on match days! I just hope they cover up the breeze blocks rather than doing a Warrington or Widnes and leaving them exposed. That looks cheap and nasty IMO.

agreed , i'd much rather have a 18k capacity quality stadium than a 20k capacity flatpack one

We did well out of the tendering process.

How big is the scoreboard,hope is bigger than the lego stadium at wire.

We'll let you know just as soon as we have a scoreboard. As yet, all that is there are some steel columns and a roof. There isn't even a back wall to that part yet!

now we all like to have a dig at warrington, but if you cant see their scoreboard, its really time for glasses!

Thanks to CM and GF for the fabulous photos again this week. It's beem great having fans who are able and willing to take such amazing shots of the stadium as it has developed over the months.

I mean for adverts,annoucments and messages.

well the stadium has cordened off a large section of one corner for a permanent bigscreen, big enough?

One corner is for the scoreboard and one is for the big screen. So it's going to be of the size that will fit into one of those corners.

In other words, anyone's guess as yet. The stadium isn't finished!

I dont understand why people are saying we are getting a scoreboard and a big screen.
Surely the big screen will also be the scoreboard.
My understanding is we will have a video screen installed all the time, not just a temporary one for sky matches.

Modern video walls open up all sorts or promotional and marketing opportunities.
For example if a match is sponsored by Go compare then we can have adverts played on the screen with that annoying bloke blaring out GO COMPARE!!! over the tannoy.

Quote ="The Chair Maker"I dont understand why people are saying we are getting a scoreboard and a big screen. Surely the big screen will also be the scoreboard. My understanding is we will have a video screen installed all the time, not just a temporary one for sky matches. Modern video walls open up all sorts or promotional and marketing opportunities. For example if a match is sponsored by Go compare then we can have adverts played on the screen with that annoying bloke blaring out GO COMPARE!!! over the tannoy.'" TBF Chair one of the original drawings had the corners detailed with a scoreboard in one and a video screen in another, however a later one has just one end utilised. llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137376 and llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137379 http//llpgport.oltps.sthelens.go ... ame=137380 The steelwork in place sort of confirms that only one corner will be used either for a video wall or a combo scoreboard/video

Quote ="The Chair Maker"I dont understand why people are saying we are getting a scoreboard and a big screen. Surely the big screen will also be the scoreboard. My understanding is we will have a video screen installed all the time, not just a temporary one for sky matches. Modern video walls open up all sorts or promotional and marketing opportunities. For example if a match is sponsored by Go compare then we can have adverts played on the screen with that annoying bloke blaring out GO COMPARE!!! over the tannoy.'" TBF Chair one of the original drawings had the corners detailed with a scoreboard in one and a video screen in another, however a later one has just one end utilised. llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137376 and llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137379 http//llpgport.oltps.sthelens.go ... ame=137380 The steelwork in place sort of confirms that only one corner will be used either for a video wall or a combo scoreboard/video

Quote ="Chris Saint"TBF Chair one of the original drawings had the corners detailed with a scoreboard in one and a video screen in another, however a later one has just one end utilised. llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137376 and llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137379 http//llpgport.oltps.sthelens.go ... ame=137380 The steelwork in place sort of confirms that only one corner will be used either for a video wall or a combo scoreboard/video'" Seen them and still thought it was stupid at the time, unless the club could not afford a permanent video screen, which itself seemed daft considering the club are spending £20+ million on a new stadium, and the cost of video walls as come down to the extent that some mobile DJ's now have them.

Quote ="Chris Saint"TBF Chair one of the original drawings had the corners detailed with a scoreboard in one and a video screen in another, however a later one has just one end utilised. llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137376 and llpgport.oltps.sthelens.gov.uk:8 ... ame=137379 http//llpgport.oltps.sthelens.go ... ame=137380 The steelwork in place sort of confirms that only one corner will be used either for a video wall or a combo scoreboard/video'" Seen them and still thought it was stupid at the time, unless the club could not afford a permanent video screen, which itself seemed daft considering the club are spending £20+ million on a new stadium, and the cost of video walls as come down to the extent that some mobile DJ's now have them.

Argh now i get it.....KFC have decided to dust up their branch instead of leavin it to fester.I wonder if other establishments will capitalise on saints stadium proximity?Im thinking Raven at last the old grandad of St.Helens pubs will it get a geniune TLC make over instead of the tatty refurbishments its endured.I think Weatherspoons will sweep up,but as Raven is closest to the access bridge will it become the 'Black Bull' of the east side of town?

Where is this? I didn't know there was a KFC near the new ground?

I'm aware of the Maccies on the roundabout and the Burger King on the retail park, but where is the KFC?

Here:

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facing Matalan.

Awesome news. Chicken, Burger King or Maccie Dees. What are the catering facilities at the stadium itself? Has the supporter catering gig been handed out yet?

There is also a Frankie and Bennies and Subway on the retail park.

Hence for junk food addicts there is Burger King, KFC, McDonalds, and Subway, pretty much the full house close to the stadium.

Those wanting something more substantial have Frankie and Bennies.
Then of course we have the town centre and all its pubs cafes pie shops and chippies within 10-15 mins walk

Running horses does nice food and is only a hop on the (free?) bus away.

Just takes for ever to get served in there. The staff make you feel like your getting in the way of their chat.

I can honestly say I've never had that problem.

KFC at the top of Peasley cross lane on the big roundabout, Just opposite the retail park.

[Speaking to the area manager of KFC the other day . He was really interested in the new ground . He has every intention of putting "special offers" on when saints are at home .Gave him this web address , watch this space. quote="Top Saint"KFC at the top of Peasley cross lane on the big roundabout, Just opposite the retail park.'"

WORST KFC EVER!

I've been in twice at 6pm and they have "run out of chicken." That, and it's filthy, and the staff are .