Right, now that pantomime is over, let’s get back to the land of proper footie and away from the place where they do everything bigger, tackier and not very good. 5 days till we embark on the greatest stadium in the world and the start of a new...
Tbf, these systems are getting rolled out all over the world as BRTs or the more advanced version as guided trackless trams. There are over 200 lines already, with many more planned. The issue is how well they are implemented and what new...
Last night's stadium is hosting a WC semi next year. Those angular corners actually blocked the view of both nearside corner areas from the telly position they used last night.
It's clearly divided opinion but is also seemingly functioning well...
I think the new generation can do tighter turning circles than the old bendy buses.... but the issue is that these should also come with other important step-improvements. They have more and bigger access doors, lower floors, more capacity and...
I agree. If they really solve that short connection with the city centre (new merseyrail station at Vauxhall and these gliders in their own dedicated lanes).... then this stadium won't be near town, it will be in it. Then we're really cooking!
Tbf, it's all a bit subjective. I saw Toffee TV's Ped do a quick look around the stadium yesterday, and I think his first 10 words were just "WOW".... he was blown away by it. Similar with the TV commentators, who said it was the most impressive...
Just to back up how bad the distortion is, look how the south stand roof goes way into Nelson dock when you should see the edge of the dock at least, the East you can't hardly see the blue water effect stones, when you should be able to see all...