According to Meis at the recent Q&As, broadcast is one of the considerations in the North-South orientation convention. He also mentioned how it reduced the setting sun hindering goalkeepers.
The binman chronicles
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RobSpurs
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From UEFA's guide:
Orientation
When planning the orientation of the pitch, the primary
consideration is its position in relation to the sun and
prevailing wind. In Europe, a north-south orientation is
generally considered best, as it means that, in the evening,
the setting sun will not hinder the vision of one team more
than the other.
Assuming a north-south orientation, the main TV camera
positions should be in the west stand (main stand) to avoid
problems caused by the glare of the sun.
It is particularly important that any deviation from a north-
south direction is kept to a minimum if the stadium and
pitch are not covered. In such cases, the general rule is
that this deviation should be no more than 15° from the
north-south axis.
In certain cases, site constraints may dictate an east-west
orientation, although in general this is not recommended.
In such cases, special efforts are required to minimise the
contrast caused by some areas of the pitch being in sun
and others shade, and thereby minimise the impact for the
TV cameras.
http://hns-cff.hr/files/documents/9406/UEFA Guide to Quality Stadiums.pdf
From FIFA's guide:
Playing field orientation
Great care must be taken regarding the angle of the playing field in relation to the sun
and the prevailing weather conditions. Match participants, spectators and media
representatives must be protected as much as possible from the glare of the sun.
However, the effect of a stadium’s roof on the playing field must also be considered.
When there is a natural grass pitch, it is critical that there is enough light and air
movement to sustain the healthy growth of grass. All sides of the playing field must
receive a reasonable amount of direct sunlight.
A north-south field orientation is often considered ideal but more sophisticated analysis
has led stadium designers to choose an angle equal to the average direction of the sun
at half time in an afternoon game.
https://www.ksi.is/media/mannvirki/FIFA_Football_Stadiums.pdf
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just a thought for the new stadium, as you can tell my computer ability is child like or more likely worse
GwladysBlue
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Why would we do that? By all means hold a minute’s silence on the anniversary, but turning seats red in our new stadium is going well OTT.
Gladystweet
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No need to worry then, we never hinder goalies.
A blatant falsehood.
Our centre backs hinder Pickford every week
devo85
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I've always wondered why most stadiums have plain coloured seats. All red, all blue etc. When there is an empty section it sticks out like a sore thumb. Why not go for multi shaded seats of the same colour, something like this.
More close to our colours of course and not in strips like shown here but subtle shade differences from Everton blue to each individual seat. You could then incorporate giant mosaics into the seats, avoid the problem of new seats not matching older fading ones (have you seen the stadium of light) and any fan spaces wouldn't show up as readily.
More close to our colours of course and not in strips like shown here but subtle shade differences from Everton blue to each individual seat. You could then incorporate giant mosaics into the seats, avoid the problem of new seats not matching older fading ones (have you seen the stadium of light) and any fan spaces wouldn't show up as readily.
Would be better painted up as shell suits.
Gladystweet
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Gardocki
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When reading about the sun angle and the shade on the pitch, my first thought was of Wembley. Lo-and-behold its on a east-west axis. Matches were unwatchable on a sunny afternoon at the new Wembley, hence they had to move the cup final back to an evening kick-off.
BirkenheadBlue
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It's not just to do with TV, it's also much better for goalkeeper visibility for stadium to be oriented N-S
