Sophia Gardens - Ashes 2009

[Wobby]

Long way away but it's great news that Cardiff will be hosting a test match.

Read an article the other day about Ian Botham adding to the 'controversy' other Cardiff being chosen other other venues. Bit unfair really, and looking at the details for the new Gardens it's more than worthy.

About time too IMO.

[Ash]

Well it might wake up some of the other teams as they realise their test status might not be secure.

Its about time that some tests were played elsewhere in the country, share it amongst the supporters!

[Wobby]

Yeah, it's a bit discriminatory otherwise. I can understand why some people think it's wrong going to Cardiff after many tests in England only but it makes sense to include everyone, almost like Britain instead of England.

[isabel]

Following the completion of the development scheme, the Sophia Gardens ground will have a total seating capacity of 15, 643.

A total of 1,439 existing permanent seats would be retained in the Taff and Premier stands, with an additional 14,204 permanent seats being added in the New Pavilion, Grandstand, Cathedral Road Stand, Entrance Stand and Riverside Stand.

[Ash]

Anyone got any pictures of the proposed stadium?

What are the capacities of the other test / county grounds?

[kenneth]

The pavilion will contain:

Ground Floor
Reception/Office
National Cricket Museum
Concessions Area
Toilets
First Floor
11 Hospitality Suites with Seating
Function Room
Kitchen and Cellar/Storage
Toilets
Second Floor
Players. Changing Rooms
Physiotherapy Room
Officials Room
Umpires Room
Players Dining Room
Function Room & Bar
Kitchen
Toilets
Viewing Terrace

[wood_worm]

The new stadium looks great on the virual tour thing. I cant wait for the new stands to be put in and going to watch the ashes in cardiff will be great.