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Post by kevrenor on Oct 30, 2004 21:07:32 GMT 10
These are some current (28/10/04) photos of the stadium - which show why the CCUFC or 'Coasties' don't play there until Dec 11:  Main entrance  Western Stand - piles of dirt for the motorcross  Stadium with trucks dumping dirt ready for motorcross!  Northern Entrance - opposite Leagues Club and nearest to station and car park (often not open) |
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Post by Rubbernose on Nov 1, 2004 9:02:38 GMT 10
I drove past yesterday and had a peek inside. It amases me how much freaking dirt they truck into that joint for this motorcross thingy. Tonnes and tonnes. I'm wondering whether the stadium will be used exclusively, or at least almost exclusively for the A-League during the August to Feb season. Or whether they will squeeze Jim Beam Cup matches, the odd Rugby match, or freaking MotorCross shows in as often as they can. I would like to hope the pitch will be kept as prestine as possible for the duration of the season. Anyways, here too is a good site with information on every stadium in Australia. www.austadiums.com/Here is the Central Coast Stadium page; www.austadiums.com/stadiums/stadiums.php?id=79And a shot when it actually has grass on it.  The seating is very close to the action. Should easily be able to tell the Sydney FC keeper his mum wears army boots.  |
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Post by marinermick on Nov 1, 2004 15:25:44 GMT 10
That view will pretty much be from the Rowdies end
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Post by Rubbernose on Nov 1, 2004 16:40:15 GMT 10
For the benefit of those not familiar with it, here is another shot of the stadium. Looks like a very old shot, btw.  |
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Post by marinermick on Nov 2, 2004 8:46:24 GMT 10
very scenic from that angle
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Post by Boswald on Nov 2, 2004 8:55:28 GMT 10
What are the dimensions of the pitch? It looks almost square from the aerial pic.
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Post by marinermick on Nov 2, 2004 9:14:10 GMT 10
What are the dimensions of the pitch? It looks almost square from the aerial pic. Having played a local soccer grand final on the stadium I can say that the markings were very close to maximum. Chasing 18 year old kids all game on that size pitch was a nightmare! The sidelines and the seating end are very close to the public, so I think the atmosphere should be awesome. That is, if there is over 10000 people or us Rowdies blow everyone away |
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Post by omni on Nov 13, 2004 23:25:38 GMT 10
Being a rugby referee I have it on good Authority that the ARU have a contract with CCEAS and as such 1 rugby game a year will be played at CCEAS. The NRL just want to whore themselves off to get the money off Gosford without giving it a club.
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Post by MrCelery on Nov 14, 2004 6:39:12 GMT 10
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Post by marinermick on Nov 15, 2004 8:14:19 GMT 10
Being a rugby referee I have it on good Authority that the ARU have a contract with CCEAS and as such 1 rugby game a year will be played at CCEAS. The NRL just want to whore themselves off to get the money off Gosford without giving it a club. I think they will get considerably less support for NRL games at the Coast now that the Mariners are in. I'm praying for a thugby league backlash |
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Post by Rubbernose on Nov 21, 2004 19:07:10 GMT 10
I think they will get considerably less support for NRL games at the Coast now that the Mariners are in. I'm praying for a thugby league backlash I suppose one NRL game is no big deal, it would be the smaller Rugby and Rugby League compes I'd be worried about, le alone Motor Cross specatcles. But the only cross over for the NRL and A-League should be in August/early Sept, so they surely should be able to schedule the NRL match in before August. |
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Post by marinermick on Nov 22, 2004 7:35:57 GMT 10
I suppose one NRL game is no big deal, it would be the smaller Rugby and Rugby League compes I'd be worried about, le alone Motor Cross specatcles. But the only cross over for the NRL and A-League should be in August/early Sept, so they surely should be able to schedule the NRL match in before August. Motorcross is far worse - it wrecks the stadium surface for two months |
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Post by EXccufcPARENT1 on Jan 8, 2005 21:10:58 GMT 10
think they will get considerably less support for NRL games at the Coast now that the Mariners are in. I'm praying for a thugby league backlash THE ONLY SPECTATORS WILL BE THOSE SUPPORTERS COMING UP FROM SYDNEY OR WHERE EVER THE HELL THEY COME FROM. I hope all central coast people no matter what sport they belong too, boy cott the game to the max.  ;D  |
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Post by brett on Feb 11, 2005 15:48:49 GMT 10
An article in the local paper on Wednesday has said that Central Coast United wouldn't be having any more games at CCEAS as they cant afford it. They are behind on player payments and (apparently) these off-field issues are effecting form. So it's back to pluim park for the rest of the season.
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Post by marinermatt on May 2, 2005 20:03:41 GMT 10
my bro played there for his grand final and he said it is just a massive thrill playing in a mad stadium like that. he wishes he could play evry game there!!! Do u think they will still let all the A's sides play there grandfinal there? |
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Post by offtheball on May 2, 2005 21:48:28 GMT 10
Word is A grade soccer teams grand finals will be on again this year.
League Grand finals in juniors will not.
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Post by Jeff (LouMacari) on May 3, 2005 8:59:10 GMT 10
Word is A grade soccer teams grand finals will be on again this year. quote] That would be fantastic, what better thrill for a young fella than playing at his 'new national team's' home ground ! Memories for life there! Well done to the organisers for that. |
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Post by omni on May 3, 2005 14:56:19 GMT 10
In a news flash: The NSWRU have given the Central Coast a side in the Sydney Suburban Shute Shield competition (pre-premiership season) this season will be over by August each year and the only difficulty would occur with a pre-season tournament around the dates of the World Club Qualifiers in 2005 (Shute Shield season ends in mid-May)
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Post by dibo (pron. "DIB-OH") on Jul 24, 2005 19:13:15 GMT 10
can they get rid of the "bears" motif on the seats (the light and dark grey seats spell out "bears")?
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Post by kevrenor on Jul 24, 2005 19:31:19 GMT 10
can they get rid of the "bears" motif on the seats (the light and dark grey seats spell out "bears")? Jeez, you've better eyes than mine! The motif is cunningly designed to make it look like there are people in the seats when there aren't dibo - welcome to another 'south of Mt White' - a select band of truly intelligent people, who know what is the best team in the land. Are you training it like some of us. Catch it at Strathfield - about 1hr15mins. Living at Stanmore now you aren't a Stanmore Hawks fan are you - oh the days I've spent at Arlington Oval - saved by the luscious Portugese tarts (custard guys, minds out of gutter!) |
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