Bob Lord boarded up

[MancunianClaret]

The stand, that is. Anyone know what's being done?

Heard rumours it's new plumbing for dispensing hot bovril.

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[Cirrus_Minor]

New travel blanket and thermo flask store.

[ClaretTony]

I saw it yesterday when I walked past - not the most impressive of ground improvements is it?

Pavement now closed from ticket office to club shop - the shop access is via the side door. That's all down to Town2Turf with the pavement on the other side now largely open.

The big hole that was outside the Park View recently on Harry Potts Way is now on the other side. I think it's for the anti-terrorism barriers to go in.

[Burnley1989]

the surface there is shocking in winter, dark with huge puddles

[martin_p]

That’s one of the exit gates isn’t it? New measures to stop people leaving early?

[1HappyClaret]

My guess, and it is a guess, is that we are having new self serve turnstiles fitted so no handing card to a steward to swipe. New cards are being issued as well which may back up this idea.

[Lancasterclaret]

Virtual reality bene'n'hot experience for all our new overseas fans?

[ClaretsPadiham]

My guess is someone broke in and stole the last twix.

[1HappyClaret]

My guess, and it is a guess, is that we are having new self serve turnstiles fitted so no handing card to a steward to swipe. New cards are being issued as well which may back up this idea.

Just realised it the exit door not the turnstiles. Oh well.

[Spike]

It’s the entrance for the Rovers away following next season

[Wokingclaret]

Just realised it the exit door not the turnstiles. Oh well.

May be it won't lock, was a bit rusty

[fatboy47]

Change of use granted for the old dry powder store I've heard.

[Sozturf7]

Maybe something to do with Town to Turf works, probably due to start on the side of the road.

[helmclaret]

This is the last straw - Pace out!

[burnmark]

I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.

[ClaretTony]

I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.

That’s far too obvious for some on here

[wilks_bfc]

I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.

Never mind new exit gates, they could do with new entry gates so that we no longer need to have somebody sat at each turnstile to step on the release pedal

[CoolClaret]

The whole look of the ground on York St/Harry Potts way really needs updating/changing. Its an eye sore from the outside.

I'm sure Pace & co thinks the same

[Spijed]

I still can't understand why they didn't rebuild the turnstiles and extend the upper floor at the other end of the Bob Lord Stand to match where the club shop is now.

[ClaretTony]

I still can't understand why they didn't rebuild the turnstiles and extend the upper floor at the other end of the Bob Lord Stand to match where the club shop is now.

They put new turnstiles in under the new build but the safety officer at the time insisted on not having automated turnstiles.

Regards extending the upper floor? For what purpose were you thinking? Couldn’t add any further hospitality because no seats available in the stand.

[Spijed]

They put new turnstiles in under the new build but the safety officer at the time insisted on not having automated turnstiles.

Regards extending the upper floor? For what purpose were you thinking? Couldn’t add any further hospitality because no seats available in the stand.

At the very least, a roof above the turnstiles provides far better catering facilities, like those in place at the other end of the Bob Lord stand, especially in poor weather.

[Wokingclaret]

They put new turnstiles in under the new build but the safety officer at the time insisted on not having automated turnstiles.

Regards extending the upper floor? For what purpose were you thinking? Couldn’t add any further hospitality because no seats available in the stand.

That RHS now under cover is a fabulous piece of work.

Wasn't it a Cafe planned above the LHS

[AlargeClaret]

I’d heard an airport style conveyor belt was being fitted ?

[mikeS]

New stairlift installation and draft Horlicks vending machines.

[Boss Hogg]

Removal of the old fax machines.

[ClaretTony]

That RHS now under cover is a fabulous piece of work.

Wasn't it a Cafe planned above the LHS

Nothing ever planned

[Royboyclaret]

New stairlift installation and draft Horlicks vending machines.

Where's the smiley, MikeS ?

Bob Lord will never be "boarded up".......Turf Moor has been the venue of some great moments, treasured in the memory of thousands of fans, including me.

In it's present form the ground is proud testament to those who have administered our Club down the years and Bob Lord is at the very front of that queue.

[GetIntoEm]

Maybe they are installing a booth to make those call backs to people who leave a message on the phone system

[equinox]

Mobility scooter charging points.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Never sign being installed - The Alan Pace Stand

[Royboyclaret]

Never sign being installed - The Alan Pace Stand

Alan Pace doing some first class work.......but remains a million miles behind Bob Lord.

[gawthorpe_view]

It's the best stand at Turf Moor.

[DCWat]

Does anyone know how much use is made of the business hub in the Bob Lord stand, during the week?

It usually seems to be empty on a match day (people not working weekends, fair enough) but could potentially be used as a bit of a members bar - a bit nicer than than concourse and would help ease some of the queues / make a bit of extra brass.

[trawlen]

Does anyone know how much use is made of the business hub in the Bob Lord stand, during the week?

It usually seems to be empty on a match day (people not working weekends, fair enough) but could potentially be used as a bit of a members bar - a bit nicer than than concourse and would help ease some of the queues / make a bit of extra brass.

Don't think it's the business hub any more but somebody might correct me. I was a member before it closed, but didn't renew.

Probably used as a staff canteen or something. Youth players and office staff were sometimes in there.

[Guller Bull]

New "Unit size" door for JJ and other massive investors!

[Royboyclaret]

New "Unit size" door for JJ and other massive investors!

JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.

[Red Fox Rocks Socks]

I presume they are just inputting a new exit gate. The one there previously was looking very tired. I think they put a new one in further down the stand when they completed the building work above so it’s possible that they are doing the same here.

I drove past the other day before it was boarded. There was an industrial doors signed up van there and bloke working on the old doors. Suspect it’s just a replacement

[Guller Bull]

JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.

He's bloody huge!

[Burnley1989]

JJ is anything but a massive investor......but his profile can only assist the Club long-term.

He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near

[Royboyclaret]

He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near

A closer look required, 1989.

[DCWat]

A closer look required, 1989.

I think he means in terms of size, Royboy

[Royboyclaret]

I think he means in terms of size, Royboy

Now I understand, DCWat......all we need now is some serious financial investment.....of which he has plenty.

[ClaretTony]

I can confirm that the hoardings are no longer and the door is back - whether it's a new one or not I don't know.

Harry Potts Way is closing from a week on Monday for around six weeks although whoever put up the signs needs some education on Burnley FC - the signs refer to Harry Pots Way.

[dsr]

He’s the biggest investor we have, there’s nobody anywhere near

Jack Simmons for width, if not height!

[Loyalclaret]

I can confirm that the hoardings are no longer and the door is back - whether it's a new one or not I don't know.

Harry Potts Way is closing from a week on Monday for around six weeks although whoever put up the signs needs some education on Burnley FC - the signs refer to Harry Pots Way.

Did you notice how high the step is, which the door runs along?!? Hopefully they are finishing it off because it'll trip a load over

[ClaretTony]

Did you notice how high the step is, which the door runs along?!? Hopefully they are finishing it off because it'll trip a load over

I did. I was walking down on the other side but it was easy to spot - will see how it all fits in with the new pavement once it's in place.