BMO Field construction thread

[OgtheDim]

Ok

South End

[OgtheDim]

[OgtheDim]

[OgtheDim]

For those wondering about coverage over the South and how far back it goes

[OgtheDim]

Done

[Joe Kool]

Done

Way to go dude! Much appreciated.

[Alonso]

Done

[Kaz]

Done

Thanks nice to see the extra progress.

I hate the extra catwalks for the lights. stupid Argos, stupid Stupidface McBowtie.. /grumble

[jimiv]

Done

fantastic pictures, Thank you!

[Detroit_TFC]

Thanks for the photo update, gives a great sense of the scale.

[Eastend]

Thanks, that was awesome.

It appears to be a metal roof. If it is, can you imagine how loud it'll be when it rains?

Dom

[Auzzy]

There will be shots up tonight.

Shots fired.

Great pictures, thanks!

I'm surprised to see the pitch all torn out. They were taking such loving care of the old pitch since the last TFC game, even put some pesticides down (for which they must have gotten an exception).

I wonder why the new pitch, what changes will be made in terms of undersoil, grass type etc. Or maybe going straight to full-field plastic.

[cdnorman]

Great collection of shots @ogthedim . The grey skies make for a nice background -- hopefully not anything of a foreshadowing nature. I prefer to think of ominous in a good way as in "wait till we bring the thunder to this place".

[Wagner]

great pics!
thank you.

just thinking how loud it might be with that roof.

[Billy416]

I'm sure that if he did live in the city and was able to go down and get some shots he probably would have. There are people on here who are interested in seeing the progress who don't live in the city, who cant make their way down to take some shots.
Myself included I bounce back and forth between my place in Japan and Niagara and at times go almost half a year without making my way to Toronto.
Some of us are excited. We really have not seen anything much since the south end lift.

First - THANK YOU to Kaz and OgtheDim (and any I may have missed) for the new pics. MUCH APPRECIATED!

Alixir - my reply to JWJH88 was meant for him/her based on past posts. That's why I asked him/her specifically. Your reply was of no use.

As well, some, including myself DID post pics after the south canopy went up. Water under the bridge because we have NEW pictures but be aware some of us have used our personal time to update past pics when possible.

Overall, the countdown is ON! Soon the pitch will be ready for ALL to see!!!

[Hamilton_Red]

Wow - seems like a lot to do in a month. I wonder how well the grass will play - might only have a week or two to bed in. Also the south roof doesn't look like it will do much - the rain is rarely dropping vertically coming of the lake.

[james]

Wow - seems like a lot to do in a month. I wonder how well the grass will play - might only have a week or two to bed in. Also the south roof doesn't look like it will do much - the rain is rarely dropping vertically coming of the lake.

I remember when Montreal had new grass put in after renovating there stadium, the first few games the grass was pretty bad because it hadn't had time to settle yet, it kept rising and looked like lumps of grass popping up all over the field.

[james]

Great photos.

I think with those what look like metal sheets sliding into place as the new roof, I think they will echo the noise hugely!!!! tho I am not to sure about the South End roof having as much of an impact since the roof is so dam high above from the actual South End fans.

[JWJH88]

You seem to ask that a lot. Do you live in the city? If yes, go take some for us! I've already posted 2 to 3 sets myself.

As a matter of fact I don't.. Simple reason I asked. Thanks to all of you that post. Sorry I f I am a bother.

[Red4ever]

As a matter of fact I don't.. Simple reason I asked. Thanks to all of you that post. Sorry I f I am a bother.

The site clearly says that you're not allowed to ask for photos without posting some yourself. Long standing rule since never.

We just make it up as we go along around here.

[Alixir]

Alixir - my reply to JWJH88 was meant for him/her based on past posts. That's why I asked him/her specifically. Your reply was of no use.

"but be aware some of us have used our personal time to update past pics when possible."

First...I have probably asked as much as JWJH88 thats why I replied to your comment and being an open forum I am free to reply to any post on here.

As far as the second quote goes. Please be aware how many times in this thread I have told those who have gone and done the leg work taking pictures on their personal time how much I appreciate what they are doing.

[Fort York Redcoat]

First - THANK YOU to Kaz and OgtheDim (and any I may have missed) for the new pics. MUCH APPRECIATED!

Alixir - my reply to JWJH88 was meant for him/her based on past posts. That's why I asked him/her specifically. Your reply was of no use.

As well, some, including myself DID post pics after the south canopy went up. Water under the bridge because we have NEW pictures but be aware some of us have used our personal time to update past pics when possible.

Overall, the countdown is ON! Soon the pitch will be ready for ALL to see!!!

Huh. Maybe turn down the smug if you want to make a post filled with so much positivity. All anyone will take from it is the highlighted.

And it turned out Alixir was right. And not being combative at all but explanatory.

Let's chill people.

[JWJH88]

Sorry I opened up such a can of worms.. I have recently become a real fan of the TFC and thought joining this forum would be a cool way to keep up on things. Guess I was wrong. I sure did not expect this kind of response so I will no longer get involved and just watch from afar.

Enjoy the forums.

Go TFC Go

[Fort York Redcoat]

Sorry I opened up such a can of worms.. I have recently become a real fan of the TFC and thought joining this forum would be a cool way to keep up on things. Guess I was wrong. I sure did not expect this kind of response so I will no longer get involved and just watch from afar.

Enjoy the forums.

Go TFC Go

Dude. To paraphrase a great man's signature:

The can of worms is always open here. You can't re-open it.

Welcome

[Detroit_TFC]

Seems they aren't quite ready to lay the pitch but this February weather is not helping things. I'd expect it has to happen soon.

[Mateo1985]

It's great to see the support structures gone finally..

[Joe Kool]

Sorry I opened up such a can of worms.. I have recently become a real fan of the TFC and thought joining this forum would be a cool way to keep up on things. Guess I was wrong. I sure did not expect this kind of response so I will no longer get involved and just watch from afar.

Enjoy the forums.

Go TFC Go

Hey man don't let a few posts bother ya. Lots of great people on this forum. The first post I ever posted I got told off by a few people for my "ignorance" on the subject and I thought what a bunch of assholes there are here....but that is not the case. Negative people come and go but don't let that stop you from participating. You just have to build a bit of a filter or thicker skin let's say for that kind of stuff. Lots of positive stuff in here. That's my two cents anyway.

[JWJH88]

Thx guys.

I got it now

Cheers

[bgnewf]

quote from Canadian Press article this afternoon posted by Neil Davidson:


"...The CFL endzones will be artificial turf but will be covered up during soccer games by some six rows of temporary seats at each end. Hunter says the stadium should look the same for soccer as it always does.As for the football lines on the field, Hunter is confident they have the technology and time to remove them before the next soccer game kicks off..."

Full article here:http://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-fc-news/bmo-field-gets-another-facelift-as-tfc-argos-prepare-to-share-stadium-1.2846586


Just about the WORST way to handle issues with the pitch in my opinion.

Not that a give two fucks about the Argo players but they are going to hate having to play on a field with TWO different surfaces. Guaranteed that will create issues for them around performance and with injuries.

Wembley Stadium has shown the best way to do this. They put a temporary fieldturf pitch in for NFL games on TOP of the existing grass surface with a type of 'riser' between the surfaces. When the gridiron guys are done the turf and riser comes out and the grass is pristine. Yes its not the most inexpensive option but is a guaranteed means to make sure that the soccer surface is not impacted.

[OgtheDim]

That article indicated the new field was going in this week. Mind you given the weather...