It has been a long time in coming but Oldham Athletic supporters finally took their seats in the eagerly-awaited new North Stand for yesterday’s clash with Sheffield United.
Yesterday’s test event allowed 1,200 supporters to take their seat in the facility, which was 50% of its maximum capacity.It also allowed fans a chance to take a look around the stand, spotting their personalised bricks and seeing inside the concourse areas for the first time.
Supporters reacted to the new stand opening on our social media channels and here are a few comments from Twitter:
@ItsYourDadAherr:
Sitting in the North Stand just felt right #oafc @OfficialOAFC well done and thank you to Simon Corney. What a facility!
@damoguer:
@OfficialOAFC thoroughly enjoyed being in the new stand today backed up with a good committed display on the pitch. Here's to the future!
@LeesfieldLtd:
Well done to @OfficialOAFC for getting the North Stand open today. Great atmosphere great view. Looks good.
@AaronPaulFox:
Great Job getting the stand up and running! Well done to all involved! @OfficialOAFC #OAFC #100club.
@CllrJimMcMahon:
So pleased North Stand is opening today @OfficialOAFC . A result of stunning hard and and determination. #welldone
Further pictures and stand updates will continue to follow throughout the next two weeks.