Talk:Manchester Arena

POV tag

Chunks of this read as though they were written by someone responsible for marketing the MEN Arena. As such, I've inserted a POV tag until these sections are resolved. Matthew 00:13, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Other than one or two points, I would say that the article was pretty accurate, rather than marketing. Many of the points made talking about the success of the arena are true, and should be included. Though are are no criticisms of the arena in the article, I can find no evidence myself there are any major ones, and I feel that the article overall giving the impression the arena is a huge success in a correct one. Eastlygod 18:32, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

It's the lack of citation behind rather grandiose language that makes it read as it does. For instance, from the introduction:

• 'has remained one of the most structurally advanced venues on the continent'
• 'first large venue in Europe to follow the traditionally American arena layout of 360 degree seating and its style has been a prototype for many other arenas in Europe such as the Kölnarena in Cologne, Germany'
• 'The building of similar venues across Europe depended on the success of the MEN Arena'
• 'because of the success of the MEN Arena since opening, venues such as Sazka Arena in Prague, Color Line Arena in Hamburg, The O2 in Berlin have been built or are under construction'
• 'seating capacity is one of Europe's most dynamic in terms of variation'
• 'the arena's size and layout makes the venue ideal for any type of performance'

etc.

In addition, the list of notable stars to perform there hasn't yet hit 1,000; I'm disappointed by my fellow Wikipedians. ;-) Matthew 22:51, 3 January 2007 (UTC)

The list

Its stupid havin such a long list, cause no ones actually going to read. Barnjo 12:26, 9 September 2007 (UTC)

For Deletion

There is a 'Technical Facts' section, it doesnt really need to be listed. Also, all those artists that have played, thats FAR too many. Anyone agree?--Sebastien. (talk) 16:10, 20 November 2008 (UTC)

Out of date?

The O2 Arena is generally regarded to have overtaken the MEN in terms of ticket sales - though I can't find a nice concise reference about it for 2008 sales; the way this article reads suggests the MEN still sells more... 84.9.58.42 (talk) 12:16, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Boxing figures

Article states that the arena holds up to 21,000 for a boxing match.

However, if the Lower bowl fixed seated capacity is 10,762 and the Upper bowl fixed seated capacity – 8,870 that only leaves 500 seats on the floor. Is that right?--Vintagekits (talk) 13:30, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Largest Arena in Europe?

Whoever edited it to say that - link to something that doesn't disprove it! If it had said 'largest in the European Union' that would be true, but as St Petersburg is Europe (debate Istanbul if you wish) then that city's arena is the largest arena in Europe, yes? 94.194.15.94 (talk) 00:37, 16 September 2011 (UTC)

Arena Name

MEN Media are to end the name sponsorship at the end of this year