It was always assumed that we'd be building on the penalty area when developing the NRE. We did move the pitch close to it (and 20 yds from the home fans) for a few seasons when plans were in place for new NRE stand, hotel (spa, nursery, strip club, chip shop and various other fantasies). That was when I moved my season ticket from the NRE to the Habbin. I seem to remember the pitch being longer at one stage as well.Re earlier post ; why didn't Cambridge build that stand near the pitch?