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Town’s commercial director Sean Jarvis takes a look at work going on at the stadium, where the old dug-outs are being replaced and put in at ground level. Right (top): Work is well under way in the boardroom, and this is the view out. Right (below): There is an overhaul of the landing outside the boardroom. Pictures: Andy Catchpool 1.30pm at the John Smith’s).

Town’s return to the top-flight for the first time in 45 years has meant a number of logistical issues have had to be addressed before the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea visit West Yorkshire.

From dug-out to gantry via boardroom, work is going on ‘every hour of every day.’ and down to ground level with David Wagner and his backroom staff treated to new seats as well.

There will also be an additional row of seats provided for corporate supporters while there are two new cameras positioned for analysis purposes at the back of the stand.

The existing TV gantry in the Britannia Rescue Stand was not only too steep and far away from the pitch but held a maximum of only six TV crews.

The gantry is currently being dismantled to make way for a new and extended broadcast area running across the back of the entire stand.

This will provide camera positions for TV coverage for up to 29 different crews, streaming action to 90 million homes across 190 countries.

This is being refurbished to comfortably cater for up to 32 people, providing the best West Yorkshire hospitality for the likes