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Post by The Concept on Dec 23, 2018 13:18:46 GMT
Unless they were planning on putting the new stadium on the colony site... Or maybe the CSSC site? All of AMPG's questions sprang to my mind too. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2018 13:25:43 GMT
Following the departure of Darrell Clarke, the Board and the owners are conscious that there has been considerable speculation regarding our future plans for the Club. In order to provide clarity to supporters, the Board and the owners would like to confirm that our aspirations and intentions for a positive future for the Club remain unchanged. Hard work continues behind the scenes. Whilst it is not possible to share all details due to confidentiality arrangements, we wish to put on record our extreme disappointment that another development site that the Club have been pursuing is no longer under consideration. Many months of effort, and not inconsiderable cost, have been put into this possibility of a new stadium and training ground development but we have now been left with no option but to explore and identify alternative solutions. The Board and the owners want the very best for Bristol Rovers FC. Supporters will of course be informed as soon there are important developments to share. In the meantime, we send our very best wishes to you for a happy and peaceful holiday season. ”Yeah I’ve got a girlfriend, she just goes to another school”. [br I think they got wind of the open letter being sent so got in first |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2018 13:28:27 GMT
I understand that the UWE is not going to go ahead, and I can see that we don't have the money to develop the Memorial Stadium, or that it is not profitable enough. Fair enough. What I don't understand is why the training ground is not feasible. I thought we owned the land, and had planning permission. Surely, all we need is a few pitches and a building to house all the facilities. How is this not feasible? To start with, could we not have a glorified pavilion? This is very strange. Or a couple more tents |
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 23, 2018 13:54:23 GMT
”Yeah I’ve got a girlfriend, she just goes to another school”. I think they got wind of the open letter being sent so got in first that and the win, and Christmas, might explain the timing I suppose give the new manager a bit more of a clear deck too |
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Post by harrybuckle on Dec 23, 2018 13:57:34 GMT
Following the departure of Darrell Clarke, the Board and the owners are conscious that there has been considerable speculation regarding our future plans for the Club. In order to provide clarity to supporters, the Board and the owners would like to confirm that our aspirations and intentions for a positive future for the Club remain unchanged. Hard work continues behind the scenes. Whilst it is not possible to share all details due to confidentiality arrangements, we wish to put on record our extreme disappointment that another development site that the Club have been pursuing is no longer under consideration. Many months of effort, and not inconsiderable cost, have been put into this possibility of a new stadium and training ground development but we have now been left with no option but to explore and identify alternative solutions. The Board and the owners want the very best for Bristol Rovers FC. Supporters will of course be informed as soon there are important developments to share. In the meantime, we send our very best wishes to you for a happy and peaceful holiday season. ”Yeah I’ve got a girlfriend, she just goes to another school”. chewy hope you are abiding by your exclusion and ASBo and not setting foot within 500 metres of that's girls school you know it got you in trouble before she may lookover 16 but really |
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Post by harrybuckle on Dec 23, 2018 13:58:57 GMT
Unless they were planning on putting the new stadium on the colony site... Or maybe the CSSC site? All of AMPG's questions sprang to my mind too. Civil Service Club site is too small but would be fine for a training ground mind you. Is it closing in April 2019 ? |
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Post by The Concept on Dec 23, 2018 14:05:37 GMT
Or maybe the CSSC site? All of AMPG's questions sprang to my mind too. Civil Service Club site is too small but would be fine for a training ground mind you. Is it closing in April 2019 ? Have a look on Google maps. If you combine the CSSC area with just one of the fields from the adjoining Muller Road Recreation Ground, there is ample room to build a 20K stadium. The Mem could then be turned into the training ground. Keep the West Stand, knock down rest, and you have excellent facilities for a pitch that can be used by the Development Squad and Academy teams. The big problem with CSSC Ground is access - just a couple of one way lanes. You'd need to purchase and knock down a few houses. |
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Post by harrybuckle on Dec 23, 2018 14:06:54 GMT
Civil Service Club site is too small but would be fine for a training ground mind you. Is it closing in April 2019 ? Have a look on Google maps. If you combine the CSSC area with just one of the fields from the adjoining Muller Road Recreation Ground, there is ample room to build a 20K stadium. The Mem could then be turned into the training ground. Keep the West Stand, knock down rest, and you have excellent facilities for a pitch that can be used by the Development Squad and Academy teams. The big problem with CSSC Ground is access - just a couple of one way lanes. You'd need to purchase and knock down a few houses. sounds too good to be true and so easy amazed no one has ever considered it before. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2018 14:12:14 GMT
”Yeah I’ve got a girlfriend, she just goes to another school”. chewy hope you are abiding by your exclusion and ASBo and not setting foot within 500 metres of that's girls school you know it got you in trouble before she may lookover 16 but really Ah Mike’s on the forum calling people nonces. Cool. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2018 14:15:37 GMT
Have a look on Google maps. If you combine the CSSC area with just one of the fields from the adjoining Muller Road Recreation Ground, there is ample room to build a 20K stadium. The Mem could then be turned into the training ground. Keep the West Stand, knock down rest, and you have excellent facilities for a pitch that can be used by the Development Squad and Academy teams. The big problem with CSSC Ground is access - just a couple of one way lanes. You'd need to purchase and knock down a few houses. sounds too good to be true and so easy amazed no one has ever considered it before. It has, but maybe not publicly. |
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Post by harrybuckle on Dec 23, 2018 14:20:21 GMT
chewy hope you are abiding by your exclusion and ASBo and not setting foot within 500 metres of that's girls school you know it got you in trouble before she may lookover 16 but really Ah Mike’s on the forum calling people nonces. Cool. you mentioned your schoolgirl girlfriend not me mate Have to watch what you say on here people with take it the wrong way Merry Christmas
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 23, 2018 14:32:27 GMT
”Yeah I’ve got a girlfriend, she just goes to another school”. chewy hope you are abiding by your exclusion and ASBo and not setting foot within 500 metres of that's girls school you know it got you in trouble before she may lookover 16 but really that looks clear-cut to me |
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Post by richmace on Dec 23, 2018 18:11:30 GMT
Have a look on Google maps. If you combine the CSSC area with just one of the fields from the adjoining Muller Road Recreation Ground, there is ample room to build a 20K stadium. The Mem could then be turned into the training ground. Keep the West Stand, knock down rest, and you have excellent facilities for a pitch that can be used by the Development Squad and Academy teams. The big problem with CSSC Ground is access - just a couple of one way lanes. You'd need to purchase and knock down a few houses. sounds too good to be true and so easy amazed no one has ever considered it before. Yes, that sounds like an excellent proposal. |
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Post by droitwichgas on Dec 23, 2018 18:48:16 GMT
Civil Service Club site is too small but would be fine for a training ground mind you. Is it closing in April 2019 ? Have a look on Google maps. If you combine the CSSC area with just one of the fields from the adjoining Muller Road Recreation Ground, there is ample room to build a 20K stadium. The Mem could then be turned into the training ground. Keep the West Stand, knock down rest, and you have excellent facilities for a pitch that can be used by the Development Squad and Academy teams. The big problem with CSSC Ground is access - just a couple of one way lanes. You'd need to purchase and knock down a few houses. Do you seriously think the ALQ's are going to, effectively, spend £15m/20m on just a training ground, as that must be what the Mem site is worth as development land? Truth is there's no site within 5 miles of the Mem where you could build a decent stadium and training ground. Apart from the airfield which is probably all spoken for anyway. |
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Post by badbloodash on Dec 23, 2018 19:51:07 GMT
Maybe the statement has been made now to explain why (because of the 'considerable cost' of the fabled plan) there will be no money available for new players in January ? The part that I find hardest to believe is that there is some huge piece of land in the Bristol area that no one is speculating about. The next hardest thing is believing that if this piece of land did exist,was available and could get planning for a stadium that the owners could afford to buy it,let alone afford to build a stadium. Anyway what happened to 'plan b' redeveloping the present stadium ? is that now history too? or is the 'waq shaq' the redevelopment? Nail on the head mate treating people with contempt if this fabled place existed something would have got out surveyors / solicitors etc would have been involved can’t keep it all quiet just smoke and mirrors to hide the fact the owners are looking to get out if not they should explain without naming the site why it failed so at least we would know if it was because of cost or logistics or just bulls**t just a vague statement as I could say I’m not buying that mansion because I didn’t win the lottery last night Hamer and the sheik Need to understand we ain’t all so stupid |
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Post by Blue Mist on Dec 23, 2018 20:08:53 GMT
Perhaps it’s just me, but what actually is unreasonable about this statement? Some people on here and elsewhere really need to get over having such an epic meltdown. Its not what the statement says but what it doesnt say hiding behind confidentiality agreements so as to avoid having to provide any details whatsoever to support the statement. |
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Post by dido on Dec 23, 2018 20:25:30 GMT
Maybe the statement has been made now to explain why (because of the 'considerable cost' of the fabled plan) there will be no money available for new players in January ? The part that I find hardest to believe is that there is some huge piece of land in the Bristol area that no one is speculating about. The next hardest thing is believing that if this piece of land did exist,was available and could get planning for a stadium that the owners could afford to buy it,let alone afford to build a stadium. Anyway what happened to 'plan b' redeveloping the present stadium ? is that now history too? or is the 'waq shaq' the redevelopment? Nail on the head mate treating people with contempt if this fabled place existed something would have got out surveyors / solicitors etc would have been involved can’t keep it all quiet just smoke and mirrors to hide the fact the owners are looking to get out if not they should explain without naming the site why it failed so at least we would know if it was because of cost or logistics or just bulls*** just a vague statement as I could say I’m not buying that mansion because I didn’t win the lottery last night Hamer and the sheik Need to understand we ain’t all so stupid Having read that ''sentence'', I'm not so sure. Plus, Wael is not a sheik. |
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Post by badbloodash on Dec 23, 2018 21:28:59 GMT
Nail on the head mate treating people with contempt if this fabled place existed something would have got out surveyors / solicitors etc would have been involved can’t keep it all quiet just smoke and mirrors to hide the fact the owners are looking to get out if not they should explain without naming the site why it failed so at least we would know if it was because of cost or logistics or just bulls*** just a vague statement as I could say I’m not buying that mansion because I didn’t win the lottery last night Hamer and the sheik Need to understand we ain’t all so stupid Having read that ''sentence'', I'm not so sure. Plus, Wael is not a sheik. Maybe not but he is a fake |
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Post by c4h10 on Dec 23, 2018 22:12:58 GMT
Nail on the head mate treating people with contempt if this fabled place existed something would have got out surveyors / solicitors etc would have been involved can’t keep it all quiet just smoke and mirrors to hide the fact the owners are looking to get out if not they should explain without naming the site why it failed so at least we would know if it was because of cost or logistics or just bulls*** just a vague statement as I could say I’m not buying that mansion because I didn’t win the lottery last night Hamer and the sheik Need to understand we ain’t all so stupid Having read that ''sentence'', I'm not so sure. Plus, Wael is not a sheik.Perhaps he needs a good one. |
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Post by swissgas on Dec 24, 2018 0:57:39 GMT
Perhaps it’s just me, but what actually is unreasonable about this statement? Some people on here and elsewhere really need to get over having such an epic meltdown. Its not what the statement says but what it doesnt say hiding behind confidentiality agreements so as to avoid having to provide any details whatsoever to support the statement. Once again I think the owners are relying on the fact that most fans have no experience or knowledge of what a confidentiality / non disclosure agreement is and so will be inclined to take their word at face value. All I can say is that over about forty years in business I have probably only signed about twenty of these agreements which have usually concerned acquisitions and technology. To me it is totally inconceivable that everything relating to Rovers aspiration to achieve a new or redeveloped stadium and/or training ground is covered by confidentiality / non disclosure agreements. We all want to believe our owners are being sincere but experience tells me that in constantly harping back to this old chestnut they are abusing our trust and goodwill. |
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