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Post by Henbury Gas on Oct 12, 2017 5:36:32 GMT
Nick writes a good article and that is no different. The caveat here being that we (or at least I) don't know enough details of the proposed deal with UWE to ascertain if we did actually dodge a bullet or not. That said, a lot of what is in that article is probably a fair and reasonable judgement of where our club is at and where it could have been at. Quite scary when it's retrospectively laid out in black and white like that. Oh and by the way, your avatar is repulsive...Changed it for you for a picture of a sh1thead supporter on the pull........
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Post by Henbury Gas on Oct 12, 2017 5:38:44 GMT
Nick writes a good article and that is no different. The caveat here being that we (or at least I) don't know enough details of the proposed deal with UWE to ascertain if we did actually dodge a bullet or not. That said, a lot of what is in that article is probably a fair and reasonable judgement of where our club is at and where it could have been at. Quite scary when it's retrospectively laid out in black and white like that. Oh and by the way, your avatar is repulsive... A recent frank and promising meeting of Bristol Rovers FC directors with a group of local residents, bodes well for further dialogue between the club and its neighbours. The meeting was arranged by Friends of the Memorial Ground (FOMG), to discuss the intention of Dwane Sports Ltd, who are the owners of Bristol Rovers, to rebuild the Memorial Stadium. The two key ‘take-aways’ were that: Dwane Sports are considering building a new stadium with a capacity of about 17,000 to 20,000 (which is 5,000-8,000 more than the current capacity) the new stadium would be self-funded. We discussed revenue stream ideas to complement the football-related business, such as a gym, a school, a medical centre, conference/wedding reception rooms, etc – facilities available to all and not only on match days. FOMG would support a community stadium, which is really beneficial to the neighbourhood, and is fitting, given the war memorial status of the sport ground and its residential setting. Rovers are seeking further suggestions from the community and fans, such as IT/office hubs, a micro-brewery/bakery, etc. In a spirit of co-operation and a shared interest in a sustainable/successful future for the stadium, FOMG emphasised that a wide range of creative solutions to match day traffic and parking would be necessary. The club recognises that research into fans’ travel patterns was needed. Rovers are putting up bicycle stands. We discussed other options, including providing incentives to fans to cycle or walk to matches, shuttle buses to Kingswood, Easton, Temple Meads, etc, a deal with local bus companies, pooling resources and solutions with the Bristol County Ground (Gloucestershire County Cricket Club), park & ride, park & stride, car sharing, and the setting up of a match-day-only residents parking zone. The Memorial Ground is to be rededicated to commemorate Bristol rugby players killed in wars since 1945. Bristol Rugby Former Players are applying for funding to professionally restore the listed entrance gates. FOMG and Rovers are to explore the possibility of re-planting the Scots pines around the ground’s perimeter, where these are now missing. We understand that the football club is keen to make more of its unique sporting heritage, and its historical ground, which will celebrate its centenary in four years time. As the stadium redevelopment plans evolve, further dialogue between the club and local residents – and a thorough community consultation – are envisaged. The Bishopston Society has kindly offered to facilitate this. memorialgroundbristol.wordpress.com/2017/10/11/a-good-start-to-discussing-the-stadiums-future/amp/
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Post by Captain Jayho on Oct 12, 2017 5:50:55 GMT
Well that does actually sound quite encouraging!
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Post by singupgas on Oct 12, 2017 5:57:34 GMT
I started to get a bit moved and encouraged when they said 4 years until the site centenary. Imagine if they can push through within 4 years. be crazy. Wouldn't want us to skimp on building a quality stadium though. 20K initially with ability to expand would be spot on. Still like the look of Brentfords "Community" stadium. Something just like that would be spectacular. www.brentfordcommunitystadium.com/ Really something North Bristol can be proud of and not just your identi build.
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Post by gashead1981 on Oct 12, 2017 6:03:43 GMT
But the AQs don't have any money, don't want to spend any money, and can't pay off existing creditors or former board members? If you listen to some of the stuff being written here.
So what was the point in meeting carstairs and co? If Higgs and BB still are to be paid and the mem can't be redeveloped,, what was the point in entering dialogue with the local nimbys?
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 12, 2017 6:16:59 GMT
But the AQs don't have any money, don't want to spend any money, and can't pay off existing creditors or former board members? If you listen to some of the stuff being written here. So what was the point in meeting carstairs and co? If Higgs and BB still are to be paid and the mem can't be redeveloped,, what was the point in entering dialogue with the local nimbys? I guess you missed the bit about the ground being "self financing"?
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Post by RD on Oct 12, 2017 6:43:03 GMT
Well didn't expect to be reading such a "pick-me-up" this morning.
1) If Nick is right, then it confirms we were definitely correct in not going through with the UWE; as frustrating as it was, if the deal wasn't right for Rovers then it was the correct decision
2) The "plans" (if you can call them that) for the renovated Mem sound encouraging and I'm delighted they plan to work so closely with the local residents. Some of the ideas put forward will inevitably be ridiculous, but there will be some excellent suggestions and, if we can work to incorporate as many of the sensible suggestions as possible, hopefully there won't be much in the way of protest when we apply for planning permission.
Must say, I feel hugely more optimistic having read both of those articles; thanks for sharing Henbury - a great find!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2017 7:54:10 GMT
If this article is in the public domain (as it clearly is) - why didn't the Club promote this article to the wider Fan Base - which it clearly hasn't?
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Post by scoobydoogas on Oct 12, 2017 8:57:54 GMT
Holding early talks with potentially disruptive parties is a good thing. And creating something that reaches beyond just a match day stadium is also positive. I just hope that these potentially disruptive parties can be realistic with their demands and understand that we are just a football club and not a branch of Bristol City Council who are there to provide additional services for the community, at our cost.
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Post by LJG on Oct 12, 2017 9:10:25 GMT
If this article is in the public domain (as it clearly is) - why didn't the Club promote this article to the wider Fan Base - which it clearly hasn't? Because what would you have to complain about if they had?
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 12, 2017 12:35:12 GMT
If this article is in the public domain (as it clearly is) - why didn't the Club promote this article to the wider Fan Base - which it clearly hasn't? They could only do that if the information is correct?
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Post by peterparker on Oct 12, 2017 12:39:19 GMT
Let's all just pack up and go home.
The club seems to be going to a lot of trouble to hoodwink the fans when greater minds are telling us it's all a sham
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Post by syg on Oct 12, 2017 16:54:15 GMT
Some of this is new to me.... Check out will_BRFC’s Tweet:
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Post by Big Jock on Oct 12, 2017 16:58:48 GMT
Let's all just pack up and go home. The club seems to be going to a lot of trouble to hoodwink the fans when greater minds are telling us it's all a sham
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