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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2018 16:09:48 GMT
I was told at a game recently that we were waiting on a decision regarding a new stadium. I was unable to confirm if it was an internal or external decision but was left with the impression that it was external. Could be land, planning or financial, but again the impression I was left with was that it was not the current site that will be developed. All a bit wishy-washy for the non believers I'm afraid but it felt more like positive news to come rather than trying to hide something. I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later.
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Post by peterparker on Feb 26, 2018 16:15:00 GMT
I was told at a game recently that we were waiting on a decision regarding a new stadium. I was unable to confirm if it was an internal or external decision but was left with the impression that it was external. Could be land, planning or financial, but again the impression I was left with was that it was not the current site that will be developed. All a bit wishy-washy for the non believers I'm afraid but it felt more like positive news to come rather than trying to hide something. I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. Who knows. Maybe The Al-Qadi's are better businessmen than some give are prepared to give them credit for
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 16:25:53 GMT
I was told at a game recently that we were waiting on a decision regarding a new stadium. I was unable to confirm if it was an internal or external decision but was left with the impression that it was external. Could be land, planning or financial, but again the impression I was left with was that it was not the current site that will be developed. All a bit wishy-washy for the non believers I'm afraid but it felt more like positive news to come rather than trying to hide something. Go on then Hugo, I'll nibble on the bait: Who was it that wriggled under the blanket to whisper sweet nothings in your ear? 🙂🍆
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 16:25:54 GMT
I thought you watched the latest video ? plans bcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz yes I did hear it , so you see it’s not on it’s way is it dreamboy😂? It’s all up in the air at the moment as it seems they don’t know their ass from their elbow. Wael ,I am guessing ,was taking the pee out of those ranting about plan b 's.
Could someone please post a link to the first post that asks what the plan B is ? Im guessing the question was asked the day NH announced the UWE project all those years ago (?)
Or has it only been asked about after the event ? Which begs the question ,why were fans not demanding to know if there was a plan B ? Were they (the fans) being incompetent ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 16:39:56 GMT
I was told at a game recently that we were waiting on a decision regarding a new stadium. I was unable to confirm if it was an internal or external decision but was left with the impression that it was external. Could be land, planning or financial, but again the impression I was left with was that it was not the current site that will be developed. All a bit wishy-washy for the non believers I'm afraid but it felt more like positive news to come rather than trying to hide something. I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. You could say that if from day one of the Al Qadi ownership the intention was to own a training ground. It took them 18 months to locate a site ,buy it and gain initial planning conent on it. It took 30 years of not achieving this by previous owners/directors. If the New stadium site was required from the end of the UWE deal then 18 months would be a time frame for them to locate ,buy and get initial planning discussions approved in principle. With the public side and formal applications taking a further six months I guess.
So if the rumour is a site has been located and a price agreed then that's very feasible based on the owners history of doing things.
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Post by sallycinnamon on Feb 26, 2018 17:34:02 GMT
I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. You could say that if from day one of the Al Qadi ownership the intention was to own a training ground. It took them 18 months to locate a site ,buy it and gain initial planning conent on it. It took 30 years of not achieving this by previous owners/directors. If the New stadium site was required from the end of the UWE deal then 18 months would be a time frame for them to locate ,buy and get initial planning discussions approved in principle. With the public side and formal applications taking a further six months I guess.
So if the rumour is a site has been located and a price agreed then that's very feasible based on the owners history of doing things.
We’ll see won’t fingers crossed then
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Post by sallycinnamon on Feb 26, 2018 17:34:59 GMT
I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. You could say that if from day one of the Al Qadi ownership the intention was to own a training ground. It took them 18 months to locate a site ,buy it and gain initial planning conent on it. It took 30 years of not achieving this by previous owners/directors. If the New stadium site was required from the end of the UWE deal then 18 months would be a time frame for them to locate ,buy and get initial planning discussions approved in principle. With the public side and formal applications taking a further six months I guess.
So if the rumour is a site has been located and a price agreed then that's very feasible based on the owners history of doing things.
We’ll see then won’t we? fingers crossed 🤞
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Feb 26, 2018 17:38:28 GMT
Hasn't got a solid plan in place? In Boston on the scrounge? No finance in place? Where are you getting this from? I'm sorry but you've got something against the Al-Qadi ownership and are doing your best to turn everyone against them. No idea why but it won't work. Quite frankly, it's pathetic. Okay Are you gonna answer him?
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2018 17:51:41 GMT
I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. You could say that if from day one of the Al Qadi ownership the intention was to own a training ground. It took them 18 months to locate a site ,buy it and gain initial planning conent on it. It took 30 years of not achieving this by previous owners/directors. If the New stadium site was required from the end of the UWE deal then 18 months would be a time frame for them to locate ,buy and get initial planning discussions approved in principle. With the public side and formal applications taking a further six months I guess.
So if the rumour is a site has been located and a price agreed then that's very feasible based on the owners history of doing things.
We owned a training ground at Hambrook so I've no idea you think it's taken 30 years to find a site. We sold that as we couldn't afford it, perhaps you'd sooner they kept it and BRFC1883 went bust?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 17:57:48 GMT
I was told at a game recently that we were waiting on a decision regarding a new stadium. I was unable to confirm if it was an internal or external decision but was left with the impression that it was external. Could be land, planning or financial, but again the impression I was left with was that it was not the current site that will be developed. All a bit wishy-washy for the non believers I'm afraid but it felt more like positive news to come rather than trying to hide something. I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. Buying a site on the quiet then unveiling plans for a new stadium would be a feat worthy of Copperfield. There would be far more talk than two posters on a forum claiming to be in the know. You cant keep a significant land purchase like that under wraps
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Post by daniel300380 on Feb 26, 2018 18:10:37 GMT
I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. Buying a site on the quiet then unveiling plans for a new stadium would be a feat worthy of Copperfield. There would be far more talk than two posters on a forum claiming to be in the know. You cant keep a significant land purchase like that under wraps You can if they have not bought it yet, but agreed terms. Uwe was planned in secret for years, with Uwe and Sainsburys. All plans were drawn up, before it became public knowledge. It can be done in secret.
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Post by sallycinnamon on Feb 26, 2018 18:17:26 GMT
Are you gonna answer him? No
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2018 18:23:41 GMT
You could say that if from day one of the Al Qadi ownership the intention was to own a training ground. It took them 18 months to locate a site ,buy it and gain initial planning conent on it. It took 30 years of not achieving this by previous owners/directors. If the New stadium site was required from the end of the UWE deal then 18 months would be a time frame for them to locate ,buy and get initial planning discussions approved in principle. With the public side and formal applications taking a further six months I guess.
So if the rumour is a site has been located and a price agreed then that's very feasible based on the owners history of doing things.
We owned a training ground at Hambrook so I've no idea you think it's taken 30 years to find a site. We sold that as we couldn't afford it, perhaps you'd sooner they kept it and BRFC1883 went bust? Hambrook was sold 30+ years ago and in the following time no owner has bought the club a training ground.
The general argument on here has been either a) the owners have no money. b) the owners do not want to spend THEIR money (as a gift to BRFC) c) the owners are here to asset strip.
I am just putting forward that previous owners could have faced the same arguments.
You could say the Dunford family chose to buy the beeches at brislington instead of buying Rovers a training ground. (simply as a point of argument not a criticism of them)
Previous owners/ directors chose not to buy Rovers a training ground or couldn't buy one and got a free ride from fans. The current owners are being criticised for actually buying a training ground.
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Post by Big Jock on Feb 26, 2018 18:37:43 GMT
I was told at a game recently that we were waiting on a decision regarding a new stadium.I was unable to confirm if it was an internal or external decision but was left with the impression that it was external. Could be land, planning or financial, but again the impression I was left with was that it was not the current site that will be developed. All a bit wishy-washy for the non believers I'm afraid but it felt more like positive news to come rather than trying to hide something. Tell me more, Tell me more, did it get th Green light to go.
Tell me more, Tell me more, Are you now in the know!
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Post by spiess1 on Feb 26, 2018 18:39:47 GMT
That new stadium is worse than the Mem.
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Post by gasstrictband on Feb 26, 2018 18:53:55 GMT
Interesting pic, looks like it's styled on Gillinghams away end.
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Post by gasforeverman on Feb 26, 2018 19:05:10 GMT
Seems like alot of us hear inside information on everything from new finance to a new stadium but none of us appear to have anything thats real!
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Feb 26, 2018 19:12:57 GMT
Are you gonna answer him? No I'll take it then you were lying.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 26, 2018 19:33:04 GMT
We owned a training ground at Hambrook so I've no idea you think it's taken 30 years to find a site. We sold that as we couldn't afford it, perhaps you'd sooner they kept it and BRFC1883 went bust? Hambrook was sold 30+ years ago and in the following time no owner has bought the club a training ground.
The general argument on here has been either a) the owners have no money. b) the owners do not want to spend THEIR money (as a gift to BRFC) c) the owners are here to asset strip.
I am just putting forward that previous owners could have faced the same arguments.
You could say the Dunford family chose to buy the beeches at brislington instead of buying Rovers a training ground. (simply as a point of argument not a criticism of them)
Previous owners/ directors chose not to buy Rovers a training ground or couldn't buy one and got a free ride from fans. The current owners are being criticised for actually buying a training ground.
Nobody is criticising the owners for buying the ground they are just questioning when they actually intend doing something with it, anyway what's the difference in Rovers paying DS to use The Colony and paying GD in the past to use the Beeches?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Feb 26, 2018 20:10:46 GMT
I guess it's only been 30 years so far! I'd be surprised if the ALQ's have gone from seemingly zero plans in August to having land etc lined up a few months later. Buying a site on the quiet then unveiling plans for a new stadium would be a feat worthy of Copperfield. There would be far more talk than two posters on a forum claiming to be in the know. You cant keep a significant land purchase like that under wraps Yeah, I think that may be unrealistic. It's funny how a handful of people run away with "Land has been lined up and purchased" from my post. For all I know the decision that we are waiting on may be from Hani deciding if he wants to jack it all in!! If I had to make a guess I reckon we have found a site that may be suitable and we have had an informal chat with the local authority. We've then had a look at what the Mem site has to offer and we are in the early process of negotiation about possibly buying a bit of land. I stress again, that I am very much making a reach here and that my earlier post is more or less the sum total of my knowledge. The thing with Rovers these days is that we run a much tighter ship. You have to spend a good deal more time listening to what is not said, ask the right questions and even then you are only left with an educated guess as to what's going on behind the scenes. The days of loose lips are long gone. Frustrating, but professional.
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