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Post by trojandog on Aug 10, 2017 19:46:58 GMT
All this talk about parking at the Mem is a nonsense. London Stadium (Olympic Park) - no parking for fans. Millwall - no parking for fans. Chelsea - no parking for fans. Arsenal - no parking for fans. Everton - no parking for fans. etc... If they can build an Olympic Stadium without parking the Mem should be a breeze. The answer is a well planned and operated park & ride, not a few old buses. Some years ago I went to an Atlanta Braves baseball game. The nearest MARTA (subway) station was a mile away. Emerging from the station there were four buses parked, all loading at the same time. When they moved off, they were replaced by another four. The buses drove down a bus lane to the stadium. At the end of the game, groups of buses were clearly marked 'MARTA', 'P&R1', 'P&R2' etc, with stewards pointing where to go. The MARTA buses were again loading in groups of four. Whilst the game was in progress, the bus lane had been coned and the direction reversed. I timed it and from game end to the MARTA station was twelve minutes. The clubs aim was to have 20,000 fans away from the stadium area in fifteen minutes. WOW I think you have cracked it! - all we need now is an underground train system, London taxi's in abundance and a bus system that runs every couple of minutes. Okay, Sunderland - no on-site fans parking Hull - ditto Watford - ditto Park & Ride on the runway at Filton, dedicated matchday bus-lane down the A38.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 10, 2017 13:49:17 GMT
All this talk about parking at the Mem is a nonsense.
London Stadium (Olympic Park) - no parking for fans. Millwall - no parking for fans. Chelsea - no parking for fans. Arsenal - no parking for fans. Everton - no parking for fans. etc...
If they can build an Olympic Stadium without parking the Mem should be a breeze.
The answer is a well planned and operated park & ride, not a few old buses.
Some years ago I went to an Atlanta Braves baseball game. The nearest MARTA (subway) station was a mile away. Emerging from the station there were four buses parked, all loading at the same time. When they moved off, they were replaced by another four. The buses drove down a bus lane to the stadium.
At the end of the game, groups of buses were clearly marked 'MARTA', 'P&R1', 'P&R2' etc, with stewards pointing where to go. The MARTA buses were again loading in groups of four. Whilst the game was in progress, the bus lane had been coned and the direction reversed. I timed it and from game end to the MARTA station was twelve minutes. The clubs aim was to have 20,000 fans away from the stadium area in fifteen minutes.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 10, 2017 11:16:42 GMT
The only stadium where I've managed to park on-site is Oxford, and it took me an nour to get out after the match. At 90% of clubs, on-site parking is for players, officials, directors, sponsors etc.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 9, 2017 17:01:03 GMT
There's been a stadium on the site for 96 years. Therefore, there is no-one alive who bought their house before the stadium existed. Did they expect that no changes would ever be made to the stadium? It's exactly like people who buy a house next to an international airport, and then complain about aircraft noise. If you buy a house next to a sports stadium, you can hardly complain about people parking in your street. There are thousands and thousands of houses in Bristol that aren't next to a stadium which they could have chosen, but no, they made a conscious decision to buy one next to a stadium. No-one forced them.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 9, 2017 16:47:19 GMT
Do a 'Monaco'. 18,500 seat stadium with an athletics track built above a four storey car park, indoor sports arena, swimming pool, offices and a business university. Yes, they have pitch problems, but they are caused by poor design of the stands, not the overall concept. Plus the stadium is 32 years old - more things are possible now.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 4, 2017 12:28:53 GMT
Depends where you live.
If in Bristol you can buy them over the counter.
If any distance away you have to phone the ticket office, you can't buy them online. There is an admin and postage charge.
Follow Rovers on Facebook where away ticket announcements are made.
Home tickets are usually available online months in advance, but away tickets can only go on sale when they arrive from the host club. Usually 2-3 weeks before the game but sometimes only a week.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 4, 2017 9:42:35 GMT
Train to Charlton tomorrow. Win or lose I'm going to get shitfaced.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 4, 2017 9:37:36 GMT
Biggest smile I've had all week.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 3, 2017 21:35:20 GMT
I vote 'stay', but I can't.
Dam stupid poll.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 3, 2017 20:33:09 GMT
Going, absolutely. And will probably sing Irene with even more gusto than usual.
Don't let the bastards grind you down.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 3, 2017 13:28:13 GMT
I get the impression that the UWE are now panicking. The income from this project formed an important part of the UWE's future finances - “For us the stadium was a really big part of the university’s future plans, not just for students, but for the local community through our outreach programmes and the wider South West economy."
All along, the UWE were keen to retain the freehold to the land, either by leasing to Rovers or via their fallback option - a leasehold housing development. Now that Rovers have pulled out, the UWE have realised that leasehold housing is no longer an option (on the 25th July, only a week ago, the Government announced that it will ban leashold housing developments).
So the UWE are now faced with selling the freehold to Rovers or selling the freehold for housing. The Rover's deal would mean an almost immediate cash return. Money from housing would be a long way in the future due to negotiations, planning, inquiries etc. It's really a choice of XXXX now or XXXX in 5-7 years time. Either way, they lose the freehold.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 3, 2017 12:32:51 GMT
But we'd need the stadium upgraded to play in the championship would we not? There are no regulations for Championship stadiums. Wrong! By the start of the fourth season in the Championship, the stadium must be all seater: Sports Ground Safety Authority - "Clubs promoted to the Championship for the first time have three years to convert their ground to all-seated."
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 23:35:35 GMT
Well that's a big £30m hole in the UWE's finances. Why? They can now put houses on it for top dollar land prices. That was the problem all along. Hang on, only 30 minutes ago you said "We knew months ago they weren't prepared to sell the freehold". How the f**k are they going to put houses on it without selling the freehold?? Especially as the Government are committed to banning leasehold property developments. Without selling the land (which you insist they aren't prepared to do), it's worth sod all as housing land.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 22:45:59 GMT
Well that's a big £30m hole in the UWE's finances.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 22:43:20 GMT
New training ground, backroom staff bigger and better than ever, DC highest paid manager in our history, fees paid for JP, TN, LS, Improvements to the mem/pitch. Some people spout some crap, remember the mess we were in under NH? unless a plan b stadium is magiced out of nowhere then I'm afraid that is all well and good but won't progress any further from our current position. DC will have his head turned. New academy players if any good will be approached by other clubs and have another reason to not stay. staff can be let go as quickly as they are hired to cut losses. Live I hope that there is a plan B..will have to wait and find out. Chin up old chap.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 22:20:54 GMT
No deal is better than a crap deal. Crack on. Charlton saturday.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 16:50:17 GMT
The three pubs near the ground recommended for away supporters by the footballgroundguide: I like a steady build up so am aiming to be in the Rose of Denmark from around noon. Which pixel is the Rose Of Denmark? Tap to enlarge.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 14:27:23 GMT
The three pubs near the ground recommended for away supporters by the footballgroundguide: Attachment DeletedI like a steady build up so am aiming to be in the Rose of Denmark from around noon.
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Post by trojandog on Aug 2, 2017 8:11:18 GMT
The 'footballgroundguide' says:
Simon Phillips informs me that 'The Antigallican, a big pub near Charlton station, seems to be the favourite haunt of away supporters'. However, it can get very busy and this is not helped by the local Police not allowing fans to drink outside. It is a rather basic pub but has real ale available (albeit a lone handpump) and also offers a selection of filled rolls and pork pies.
Colin Gilham recommends the 'Rose of Denmark' on Woolwich Road. The pub not only allows in away supporters but absolutely welcomes them. They have a photo display on the wall of fans from visiting clubs that have frequented the pub this season and it also has SKY television'. They also serve Fullers London Pride. Please note that this is a home supporters only pub after the game. To find these pubs come out of Charlton station and turn left into Charlton Church Lane and the Antigallican pub is down on the right hand corner. If you continue down to the t-junction with the Woolwich Road and turn left you will reach the Rose of Denmark further down on the left.
If you have a little more time on your hand then around a 15 minute walk away from the Valley Ground, situated beside the Thames is the Anchor & Hope pub. Although on the small side it does have some tables outside from which you can sit looking across the Thames. To find this pub then if you come out of Charlton Railway Station and turn left and then with the Antigallican on your right go straight across the dual carriageway and into Hope and Anchor Lane. Just proceed straight up this road (going across one small roundabout) and at the end turn left and the pub is just on the left. Alternatively alcohol is available in the away end in the form of; John Smith's (£4 pint), Fosters (£4 pint), Bulmers Cider (£4 bottle 330ml) & White Wine (£4.50 miniature bottle).
Think I'll probably head for the Rose of Denmark. London Pride will do me.
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Post by trojandog on Jul 30, 2017 6:24:35 GMT
Have they replaced the carpet in the BRSC bar or do you still have to keep your feet moving to avoid sticking to the floor?
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