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Post by chewbacca on Feb 25, 2020 16:54:30 GMT
Always enjoy the "Can this be expanded?" questions.
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Post by warwickgas on Feb 25, 2020 16:57:08 GMT
Wasn’t it Ed Ware who bought the properties required for the redevelopment or am I thinking of something else? If it was, those got sold a long time ago. No. These were owned by the club long before Ed Ware appeared on the scene. Various club employees and management lived in them. I thought the Ed Ware owned ones were on Filton Avenue. I do believe that is correct. Sainsbury needed more turning space for their heavy delivery trucks coming of Filton Ave. I think buying the houses would allow them to be demolished,thus creating that turning space.
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Post by Gassy on Feb 25, 2020 16:59:39 GMT
In reply to Gassy I don't have a copy of the 15,500 stadium proposals, the plans were drawn up some time ago at least 15 years and probably more. What I can remember is that the club didn't go ahead with the proposals because they were refused a late night entertainment and drinks licence which meant they couldn't hold events such as wedding receptions, after a certain time in the evening. Although I suspect the lack of money was also part of the problem. The plans included a new all seater stand at the Thatcher's end and east stand was to be extended along the full length of the east side and the existing bit gutted and made all seater. There was also going to be a new south stand. Ah ok, I remember the North stand rebuild plans, but I don't remember the who stadium being done? Looking at the BCC website, I'd guess you'd been mixed up as you can see here (https://planningonline.bristol.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=I72I3PDNK0000) a 4,900 seater stand behind the goal. There isn't anything else online about the rest of the stadium, but I do remember the restrictions. I think it was something like the facilities couldn't be used after 10pm during weekdays or something? Here's another link news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/4075118.stmUnfortunately I can't find the artists impression. I think someone posted it on here last time this topic came about. Would safe standing areas increase the capacity or do they take up the same amount of space as all seater ? Same space mate
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Post by Officer Barbrady on Feb 25, 2020 17:06:10 GMT
and? How do you suggest we respond? What sactions can fans apply? Same as any customers can. It’s not that difficult So the sanctions you talking about mean not attending? If so there are two schools of thought there arent there. Sure it puts pressure on but many would say that by increasing debt you make it more likely to fold. What do you think about that?
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Post by darkbluegas on Feb 25, 2020 18:46:40 GMT
Same as any customers can. It’s not that difficult So the sanctions you talking about mean not attending? If so there are two schools of thought there arent there. Sure it puts pressure on but many would say that by increasing debt you make it more likely to fold. What do you think about that? I’m not making the case for that to happen but that’s the only way supporters can have an impact. Many on here thought that was the right approach to show their displeasure in respect of the Checkatrade trophy.
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Post by Officer Barbrady on Feb 25, 2020 19:21:40 GMT
So the sanctions you talking about mean not attending? If so there are two schools of thought there arent there. Sure it puts pressure on but many would say that by increasing debt you make it more likely to fold. What do you think about that? I’m not making the case for that to happen but that’s the only way supporters can have an impact. Many on here thought that was the right approach to show their displeasure in respect of the Checkatrade trophy. Sorry I must have misunderstood. When you said maybe the fans should decide what happens in the future of our club and then postulated that they would use sanctions (not turning up) to influence the owners, I sort of assumed that you were making the case for it. I'm not saying you are wrong. Or right.
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Post by baggins on Feb 26, 2020 5:58:36 GMT
I’m not making the case for that to happen but that’s the only way supporters can have an impact. Many on here thought that was the right approach to show their displeasure in respect of the Checkatrade trophy. Sorry I must have misunderstood. When you said maybe the fans should decide what happens in the future of our club and then postulated that they would use sanctions (not turning up) to influence the owners, I sort of assumed that you were making the case for it. I'm not saying you are wrong. Or right. I also thought he meant that.
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Post by casey12a on Feb 26, 2020 17:20:48 GMT
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Post by pirate on Feb 26, 2020 19:05:38 GMT
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Post by axegas on Feb 26, 2020 19:27:12 GMT
Add them to the growing list of teams leaving us in their rear view mirror. Give it 5-10 years and we will struggle to compete with even the bottom half L1 teams, if we are even there.
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Post by Squiffy on Feb 26, 2020 22:58:58 GMT
You might not like Darragh MacAnthony, but you have to respect him as an operator:
“It was vitally important for us as owners to spend time talking with supporters about our long-term vision for the football club and we listened to views at a fans forum and have engaged with supporters’ groups as well as having discussions on social media.”
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Post by lpgas on Feb 26, 2020 23:06:37 GMT
Add them to the growing list of teams leaving us in their rear view mirror. Give it 5-10 years and we will struggle to compete with even the bottom half L1 teams, if we are even there. amazing to think they have just built a new stand at the end of the ground. Perhaps we can buy the seats off them for a new tent
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Post by axegas on Feb 26, 2020 23:14:16 GMT
You might not like Darragh MacAnthony, but you have to respect him as an operator: “It was vitally important for us as owners to spend time talking with supporters about our long-term vision for the football club and we listened to views at a fans forum and have engaged with supporters’ groups as well as having discussions on social media.” Agreed. In the space of a few months, they’ve had a twitter poll determining that the fans want a new stadium rather than redeveloping London Road, they’ve identified a site and come to an agreement with the local council about it, I expect they will unveil plans sooner rather than later too. Meanwhile we’ve had one line from Wael, almost 6 months ago with no follow up, no stated plans, no agreements with the council. Nothing. Really takes the water doesn’t it?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2020 23:26:38 GMT
Pfft this crap thread still going then.
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Post by pirate on Feb 27, 2020 3:03:42 GMT
You might not like Darragh MacAnthony, but you have to respect him as an operator: “It was vitally important for us as owners to spend time talking with supporters about our long-term vision for the football club and we listened to views at a fans forum and have engaged with supporters’ groups as well as having discussions on social media.” Agreed. In the space of a few months, they’ve had a twitter poll determining that the fans want a new stadium rather than redeveloping London Road, they’ve identified a site and come to an agreement with the local council about it, I expect they will unveil plans sooner rather than later too. Meanwhile we’ve had one line from Wael, almost 6 months ago with no follow up, no stated plans, no agreements with the council. Nothing. Really takes the water doesn’t it? It's almost like we're being strung along and there is no real intention or means for the current regime to build a new stadium.
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Post by pirate on Feb 27, 2020 3:19:38 GMT
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Post by gregsy on Feb 28, 2020 11:57:01 GMT
Just been going through my rovers 'stash' and found this beauty.... What's incredible is that the print is on the back of the shirt! That must have had an impact....
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Post by theduke on Feb 28, 2020 16:09:06 GMT
You might not like Darragh MacAnthony, but you have to respect him as an operator: “It was vitally important for us as owners to spend time talking with supporters about our long-term vision for the football club and we listened to views at a fans forum and have engaged with supporters’ groups as well as having discussions on social media.” Agreed. In the space of a few months, they’ve had a twitter poll determining that the fans want a new stadium rather than redeveloping London Road, they’ve identified a site and come to an agreement with the local council about it, I expect they will unveil plans sooner rather than later too. Meanwhile we’ve had one line from Wael, almost 6 months ago with no follow up, no stated plans, no agreements with the council. Nothing. Really takes the water doesn’t it? You couldn't find more polar opposites than Wael and MacAnthony. Just completely different approaches to running a football club.
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Post by gas2 on Feb 28, 2020 16:32:48 GMT
Said it before this club had no ambition
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Post by matealotblue on Feb 28, 2020 17:23:32 GMT
Said it before this club had no ambition Certainly ain’t got any money.....pointless having any ambition. 😢
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