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Post by baggins on Jan 23, 2023 12:25:06 GMT
I saw Wael get thrown out of Conygar's AGM after trying to get in with a 50/50 ticket from the Scunthorpe game. Holloway drove him there in an orange car with the numberplate FRT MRKT. Fart Meerkat? Weird. |
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Post by alanrg on Jan 23, 2023 12:25:38 GMT
Sam Frost doing a Q&A on Bristol Live now ask your questions
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jan 23, 2023 13:20:11 GMT
I think if Wael came out and said it'll be 3+ years for the new stadium to open he'll be getting a visit from the FA Drug Testing Team. I think the club are mindful of being open and honest about the next to zero chance of us moving to a new stadium under his guidance. I think many people would in fact lose interest if he were truly honest about our prospects on that front. Honesty is the best policy. Absolutely and also very much appreciated by the majority, it also brings with it a feeling of being involved and that is always good |
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Jan 23, 2023 13:24:50 GMT
One of the 2 was asked to be part of the process and invest. It was a totally different and more sports oriented group who now have the land. As for anti Wael, i can see why you would think that but we have gone from the stadium will be built and finance not an issue to literally no news at all. He is a financial banker so will know that losing 3 million pa is not viable and surely it can’t go on forever and , even though i do not have kids, i hope that we do, four future generations. Our entire future is in one persons hands, i find that worrying. If we are winning then no one seems to mention anything so maybe best to just keep winning games and we won’t get into this stuff eh lol. Regular fan? And you know all this? There's something very underhanded with you I'm afraid. As i said, you are entitled to think what you wish, i don’t need to defend myself and i just am one of those people who will send a PM and be cheeky enough to ask to meet up. The one guy is still here but does not post as he was not believed. As for underhand ? What could i benefit from posting this, really ? I have always been a curious person and i am a proponent of meeting other posters as it makes things nicer and you are then less likely to be offensive toward them. You have the ability to do the same , it’s up to you. I expect people to be suspicious, i am and this is why i ask people to meet, if they really do have the back up. Cheers |
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Post by stuart1974 on Jan 23, 2023 14:28:39 GMT
From Frosty's Q&A today:
"As ever, the vast majority of your questions have focused on the club's search for a stadium site. I think it's probably best to address them en masse rather than piecemeal.
Our understanding is a consultation process is underway for the St Philips development, which could include a new stadium for Rovers. It is important to make clear it is separate from the Temple Meads development because some fans expressed concern when those plans didn't include a stadium.
The consultation process is far from final and our understanding is there are five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" which is believed to be a stadium.
However, it still needs both parties – the developer and Rovers – to commit to it, and as it stands that hasn't happened yet but the timeline effectively could run all this year and potentially into next.
It can't be ignored that the world has changed a lot since this was first mooted, too. Materials, labour and the rest cost a lot more in 2023 than in 2019 when Wael Al-Qadi first discussed the plans.
Rovers fans have had enough of being told it is a waiting game, but that is the reality."
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Post by yattongas on Jan 23, 2023 14:47:50 GMT
From Frosty's Q&A today: "As ever, the vast majority of your questions have focused on the club's search for a stadium site. I think it's probably best to address them en masse rather than piecemeal. Our understanding is a consultation process is underway for the St Philips development, which could include a new stadium for Rovers. It is important to make clear it is separate from the Temple Meads development because some fans expressed concern when those plans didn't include a stadium. The consultation process is far from final and our understanding is there are five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" which is believed to be a stadium. However, it still needs both parties – the developer and Rovers – to commit to it, and as it stands that hasn't happened yet but the timeline effectively could run all this year and potentially into next. It can't be ignored that the world has changed a lot since this was first mooted, too. Materials, labour and the rest cost a lot more in 2023 than in 2019 when Wael Al-Qadi first discussed the plans. Rovers fans have had enough of being told it is a waiting game, but that is the reality." Materials , labour costs will be a lot more in 2035 then they are in 2023 🙄 |
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Post by craigo on Jan 23, 2023 15:30:12 GMT
From Frosty's Q&A today: "As ever, the vast majority of your questions have focused on the club's search for a stadium site. I think it's probably best to address them en masse rather than piecemeal. Our understanding is a consultation process is underway for the St Philips development, which could include a new stadium for Rovers. It is important to make clear it is separate from the Temple Meads development because some fans expressed concern when those plans didn't include a stadium. The consultation process is far from final and our understanding is there are five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" which is believed to be a stadium. However, it still needs both parties – the developer and Rovers – to commit to it, and as it stands that hasn't happened yet but the timeline effectively could run all this year and potentially into next. It can't be ignored that the world has changed a lot since this was first mooted, too. Materials, labour and the rest cost a lot more in 2023 than in 2019 when Wael Al-Qadi first discussed the plans. Rovers fans have had enough of being told it is a waiting game, but that is the reality." Materials , labour costs will be a lot more in 2035 then they are in 2023 🙄 How are other clubs managing to build new grounds then? Costs have increased but so has the land value of the mem? I really hope we don't hear this excuse from the club. Scale back the plans if we can't afford the original plan. No more excuses. |
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Post by thegasman on Jan 23, 2023 15:37:20 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility"
So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development.
This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium.
Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now.
Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!
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Post by daniel300380 on Jan 23, 2023 15:50:44 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development. This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium. Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now. Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!Not sure where Sam is getting this information from and how accurate it is. Before he seemed sure we were part of it and it was more or less a done deal. Now there are 5 projects, all with an equal chance. Why would all 5 spend time and money on plans, if they might not get it?? Sounds like he said a lot, without actually telling us anything. If it is true, hopefully we are still working on other options. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 23, 2023 16:01:24 GMT
Plus why aren't the 5 plans shown on BCC overall plans for the FM? It sounds like BS but it's not sounding good for a stadium regardless.
Oxford, Posh and FGR don't seem to be too concerned about steel prices increasing.
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Post by baggins on Jan 23, 2023 16:12:21 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development. This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium. Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now. Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!Redevoping the Mem isn't an option, how many more times does this have to be said?? |
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Post by percy on Jan 23, 2023 16:18:21 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development. This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium. Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now. Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!Redevoping the Mem isn't an option, how many more times does this have to be said?? It isnt, until it is |
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Post by Colyton Gas on Jan 23, 2023 16:29:28 GMT
Materials , labour costs will be a lot more in 2035 then they are in 2023 🙄 How are other clubs managing to build new grounds then? Costs have increased but so has the land value of the mem? I really hope we don't hear this excuse from the club. Scale back the plans if we can't afford the original plan. No more excuses. So true.So many clubs at all levels are developing and improving their lot so why not us? Even little clubs down here are doing it and Morpeth and York elsewhere are having major improvements.Port Vale enhancing their stadium courtesy of their lady owner Carol Shanahan who says on Radio Stoke,'We need to keep improving'. |
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Post by gasonthemount on Jan 23, 2023 16:40:26 GMT
Redeveloping the Mem might end up being the only option. We should have started many years ago.
Brentford went for 17,500 even with the Premier League on the horizon.
Plans have been passed for the Mem for 18,500.
Surely it must be better to go for a decent stadium at the Mem, which will accommodate us in the Championship.
Otherwise we will continue to yo-yo between Leagues 1 and 2.
We should start a petition!
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Post by Quarters on Jan 23, 2023 16:58:21 GMT
Redeveloping the Mem might end up being the only option. We should have started many years ago. Brentford went for 17,500 even with the Premier League on the horizon. Plans have been passed for the Mem for 18,500. Surely it must be better to go for a decent stadium at the Mem, which will accommodate us in the Championship. Otherwise we will continue to yo-yo between Leagues 1 and 2. We should start a petition! Sure it's been said before. 1) how would it be financed? 2) will it be able to generate enough income outside of match days? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 23, 2023 16:58:34 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development. This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium. Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now. Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!Redevoping the Mem isn't an option, how many more times does this have to be said?? We seem to be running out of other options? |
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Post by Topper Gas on Jan 23, 2023 17:00:35 GMT
Redeveloping the Mem might end up being the only option. We should have started many years ago. Brentford went for 17,500 even with the Premier League on the horizon. Plans have been passed for the Mem for 18,500. Surely it must be better to go for a decent stadium at the Mem, which will accommodate us in the Championship. Otherwise we will continue to yo-yo between Leagues 1 and 2. We should start a petition! Sure it's been said before. 1) how would it be financed? 2) will it be able to generate enough income outside of match days? The club will have to finance it itself as nobody else is going to build us a new ground? If Wael is unable to finance a new stadium perhaps he needs to seriously consider selling up, or at least getting further shareholders on the board who can help to finance a new stadium? It will certainly generate more than it does at present? |
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Post by A Source (aka Angry Badger) on Jan 23, 2023 17:01:44 GMT
Plus why aren't the 5 plans shown on BCC overall plans for the FM? It sounds like BS but it's not sounding good for a stadium regardless. Oxford, Posh and FGR don't seem to be too concerned about steel prices increasing. FGR is only going to be 5000 capacity and made of wood. |
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Post by aghast on Jan 23, 2023 17:46:50 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development. This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium. Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now. Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!Redevoping the Mem isn't an option, how many more times does this have to be said?? I've read it many times, and I don't believe it now any more than I did at first. Of course it's an option. |
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Post by thegasman on Jan 23, 2023 18:02:46 GMT
five plans being discussed for the fruit market site with equal merit, one of which includes a "sports and leisure facility" So before anything even happens there is only a 20% chance of being a part of the fruit market development. This dead in the water surely? Who pins all their hopes on a 20% plan, of which even in that part, there is no guarantee it will include a Rovers stadium. Beginning to feel as though we have been strung-a-long for too long now. Redevelop the Mem and get on with it!Redevoping the Mem isn't an option, how many more times does this have to be said?? What makes you think it isn't an option? Just because WAQ said it isn't an option, doesn't actually mean that much. The Mem footprint is the same as Ashton Gate all bar 100m2 Plenty of room to develop, and with the new train station just down the road, it suddenly becomes more attractive. |
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