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Post by yattongas on Feb 16, 2023 18:11:44 GMT
i wrote a letter to Tom regarding the state of the stadium. Briefly in my letter I suggested building fixed roofed pre-fab stands either side of the east stand and replacing the South and south west tents with a new fixed roofed stand . Having worked with the local planning dept in West Wiltshire I pointed out that from my experience to get a new stadium off the ground to completion it would take about 7 years, that is seven years of lost additional revenue. Tom replied, he says he agreed with everything I said and the club are looking to remove the tents in the summer and replace the South and South West stands with a new L shaped fixed roof stand, he didn't mention any improvements to the east side of the stadium. But was in agreement with what I said in my letter So it looks like we will be in the Mem for at least another 7 years as there was no mention of any immediate planning going in for a new stadium at the moment. But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things.Tom did put something regarding this in his programme notes for the Tuesday night game. Good news if it happens ! |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Feb 16, 2023 19:12:44 GMT
i wrote a letter to Tom regarding the state of the stadium. Briefly in my letter I suggested building fixed roofed pre-fab stands either side of the east stand and replacing the South and south west tents with a new fixed roofed stand . Having worked with the local planning dept in West Wiltshire I pointed out that from my experience to get a new stadium off the ground to completion it would take about 7 years, that is seven years of lost additional revenue. Tom replied, he says he agreed with everything I said and the club are looking to remove the tents in the summer and replace the South and South West stands with a new L shaped fixed roof stand, he didn't mention any improvements to the east side of the stadium. But was in agreement with what I said in my letter So it looks like we will be in the Mem for at least another 7 years as there was no mention of any immediate planning going in for a new stadium at the moment. But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things.Tom did put something regarding this in his programme notes for the Tuesday night game. Good news if it happens ! I'll believe it when I'm still not going to games in it. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 16, 2023 19:35:01 GMT
"But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things"
Shouldn't that read "but at least the club are doing something they can to sort things"? As surely doing everything would be either completely redeveloping the Mem or agreeing a deal for a new stadium? Anything's better than doing nothing but it's looking likely there's no real plans for a new stadium anytime soon,if ever.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2023 19:42:15 GMT
"But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things" Shouldn't that read "but at least the club are doing something they can to sort things"? As surely doing everything would be either completely redeveloping the Mem or agreeing a deal for a new stadium? Anything's better than doing nothing but it's looking likely there's no real plans for a new stadium anytime soon,if ever. It sounds like redeveloping The Mem is now the only option and not a position I am against. I think redeveloping The Mem is a great option. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 16, 2023 20:24:06 GMT
"But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things" Shouldn't that read "but at least the club are doing something they can to sort things"? As surely doing everything would be either completely redeveloping the Mem or agreeing a deal for a new stadium? Anything's better than doing nothing but it's looking likely there's no real plans for a new stadium anytime soon,if ever. It sounds like redeveloping The Mem is now the only option and not a position I am against. I think redeveloping The Mem is a great option. Not sure you'd class replacing the tents with a fixed roof temporary stands is actually redeveloping the Mem, although I doubt any of us know what options Wael is or isn't considering. |
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Post by toggsy2 on Feb 16, 2023 20:30:58 GMT
Page 666 its Demon Time
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Post by wertongas on Feb 16, 2023 20:33:00 GMT
"But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things" Shouldn't that read "but at least the club are doing something they can to sort things"? As surely doing everything would be either completely redeveloping the Mem or agreeing a deal for a new stadium? Anything's better than doing nothing but it's looking likely there's no real plans for a new stadium anytime soon,if ever. It sounds like redeveloping The Mem is now the only option and not a position I am against. I think redeveloping The Mem is a great option. The club are still looking to develop a new stadium, but have realised that while at the Mem they need to carry out improvements to increase revenue, especially if we are going to be here for the foreseeable future . |
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Post by ebgas on Feb 16, 2023 20:36:34 GMT
Nothing more on our new South Tent either so perhaps the rumours of ground sharing with Mangotsfield have some credence after all. Tuesdays programme might be worth a browse. Anyone got a copy of the notes? |
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Post by wertongas on Feb 16, 2023 20:54:48 GMT
Tuesdays programme might be worth a browse. Anyone got a copy of the notes? There are confidentiality clauses involved with any new stadium talks, but Tom didn't deny that it could be another 7 years before we are in a new stadium . But the club see the long term future away from the Mem. |
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Post by oldmarket65 on Feb 16, 2023 20:55:31 GMT
"But at least the club are doing everything they can to sort things" Shouldn't that read "but at least the club are doing something they can to sort things"? As surely doing everything would be either completely redeveloping the Mem or agreeing a deal for a new stadium? Anything's better than doing nothing but it's looking likely there's no real plans for a new stadium anytime soon,if ever. That's a fair point but the club needs to address 'short term objectives'. We are losing money by restricting away fans and juggling home seats. A L-shape stand could be the solution next season. Of course we need to maintain div one survival. |
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Post by darkbluegas on Feb 16, 2023 21:01:54 GMT
This is beginning sound like the the club may almost be ready to admit there's zero chance of the current owner organising a new stadium. It's like an addict finally admitting they've got a problem. We can hopefully now face up to it and move on.
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Post by percy on Feb 16, 2023 21:08:07 GMT
Good comms. More of this.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 16, 2023 21:15:10 GMT
"The plans ahead for the club are exciting...." just when we were thinking the FM was dead!!!
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Post by percy on Feb 16, 2023 21:17:06 GMT
Forget the longer term plans hinted at (notice the use of the word FRUITion!) I’m so excited for the drawings of the new S/SW stand!
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Post by gasman on Feb 16, 2023 21:26:34 GMT
I wonder if there thinking about moving the pitch 2/3 meters towards the thatchers to increase size in south stand
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Post by legas on Feb 16, 2023 21:40:49 GMT
Well almost be on page 666. Spooky! The number of the Beast. Nice. Just wait for page 667 - the neighbour of the beast! |
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Post by legas on Feb 16, 2023 21:47:09 GMT
Forget the longer term plans hinted at (notice the use of the word FRUITion!) I’m so excited for the drawings of the new S/SW stand! i picked up on that - he used the word three times, deliberate surely!?! |
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 16, 2023 22:12:39 GMT
Forget the longer term plans hinted at (notice the use of the word FRUITion!) I’m so excited for the drawings of the new S/SW stand! i picked up on that - he used the word three times, deliberate surely!?! I doubt he wrote anything that wasn't treble checked. 👍 If the idea is to be ready for the new season then that would be quick, wonder if we need permission? Irrc someone posted a while ago we could fit a 3,000 seat stand there. Relocate the scoreboard? Hope it's going to be good, I just remember those monstrosities previously installed on the East terrace. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 16, 2023 22:33:20 GMT
Just worried the 30 designs sounds very similar to Wael's "a dozen(?) world class stadium designers working on plans" or words to that effect about the UWE.
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Post by stuart1974 on Feb 16, 2023 22:38:21 GMT
Just worried the 30 designs sounds very similar to Wael's "a dozen(?) world class stadium designers working on plans" or words to that effect about the UWE. 3D drawings, not 30. |
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