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Post by Tilly's Thighs on Oct 13, 2023 17:21:03 GMT
Is this litigation a current thing, or are you referring to past events? Sorry TT, been away from here for a bit but just got back. Both. Thank you for the reply. Not a great example for the new owners to see is it! |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 13, 2023 19:55:45 GMT
Sorry TT, been away from here for a bit but just got back. Both. Thank you for the reply. Not a great example for the new owners to see is it! TT.. I'm sure if we knew each other (we might for all we know!?) we could come up with a few names past and present that could sing a song let's say... I'm not adverse to change. I try to be objective. But sometimes how and why some people choose to conduct their business has been very unpalatable to say the least. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2023 21:21:39 GMT
They won’t have to worry about any further developments as redoing the Mem is a “non starter”
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Post by willytopp84 on Oct 14, 2023 3:30:09 GMT
Redeveloping the mem is the most likely now.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2023 6:54:25 GMT
Redeveloping the mem is the most likely now. Can’t be true. We were told it wasn’t possible. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Oct 14, 2023 6:55:35 GMT
They won’t have to worry about any further developments as redoing the Mem is a “non starter” That was before the new owners arrived? |
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Post by supergas on Oct 14, 2023 8:50:57 GMT
Redeveloping the mem is the most likely now. Can’t be true. We were told it wasn’t possible. ...of course it's possible. What was meant was it will cost a lot more than a new ground, probably not raise as much money as a new ground (where we fully own everything built there) and will be a lot more inconvenient than building a new ground - it won't be as easy and it won't be as good... ....having said that, the more I think about it the more I like the idea. Say what you like about them as a club but I really like how City have redeveloped Ashton Gate - it's not a soul-less bowl, it's shiny and new but has kept some character and it's the only thing they have done that I think Rovers should copy... |
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Post by yattongas on Oct 14, 2023 8:58:13 GMT
Can’t be true. We were told it wasn’t possible. ...of course it's possible. What was meant was it will cost a lot more than a new ground, probably not raise as much money as a new ground (where we fully own everything built there) and will be a lot more inconvenient than building a new ground - it won't be as easy and it won't be as good... ....having said that, the more I think about it the more I like the idea. Say what you like about them as a club but I really like how City have redeveloped Ashton Gate - it's not a soul-less bowl, it's shiny and new but has kept some character and it's the only thing they have done that I think Rovers should copy... Redeveloping the Mem becomes more attractive financially as all the other possible sites are ruled out as they don’t work out financially! |
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Post by percy on Oct 14, 2023 9:14:13 GMT
...of course it's possible. What was meant was it will cost a lot more than a new ground, probably not raise as much money as a new ground (where we fully own everything built there) and will be a lot more inconvenient than building a new ground - it won't be as easy and it won't be as good... ....having said that, the more I think about it the more I like the idea. Say what you like about them as a club but I really like how City have redeveloped Ashton Gate - it's not a soul-less bowl, it's shiny and new but has kept some character and it's the only thing they have done that I think Rovers should copy... Redeveloping the Mem becomes more attractive financially as all the other possible sites are ruled out as they don’t work out financially! I think this is the key point! |
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Post by supergas on Oct 14, 2023 9:26:31 GMT
...of course it's possible. What was meant was it will cost a lot more than a new ground, probably not raise as much money as a new ground (where we fully own everything built there) and will be a lot more inconvenient than building a new ground - it won't be as easy and it won't be as good... ....having said that, the more I think about it the more I like the idea. Say what you like about them as a club but I really like how City have redeveloped Ashton Gate - it's not a soul-less bowl, it's shiny and new but has kept some character and it's the only thing they have done that I think Rovers should copy... Redeveloping the Mem becomes more attractive financially as all the other possible sites are ruled out as they don’t work out financially! It's not like more and more areas of land that are the required size are likely to become available over the next 5 years... ...I'm sure the owners have investigated most sites in Bristol that would be suitable by now....unless a company with a large land area near to good transport links but not too close to the Green Party heartland goes bust in the next 6 months, potentially the Fruit Market is/was our last sensible option... |
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Post by yattongas on Oct 14, 2023 9:28:01 GMT
Redeveloping the Mem becomes more attractive financially as all the other possible sites are ruled out as they don’t work out financially! It's not like more and more areas of land that are the required size will be unexpectedly coming available over the next 5 years... ...I'm sure the owners have investigated most sites in Bristol that would be suitable by now....unless a company with a large land area near to good transport links but not too close to the Green Party heartland goes bust in the next 6 months, potentially the Fruit Market is/was our last sensible option... Agreed . It’s not like we haven’t been looking for the last 30-40 yrs. |
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Post by gas2 on Oct 14, 2023 9:46:17 GMT
I am waiting for the excuse about brexit covid the cost of living crises the war in Ukraine and the trouble in the middle east about any news about any new stadium plans and we must be patient regarding any news
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Post by mftc on Oct 14, 2023 9:47:17 GMT
With all the costs involved in searches, surveys, professional advice, legal fees and loans over the past 40 odd years, you would have thought we must have spent at least one decent stands worth of money.
If nothing happens in the next two years you would think the future must be a redevelopment of the Mem.
Time to play monopoly around Alton and Strathmore rds and Filton Ave! With all the students around paying rent, and nest leavers in Bristol not able to afford their own places maybe it is not as far fetched as it sounds.
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Post by oldmarket65 on Oct 14, 2023 10:01:30 GMT
...of course it's possible. What was meant was it will cost a lot more than a new ground, probably not raise as much money as a new ground (where we fully own everything built there) and will be a lot more inconvenient than building a new ground - it won't be as easy and it won't be as good... ....having said that, the more I think about it the more I like the idea. Say what you like about them as a club but I really like how City have redeveloped Ashton Gate - it's not a soul-less bowl, it's shiny and new but has kept some character and it's the only thing they have done that I think Rovers should copy... Redeveloping the Mem becomes more attractive financially as all the other possible sites are ruled out as they don’t work out financially! Agree 100%. What developers would want to touch the site now it as ' protection of interest' ?. Additionally if a retail or large scale housing company came in. The well organised lobbyist will object it and take it to a judicial review. This is a lengthy process and it's bad press for any developers . A compromise needs to be found between community and stadium modernisation. |
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Post by supergas on Oct 14, 2023 10:55:38 GMT
With all the costs involved in searches, surveys, professional advice, legal fees and loans over the past 40 odd years, you would have thought we must have spent at least one decent stands worth of money. If nothing happens in the next two years you would think the future must be a redevelopment of the Mem. Time to play monopoly around Alton and Strathmore rds and Filton Ave! With all the students around paying rent, and nest leavers in Bristol not able to afford their own places maybe it is not as far fetched as it sounds....what makes you think it's not already in progress? If it was the *last* thing the club would do is publicise it as that would drive up prices. You just set up a few small companies, buy what becomes available, make an income from the rents (and get all the wayward balls back for free) until you have enough in place to make it a more formal process... |
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Post by Colyton Gas on Oct 14, 2023 11:02:54 GMT
I am waiting for the excuse about brexit covid the cost of living crises the war in Ukraine and the trouble in the middle east about any news about any new stadium plans and we must be patient regarding any news Was advised to be patient in 1962.Now 77 so am being very patient. |
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Post by mftc on Oct 14, 2023 11:22:22 GMT
With all the costs involved in searches, surveys, professional advice, legal fees and loans over the past 40 odd years, you would have thought we must have spent at least one decent stands worth of money. If nothing happens in the next two years you would think the future must be a redevelopment of the Mem. Time to play monopoly around Alton and Strathmore rds and Filton Ave! With all the students around paying rent, and nest leavers in Bristol not able to afford their own places maybe it is not as far fetched as it sounds....what makes you think it's not already in progress? If it was the *last* thing the club would do is publicise it as that would drive up prices. You just set up a few small companies, buy what becomes available, make an income from the rents (and get all the wayward balls back for free) until you have enough in place to make it a more formal process... Well the club did own an old garage, that Wael and TG did not know about (due diligence type research?) that TG said was going to be used as a creche/sensory room? Colin Williams, Craig Hinton and Jason Roberts? and Ed Ware were all said to own properties around the stadium but I thought they were around Trubshaw. No proof of this - just bloke down the pub told me stories. If the club (Higgs/Dinford era) did own a few houses, you would have thought Wael would have acquired a few more and the South Stand planning would have been simpler/less local objections. |
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Oct 14, 2023 12:05:04 GMT
I am waiting for the excuse about brexit covid the cost of living crises the war in Ukraine and the trouble in the middle east about any news about any new stadium plans and we must be patient regarding any news 🤣😂👍 |
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Post by yattongas on Oct 14, 2023 12:34:08 GMT
I am waiting for the excuse about brexit covid the cost of living crises the war in Ukraine and the trouble in the middle east about any news about any new stadium plans and we must be patient regarding any news Was advised to be patient in 1962.Now 77 so am being very patient. Winds me up when I hear the be patient line 😡 |
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Post by kruger on Oct 14, 2023 12:37:36 GMT
Was advised to be patient in 1962.Now 77 so am being very patient. Winds me up when I hear the be patient line 😡 same, does my head in big time, think all us oldies (well sort of) are the most patient people there is |
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