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Post by RD on Aug 3, 2014 17:13:01 GMT
Why the hell would they go through all the court cases and then try and pull out? Exactly what I was thinking. Not to mention to site will be a gold mine. Truly, truly bizarre.
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Post by Russgas on Aug 3, 2014 17:16:40 GMT
I just hope it works for all our sakes but suspect sainsburys have deeper pockets to fight this one. About £29.5m I reckon, and doubt we can match them. A true David vs Goliath fight. Can the underdog win? UTG We don't have to match them because Sainsburys have signed a legally binding contract ,if they do want out ( which is ATM just paper speculation ) they would have to pay out some serious compensation. The facts are there for all to see ,the statement from NH is pretty clear.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 17:17:42 GMT
By saying it's news paper speculation,he is saying it is not true just guesswork,taking 2+2 and getting 5. Maybe wrong but thats how i read it
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 3, 2014 17:21:23 GMT
I would happily sell the Mem for a fraction of what Sainsburys are paying and just build something perfectly functional elsewhere. Something like what Northampton have.
Obviously I would much rather have the UWE.
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Post by norton gasbottle on Aug 3, 2014 17:24:25 GMT
Following recent media speculation surrounding Sainsbury’s and the sale of the Memorial Stadium, I wanted to issue a short update. As I stated at the recent Supporter's Club EGM and the Fans Forum, we have a contract in place with Sainsbury’s for the purchase of the Memorial Stadium site. There is daily dialogue between both sets of lawyers, and they are working to conclude the final contract conditions. Once these have been completed we will be able to move forward with our plans, and we hope to be able to make an announcement in the near future. I understand that you are all extremely frustrated with the delays, but we all have to remain patient for a little while longer. Read more at www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/article/stadium-update-1801225.aspx#Jj3DqSg6KDHP3Yjg.99Please correct me if I am wrong, as I am not a Solicitor, But in Nick Higgs statement{We have a contract in place with Sainsburys for the purchase of the mem]... He does not say that contracts are signed and exchanged and I am under the impression that any party can pull out prior to signing and exchanging.....please correct me if I am wrong...as this has often happened on house purchasing......
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 17:29:37 GMT
I would happily sell the Mem for a fraction of what Sainsburys are paying and just build something perfectly functional elsewhere. Something like what Northampton have. Obviously I would much rather have the UWE. Try finding somewhere to build it,thats been the problem before
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Post by Strange Gas on Aug 3, 2014 17:33:05 GMT
That is my read of it too. In house purchase terms we have exchanged contracts but not completed. Either party can request to break the contract in a house purchase. If that is what has happened, which seems to be the implication of the speculators, the issue here is therefore what is the terms that both parties can agree. Watola / Higgs say not acceptable, give us the £30m. What do sainsburys say?
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Post by Gas-Ed on Aug 3, 2014 17:55:59 GMT
I would happily sell the Mem for a fraction of what Sainsburys are paying and just build something perfectly functional elsewhere. Something like what Northampton have. Obviously I would much rather have the UWE. Try finding somewhere to build it,thats been the problem before We had permission to develop the Mem. Could we not use any compensation money to do that?
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 3, 2014 17:59:47 GMT
Try finding somewhere to build it,thats been the problem before We had permission to develop the Mem. Could we not use any compensation money to do that? This is something I've just read on the other forum. If they have to pay us say £10m in compensation, it could be used to redevelop parts of the Mem I.e. a permanent South Stand and a stand that runs the length of the pitch to replace the Centenary. Sounds good to me.
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 3, 2014 18:01:18 GMT
I would happily sell the Mem for a fraction of what Sainsburys are paying and just build something perfectly functional elsewhere. Something like what Northampton have. Obviously I would much rather have the UWE. Try finding somewhere to build it,thats been the problem before I get that. Problem is wherever we try in the Bristol area we would have massive objections because the people of Bristol could not give a f**k about it's sports clubs.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 18:03:45 GMT
Try finding somewhere to build it,thats been the problem before We had permission to develop the Mem. Could we not use any compensation money to do that? That is a different scenario,and yes if we got enough in compo,or would it be used to clear debt
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Post by BishopstonBRFC on Aug 3, 2014 18:05:29 GMT
We had permission to develop the Mem. Could we not use any compensation money to do that? That is a different scenario,and yes if we got enough in compo,or would it be used to clear debt Wtf would be the point in that? All we would then do is create more debt, just starting all over again. The club cannot ever progress in the Mem in it's current state.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 18:19:06 GMT
A few replies
The contracts are all signed, massive amount of talk that sainburys want out and has been for some time, the board do not answer this question they just say they cant have out of the contract.
I thought it was a non statement today, nothing to answer what our concern and the articles concern was. If sainsburys are trying to screw us then i dont see a logical reason to hide it from the fans ?
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Post by Henbury Gas on Aug 3, 2014 18:21:41 GMT
A few replies The contracts are all signed, massive amount of talk that sainburys want out and has been for some time, the board do not answer this question they just say they cant have out of the contract. I thought it was a non statement today, nothing to answer what our concern and the articles concern was. If sainsburys are trying to screw us then i dont see a logical reason to hide it from the fans ? .... and if they are not trying to screw us why put out a statement that may inflame the current situation ??
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 18:28:13 GMT
I would like to know who 'the source at the club' who the independent spoke to about this is.... the independent said no names....
c'mon, who's the gobshite that bought all this on....
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Post by fanboy on Aug 3, 2014 18:31:03 GMT
I would like to know who 'the source at the club' who the independent spoke to about this is.... the independent said no names.... c'mon, who's the gobshite that bought all this on.... It was you Gregs, you had one too many pints of Blackthorn on Friday and tried to pass yourself off as chairman!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 18:34:04 GMT
I would like to know who 'the source at the club' who the independent spoke to about this is.... the independent said no names.... c'mon, who's the gobshite that bought all this on.... It was you Gregs, you had one too many pints of Blackthorn on Friday and tried to pass yourself off as chairman! I only had 1 pint of blackthorn smartass, but hey, that's one too many because even at £1 a pint it tasted like satans bellend....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 18:36:02 GMT
A few replies The contracts are all signed, massive amount of talk that sainburys want out and has been for some time, the board do not answer this question they just say they cant have out of the contract. I thought it was a non statement today, nothing to answer what our concern and the articles concern was. If sainsburys are trying to screw us then i dont see a logical reason to hide it from the fans ? .... and if they are not trying to screw us why put out a statement that may inflame the current situation ?? Then why the mps letters ? Why the story? Why the constant refusal by the board to answer the question are uwe trying to walk away? They have been asked time and time again. All Higgs had to do is say they were not trying to walk away and the fact he failed to do say says everything.
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Post by philbemmygas on Aug 3, 2014 18:37:45 GMT
It was you Gregs, you had one too many pints of Blackthorn on Friday and tried to pass yourself off as chairman! I only had 1 pint of blackthorn smartass, but hey, that's one too many because even at £1 a pint it tasted like satans bellend.... Speaking from experience Paul?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 18:42:18 GMT
I only had 1 pint of blackthorn smartass, but hey, that's one too many because even at £1 a pint it tasted like satans bellend.... Speaking from experience Paul? yes phil, I've been to purgatory, and I slid under. i performed sexual acts on the devil, but that was a long time ago.... i'd rather let these things go and move on to be honest. I don't know why I bring them up on a rovers forum.... one day I will learn
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