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Post by Hugo Admin on Aug 6, 2014 20:35:57 GMT
Claim compensation, sell it again for houses etc. Get stadium plus extra.
downside is having to go through process again. However, think the board might be rubbing their hands at the moment at the chance...?
probably not but Im sure there's a contingency plan.
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Aug 6, 2014 20:47:07 GMT
I'd be happy with a redeveloped mem, Starting with the South Stand obviously. I wasn't too keen on the old designs for for a redeveloped mem though, it just lacked character, a lot like the UWE!
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Post by Gas-Ed on Aug 6, 2014 20:52:27 GMT
Best outcome would be for the original UWE plan to go ahead. No more messing around. Unfortunately, I fear if it was going to happen it would have and that it's just not meant to be. It was too good to be true.
I think we will end up taking compensation and redeveloping the Memorial Stadium. It has been a deeply frustrating few years and it makes me so angry that the green tw*ts and nimbys have ballsed it up for us.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 21:05:46 GMT
the best outcome is that something which is 100% certain to happen actually happens....
if the uwe falls through then that's 2 completely fully planned, and financed (apparently) projects that have failed....
we are already 14.5% of the way into the 21st century, and we haven't joined it yet....
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Post by ganymede on Aug 6, 2014 21:30:38 GMT
Aren't things still going ahead? We all knew this was going to be a difficult venture involving South Glos Council, BCC, BRFC, UWE, Sainsbury, the builders (Buckingham?) set against a background of a split blue-red city, TRASH and others hell bent on stopping the development. But we have two lots of planning permission (UWE + Mem), passed the JR, seen off Carstairs, still have both councils on board, UWE still on board, a contract with Sainsbury, and cross party political support. Granted we do want some positive signals from Sainsbury but I think they would only pull out if the the deal is completely not viable from their perspective; they have a reputation to maintain. 50:50 whether it goes ahead in my mind ... if it did fall through ... then I would be happy to stay at the Mem ... but don't have a clue where the money would come from to develop it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 21:32:10 GMT
We should pursue UWE to the last, we've waited so long, even another few years is well worth it imo
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Post by Strange Gas on Aug 6, 2014 21:34:00 GMT
I believe UWE gives the club new revenue streams that redeveloping the Mem wouldn't be able to give us. So although investing any compo in the Mem may make it better for us on match days, it's not better for the long term financial health of the club. Apparently.
We have kind of bet the farm on UWE. The previous redevelopment at the Mem wasn't pursued as it wasn't financially viable. Sale of land for a superstore is best way to unlock value in the site. Fingers crossed!
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Post by dmacca65 on Aug 6, 2014 21:43:10 GMT
I'd be happy with a redeveloped mem, Starting with the South Stand obviously. I wasn't too keen on the old designs for for a redeveloped mem though, it just lacked character, a lot like the UWE! redeveloped mem, me too.  Think it probably will be the best we can hope for in the long run? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:01:26 GMT
Can't help but think that sometimes us Rovers fans get exactly what we deserve.
If we had half as much about us as some people believe..we wouldn't be rolling over so easily.
It's really sad.
Just redevelop the Mem? What, so another 3 years of planning and objections etc. We will cease to exist before that!
40000 letters hand written was what was required and nobody could be ar5ed. A couple of greens have scuppered the whole bl00dy thing while so many Sat and watched.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:09:17 GMT
Can't help but think that sometimes us Rovers fans get exactly what we deserve. If we had half as much about us as some people believe..we wouldn't be rolling over so easily. It's really sad. Just redevelop the Mem? What, so another 3 years of planning and objections etc. We will cease to exist before that! 40000 letters hand written was what was required and nobody could be ar5ed. A couple of greens have scuppered the whole bl00dy thing while so many Sat and watched. Exactly Its very hard to understand this thread |
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Post by Hugo Admin on Aug 6, 2014 22:16:51 GMT
So choose from our current predicament.
Compensation plus sell again fees to attain the UWE plus extra with a possible wait.
Continue via plan in place to deliver UWE without delay and have BOD plug the shortfall OR sacrifice amenities.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:18:41 GMT
the best outcome is that something which is 100% certain to happen actually happens.... if the uwe falls through then that's 2 completely fully planned, and financed (apparently) projects that have failed.... we are already 14.5% of the way into the 21st century, and we haven't joined it yet.... Worse than that I think you'll find, it's approx 15.6%  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:26:54 GMT
i really don't like the idea that planners, planning lawyers, architects, etc.... have in a non-direct way got my cash in their wallet....
it actually makes me feel quite sick to be honest....
then there's all the council tax money that gets spent on councillors, mp's and a mayor....
then there's the effort (although not massive) I've made making people aware of signature campaigns and petitions....
plus several million spoken words....
and it all ends it nothing....
i Dam hope not....
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:27:51 GMT
Continue without delay. Should be well under way by now.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:29:41 GMT
the best outcome is that something which is 100% certain to happen actually happens.... if the uwe falls through then that's 2 completely fully planned, and financed (apparently) projects that have failed.... we are already 14.5% of the way into the 21st century, and we haven't joined it yet.... Worse than that I think you'll find, it's approx 15.6% yep you're right.... thanx for making things worse kev.... |
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Post by Hugo Admin on Aug 6, 2014 22:30:08 GMT
If it is built gregs, I will personally fellate you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:34:41 GMT
If it is built gregs, I will personally fellate you. i just clicked the 'like' tab, without checking what fellate means.... having checked the meaning, it would now seem to be a massive error on my part  |
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Post by Hugo Admin on Aug 6, 2014 22:36:24 GMT
Whats done is done mate. As far as Im concerned its as good as a blood promise.
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Post by otleygas on Aug 6, 2014 22:37:49 GMT
This board had to do just 3 things:
1, keep us in the league - and preferably moving back up to league 1
2. Build a stadium/ facilities to enable us to sustainably compete in the league for the next 30 years
3. Not let us go bust
They have failed on point 1. If UWE goes tits up, then point 2 will also be blown. And if we believe the boards line that UWE is essential to our future sustainability! then surely point 3 will also be at risk.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2014 22:38:24 GMT
Whats done is done mate. As far as Im concerned its as good as a blood promise. Blood? You mean there's teeth involved? |
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