|
Post by pilninggas on Dec 13, 2017 20:20:03 GMT
What the New Mem needs is conference space , a hotel ,Bars , a gym , homes ,a small supermarket and 18500 seater stadia. That is not possible though as the site is too small....eh...hang on...we already had that planned and had permission for on the site ! All that was lacking was the student accommodation providers cash as they pulled out. Being so reliant on one outside cash provider may not be an issue anymore (?) Therefore its all about revising the old plans in a new style. This, ^^^ this all the way. The site is more than up to the job. What's more it's not near any other out-of-town stuff. The original Mem upgrade plan had stands with spaces underneath for accoms, a gym and a shop. This could easily happen. One stand could be the Al Qadi's hotel. Even 'one stand at a time', as Hamer said, could be configured for facilities needed to raise additional revenues. Although I do still wonder if the Al Qadis are exploring other sites as well; with the Mem sold for housing. It's worth £20m+ for housing. The money ported to a cheaper less fashionable site with fewer planning implications [i.e. brownfield]
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Oct 30, 2017 20:33:49 GMT
That night match is one of the most memorable for me too. He and Dave Savage were astonishing. A pretty amazing game, considering all other things. Agogo would be warmly received if he visit the Mem when he is well enough. Savage was sent off with us 2 down. Yes, you are right; somebody - a midfielder - was amazing going forward supporting Agogo maybe it was James Hunt [who i didnt really rate overall].
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Oct 30, 2017 20:17:32 GMT
Great memories of him as a player, probably that night against yeovil sticks in my mind, maybe someone could upload, think we were two down and only nine men? all the best to him. That night match is one of the most memorable for me too. He and Dave Savage were astonishing. A pretty amazing game, considering all other things. Agogo would be warmly received if he visit the Mem when he is well enough.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Oct 27, 2017 8:49:23 GMT
There's no evidence that changing manager automatically leads to improvement. There is evidence that clubs that frequently change manager under achieve.
Also interesting that, if we were close to relegation (which we won't be), we'd sack a young manager with a proven record at the level below. I'd give DC a chance to get us back up for sure. Given GasChat want him sacked for having the nerve to enter the bottom half of L1 I'd suggest I'm in a minority. It's a few, fickle idiots. Most people on this thread want DC in long term, come thick and thin. I think the majority support the man. An idiot starting a thread on here and an idiot on 20man does not make a majority.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Oct 22, 2017 20:05:15 GMT
I wonder if the OP was thinking this when we thrashed NTFC?
I hate fickle fans. They belong in Trashton not here. We are better than that.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Sept 10, 2017 14:10:57 GMT
I do like the fact that they now accept debit cards. I've lost count of the times ive been running late and got to the ground with no cash on me but hungry and thirsty, often an evening match straight from work. Now I know I can get something in the ground. A simple change, but bloody handy.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Sept 9, 2017 16:55:50 GMT
It must really tough as a young goalkeeper to make your debut because the senior keeper has been sent off. AAjr did brilliantly despite being a bit shaky. I loved how Browner, Sweeney and Locks kept reassuring him and patting him on the back - that culture and spirit is so important. Also pretty much all of our staff and players shaking his hand at the whistle was fantastic.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Sept 2, 2017 8:57:01 GMT
Gonna be tough without the Lock or Sweeney. I hope the midfield work hard defensively to give the centre-halfs support and to break up attacks quickly.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 29, 2017 19:27:09 GMT
Crap competition, crap match thread. Crap clown too.
|
|
|
My View!
Aug 27, 2017 8:38:05 GMT
via mobile
Post by pilninggas on Aug 27, 2017 8:38:05 GMT
Lots of fans on holiday. I am and have a ST , so would definitely attend if back home. The same every year.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 22, 2017 18:17:02 GMT
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 22, 2017 8:20:40 GMT
How much does it cost - for the whole season - to park in the stadium car park?
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 13, 2017 15:56:48 GMT
No, he looked frustrated with himself at times. But nothing beyond that.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 13, 2017 15:28:40 GMT
No Higgs wanted to ram through UWE whatever the implications. Some flaky leasehold with us paying hideous amounts years down the line or worse. Thank goodness we havent gone that way. Higgs sold out before it got that far. Either way the end result remains the same, no new ground. A leasehold is not an option, not when spending £25m+ on a stadium. The Al Qadis are right not to go down that route. Higgs was.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 13, 2017 15:22:06 GMT
I thought plan A was redeveloping the Mem and plan B was building UWE. Are we now on plan C or is this now reverting back to plan A. I'm confused. So basically, not a lot different to when Higgs was at the helm. No Higgs wanted to ram through UWE whatever the implications. Some flaky leasehold with us paying hideous amounts years down the line or worse. Thank goodness we havent gone that way.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 9, 2017 8:43:40 GMT
Some of our fans have very short memories. Before the Al-Qadis came in we were facing repayment of a loan for which we had no money. Higgs et al would not have been able to make payment [having staked everything on a positive high court outcome, which didnt happen]. We would probably now be tenants in the mem with eviction likely. Without the Al-Qadis DC would have already gone, the previous board would have snapped up compensation for the above reasons and Darrell would have had his head turned. DC is always very complimentary about the ambition of the owners. Do some on here not get it? you don't build £30m of stadium on land you may not have influence on in the future. It is clear that leasehold was only sustainable to Higgs who was desperate to get it built. The Al-Qadis and UWE were clearly unable to agree on either the cost of the Freehold or some aspects of overlapping infrastructure [perhaps access, parking etc]. Ultimately without Wael the club may have gone to the wall or be close to it now. Some fans need to ignore their WUM ted mates, who revel in planting seeds in their minds and be pleased we have owners who aren't going to play russian roulette with our assets. You don't really believe they've GIVEN us money do you from the proverbial 'money tree' - surely not. Could you enlighten me as to what assets we have? No, I don't think they have given us any money. They paid down various debts that were outstanding when they arrived. They have clearly improved funds available for the team - the previous board didn't give managers a pot to water in - cash flow is clearly less of an issue than under the old board. The point remains that without the Al Qadis, we would have a high-interest debt that would have been payable some time ago with no way to pay. You don't need to be too savvy to work out where it was going to end up. I consider our assets to be the Mem [ yes i am aware there is now a charge on it, within the ownership framework] and DC. DC would have gone a long time ago [Leeds?] if the old board were still here. Do you really think we wouldn't be close to bankruptcy under the old board? We had a debt with no real chance of repayment. Would you buy a house on a leasehold with terrible terms? or buy freehold for well over the odds? I think not. I could see future generations of Gasheads cursing us, if Dwayne had sanctioned a leasehold deal which turned sour 25-60 years down the line and we effectively did Eastville all over again.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 9, 2017 8:14:30 GMT
Some of our fans have very short memories.
Before the Al-Qadis came in we were facing repayment of a loan for which we had no money. Higgs et al would not have been able to make payment [having staked everything on a positive high court outcome, which didnt happen]. We would probably now be tenants in the mem with eviction likely.
Without the Al-Qadis DC would have already gone, the previous board would have snapped up compensation for the above reasons and Darrell would have had his head turned. DC is always very complimentary about the ambition of the owners.
Do some on here not get it? you don't build £30m of stadium on land you may not have influence on in the future. It is clear that leasehold was only sustainable to Higgs who was desperate to get it built. The Al-Qadis and UWE were clearly unable to agree on either the cost of the Freehold or some aspects of overlapping infrastructure [perhaps access, parking etc].
Ultimately without Wael the club may have gone to the wall or be close to it now. Some fans need to ignore their WUM ted mates, who revel in planting seeds in their minds and be pleased we have owners who aren't going to play russian roulette with our assets.
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Aug 5, 2017 15:57:34 GMT
chernobyl or chuffushima?
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Jul 31, 2017 12:52:18 GMT
2. Macca
|
|
|
Post by pilninggas on Jul 15, 2017 16:58:58 GMT
Personally i like the slow/steady rate of signings. Remember how things went after Buckle pretty much waved-in any old mush who wanted some money with vague nods to previous performances. Buckle made some very good signings, one of them is still here! Lol The one decent signing of Browner, yes. All the other rubbish like Virgo and Criag Stanley were an utter waste of time and money.
|
|