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Title: FFS Post by: Compo on Monday, May 28, 2007, 08:26:14 http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/display.var.1429446.0.0.php :x
Title: FFS Post by: Batch on Monday, May 28, 2007, 08:36:39 It's been between us and Cheltenham for ages though so I don't think anything has changed. And Rovers have always said we were the preferred option.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bristol_rovers/6267143.stm Quote from: "Rovers chief executive Bill Smith, 18th Jan 07" Smith added: "Ashton Gate is not far away, but let's not be emotive and say it would be putting funds into the coffers of a competitor - and there may be an unacceptably high police bill. "If I were a betting man, I would be inclined to bet in favour of the rugby club winding up there, which would tend to rule us out. "Swindon is also a licensed Football League ground and they would love to have us. The Memorial Stadium Rovers have played at the Memorial Stadium for more than a decade "We were successful when we were at Twerton Park before, and I know they would like to have us - but it's not a licensed Football League ground and it would cost us more than a few bob to bring it up to the required standard. "In terms of location, the cricket ground would be the best option, but I suspect the cost of conversion would be prohibitive for such a short period of time. "Then there is Cheltenham, but I can't think of a single advantage over Swindon. "There's the Recreation Ground in Bath, but I am not sure whether that would be permitted. "And Forest Green Rovers is on the small side, not easy to get to by public transport, and not yet a licensed Football League ground." If we hadn't already said 'yes' in principle, why would they (Rovers) bother with Swindon or Cheltenham vote on their official site. Title: FFS Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, May 28, 2007, 08:45:47 Well, I did warn you all so ....
The prime advantage is the better corporate facilities here. Title: FFS Post by: Give us an S on Monday, May 28, 2007, 09:17:42 Ive said it once, i have said it twice, i have said it 3 times, the groundshare will never happen with Swindon.
Title: FFS Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, May 28, 2007, 09:21:08 Quote from: "Give_us_an_S" Ive said it once, i have said it twice, i have said it 3 times, the groundshare will never happen with Swindon. If it does get stopped it'll be the old bill that says no, rather than the will of the club management. Title: FFS Post by: ronnie21 on Monday, May 28, 2007, 11:04:35 An unacceptably high police bill?? There will be an enormous police bill if they come to Swindon!
Title: FFS Post by: Arriba on Monday, May 28, 2007, 11:44:45 Quote from: "Give_us_an_S" Ive said it once, i have said it twice, i have said it 3 times, the groundshare will never happen with Swindon. you could well be wrong.if i were rovers i'd want to come here.and our board dont give a flying fart what any of us think Title: FFS Post by: red macca on Monday, May 28, 2007, 12:10:11 Quote from: "Give_us_an_S" Ive said it once, i have said it twice, i have said it 3 times, the groundshare will never happen with Swindon. And why is that?Title: FFS Post by: herthab on Monday, May 28, 2007, 12:12:57 If it was just up to the board, I wouldn't be surprised to see them here.
But surely the council and police will have the final say? Title: FFS Post by: Give us an S on Monday, May 28, 2007, 12:20:46 The police will never let it happen. That with the locals view on the matter will be enough. It will go to one of the new venues that are being looked at. If im wrong come back and laugh, but im 100% they wont be playing here!
Title: FFS Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, May 28, 2007, 12:50:47 Quote from: "Give_us_an_S" The police will never let it happen. That with the locals view on the matter will be enough.! Out of interest, why do you think our police wouldn't allow it, but Cheltnum's would......why do think our locals would be against it but Cheltnum's not? Title: FFS Post by: Dazzza on Monday, May 28, 2007, 13:06:31 Have figures been quoted as yet on what rent Rovers would be paying?
Title: FFS Post by: Give us an S on Monday, May 28, 2007, 13:22:14 Quote from: "Reg Smeeton" Quote from: "Give_us_an_S" The police will never let it happen. That with the locals view on the matter will be enough.! Out of interest, why do you think our police wouldn't allow it, but Cheltnum's would......why do think our locals would be against it but Cheltnum's not? At what point did i say they would play at Cheltenham? I dont think they will go there either. There are 2 new venues being looked at. Only time will tell. Im just giving my opinion the same as others. But i just cant ever see it happening. Title: FFS Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Monday, May 28, 2007, 17:38:41 i wonder what venues are being touted then? maybe Ninian Park at Cardiff?
Title: FFS Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, May 28, 2007, 17:40:22 might be the milienium stadium in cardiff
Title: FFS Post by: Dazzza on Monday, May 28, 2007, 17:43:10 Yeovil possibly the Pox as outside shots?
Title: FFS Post by: sonic youth on Monday, May 28, 2007, 17:49:56 the strength of feeling against the groundshare is surprising, spoke to a couple of people from swindon today - one who used to be club secretary for supermarine - and they were angrier than me at the thought of rovers groundsharing with us.
with rovers' promotion secured now would be the time to really show a strength of feeling against it, although i'm not entirely sure how we can do that right now. i haven't thought that bit through yet Title: FFS Post by: Fred Elliot on Monday, May 28, 2007, 17:53:17 I am sorry, but my mind still harps back to Glos Robins post about Bowden mouthing off that the deal was going to be signed immenently as long ago as 5 weeks.
The longer this goes on with no talk from SN1 the more worried I get. Title: FFS Post by: RobertT on Monday, May 28, 2007, 17:59:29 If Starnes is busy working out the finances for the mysterious investor, Holt is busy sorting out the Brunel deal and Bowden is allegedly spending his time working on development plans, Gray is busy sorting out our accounts for the next AGM - does this mean the ticket man is in charge of the Rovers ground share issue?
Title: FFS Post by: Fred Elliot on Monday, May 28, 2007, 18:00:38 Quote from: "RobertT" If Starnes is busy working out the finances for the mysterious investor, Holt is busy sorting out the Brunel deal and Bowden is allegedly spending his time working on development plans, Gray is busy sorting out our accounts for the next AGM - does this mean the ticket man is in charge of the Rovers ground share issue? Ive heard Pat Butcher is raking in the consultancy fees Title: FFS Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, May 28, 2007, 18:03:11 Quote from: "RobertT" If Starnes is busy working out the finances for the mysterious investor, Holt is busy sorting out the Brunel deal and Bowden is allegedly spending his time working on development plans, Gray is busy sorting out our accounts for the next AGM - does this mean the ticket man is in charge of the Rovers ground share issue? Nah Ron Topp will be doing all the necessary seat replacement calcs. Title: FFS Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, May 28, 2007, 18:19:31 Quote from: "sonic youth" with rovers' promotion secured now would be the time to really show a strength of feeling against it, although i'm not entirely sure how we can do that right now. i haven't thought that bit through yet I might start by emailing Brunel. They won't read it out, but nobody will be listening anyway Title: FFS Post by: RobertT on Monday, May 28, 2007, 18:20:58 Maybe we could buy some ad space on Brunel?
Title: FFS Post by: STFC Bart on Monday, May 28, 2007, 21:04:50 Guys this is a don deal- has been now for some time
Expect an announcement later this week/early next week. They will wait till post earlybird to drop this clanger, and if it does go ahead bang goes any ground redevelopment at the CG, which confirms even more so that the club plans are outside of the borough Title: FFS Post by: Bogus Dave on Monday, May 28, 2007, 21:10:29 why have you just posted the same comment in two different threads?
Title: FFS Post by: land_of_bo on Monday, May 28, 2007, 21:12:27 Quote from: "swindon town dave" why have you just posted the same comment in two different threads? because both threads were the same subject? :shrug: Title: FFS Post by: Panda Paws on Monday, May 28, 2007, 21:59:14 Quote from: "RobertT" Maybe we could buy some ad space on Brunel? £1.50 should buy us a whole campaign. Title: FFS Post by: Compo on Monday, May 28, 2007, 23:12:48 bargain!
Title: FFS Post by: RobertT on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 10:38:13 I would suggest we get our own creative team though, otherwise it will end up sounding like a double glazing ad.
Title: FFS Post by: glos_robin on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 11:32:18 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" I am sorry, but my mind still harps back to Glos Robins post about Bowden mouthing off that the deal was going to be signed immenently as long ago as 5 weeks. The longer this goes on with no talk from SN1 the more worried I get. I still think it is a done deal especially judging how jittery Bowden got when confronted with the facts (as you know only to well Fred :D ). But I'd still be up for any campaign against it as apart from our board I've not seen anyone in favour of it for ages......even Gerald Phillips has changed his tune now he has seen Rovers fans close up. The blatent lying by Sandy Gray at a residents meeting needs to get some attention in the press at the very least as well.....80% in favour? I think she was getting confused with the number of people who want her and her fellow board members gone! Title: FFS Post by: pauld on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, 11:34:12 Quote from: "RobertT" I would suggest we get our own creative team though, otherwise it will end up sounding like a double glazing ad. "I saaay you allow for one team, you get one free" (delivered by shouty scary balding man you wouldn't dream of allowing to babysit). That kind of thing? |