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It seems that Jim is dreaming of a new "multi-purpose stadium" in Swindon, to begin within six months. " We are looking at a number of sites and all close to Town. The County Ground is a great old pitch, but our preference is to move to a new site. " (Today's Adver). My comment: How far is "close" in American-speak? Having walked to the 'great old pitch' since 1948, this supporter will probably walk away. Good luck to you keen travelling fans.  |
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:26:36 » |
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As long as its within Swindon I dont mind moving!
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:28:40 » |
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Here we go again.
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:28:51 » |
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It seems that Jim is dreaming of a new "multi-purpose stadium" in Swindon, to begin within six months. " We are looking at a number of sites and all close to Town. The County Ground is a great old pitch, but our preference is to move to a new site. " (Today's Adver). My comment: How far is "close" in American-speak? Having walked to the 'great old pitch' since 1948, this supporter will probably walk away. Good luck to you keen travelling fans. So you won't be going anymore if you can't walk to the ground? I really feel for you................................ |
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:33:25 » |
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j17 anyone?
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:36:25 » |
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As long as its within Swindon I dont mind moving! Have to say, a bit concerned about the "close to the town" which implies outside of rather than in Swindon. But let's see, eh? |
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:37:45 » |
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He's said, on more than one occasion, that they are committed to keeping the Club within the borough.
But lets all dredge Chippenham up again anyway..................
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:38:01 » |
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As long as its within Swindon I dont mind moving! I agree. We will undoubtedly lose something by moving away from the CG like 'identity' of the ground, acess to pubs and possibly outside walking distance to the station. But if we need to do it to survive then so be it. As long as he doen't kassam us (swap one landlord for another). |
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:43:07 » |
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If its a J17 they will prob have a retail complex on site, like the scum. Or they could run a shuttle bus from the merlin or cgh  |
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:43:15 » |
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He's said, on more than one occasion, that they are committed to keeping the Club within the borough.
But lets all dredge Chippenham up again anyway.................. Yeah he has said on several occassions that it will be within the Borough of Swindon so Nam is out of the subject I am sure. I think near the junction of the M4 near Chilseldon will be likely. As for not being able to walk to the new ground LMFAO I wish! might take me a week but I can do it! |
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From the station at Colchester
To the cells of Warrington
From the services at Leicester
To the slums of Northampton
We travel over England
And one day Europe too
Cos we all follow the Swindon
We're the famous Town End crew.
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 09:44:27 » |
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Trust STFC/Jim Little Meeting 17th August 2007. Ground redevelopment
We asked whether there were plans to redevelop the ground or relocate to a new stadium, making it clear that a move outside of Swindon would be unacceptable to most fans. Jim Little said that there would be capital investment made to improve the existing facilities but that redevelopment/relocation was not a priority.
He did not rule it out for the future should the current ground prove inadequate - in that case, they would look in the first instance at redeveloping the current ground or, if that did not prove possible, moving elsewhere. Encouragingly, in response to a reference to the Chippenham rumour he did state very clearly that he understood that the club is called Swindon Town for a reason and that any move would have to preserve the club's identity which clearly a move to Chippenham would not. The overall impression we formed was that while they would certainly look at ground redevelopment/relocation in the medium-long term it is not an immediate priority and perhaps does not form a core part of the overall business plan. |
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 10:06:13 » |
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Maybe Diamond Mike's mentioned to Little Jim about this site on Shaw Ridge.....  |
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« Reply #12 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 11:21:39 » |
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Let's hope it's not going to be anywhere near Alan's house again...
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« Reply #13 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 11:29:23 » |
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Let's hope it's not going to be anywhere near Alan's house again... Absolutely - we don't want neighbours like that making our new stadium look disreputable |
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« Reply #14 on: Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 11:30:55 » |
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oxfordshire could do with a football league team.
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