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The World Famous City Ground - Home of the PROPER WORLD‘S OLDEST LEAGUE CLUB
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REDDERS78
Jack Armstrong
I've got to laugh at the backtrack from some members because a 'lady' that appears to be in the know has arrived, just in case she knows 'something' that you can later claim was a good idea.
Bob Fossil
Nottingham's dirty secret
I'm out of the loop on this.
Has anybody figured out how a £500m stadium would be financed? Or are we just in hypothetical dreamland?
If the answer to the former isn't yes I'm genuinely confused as to what the debate is.
Has anybody figured out how a £500m stadium would be financed? Or are we just in hypothetical dreamland?
If the answer to the former isn't yes I'm genuinely confused as to what the debate is.
sammy the snake
Jack Armstrong
I’m all for bureaucracy as long as it delivers and follows democratic representation and a fully transparent process. What we believe about objections being unreasonable isn’t really going to count but we also know full well that process will be abused to the max. NIMBY objections are everywhere, some thoroughly justified.
What we ask is that either Nottingham Forest or RBC give their current view as to why it’s not moving forward? It’s not life or death here… but let’s have some facts. Club statement is massively well overdue
trentside69
Viv Anderson
I've been reading and I think the chaps have been most courteous to lady pen.I've got to laugh at the backtrack from some members because a 'lady' that appears to be in the know has arrived, just in case she knows 'something' that you can later claim was a good idea.
I'm not sure it would have turned out the same the username was hairy pete
trentside69
Viv Anderson
I was thinking the same thing.
Does anyone even have a real up to date update?
It obviously takes time to arrange some things but it's turning into a drama because of the lack of an official update
REDDERS78
Jack Armstrong
Hairy Pete is a good name, Im not even called Pete, or particularly hairy, but the name has a ring to it.
Another name for Omar to adopt perhaps?
oobidoobi
First Team Squad
We CAN wait... really ?
Redemption
One less gobshite...
We've had bits this year. The interview with Randall where he ummed and arghed about it but restated the intention.
Just 2 months ago, Marinakis renewed his commitment to the redevelopment in a letter to fans.
And the new chairman, on his appointment, said "positive progress" was brring made.
And we're expecting an interview with Chairman soon.
What do you want to see in the the statement beyond what has been said?
Redemption
One less gobshite...
Some people can't, apparently.
I posted it as I recalled some posters on this thread remarked on its demise.
chaospunx
Geoff Thomas
I'm giving up on that one as its increasingly hard to be courteous as her replies are very snide f*** your eastfield site go brainstorm another forum
See what you have done trentside69 must remind myself not to look on this thread anymore
Ashley
Steve Chettle
It is bizarre, isn't it? People think that we should build a massive state of the art stadium in a prime location but there's no argument put forward about how to finance this magical superstadium.
If we do end up leaving the City Ground, we aren't going to be getting the dream stadium that some people seem to think.
As I've said a few times in this thread, be very careful what you wish for.
oobidoobi
First Team Squad
I was remarking on the spelling/grammar in the image just to clarify, as im not sure thats what they meant
Barry
Where's me hammer?
The points made without the agenda were fine.... but then the fan encroachment thing was so far left field, it was nearly at Eastcroft.
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REDDERS78
Jack Armstrong
This is the point I continuously make, theres no logic being applied to the original plan, let alone the plan of dreams.
Weve gone from being happy with the redevolpment plan, to not being happy with the location or amount of sanitory towel dispensers, in a plan that doesnt even exist.
Its a hard knock life for big Marra!
Quntib Hollox
Jack Armstrong
My thoughts are that the costs have spiralled too excessively and for the sake of 5k extra seats it’s no longer viable in its current form.
Wes' Organ
Biggles
Very professional of you.
Bob Fossil
Nottingham's dirty secret
What's going on
Either a new stand or f*** all.
Some of the shite on here would make Vital proud
Either a new stand or f*** all.
Some of the shite on here would make Vital proud
It's Baggio
John Robertson
The forum wouldn't have many posts at all if people didn't debate hypothetical's. I think it's been an interesting couple of pages & nice to read a few different POV's.
Hopefully we can find a way to stay at the CG, build the new Main Stand & then develop/renew the Bridgford/Clough stand's to get us to somewhere around 42k, which should help satisfy the (current) demand without leaving something of a white elephant should we ever drop back down into the Championship.
That said, who pays for all that & how long does it take? If the Main Stand rebuild is dependant on the new flats then what pays for the rest of it? Also on current timescales it'd take about 30 years, plus you've got the hassle & loss of revenue that comes from playing at a reduced capacity during construction. Maybe if there is an opportunity for a new build on a suitable site as part of a wider scheme of regeneration then they'd look at it.
Apologies for the hypotheticals & no, I don't work for the council, a developer or drink at the boat club.
Redemption
One less gobshite...
Will spotted.
Bob Fossil
Nottingham's dirty secret
Personally I find tens of dozens of pages dedicated to the ifs as and buts of moving to a make believe stadium when it's not even a remote possibility a bit weird & pointless.
But you do you. I guess.
Bonalair
John Robertson
I don’t want to leave the City Ground ever. We’ve lost our soul if we do , and I think EM knows it.
So I don’t read long posts about fanciful new grounds elsewhere. Simple.
So I don’t read long posts about fanciful new grounds elsewhere. Simple.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
We're on the same page!
MaxiRobriguez
Bob McKinlay
No one is asking for a Spurs type stadium.
Yes financing a new stadium of any sort will be expensive, but you'll have the same issue at the CG if we do establish ourselves in the top flight as once the PT stand is complete then the Bridgford and Brian Clough stands will seriously need looking at both from a capacity and facilities POV, and that will come with more challenges given disruption and space concerns, with no further ability to offset costs through building some flats.
You can argue that just redeveloping the PT stand is enough but that's as much a belief as those who like the idea of a new stadium.
FWIW I'm on the fence and see merits and drawbacks of both. Ultimately I think the most sensible thing to do is pause our current plans and see where we are in three years time, both in terms of league were playing in and demand for tickets.