bs20ciderarmy Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Due to speak any minute now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 has it already happened or is he still due on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcityman Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Was already on before you posted, main thing that stood out for me was that he stated how his next major investment would be the training ground, the pitches are fine but the infrastructure needs bringing into line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 25, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 minute ago, redcityman said: Was already on before you posted, main thing that stood out for me was that he stated how his next major investment would be the training ground, the pitches are fine but the infrastructure needs bringing into line. For someone not ITK does this go towards us getting category 1 status for the academy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 He wasn't on long, asked about the Mitre controversy he said it would be a lot easier if clubs used one ball for all competitions, when asked if everything was in place to push for the Prem he said our new training facilities is the last piece in the ( off field ) jigsaw, also the usual question re LJ not being sacked last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, RedRaw said: So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! Blimey, that is exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, RedRaw said: So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! A real legacy there, never mind what's happening inside AG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonPark Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, RedRaw said: So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! Was all that said on the radio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, AshtonPark said: Was all that said on the radio? No - none of it - just that the training ground improvements / development are needed and top of the list (In response to the interviewer asking if we were ready for Premiership should we get there ) (I'm Not saying that RedRaw is not right mind ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, AshtonPark said: Was all that said on the radio? I've not heard the radio interview. All I am saying is that based on what redcityman confirmed from the interview, we appear to be staying at Abbots Leigh but improving the facilities. The other 3 developments have been rumoured and or there is some basis of truth in them. We know he owns AV and is planning to build a new academy, an application for a new training facility for Bristol Rugby has been approved, we believe he owns the Wickes site and rumours suggest a small arena could be included. There are a few on here that may know a little more through their connections with supporters club etc but are sworn to secrecy.......isn't that right @Dollymarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, RedRaw said: So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! Not saying that it can't happen but that Ashton Vale area has been earmarked for housing now as part of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Are we getting the whole 'aeroplane hangar' style indoor 3G setup with the training redevelopment? Would be great if so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted October 25, 2017 Admin Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Not saying that it can't happen but that Ashton Vale area has been earmarked for housing now as part of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan. When the plans for the ground fell through - I thought it was only a % of the site was going to be used for the housing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 From what I've heard the club are adding artificial pitches and upgrading the changing facilities at the training ground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I wonder if the cost of the land at AV for housing comes close to what Sainsbury's were going to pay for Ashton Gate before that went breasts skywards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, phantom said: When the plans for the ground fell through - I thought it was only a % of the site was going to be used for the housing? Yes, there was some mention of an agreement between Lansdown and the council that half the site would be developed for housing and half the site would remain open as part of the TVG status. A new training complex for the academy would not be able to sit on the TVG part of the site, so maybe housing is being sacrificed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 29 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Not saying that it can't happen but that Ashton Vale area has been earmarked for housing now as part of the West of England Joint Spatial Plan. Alderman Moores site is definitely earmarked for housing by the council as is the land running up to Barrow tanks (Yanley / Ashton Park Development) as part of the WOEJSP but none of this specifically includes the AV "stadium site" which SL owns. He has been in talks with the council for some time with regard to the use of this land and has some bargaining room on the basis that the council require to develop access to alderman Moore site which may have to be via the "stadium site" The AV "stadium" site has been seen as a potential / natural location for the academy for some time.............. "The end could be in sight over the future of Ashton Vale – the patch of land where Bristol City FC wanted to build a new £92 million stadium. Councillors are expected to consider a compromise solution which has been hammered out over several months by the two sides in the dispute. It is understood that campaigners have agreed that the northern part of the 42-acre site – including the disused tip where the stadium would have been built – can be used to build a new sporting academy. This would include a new low-level building near the existing David Lloyd sports centre as well as training pitches. These facilities are expected to be available for community use.The southern “wetlands” area would remain registered as a town green which means no development would be allowed there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, RedRaw said: So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! That's all well and good, but what about our sprinklers and canopys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLEE Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 I've heard there's a decent bit of land available near the UWE. That'll make a decent training ground! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 40 minutes ago, RED4LIFE said: That's all well and good, but what about our sprinklers and canopys? The gold-plated "premier league ready" sprinklers are on order..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, RedSA said: Are we getting the whole 'aeroplane hangar' style indoor 3G setup with the training redevelopment? Would be great if so... It's part of the rugby training facilities plan which may be shared with city at times ........don't know if it will be part of any plans for Abbots Leigh which is only about 1.5 down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: Yes, there was some mention of an agreement between Lansdown and the council that half the site would be developed for housing and half the site would remain open as part of the TVG status. A new training complex for the academy would not be able to sit on the TVG part of the site, so maybe housing is being sacrificed. That is exactly the case re Ashton Vale, there has already been an announcement on Bristol City Council's website about the first houses that are expected on it in 2019, and a contract has already been signed with Wilmott Dixon in order to build them. My understanding is that SL has now sold the non TVG part of the land to the council, enabling him to recoup his outlay for the whole site, but that the bit designated as Village Green cannot be developed at all. Presumably this will continue to be where locals hold barbecues, bird watch and ice skate or much more likely take their dogs to shit and dump their old mattresses.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: That is exactly the case re Ashton Vale, there has already been an announcement on Bristol City Council's website about the first houses that are expected on it in 2019, and a contract has already been signed with Wilmott Dixon in order to build them. My understanding is that SL has now sold the non TVG part of the land to the council, enabling him to recoup his outlay for the whole site, but that the bit designated as Village Green cannot be developed at all. Presumably this will continue to be where locals hold barbecues, bird watch and ice skate or much more likely take their dogs to shit and dump their old mattresses.. As I mentioned above, I think the site you are referring to is the Alderman Allotment site and not the "stadium site". The council article you alluded to may be this one which is clearly the Alderman site...... http://news.bristol.gov.uk/bristol_city_council_to_sell_houses_on_the_open_market_for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Any idea if there's a "listen again" type thing on Talk Sport? Imagine there's loads who'd like to hear what Steve had to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 5 hours ago, RedRaw said: So, let me get this straight....... BCFC training ground - Staying put at Abbots Leigh but investment in the infrastructure/facilities BCFC academy - New development at Ashton Vale - due to go to planning? Bristol Rugby - New training facility - pitches and infrastructure at Kingcott farm - approved Wickes site - Small arena/hotel?? If that's all happening, its no wonder he sold £190 million of stock recently! Interesting Redraw. Would be great if the academy and first team were all together on one site, Ashton vale 92 acres would of been big enough. Isn't Abbots leigh's land owner by QEH school ? If we're building a state of the art training ground on that site , surely we'd have too buy all the school land ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Lord Northski said: Any idea if there's a "listen again" type thing on Talk Sport? Imagine there's loads who'd like to hear what Steve had to say. https://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1508922000 Click on the 10:30-11:00 section and then it appears at circa -22:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, steviestevieneville said: Interesting Redraw. Would be great if the academy and first team were all together on one site, Ashton vale 92 acres would of been big enough. Isn't Abbots leigh's land owner by QEH school ? If we're building a state of the art training ground on that site , surely we'd have too buy all the school land ? Joe Bryan went to QEH - he can put a good word in for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 5 hours ago, GrahamC said: That is exactly the case re Ashton Vale, there has already been an announcement on Bristol City Council's website about the first houses that are expected on it in 2019, and a contract has already been signed with Wilmott Dixon in order to build them. My understanding is that SL has now sold the non TVG part of the land to the council, enabling him to recoup his outlay for the whole site, but that the bit designated as Village Green cannot be developed at all. Presumably this will continue to be where locals hold barbecues, bird watch and ice skate or much more likely take their dogs to shit and dump their old mattresses.. Vence properties bought AV for £7m, I believe. Can you see the council forking out anything for land in the current climate, especially as they can't build housing on it. They can't even afford contribute to the xmas lights. They have recently announced that there will be housing on the Alderman Moores site, with provision for a railway station. Any housing on the original stadium site application was taken out of the equation at the first hearing, as the whole site was in the greenbelt (and still is) and there has to be a very special reason to allow any building on greenbelt. The reason the stadium got permission was that, there were no acceptable comparable sites for a stadium of that size in the region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Northski Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 25 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: https://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1508922000 Click on the 10:30-11:00 section and then it appears at circa -22:30 Thank you VFTD. Really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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