CyderInACan Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, East End Old Boy said: It will take 2 years to get planning passed by this useless council in Bristol! Bet it won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Just now, CyderInACan said: Bet it won’t. I’m being cynical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Also have to wonder if a 4000 seater indoor arena would be suitable for music events. You’re probably right Rob but I’m hearing that the big outdoor stadium gig next summer has been confirmed as B*witched so expect well in excess of 20,000 for that. Smaller gigs will be quite well suited for the Arena though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, BS15_RED said: I personally think it’ll take promotion, then staying up in the PL before the club consider redeveloping the Atyeo, we’d need to be selling out nearly every week, and only regular PL Football would ensure that. With a significant number of Prem clubs profitable without monies from supporters, you have to wonder if it's worth doing. Unless it unlocks loads of other revenue streams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, East End Old Boy said: I’m being cynical! I’m obvs being a div then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 17 minutes ago, hantsred said: Looks really good ..especially the area between the AG and the arena. With all those added food and drink concessions maybe they could loose the coffee bar from AG and expand the overly cramped Sports Store!! I wonder if this was the plan all along I.e. temp smaller shop until this gets built then either move shop to new bit or lose coffee shop and expand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UREDS_91 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: It will take 2 years to get planning passed by this useless council in Bristol! Council will see this as an easy win i would think, would probably rush through plans seeing as they dont have to spend any of their own money on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: You’re probably right Rob but I’m hearing that the big outdoor stadium gig next summer has been confirmed as B*witched so expect well in excess of 20,000 for that. Smaller gigs will be quite well suited for the Arena though. Maybe B*Witched could play the stadium, but the support could be in the basketball arena. Erasure would probably do a job for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Phase 3 which would make my world, is when a "secret" investor buys the Memorial Ground (couldn't give a fig where the gas end up) and turns it in to the training ground for Bristol Rugby. The ownership of the ground returns to the rugby club (sort of), the Mem is safe from redevelopment (apart from turning it into a world class rugby training centre that is) and every one is happy (well, almost everyone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, Badger08 said: I love that this is all happening when I've moved away from the City. That is beautiful!! Can people now stop giving Bristol Sport grief? Its all part of a plan. Do you think they will incorporate a bigger shop into this phase . Also, great idea about the boxing. A stable of Bristol Sport boxers would be ideal. Maybe team up with matchroom :). Could this venue also be used for music? Maybe the darts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, phantom said: It great that the link between the basketball arena and the Gate looks to be made with another nod to local history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Had to skim though this, so it’s probably been said before, but it’s Ashton gate £100m development v. Memorial ground new tent! Mind the gap. SL / Bristol Sport detractors please go away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 hour ago, reddogkev said: Wow that looks amazing. Does anybody on here watch the Bristol Flyers? Personally, I have zero interest in basketball, but I guess it's an exciting game to watch. Yeah, I do. Great fun watching it and bargain value for money as well (I use to play at School and College and watch the American NBA when I was younger). Very easy to get involved in even if you've never watched basketball. It is a little bit American-ised, but that just adds to the harmless entertainment. Don't try to compare it to supporting or watching City and you'll be just fine. Definitely recommend it if you're interested and this is a fantastic announcement. Pictures look excellent and it'll make the whole site around Ashton Gate look even better. So pleased we didn't move out of town all those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 So this is being presented as pretty much a done deal, but are there potential stumbling blocks here? Could this be subject to similar objections to those which halted Ashton Vale? I would presume not, as it's a very different scenario, but this is distinctly an expansion rather than a redevelopment of the existing stadium, so might that be harder to push through? All genuine questions for someone who knows more about these things than I do. Looks absolutely fantastic by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said: So this is being presented as pretty much a done deal, but are there potential stumbling blocks here? Could this be subject to similar objections to those which halted Ashton Vale? I would presume not, as it's a very different scenario, but this is distinctly an expansion rather than a redevelopment of the existing stadium, so might that be harder to push through? All genuine questions for someone who knows more about these things than I do. Looks absolutely fantastic by the way! I would have thought that there would have been some sort of agreement to future development at AG in exchange for SL not appealing and winning a costly appeal (for the council) over AV, I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Just now, Esmond Million's Bung said: I would have thought that there would have been some sort of agreement to future development at AG in exchange for SL not appealing and winning a costly appeal (for the council) over AV, I suspect. Interesting. But that wouldn't prevent local residents objecting would it? I don't really know why they would, but they have form for small mindedness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 No doubt that this an impressive looking facility and a real boon to sport in Bristol and the local BS3 economy. Personally I have no interest in Basketball. Having watched a few games while living up north I found it pedestrian and would have been better staying in a bar until the last five minutes. Now if Lansdown wanted to add a women’s netball team to the portfolio I’d be up for watching that. At top levels it is very fast and skilful and like basketball on speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_s Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Looks amazing. I've never watched basketball but might give it a go. Helluva legacy Lansdown is going to leave behind. I remember watching my old man playing bowls under the Dolman back in the day. How far things have come. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said: Interesting. But that wouldn't prevent local residents objecting would it? I don't really know why they would, but they have form for small mindedness... People objected to the academy expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITW Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 So good to see both Bristol teams significantly improving their infrastructure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: No doubt that this an impressive looking facility and a real boon to sport in Bristol and the local BS3 economy. Personally I have no interest in Basketball. Having watched a few games while living up north I found it pedestrian and would have been better staying in a bar until the last five minutes. Now if Lansdown wanted to add a women’s netball team to the portfolio I’d be up for watching that. At top levels it is very fast and skilful and like basketball on speed. The National Netball league was being show on Sky for a few year, just wondering if it is still going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 39 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Also have to wonder if a 4000 seater indoor arena would be suitable for music events. 4000 seated could be 5000 once people stand, which people want to do at concerts, even allowing for the loss of seating because of having the stage at one end. It’s still bigger than anything Bristol can offer isn’t it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, BITW said: So good to see both Bristol teams significantly improving their infrastructure. Did you mean to post that on the Spurs forum? They are in direct competition with them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 the gap may be turning into a chasm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 43 minutes ago, RedRaw said: "Lets all be honest Ashton is still a shithole." Really?? North Street, Bars and restaurants, Ashton Park, Metrobus, long established housing, views across to the Mendips, Suspension Bridge and Ashton Court, Ashton Gate Stadium soon to be Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter. I take it he hasn't been around this way lately, Oh....hang on.... I remember when all this was fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Just now, RedM said: 4000 seated could be 5000 once people stand, which people want to do at concerts, even allowing for the loss of seating because of having the stage at one end. It’s still bigger than anything Bristol can offer isn’t it Would guess that clever designers would try and make any space as adaptable as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 Am I the only one who thinks Bristol Sport has missed an opportunity to build student accommodation here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 13 minutes ago, Loco Rojo said: Yeah, I do. Great fun watching it and bargain value for money as well (I use to play at School and College and watch the American NBA when I was younger). Very easy to get involved in even if you've never watched basketball. It is a little bit American-ised, but that just adds to the harmless entertainment. Don't try to compare it to supporting or watching City and you'll be just fine. Definitely recommend it if you're interested and this is a fantastic announcement. Pictures look excellent and it'll make the whole site around Ashton Gate look even better. So pleased we didn't move out of town all those years ago. What if we bring JET for the atmosphere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted September 18, 2018 Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: No doubt that this an impressive looking facility and a real boon to sport in Bristol and the local BS3 economy. Personally I have no interest in Basketball. Having watched a few games while living up north I found it pedestrian and would have been better staying in a bar until the last five minutes. Now if Lansdown wanted to add a women’s netball team to the portfolio I’d be up for watching that. At top levels it is very fast and skilful and like basketball on speed. I don't have any interest in basketball either. But I'd be certainly be curious to watch it in a brand new 4000 seater arena as part of the Bristol Sport collection of teams to which I am starting to feel a sense of affinity, and I'm certain my young son would be keen to go to. And even better, I'd be able to get a discount with my membership, and my ticket cost would not only benefit the basketball but also the football club that I love. And maybe having been once, I might well enjoy it and want to go again. And there in a nutshell is the Bristol Sport philosophy working in everyone's favour. PS - no reason not to think a netball team wouldn't be added at some point - in fact I'd say it seems more likely than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Bristol Rob said: Would guess that clever designers would try and make any space as adaptable as possible. I think so. To be far our stadium has been developed with quality in mind, ok the toilets are breeze block and pipes but in the hospitality areas and some other areas I’ve had a peep in there has been no expense spared or corners cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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