Spoons Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 25 minutes ago, Banjo Island said: FAKE NEWS !!!!! Let's have a friendly £50 bet for charity. Loser pays to charity of choice. It's happening. You don't think it is. Everyone is a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Wait for the fruit market to hit back (again) with confusion and complete denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I`ll believe it when they`re sat in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Gazred said: The ground has just been ploughed at the colony. Plenty of room for a training pitch and an allotment. Ah The Good Life! “Felicity Kendall, that’s the woman I love...” (RIP Rik Mayall) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion Dung Spreader Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 The Sun is reporting that under new lockdown rules that single people have to choose between having sex and seeing their parents. Rumour is that in Horfield they're going to kill two birds with one stone. 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 27 minutes ago, Lanterne Rouge said: I`ll believe it when they`re sat in it. I’ll believe it when I’ve shat in it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Spoons said: Watch this space. Rovers will announce new ground at Bristol fruit market. Have heard same from someone that works down there 65 million 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, basshead said: Have heard same from someone that works down there 65 million I have a very happy fruit wholesaler friend who's just won the jackpot on this deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Spoons said: Watch this space. Rovers will announce new ground at Bristol fruit market. Will Mr Wael Al-Quidi be retaining a stake in BRFC ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Rich said: Didn't they already do that? Long way to go on that. I'm sure Marvin has been bending a few rules to allow a developer to buy council owned land, with the promise of PP thrown in. Interesting to see what developments these new owners have in mind. If anything, it's a great site for a new ground, very little housing around, at the moment and good transport links. That whole area is due for an improvement. Which raises the question, why put future developments in jeopardy by involving BRFC in it? If you are talking about the fruit market then there is a fair amount of housing close by (such as Paintworks) & a lot more is planned in the surrounding area, such as Arena Island & up towards Midland Rd. I would not be surprised in the slightest though if they get the support of the current mayor and his associates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S25loyal Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Spoons said: Watch this space. Rovers will announce new ground at Bristol fruit market. With no planning permission submitted ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, S25loyal said: With no planning permission submitted ? It's being arranged and brokered by Bristol city council. Rovers first buy the fruit market then put in application that will fly through. 26 minutes ago, GrahamC said: If you are talking about the fruit market then there is a fair amount of housing close by (such as Paintworks) & a lot more is planned in the surrounding area, such as Arena Island & up towards Midland Rd. I would not be surprised in the slightest though if they get the support of the current mayor and his associates Chief of staff for mayor is a massive rovers fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 44 minutes ago, bert tann said: Will Mr Wael Al-Quidi be retaining a stake in BRFC ? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Bit of a dead location but anywhere will do for the pikeys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 19 minutes ago, Spoons said: Yes But fair to say the majority of the funding is from outside the club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 21 minutes ago, Spoons said: It's being arranged and brokered by Bristol city council. Rovers first buy the fruit market then put in application that will fly through. Chief of staff for mayor is a massive rovers fan. That seems like a massive conflict of interest, perhaps some of the people of Bristol might like this issue investigated. Planners being pressed to force things through? Judicial review may be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 ....there could be ‘something positive in the next few weeks..’ - I thought the Fruit Market stadium should be close to fruition by now?! Or was that typical of the normal bollox they always chuck at their deluded, dwindling support to keep them salivating?! What now??!! https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/something-positive-next-few-weeks-4210937 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 34 minutes ago, kevinmabbuttshair said: That seems like a massive conflict of interest, perhaps some of the people of Bristol might like this issue investigated. Planners being pressed to force things through? Judicial review may be? To be fair let them build it. Affordable housing built at memorial ground will be the reason the council involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 30 minutes ago, Spoons said: To be fair let them build it. No, **** 'em ! 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, kevinmabbuttshair said: That seems like a massive conflict of interest, perhaps some of the people of Bristol might like this issue investigated. Planners being pressed to force things through? Judicial review may be? I've walked my dogs down there for years...whilst on my way for picnics and everything. It's definitely a village green.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 12 hours ago, GrahamC said: If you are talking about the fruit market then there is a fair amount of housing close by (such as Paintworks) & a lot more is planned in the surrounding area, such as Arena Island & up towards Midland Rd. I would not be surprised in the slightest though if they get the support of the current mayor and his associates In reality, it's very little. Hardly anything along the Bath Rd, just paintworks relatively close and other housing is just in the planning stage. Planned housing doesn't really count as it'll also include housing, as well as whatever else is planned for this site. If it were long established housing estates then it might bring up opposition. I'm sure there'll still be opposition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireSection Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Its gonna get torched anyway, let them build it. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Rich said: Didn't they already do that? Long way to go on that. I'm sure Marvin has been bending a few rules to allow a developer to buy council owned land, with the promise of PP thrown in. Interesting to see what developments these new owners have in mind. If anything, it's a great site for a new ground, very little housing around, at the moment and good transport links. That whole area is due for an improvement. Which raises the question, why put future developments in jeopardy by involving BRFC in it? You say "good transport links"? Not so sure about that. It might be near a train station but it's more likely most of what counts for their support will want to drive and the roads in St Phillips ain't great. In fact, it'll be gridlock central I'd have thought, especially when you factor in all the thousands upon thousands who'll be locked out every week. Agree with your comments re the mayor though. When not in Malaysia, he's spent all his time doing **** all for Bristol as a whole but plenty for the minority interests close to his heart - the gAssholes counting for both on that score. It would be interesting to hear Rees explain why he considers that part of the city completely unsuitable for a 12,000 capacity concert venue but perfectly fine for a 20,000 (guess) football stadium. Edited June 12, 2020 by Merrick's Marvels 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Londoner Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Am i missing something here, they couldn’t afford to build at UWE when the land was free but can afford buy the land and build which would be three times as much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 10 minutes ago, walnutroof said: Am i missing something here, they couldn’t afford to build at UWE when the land was free but can afford buy the land and build which would be three times as much? I guess someone is building it for them as part of a bigger project and they will be tenants rather than owners of a new stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: You say "good transport links"? Not so sure about that. It might be near a train station but it's more likely most of what counts for their support will want to drive and the roads in St Phillips ain't great. In fact, it'll be gridlock central I'd have thought. Agree with your comments re the mayor though. When not in Malaysia, he's spent all his time doing **** all for Bristol as a whole but plenty for the minority interests close to his heart - the gAssholes counting for both on that score. It would be interesting to hear Rees explain why he considers that part of the city completely unsuitable for a 12,000 capacity concert venue but perfectly fine for a 20,000 (guess) football stadium. Which is a complete waste of time as they can’t even fill their marquee up currently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 18 hours ago, wendyredredrobin said: I used to think about planting a carrot in Felicity Kendal when she was younger. I still think about planting a carrot in her now. Thinking about it I'd probably plant one for Margot as well !! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Rich said: In reality, it's very little. Hardly anything along the Bath Rd, just paintworks relatively close and other housing is just in the planning stage. Planned housing doesn't really count as it'll also include housing, as well as whatever else is planned for this site. If it were long established housing estates then it might bring up opposition. I'm sure there'll still be opposition There is approved in planning permission for a huge tower block just up from (and on the opposite side of the road to) The Thunderbolt, 17 storeys high, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, supercidered said: I still think about planting a carrot in her now. Thinking about it I'd probably plant one for Margot as well !! Good god, that's a step to far for me, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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