beaverface Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours 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, 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. This ^^^ I'm don't understand that either. A football stadium would be in use for regular larger sized crowds compared to a concert venue, and I would suspect the football club would probably want a slice of the cake for putting on their own concerts also, so it's bit hypocritical to turn one down in favour of the other??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 47 minutes ago, GrahamC said: 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. Yes, I'm aware of all the plans for the area, I find it all interesting, think it's fourteen storey's now above street level. What I was pointing out is, that there are currently very few properties with occupants at the moment, which could oppose any application. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 18 hours ago, Spoons said: 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. You're on. I will pay the money when I'm sat in the 'new stadium' watching a game. For clarification, I will not be paying out if said 'new stadium' is the Mem with some newer tents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 they already have the equipment to knock up a temporary concert venue, transport wont be a problem for the football fans as rats are competant swimmers so they could all jump in at chequers and swim there. cant really see there being any problems other than actually getting it done.think they will be bust and gone the way their things take time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours 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, 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. It's within one mile of the center of Bristol, which has the best transport links in the area at present. It's within the city where people who support that shower already travel to and from, currently using the existing roads and transport. There'll probably be very little parking, with a travel plan to provide park and ride and use of existing transport systems. Sounds like I'm bigging it up but I'm not, I'm just stating the obvious. Close to the Bath and Wells roads, the spine road, Temple Meads, Old Market and the routes from Bristol East and North. 1 Mile from the M32. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanburyRed Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 17 hours ago, basshead said: Have heard same from someone that works down there 65 million Is this also the same person who works down the chip shop who swears he's Elvis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 3 hours 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? plus their already 20 million in debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 28 minutes ago, Rich said: It's within one mile of the center of Bristol, which has the best transport links in the area at present. It's within the city where people who support that shower already travel to and from, currently using the existing roads and transport. There'll probably be very little parking, with a travel plan to provide park and ride and use of existing transport systems. Sounds like I'm bigging it up but I'm not, I'm just stating the obvious. Close to the Bath and Wells roads, the spine road, Temple Meads, Old Market and the routes from Bristol East and North. 1 Mile from the M32. At the moment their "crowd" manage to park within a 10 minute walk of the Memorial Ground. Not sure that would be possible IF this thing happens. Hopefully not, anything to piss them off. There used to be a small train station close to the Fruit Market which would have been handy. It closed in the 50s - integrated public transport, who needs it eh?!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Merrick's Marvels said: At the moment their "crowd" manage to park within a 10 minute walk of the Memorial Ground. Not sure that would be possible IF this thing happens. Hopefully not, anything to piss them off. There used to be a small train station close to the Fruit Market which would have been handy. It closed in the 50s - integrated public transport, who needs it eh?!! Parking for a few might be easier at present but, there's no two ways about it, if someone builds a new stadium and it won't be them, their crowds will naturally increase. They'll never get to our level, having only managed that 11 times in their existence and that wasn't by much. If it happens, it'll just take some of the floating support we're currently taking, so it will hold us back again, which seems to be their purpose in life. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 16 hours ago, Spoons said: Yes Other sources advise that Mr Al-Quidi is a "Johnny-come-lately" to the Fruit Market project and is unwanted by all of the protagonists. His elder brother is anxious to rid himself of the burden of BRFC and, with cash draining away at an alarming rate, the younger gentleman may be squeezed out. Personal money thrown at the Colony site is a last desperate attempt to stay on board but from his playroom in Jordan our would be hero is watching that dream gradually slip away. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Rich said: It's within one mile of the center of Bristol, which has the best transport links in the area at present. It's within the city where people who support that shower already travel to and from, currently using the existing roads and transport. There'll probably be very little parking, with a travel plan to provide park and ride and use of existing transport systems. Sounds like I'm bigging it up but I'm not, I'm just stating the obvious. Close to the Bath and Wells roads, the spine road, Temple Meads, Old Market and the routes from Bristol East and North. 1 Mile from the M32. It’s in the middle of an industrial estate with wholesalers and tips. They’re welcome to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours 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 !! Is Margot still alive? Sick bugger! Felicity Kendall has the best arse, by an absolute mile! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Field of (Irene's} Dreams - "build it and they won't come" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City37 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 50 minutes ago, Lew-T said: It’s in the middle of an industrial estate with wholesalers and tips. They’re welcome to it. Big plans to redevelop large areas of St Philips though. After the University Campus, Arena Island, Silverthorne Lane developments the whole area will look very different. Will be interesting to see how the stadium will be financed and how the planning application progresses - long way to go yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Fruit Market isn't a bad venue, although it'll be a nightmare for midweek game and the area is already massively congested before you try and ship a load more people in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, City37 said: Big plans to redevelop large areas of St Philips though. After the University Campus, Arena Island, Silverthorne Lane developments the whole area will look very different. Will be interesting to see how the stadium will be financed and how the planning application progresses - long way to go yet. But all the developments are in the north of st Phillips surrounding the feeder, the fruit market area is and will continue to be for some time very much an industrial area. Their nearest neighbours would be the dogs home (Dopey Darrell will be gutted) and a concrete plant......screed head, screed head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: before you try and ship a load more people in. If the G*s are playing at home that won't be concern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Fruit Market isn't a bad venue, although it'll be a nightmare for midweek game and the area is already massively congested before you try and ship a load more people in. Oh! are they planning to share the ground with a club whose fans actually bother showing up for matches then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City37 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, RedRaw said: But all the developments are in the north of st Phillips surrounding the feeder, the fruit market area is and will continue to be for some time very much an industrial area. Their nearest neighbours would be the dogs home (Dopey Darrell will be gutted) and a concrete plant......screed head, screed head! All the development I listed yes - but there is a masterplan for all of St Philip's where Marv is banking on shed load of new homes - this the next logical area. There's a bit online about this area with some saying has potential to be "Bristol's Kings Cross" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeble Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 18 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? To the best of my knowledge, neither City or Rovers have ever had a planning application turned down by the council. Despite various members of both sets of supporters claiming that the council are biased in favour of ‘the other lot’, history suggests that they have been supportive of both teams. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 heres a positive thought for you. there are macdonalds in a couple of places quite nearby, there will be rentokil boxes everywhere. wont take that long to wipe the lot out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Is Margot still alive? Sick bugger! Felicity Kendall has the best arse, by an absolute mile! I must admit when Margot appeared in her riding boots and jodhpurs ..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I must admit when Margot appeared in her riding boots and jodhpurs ..... OTIB must be the only football forum where we discuss riding boots and jodhpurs! Long may it continue 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ever-red Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 It's Margo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I must admit when Margot appeared in her riding boots and jodhpurs ..... I would recommend Lanacane anti-chafing gel for sore ears. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 24 minutes ago, TomF said: With a budget black hole of nearly £20m already this year due to the ‘rona - I doubt the council will be supporting the fewers move in much capacity other than vocal support My major concern is the council owned land in the surrounding area being transferred/sold at a more favourable rate than on the open market. City had an agreement to purchase the East End Car park and the allotments, at what appeared to be favourable rates, because they were valued for their at the time, current uses. Those pockets of land it was argued, increased in value with development approvals. Having said that, the east end would have remained a car park, so no real increase in value, it just made the development more viable. And the allotments were mostly unused as allotments. With St Philips, the adjacent land is council owned and is very valuable in it's own right, it is industrial/commercial land, currently in use and close to the city centre. I think the council will argue that they're doing the same for BRFC as they were for BCFC but, that's clearly not the case if the land transfer/sale is at a lower rate. I believe it has to be market rate by law, otherwise the council are not getting full value for that land disposal. Just a thought, where will our shops purchase their fruit and veg from? Surely the council won't hand over another site for a new fruit market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, pongo88 said: OTIB must be the only football forum where we discuss riding boots and jodhpurs! Long may it continue And planting carrots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Apparently, the first four words you see here reveal your subconscious mind. According to someone on twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 The first word I saw was 8 rows down, about half way along. Truly. I can only conclude, I must be "obsessed." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Alignment lesson change strength. Righto, WTF that means I have no idea but I'm standing by it. 48 minutes ago, Rich said: And planting carrots. Just see Margo by all accounts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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