marmite Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just to make a change from all the negativity on this forum, has anyone else heard that the plans to redevelop AG are being dusted off and that the egg chasers are joining us, possibly as early as next season? I heard this from a good source and NO, I can't tell you who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Surely not much developement would take place until we hear the last word on AV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 The point is my source is very much "in the know" about the AV decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 always take "in the know" sources with a pinch of salt when it comes to AV as there has been so many false dawns in the past, the ruggers was always on the cards to play here we pretty much know that when lansdown took over them, I'll wait for the club to announce somthing as with the redvlopment there will be a large cash shortfall as sainsburys goes out of the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecity86 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think it is a logical move for Steve Lansdown to consolidate his two business interests. I just hope the rugby doesnt impact on the playing surface too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbred Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think it is a logical move for Steve Lansdown to consolidate his two business interests. I just hope the rugby doesnt impact on the playing surface too much It won't at all. Moden day pitches can cope easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I think it is a logical move for Steve Lansdown to consolidate his two business interests. I just hope the rugby doesnt impact on the playing surface too much We'd probably look better playing on a rutted, waterlogged bog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poland_red Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 We'd probably look better playing on a rutted, waterlogged bog. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Have heard club officials now adding "...or if we develop Ashton Gate..." to any talk about the ground development. Do Swansea still have rugby played on their pitch? Didn't stop them playing attractive football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 It would need a healthy investment in the pitch and possibly under soil heating should we end up staying at AG but yes, all the new purpose built stadiums that share with Rugby clubs seem to cope ok with it, shit pits like the Memorial stadium (and perhaps Watford) that have had no money spent on it are the ones that struggle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 the pitch will be fine and can support both, The problem rovers get is the ground is on a high water table and takes a lot longet to draibn (why they get a water logged pitch more then us), it also doesn't see the sun all day so takes longer to recover, The drainage is fantastic at ashton gate is also in the sun almost all of the day so the recovery time is a hell of a lot shorter, The pitch would never be a problem, we also happen to have one of the best groundsman outside of the top 4 which helps alot and is the reason why the Ashton Gate pitch (little mud in the goal mouth and left corner flag at the atyeo end aside) is as green and playable after 30 games as it is after 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del ete Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Just to make a change from all the negativity on this forum, has anyone else heard that the plans to redevelop AG are being dusted off and that the egg chasers are joining us, possibly as early as next season? I heard this from a good source and NO, I can't tell you who. Are you shagging Ross Crail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Re-developing Ashton Gate, or plan "B" was mentioned at the mayor debate last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del ete Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Just to make a change from all the negativity on this forum, has anyone else heard that the plans to redevelop AG are being dusted off and that the egg chasers are joining us, possibly as early as next season? I heard this from a good source and NO, I can't tell you who. As in just a new pitch for egg chasers? Or forget AV and total refurb of AG (Which would mean 2 stands). OR will plans be put out again, and then the whole idea delayed for another 10 years due to financing give us some more inside info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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