SJC Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Ashton-Vale-deal-understood-struck-future-stadium/story-19763874-detail/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Just seen this pop up on the evil post site. http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Ashton-Vale-deal-understood-struck-future-stadium/story-19763874-detail/story.html Sounds like we have given up doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Plan B turning into Plan A... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Let's face it, they gave up ages ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Housing perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Are they saying that if the plans for the Gate are approved, we won't bother with Ashton Vale? I don't really understand what this deal is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I'm not sure i fully understand. Can someone spell out the meaning of this article please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Good news. You sure? Seems a bit short sighted to me. Bear in mind I think we can't go any bigger if we stay where we are (if we ever need it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Are they saying that if the plans for the Gate are approved, we won't bother with Ashton Vale? I don't really understand what this deal is That's how I read it in all honesty. What's the benefit in waiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 SL won't let it go, he has lost a lot of money already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunningdalered Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I'm not sure i fully understand. Can someone spell out the meaning of this article please? Maybe - we get planning permission for the AG improvements waved through, if we drop the AV proposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Are they saying that if the plans for the problem,, approved, we won't bother with Ashton Vale? I don't really understand what this deal is Yes,thinking about it that isn't a deal.Unless they are saying that our planning application will no problem,IF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Twentystone just tweeted saying we are prepared to ditch it if we can re develop the gate. Real shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 It is a shame that the NIMBYs have stopped a great project that would have given use the best possible stadium, thousands of jobs for locals and a great addition to the City of Bristol. The re-vamped Ashton Gate will be a great improvement - but it will never be any larger because the site is simply too small - like the minds of out mayor and corporation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Now this makes sense for SL. The land would be worth top dollar as housing land and he could recoup alot of his money. It's a bit crap for the football club though IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor10 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I expect we've told the Council they can use the land as a Trvellers site if they give us permission to improve AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Housing perhaps? Mind you didn,t we have to scale down the number of houses we wanted to build in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 You sure? Seems a bit short sighted to me. Bear in mind I think we can't go any bigger if we stay where we are (if we ever need it). Always preferred the option of staying at AG mate. As other posters have said, this looks like they have given up on the Vale but can't 100% confirm that until they know they definitely have planning consent for redevelopment at AG. The plans for the AG redevelopment that were on display recently look really good to me & keep the club at it's rightful home. I'm very pleased at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Gutted about this. Why are we giving up ffs? On a moral level, it is not, and never should be a town green. On a sense level, we are forever restricted if we stay at AG. Plus it looks crap. Plus we will never have proper transport links there. IF this means we have just given up and are going with the (complete and utter cack) AG proposals, I will be very, very disappointed. Ashton Vale looked brilliant, would have been ideal transport-wise, had huge expansion potential, and was only down the road, unlike most new grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Always preferred the option of staying at AG mate. As other posters have said, this looks like they have given up on the Vale but can't 100% confirm that until they know they definitely have planning consent for redevelopment at AG. The plans for the AG redevelopment that were on display recently look really good to me & keep the club at it's rightful home. I'm very pleased at this. They are great plans Lewie but that's it! We can't go any bigger on that site. That's my problem with this, it's setling for mediocrity when we could have had something which COULD have propelled us into the big league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Did people actually think SL would lose money?! Not great for the Club but very good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted September 6, 2013 Admin Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hmm. Develop Ashton Vale as housing creating enough profits to purchase the houses behind the Atyeo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 They are great plans Lewie but that's it! We can't go any bigger on that site. That's my problem with this, it's setling for mediocrity when we could have had something which COULD have propelled us into the big league. Agree. For me this is a sad day for the club and the city. I really felt moving would be a positive, fresh start as it has been for most clubs with new stadiums. Now we will endure 3+ years in a bitty stadium that when finished will be ok but limited or no scope to expand (should we ever have the need to). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 They are great plans Lewie but that's it! We can't go any bigger on that site. That's my problem with this, it's setling for mediocrity when we could have had something which COULD have propelled us into the big league. Text below taken from the club website earlier in the year mate. 26,500 is definitely bigger than we currently have and plenty big enough for what we'd need, even if we ever got to the Prem. "The proposals are based on a plan to replace the existing Williams and Wedlock Stands which, together with a refurbished Dolman Stand, would establish Ashton Gate as the premier sports and exhibition centre in the South West, with a capacity of approximately 26,500 for Bristol City FC and Bristol Rugby home games from 2016 onwards." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Gutted about this. Why are we giving up ffs? On a moral level, it is not, and never should be a town green. On a sense level, we are forever restricted if we stay at AG. Plus it looks crap. Plus we will never have proper transport links there. IF this means we have just given up and are going with the (complete and utter cack) AG proposals, I will be very, very disappointed. Ashton Vale looked brilliant, would have been ideal transport-wise, had huge expansion potential, and was only down the road, unlike most new grounds. If the re-open the train station it will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTR Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Did people actually think SL would lose money?! Not great for the Club but very good for him. Houses being built in Long Ashton,link road going ahead,a developers dream,but I would fight tooth and nail for the ground if I had SL,s money,it,s a matter of principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hmm. Develop Ashton Vale as housing creating enough profits to purchase the houses behind the Atyeo. and Wickes etc…? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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