BetterRedthanBlue Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Swede said: The same scummy club who also decided to change history when trying to sell it to a supermarket by saying it was only the gates that was a memorial to the fallen people of Bristol from the first World War. The whole ground was donated in memory. The clue's in the name. It's a fact that seems to get lost on most people. The gates are the vocal point of the ground because of the remembrance Sunday service and the fact some of our "fans" thought it would be funny to graffiti the gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillred Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, BetterRedthanBlue said: It's a fact that seems to get lost on most people. The gates are the vocal point of the ground because of the remembrance Sunday service and the fact some of our "fans" thought it would be funny to graffiti the gates. Not one of our finest moments if so, was it ever proved it was some of our fans that did it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Nobody connected with the gash seems worried because it will apparently only take a week to put up. Once built it will surely need some kind of safety inspection/certificate won't it? Does anybody know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, pillred said: Not one of our finest moments if so, was it ever proved it was some of our fans that did it? Don't think it was ever proven. The Rovers statement at the time referred to persons purporting to be City supporters. Despite proof either way fairplay to City for quickly bringing in a specialist contractor to clean them up. Probably ended up looking better than they did before the incident. Edited July 28, 2023 by E.G.Red 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Nobody connected with the gash seems worried because it will apparently only take a week to put up. Once built it will surely need some kind of safety inspection/certificate won't it? Does anybody know? Imagine how low one's expectations must be when you can be smug that a new stand will only take 1 week to build & fit out..! Surely it will take longer than a week to decorate, put up required signage & install all the concessions facilities..? Have they even got a dodgy sky box ordered to be able to stream Babestation to the masses yet..? As far as I'm aware, the actual build (which I'm assuming must be some kind of modular, click together type solution) doesn't actually take very long atall - it's all the dressing of the new structure that takes time & then, as many have already said - test events & getting the safety certificates issued... If it only takes a week or 2, then why not have had it done already.?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miser Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Imagine how low one's expectations must be when you can be smug that a new stand will only take 1 week to build & fit out..! Surely it will take longer than a week to decorate, put up required signage & install all the concessions facilities..? Have they even got a dodgy sky box ordered to be able to stream Babestation to the masses yet..? As far as I'm aware, the actual build (which I'm assuming must be some kind of modular, click together type solution) doesn't actually take very long atall - it's all the dressing of the new structure that takes time & then, as many have already said - test events & getting the safety certificates issued... If it only takes a week or 2, then why not have had it done already.?! I've seen these stands in action for cricket. At Taunton, the stand is on existing tarmac parking. At Bristol, on grass with temporary matting just in case of rain. To plonk a stand on bare mud would be a interesting proposition. Maybe the shop restocking is introducing the new Gas boot cleaning kits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, E.G.Red said: Don't think it was ever proven. The Rovers statement at the time referred to persons purporting to be City supporters. Despite proof either way fairplay to City for quickly bringing in a specialist contractor to clean them up. Probably ended up looking better than they did before the incident. I think it was, and the supporters club rallied round cleaned it and implemented a collection for charity if I recall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC11 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Imagine how low one's expectations must be when you can be smug that a new stand will only take 1 week to build & fit out..! Surely it will take longer than a week to decorate, put up required signage & install all the concessions facilities..? Have they even got a dodgy sky box ordered to be able to stream Babestation to the masses yet..? As far as I'm aware, the actual build (which I'm assuming must be some kind of modular, click together type solution) doesn't actually take very long atall - it's all the dressing of the new structure that takes time & then, as many have already said - test events & getting the safety certificates issued... If it only takes a week or 2, then why not have had it done already.?! Takes less than 30 seconds to put up a pasting table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 23 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: If it only takes a week or 2, then why not have had it done already.?! I'm no expert, plus a tad cynical , but maybe it was deliberate. They had the necessary public meeting midweek during working hours apparently. They held off planning application until the last minute. They started clearing the site before any consent had been granted. They seem to be going ahead before the Planning application has been heard. I wonder if they are trying to pressure the Powers that be into green lighting it all . Add the delay for SAG checks it does look odd. They will blame everyone else if they don't get the go ahead, and the fans (or most of them and the Post ) will lap it up with one flash of a nice watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 46 minutes ago, richwwtk said: Nobody connected with the gash seems worried because it will apparently only take a week to put up. Once built it will surely need some kind of safety inspection/certificate won't it? Does anybody know? It’ll only take a week to put up…..on absolutely sodden ground due to all the rain we’ve had….sounds totally fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OneCity Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 15 hours ago, Mayes86 said: I was recently down the pub with a gas head mate and after a few pints the nonsense started coming out (from a usually sound mind) claims of “the only thing city have over rovers is the stadium” “tilson isn’t their record signing” apparently they broke that record at some point since 2000. “Wael has money, but doesn’t want to waste it and spends it wisely. They’re not in hardly any debt as Wael does what lansdown does and coverts it to shares”. “They’re building the club up behind the scenes and will be in the championship soon” and finally once they get “their” new stadium what are city gonna do then as rovers will be equal and challenging them. I asked about the free stadium and the response was, it’s all made up be jealous city fans and the sale of the cabbage patch with Waels millions will they will self fund the stadium. Witnessed this fascinating phenomenon myself. I think it can be summed up thusly: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I'm no expert, plus a tad cynical , but maybe it was deliberate. They had the necessary public meeting midweek during working hours apparently. They held off planning application until the last minute. They started clearing the site before any consent had been granted. They seem to be going ahead before the Planning application has been heard. I wonder if they are trying to pressure the Powers that be into green lighting it all . Add the delay for SAG checks it does look odd. They will blame everyone else if they don't get the go ahead, and the fans (or most of them and the Post ) will lap it up with one flash of a nice watch. I'd even forgotten to mention the planning situation.! In my opinion (& not just this project, but anyone just carrying on with work before being granted the appropriate planning) should automatically have it rejected. It's taking the Mickey to just build what you want & then bother getting the clearance for doing so - when everyone else wants until it's granted to begin work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 59 minutes ago, miser said: I've seen these stands in action for cricket. At Taunton, the stand is on existing tarmac parking. At Bristol, on grass with temporary matting just in case of rain. To plonk a stand on bare mud would be a interesting proposition. Maybe the shop restocking is introducing the new Gas boot cleaning kits. I hate to give them any credit but I believe the base is the one thing that has been put in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhombrecito Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, phantom said: I hate to give them any credit but I believe the base is the one thing that has been put in place If they have, then it doesn't look like they've done a very good job, if that photo above is anything to go by. Looks like mud to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2023 Admin Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, elhombrecito said: If they have, then it doesn't look like they've done a very good job, if that photo above is anything to go by. Looks like mud to me It was mentioned in this thread many pages ago, that the groundworks etc were completed But do agree with you that closer pictures make it look a right mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, BCFC11 said: Takes less than 30 seconds to put up a pasting table. And then you have Row M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I'd even forgotten to mention the planning situation.! In my opinion (& not just this project, but anyone just carrying on with work before being granted the appropriate planning) should automatically have it rejected. It's taking the Mickey to just build what you want & then bother getting the clearance for doing so - when everyone else wants until it's granted to begin work. And, presumably, there’s no question of them getting a safety certificate until the planning consent has been granted. And any/all provisions complied with. ? Edited July 28, 2023 by italian dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 43 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I'd even forgotten to mention the planning situation.! In my opinion (& not just this project, but anyone just carrying on with work before being granted the appropriate planning) should automatically have it rejected. It's taking the Mickey to just build what you want & then bother getting the clearance for doing so - when everyone else wants until it's granted to begin work. I saw an article recently , though not the same interesting. Developers demolished a Pub without permission. To go ahead without permission would seen arrogant at best. I know some do get a jump on things, I've seen enough Grand Design programs to know that. But they are houses that haven't had dozens of complaints. Some on here may know the answer to this; What would/could happen if they built it and the planning office wanted time to consider the complaints ? Would they be allowed to get the safety side signed off ? Would they be allowed to use the Stand ? Or would the entire area be off limits until planning and safety has been passed ? I'm sure someone will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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italian dave Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: I saw an article recently , though not the same interesting. Developers demolished a Pub without permission. To go ahead without permission would seen arrogant at best. I know some do get a jump on things, I've seen enough Grand Design programs to know that. But they are houses that haven't had dozens of complaints. Some on here may know the answer to this; What would/could happen if they built it and the planning office wanted time to consider the complaints ? Would they be allowed to get the safety side signed off ? Would they be allowed to use the Stand ? Or would the entire area be off limits until planning and safety has been passed ? I'm sure someone will know. If you build without consent then you can certainly be required to take it down completely. And will be, if the consent isn’t granted (after appeal etc etc) Demolition is a bit different. This one was a grade 2 building. I doubt anyone would see any merit at all in the collection of tents that was taken down at the Mem They couldn’t use it without a safety certificate. Simple as. I’m assuming that wouldn’t be granted if there was no planning, but I’m not sure about that. Edited July 28, 2023 by italian dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirColinOfMansfield Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 A lot of people are really underestimating the ability of Rovers to get things done. It took less than 6 months of detailed planning & project management from the directors and the entire management team to come up with this beauty, so surely the new stand is in good hands??? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Coombsy said: Don't hold back Coombsy, say what you feel mate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 1 hour ago, italian dave said: Demolition is a bit different. This one was a grade 2 building. I doubt anyone would see any merit at all in the collection of tents that was taken down at the Mem The tents were probably a 2nd grade with a slight list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: The tents were probably a 2nd grade with a slight list. The Leaning Tent of the Mem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: Don't hold back Coombsy, say what you feel mate. I sympathise with @Coombsy Sometimes when I see what’s going on over on the blue side, I’m speechless too! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Port Said Red said: Premium seat? By Sags' standards, it's a golden throne (Those seats are insanely comfortable, though) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Genuinely, their admin is tweeting with the coordinates for Eastville followed by a picture of an IKEA. Because I’d like nothing more than to commemorate the fact I’d lost my traditional home and seen it replaced by a megastore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Just now, Silvio Dante said: Genuinely, their admin is tweeting with the coordinates for Eastville followed by a picture of an IKEA. Because I’d like nothing more than to commemorate the fact I’d lost my traditional home and seen it replaced by a megastore. Better crowds at the mega store. What were they getting before leaving Eastville? Less than 4k iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 3 hours ago, 1960maaan said: I saw an article recently , though not the same interesting. Developers demolished a Pub without permission. To go ahead without permission would seen arrogant at best. I know some do get a jump on things, I've seen enough Grand Design programs to know that. But they are houses that haven't had dozens of complaints. Some on here may know the answer to this; What would/could happen if they built it and the planning office wanted time to consider the complaints ? Would they be allowed to get the safety side signed off ? Would they be allowed to use the Stand ? Or would the entire area be off limits until planning and safety has been passed ? I'm sure someone will know. This is interesting, as with the pub, the developers were ordered to rebuild it as it was listed. Surely the old tent structure, demolished by Rovers, must have historical value, as it was unique across the entire football league. Perhaps Rovers should be ordered to reinstate it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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