Barrs Court Red Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 23 minutes ago, Hello said: Taking everything with a pinch of salt, Wael said funding was there (in what form and from whom, who knows). The problem appears to be coming to an agreement with UWE on the land A great man once said, "the funding is in place; and his been for sometime". A great man also said "the contract is watertight". 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombsy Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 18 hours ago grayraydon likes this Quote Post by GasheadGaz on 18 hours ago 18 hours ago Topper Gas said: 19 hours ago womble said: The restrictions were added as part of the planning permission (entirely reasonably in my view), they weren't inevitable at the start of the process. But if you felt they were entirely reasonable then surely somebody could have warned GoD before he spent £1000's getting pp? Likewise how was NH Mem plans going to work but suddenly become unworkable because of the credit crisis. There always seems an excuse at Rovers not to get on and build us a new ground! The latest being the Al Q's don't like NH's plans to lease the ground but, seemingly, aren't prepared to pay the going rate for the ground. Why the hell didn't they speak to the UWE directly before buying the club and so raising all our hopes. "The latest being the Al Q's don't like NH's plans to lease the ground but, seemingly, aren't prepared to pay the going rate for the ground. Why the hell didn't they speak to the UWE directly before buying the club and so raising all our hopes." With all due respect, do you know if any of this is true, or, is it all guesswork on your behalf? why should UWE or south glos give you the land or any land get your check book out and buy it would you give back the mem to the ruby lot ? or let house builders have it on the cheap ? hello can you answer this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, cynic said: I was under the impression that the land was gifted to UWE by HP for the betterment of the university and couldn't be sold ? If so, the freehold will always be with UWE. Assuming that is the case, raising money for a stadium that is worthless without the land it sits on would be nigh on impossible - who would invest in something that is only valuable to Bristol Rovers ? Maybe what I read was bullshite or out of date but if true, the UWE stadium is dead and buried. No, not dead and buried, UWE could just go back to 'plan A' and build a 6,000 capacity stadium for their own students use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 25 minutes ago, cynic said: I was under the impression that the land was gifted to UWE by HP for the betterment of the university and couldn't be sold ? If so, the freehold will always be with UWE. Assuming that is the case, raising money for a stadium that is worthless without the land it sits on would be nigh on impossible - who would invest in something that is only valuable to Bristol Rovers ? Maybe what I read was bullshite or out of date but if true, the UWE stadium is dead and buried. thats what the problem is and no amount of stink rovers kick up wll change this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 34 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: A great man once said, "the funding is in place; and his been for sometime". A great man also said "the contract is watertight". indeed, hence the pinch of salt comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Hello said: indeed, hence the pinch of salt comment 'Ocean of salt' would be a more appropriate phrase when considering the words of any BRFC board member 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I thought you lot might 'appreciate' this Horfield SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message The name Horfield is Anglo-Saxon in origin, meaning filthy open land. Historically, the area had a reputation as a lawless place because Horfield Wood was the haunt of thieves and vagrants. The area remained rural until the early 19th century. Read more at http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/how-these-seven-parts-of-bristol-got-their-names/story-30046075-detail/story.html#XrIPLRwCyJCe0Am3.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 30 minutes ago, Hello said: I thought you lot might 'appreciate' this Horfield SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message The name Horfield is Anglo-Saxon in origin, meaning filthy open land. Historically, the area had a reputation as a lawless place because Horfield Wood was the haunt of thieves and vagrants. The area remained rural until the early 19th century. Read more at http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/how-these-seven-parts-of-bristol-got-their-names/story-30046075-detail/story.html#XrIPLRwCyJCe0Am3.99 "All the girls in Horfield are quite respectable really...!" The Wurzels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: "All the girls in Horfield are quite respectable really...!" The Wurzels. As opposed to Dirty little Doral from Downend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 21 hours ago, Barrs Court Red said: A great man once said, "the funding is in place; and his been for sometime". A great man also said "the contract is watertight" So was the Titanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 37 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: So was the Titanic. Or not....as new evidence suggests that a coal stack was burning, which weakened the steel. I guess in Higgs case replace "coal stack fire" with "contract written by crayon". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: Or not....as new evidence suggests that a coal stack was burning, which weakened the steel. I guess in Higgs case replace "coal stack fire" with "contract written by crayon". It was a bunker fire.....quite a common occurrence on coal fired steamers, and it was common knowledge for years. Using cheaper wrought iron rivets, instead of steel, combined with the heat from the fire may have caused the joints to start, after the impact. Nevertheless, it was watertight when it left Southampton. Much like Nicky's crayola contract. Edited January 11, 2017 by Mike Hunt-Hertz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 23 minutes ago, Barrs Court Red said: Or not....as new evidence suggests that a coal stack was burning, which weakened the steel. I guess in Higgs case replace "coal stack fire" with "contract written by crayon". There was me thinking it was down to having a bloody gurt iceberg wedged in the side of the ship..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 30 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: There was me thinking it was down to having a bloody gurt iceberg wedged in the side of the ship..! it was actually lee johnson who sunk the tiitanic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Monkeh said: it was actually lee johnson who sunk the tiitanic Tactically tinkering and rearranging the chairs as it sunk...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Gazred said: Tactically tinkering and rearranging the chairs as it sunk...... losing the support of the engine room 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Gazred said: Tactically tinkering and rearranging the chairs as it sunk...... He forgot his bloody binoculars too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 And the drummer drummed on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 7 minutes ago, 42nite said: And the drummer drummed on! Out of time, out of tune and at completely unnecessary times..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Bar BS3 said: Out of time, out of tune and at completely unnecessary times..? I sometimes thought it was animal off of the muppets in the old EE. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, NOTBLUE said: I sometimes thought it was animal off of the muppets in the old EE. He sounded like he was building a shed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: He sounded like he was building a shed Then stood on it for half a season once the EE went 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, Tinmans Love Child said: He sounded like he was building a shed Although,I was allways told to hit a nail with rythym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 41 minutes ago, NOTBLUE said: Although,I was allways told to hit a nail with rythym. More affective with a hammer . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 6 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: More affective with a hammer . NAH! tried that once hit me thumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddoh Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, NOTBLUE said: Although,I was allways told to hit a nail with rythym. was that Ian Dury? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 23 minutes ago, reddoh said: was that Ian Dury? No,Pete Dury,his cousin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirColinOfMansfield Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 So, it is all systems go then .. and Wally's team get the go-ahead to build their NEW STADIUM 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki's soulmate Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 18 hours ago, Monkeh said: losing the support of the engine room A section of the engine room 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 i see one of the lads recalled from loan at the gas have gone out on loan to swindon, chelsea mustn't trust rovers to develop players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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