Tim S Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 I was talking to a friend of mine in London the other day and he was talking about the proposed new stadium we are possibly going to be building.... hopefully sooner rather than later. He asked what I think it should be called, if its not a sponsors name (although that seems to be the trend these days - ie: Emirates Stadium etc....). I thought for a minute and couldnt actually come up with something!!! I would hate to come up with a crap name that means nothing to do with the City or the football club. I mean - what the hell someone was thinking when they came up with "Stadium of Light" I don't know! Even though I'm used to that now, at the time it seemed bizarre - and still does when you think about it.So I was wondering, to try and talk about something other than the "P" word..... lets try and think of a possible name for a stadium if ever one is built!!! I know its a random subject considering its not even confirmed if its going ahead yet or not, but I just want to take my mind of the normal subjects on here!!If its sponsored, I can imagine something like "The Blackthorn Stadium" but that is just too obvious! And "The Bristol Trade Centre Stadium" - Yuk! Maybe we could get Hugh Heffner to sponsor it! "The Playboy Stadium" - now theres a thought! Instead of cheerleaders.... bunny girls! Wahey! I'll get my coat...Seriously though....can anyone think of anything decent?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 how about The "our stadium is still bigger and better than the Sags new stadium" ummmm Stadium !! :coat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zider_head Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 My ideas :-The Bristol ArenaAshton GateThe New GateAshton ValeBrunel BowAyteo ArenaI hope its has Ashton and Gate in it really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 The Eddie Hitler Stadiumsounds good to me.Failing that (and it is the obvious choice) then Long Ashton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Humble Realist Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Inspired by OTIBs most controversial psoter, build it in Yate and call it AShton Yate!!On a serious note, "The New Gate" "Ashton Newgate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodburyred Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Inspired by OTIBs most controversial psoter, build it in Yate and call it AShton Yate!!On a serious note, "The New Gate" "Ashton Newgate"I'd be more than happy to see it built in yate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 New Gate or Brunel Gate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 New Gate or Brunel Gate!The trouble with the new Gate is that after a while it stops being new.....I think Millwall now call The New Den just The Den, as "New" just sounds silly after all this time!Long Ashton Gate wouldn't be too bad....not a huge deviation, and let's be honest, we would all only refer to it as The Gate anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeRed Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ashton Gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Don't care what they call it as long as you can go for a wiz without queueing for most of half time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeRed Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Don't care what they call it as long as you can go for a wiz without queueing for most of half time!!And got a huge plasma screen. Like they used to at Highbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy-shuffle-carl-shutt Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 some i thought of Happy shopper stadium Carpet right ""The Wuzels Arena Serousily though lets hope given our recent history Ikea do not take it upon themselves to sponsor the stadium on Benny's say so then again i cant see anyone doing anything on his say so. If they did does that mean we will have to errect the thing ourselves every fan has to get a flatpack then all down to the site to put it up Laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 'The Stadium With No Name Stadium' would be original an un-precedented....barring that I'm up for 'Ayesome Park'.To add a constructive comment: unless I am very surprised I can not see it being named either after: a) a coperate sponserb) some other wanc..... we'll see though.. he surprised me with the appointment of Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I was talking to a friend of mine in London the other day and he was talking about the proposed new stadium we are possibly going to be building.... hopefully sooner rather than later. He asked what I think it should be called, if its not a sponsors name (although that seems to be the trend these days - ie: Emirates Stadium etc....). I thought for a minute and couldnt actually come up with something!!! I would hate to come up with a crap name that means nothing to do with the City or the football club. I mean - what the hell someone was thinking when they came up with "Stadium of Light" I don't know! Even though I'm used to that now, at the time it seemed bizarre - and still does when you think about it.So I was wondering, to try and talk about something other than the "P" word..... lets try and think of a possible name for a stadium if ever one is built!!! I know its a random subject considering its not even confirmed if its going ahead yet or not, but I just want to take my mind of the normal subjects on here!!If its sponsored, I can imagine something like "The Blackthorn Stadium" but that is just too obvious! And "The Bristol Trade Centre Stadium" - Yuk! Maybe we could get Hugh Heffner to sponsor it! "The Playboy Stadium" - now theres a thought! Instead of cheerleaders.... bunny girls! Wahey! I'll get my coat...Seriously though....can anyone think of anything decent?!It has to be; Ashton G8, ( note;/forum right at the top for this) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screech Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 To get it passed by the council I think we should call it The Multicultural Metrosexual Carbon Neutral Recycled Waste Stadium, just so we don't offend anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zidereddy Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 what about the hirerite stadium !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 The my old man said be a r****s fan... Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ashton GateYes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red`s Ashtonic Lustpit Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Inspired by OTIBs most controversial psoter, build it in Yate and call it AShton Yate!!On a serious note, "The New Gate" "Ashton Newgate"Unfortunately Newgate was the name of an infamous prison c1800. Would it give the right vibe?Just call it Ashton Gate, it is in practically the same spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bas the red Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 the gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydey Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Long Ashton Gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fran City Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 To get it passed by the council I think we should call it The Multicultural Metrosexual Carbon Neutral Recycled Waste Stadium, just so we don't offend anyone.Almost as good as your bouncing avatar screech!!We should try and ensure that we can stick to some sort of tradition - Walkers stadium, The Emirates, The Brittania....to name but a few of the most mundane and lazy types of stadia name (or 'branding')The Gate. Have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouieDane Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 The **highest bidder brand name** GateIt wouldn't be that great a name, but it would mean that with the money we might actually have a chance of building the thing! which is what we all want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim K Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 The **highest bidder brand name** GateIt wouldn't be that great a name, but it would mean that with the money we might actually have a chance of building the thing! which is what we all wantThat's a good point and you wil probably be proved right - though hopefully common parlance off screen/radio/web etc etc will continue to call City's home Ashton Gate or The Gate at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garlicbread Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 That's a good point and you wil probably be proved right - though hopefully common parlance off screen/radio/web etc etc will continue to call City's home Ashton Gate or The Gate at least.As (suprisingly) nobody has suggested it. Can we name a stand after Mickey Bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICKJNEATE Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 How about The Nest or The Robins Nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 The reason we have Ashton Gate now is because the area is Ashton Gate, so calling it Ashton Gate is politically incorrect, although like many of you I wouldn't mind.I live in Ashton Vale so to call it The Ashton Vale Stadium would be excellent. A lane from Ashton Drive into the Stadium would also be top of my list. I wouldn't have to walk all the way around then!MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicksy-BCFC Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Don't care what they call it as long as you can go for a wiz without queueing for most of half time!!And you can park your car without the customary 25 mins of dodgems around roads built for bicycles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think that the word 'gate' has to be in the new name.So...New Gate is a good name. Maybe 'South West Gate' as the new stadium will be between the two main roads into Bristol from the south west.Probably end up with something like 'The Tesco Gate' or maybe the Nike Arena.Depends who comes with sponsoring the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim S Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 How about...... The City Gate Arena?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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