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Re: Away end

Post by mall » Sun May 14, 2023 7:14 am

Bombadel wrote: ↑Sat May 13, 2023 10:49 pm We’ve come on light years in a few short years, credit to the board, when Casson was here he promised a lot in terms of the ground but delivered little. Don’t get why some people are moaning, we’ve only sold the main stand out a few times this year, it’s not like there’s a need to increase capacity due to demand, it’s a requirement and the new stands are meeting that requirement. Away supporters might moan about the view but who cares, away at Carlisle your practically off the end of the pitch.
Good shout but, I don't agree with you on Paul Casson. I have nothing but respect for the man for what he delivered in his short time here.

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Re: Away end

Post by mickycarrol » Sun May 14, 2023 8:10 am

All looks a great improvement for me thank you to the board for getting this done.

One question I do wonder is if these stands are temporary, do we own them or rent them? If we rent them who from and what are the costs per month/year/season?
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Re: Away end

Post by bluessupporter » Sun May 14, 2023 8:41 am

mall wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 7:14 am
Bombadel wrote: ↑Sat May 13, 2023 10:49 pm We’ve come on light years in a few short years, credit to the board, when Casson was here he promised a lot in terms of the ground but delivered little. Don’t get why some people are moaning, we’ve only sold the main stand out a few times this year, it’s not like there’s a need to increase capacity due to demand, it’s a requirement and the new stands are meeting that requirement. Away supporters might moan about the view but who cares, away at Carlisle your practically off the end of the pitch.
Good shout but, I don't agree with you on Paul Casson. I have nothing but respect for the man for what he delivered in his short time here.
And he wrote off the best part of £3M.

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Re: Away end

Post by Stu1 » Sun May 14, 2023 8:50 am

and left us with Ian Evatt

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Re: Away end

Post by Wintergreen » Sun May 14, 2023 9:11 am

So could one of these new stands become the long-awaited ‘Cowps Shed’ l wonder?
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Re: Away end

Post by Bradders » Sun May 14, 2023 9:50 am

Does anyone have any knowledge as to who the new owner of the garage is?

The popular side has to be next demolish that and build a full length stand moved much closer to the pitch makes sense. . There can’t be many sides with a full pitch length terrace anymore.

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Re: Away end

Post by Main Stand SeasonTct » Sun May 14, 2023 9:57 am

Bradders wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 9:50 am

The popular side has to be next demolish that and build a full length stand moved much closer to the pitch makes sense. . There can’t be many sides with a full pitch length terrace anymore.
Great idea but one problem. Our owners don’t have a bottomless pit of cash. Doing what you suggest would cost millions that we simply don’t have
This summers work is costing nearly £900k the owners payinh half of it.

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Re: Away end

Post by barrowaberdeen » Sun May 14, 2023 10:09 am

mickycarrol wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 8:10 am All looks a great improvement for me thank you to the board for getting this done.

One question I do wonder is if these stands are temporary, do we own them or rent them? If we rent them who from and what are the costs per month/year/season?
We own them.

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Re: Away end

Post by mickycarrol » Sun May 14, 2023 10:32 am

barrowaberdeen wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 10:09 am
mickycarrol wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 8:10 am All looks a great improvement for me thank you to the board for getting this done.

One question I do wonder is if these stands are temporary, do we own them or rent them? If we rent them who from and what are the costs per month/year/season?
We own them.
Thank you
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Re: Away end

Post by McMark » Sun May 14, 2023 11:54 am

It brings us into compliance for the EFL regs and I’m sure it will look better than we all think it will. But those floodlights are bound to impact on quite a few for views on the field of play.
But as always the proof will be in the final pudding. Will it be just desserts ending up an Eton mess or will it be the icing on the cake.

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Re: Away end

Post by blue nige » Sun May 14, 2023 12:46 pm

McMark wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:54 am It brings us into compliance for the EFL regs and I’m sure it will look better than we all think it will. But those floodlights are bound to impact on quite a few for views on the field of play.
But as always the proof will be in the final pudding. Will it be just desserts ending up an Eton mess or will it be the icing on the cake.
🤣 Mark you have too much time on your hands !

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Re: Away end

Post by McMark » Sun May 14, 2023 12:57 pm

blue nige wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 12:46 pm
McMark wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 11:54 am It brings us into compliance for the EFL regs and I’m sure it will look better than we all think it will. But those floodlights are bound to impact on quite a few for views on the field of play.
But as always the proof will be in the final pudding. Will it be just desserts ending up an Eton mess or will it be the icing on the cake.
🤣 Mark you have too much time on your hands !
Shut yer cake hole you😉

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Re: Away end

Post by AFC Blue » Sun May 14, 2023 1:05 pm

mall wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 7:14 am
Bombadel wrote: ↑Sat May 13, 2023 10:49 pm We’ve come on light years in a few short years, credit to the board, when Casson was here he promised a lot in terms of the ground but delivered little. Don’t get why some people are moaning, we’ve only sold the main stand out a few times this year, it’s not like there’s a need to increase capacity due to demand, it’s a requirement and the new stands are meeting that requirement. Away supporters might moan about the view but who cares, away at Carlisle your practically off the end of the pitch.
Good shout but, I don't agree with you on Paul Casson. I have nothing but respect for the man for what he delivered in his short time here.
Well I agree with him. Talked a good game and left us with a huge amount of debt that the current owners had to settle.
Club and corporate rooms etc were left in an awful state.

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Re: Away end

Post by stub » Sun May 14, 2023 1:36 pm

Bradders wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 9:50 am Does anyone have any knowledge as to who the new owner of the garage is?

The popular side has to be next demolish that and build a full length stand moved much closer to the pitch makes sense. . There can’t be many sides with a full pitch length terrace anymore.
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Re: Away end

Post by bluessupporter » Sun May 14, 2023 3:20 pm

AFC Blue wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 1:05 pm
Well I agree with him. Talked a good game and left us with a huge amount of debt that the current owners had to settle.
Proof please.

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