Ten Caat Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, redstrummer said: Some dude on FB claiming the council are going to fund 60% of this . When i questioned him he wouldn't reveal his source , make of it what you will If that's true then we should be all over it. As others have said...what's happened with covid has certainly put back starting Kingsford probably by 5 years anyway so there's plenty time to see if this really is a feasible option. 60% would obv make the council majority owners. I would hope they haven't got designs on trying to charge us an annual rent......if that is their idea then I'd rather we insisted on us funding 50% so we would be equal owners. 12 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: Sounds like the wifie jumped the gun and shot her mouth off when it would have been better if things were discussed quietly behind the scenes first to manage expectations. Aye that's my take on things too. Link to comment
RUL Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Seemingly a lot of the land is protected? No chance council would pay 60% Link to comment
NEM Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 8:41 AM, muttonhumper said: Also that retarded argument that just because the board say so, then that's it. Any argument against what they say is invalid. Even though they've been wrong every single time on this issue in the past. For anyone to believe they can make more money in a brand new stadium in the sticks versus a brand new stadium in town, 10 mins walk from the centre is nuts. Pretty sure the board know that as well, despite you arguing on their behalf without knowing their actual thoughts on the above. If the “current board” don’t seriously look at this option then they are no better than the clowns who preceded them Link to comment
NEM Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 23 hours ago, Andy_123 said: You are wanting to have a go new board members for the actions of old board members? Should we have a go at the current players for results before they were here as well? As has been seen with the funding for Cormack park and the Gallagher and Hernandez signings, Cormack and his mates at Atlanta are running the show here now, nobody else. They haven’t presided over fuck up after fuck up. I’ve never said the club won’t make money with a new stadium in town - I said they will have wasted a lot of money to change their plans at this stage, unless the council are going to compensate / help fund the project. They’ve never provided any help thus far, I doubt they will now. Bit of a contradiction there Link to comment
redstrummer Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 42 minutes ago, Ten Caat said: If that's true then we should be all over it. As others have said...what's happened with covid has certainly put back starting Kingsford probably by 5 years anyway so there's plenty time to see if this really is a feasible option. 60% would obv make the council majority owners. I would hope they haven't got designs on trying to charge us an annual rent......if that is their idea then I'd rather we insisted on us funding 50% so we would be equal owners. Aye that's my take on things too. This is what the guy posted : Okay proposed deal is along this lines , will probably change but proposal is 17k complex with retractable roof that can do multi sports , capacity can go up with Rail seats , project cost 70/80m built and open by 2025, funding is council 60% AFC 40% , Aberdeen to cover cost to maintain , so around 30m less 10m from sale of Pittodrie... Taking it with a huge pinch of salt , especially the retractable roof bit . Just hope there's some truth to this Link to comment
Ernie McCracken Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 This is what the nutcase said: " It would be irresponsible for me at this stage to speculate on whether there would be a move from Pittodrie to a site close by, but it's definitely something we are exploring." Yes Marie it would be irresponsible for you to speculate on that, but you just did. Link to comment
NEM Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, redstrummer said: This is what the guy posted : Okay proposed deal is along this lines , will probably change but proposal is 17k complex with retractable roof that can do multi sports , capacity can go up with Rail seats , project cost 70/80m built and open by 2025, funding is council 60% AFC 40% , Aberdeen to cover cost to maintain , so around 30m less 10m from sale of Pittodrie... Taking it with a huge pinch of salt , especially the retractable roof bit . Just hope there's some truth to this Would love that to be true but sounds like pie in the sky tbh Link to comment
Ernie McCracken Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, NEM said: Would love that to be true but sounds like pie in the sky tbh Aye. Whoever wrote that forgot to add in the monorail. 1 Link to comment
1983 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, NEM said: If the “current board” don’t seriously look at this option then they are no better than the clowns who preceded them 100% Link to comment
Betty Swallicks Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 The fact remains that there is no appetite to move to Kingsford with that poll showing 6 times as many people would prefer the beach site (despite obvious concerns re the plausability of that) and 3 times as many people would prefer a revamped Pittodrie. Now the AWPR is up and running the folly of having it out there is clear to anyone who uses that road. Horrific tailbacks at that junction, not enough parking (a fleet of shuttle buses idea is just bonkers), and fuck all round about. Link to comment
redstrummer Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 If we were to move to that beach location the club would be in a fantastic position to build what they like on the Kingsford site and get the revenue from it . I'm thinking a hotel , golf range , tennis courts a real centre for sporting excellence for the NE . Whatever makes financial sense Link to comment
strachanmcgheegoal Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 If only we had a renowned (ryder cup) sportsman nearby with the growth and progression of local sporting kids at his very core... Link to comment
Yorston Vasey Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Brentford v Leicester game on BT just now, their new ground looks a cracker. Probably spent way more than we would ever be able to budget for on this new stadium but something similar would do nicely. At the beach. Link to comment
Joe pike Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Building the stadium at the beach opens up other revenue streams. We could include 2 or 3 shops on the boulevard site which could be open 7 days a week as cafes,takeaways,restaurants ,sports goods etc. Even a pub which is sadly lacking down there. 1 Link to comment
super_al Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 If the council contributed such a large portion of funds, how much input into the stadium design would Aberdeen FC get? Link to comment
Poodler Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 It would have a big picture of Barney Crockett on the front giving the V's to the public probably better viewing than watching that disgusting fraud Ash Taylor play though. 1 Link to comment
redstrummer Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Joe pike said: Building the stadium at the beach opens up other revenue streams. We could include 2 or 3 shops on the boulevard site which could be open 7 days a week as cafes,takeaways,restaurants ,sports goods etc. Even a pub which is sadly lacking down there. Yep lots of possibilities , think would be a great site and we could do want we want with Kingsford too for another revenue stream Link to comment
NEM Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Just now, redstrummer said: Yep lots of possibilities , think would be a great site and we could do want we want with Kingsford too for another revenue stream Incinerator, slaughter hoose or a turd processing factory like the one at Nigg. Give the wanks something to really complain about Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, NEM said: Incinerator, slaughter hoose or a turd processing factory like the one at Nigg. Give the wanks something to really complain about A brothel. Shuttle buses and an underground tunnel from the new stadium. Link to comment
Ten Caat Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, aberdeen1970 said: A brothel. Shuttle buses and an underground tunnel from the new stadium. A brothel would only abstract punters away from our matchday crowds Just stick a kiddies playground on it. The only person being abstracted away would be @Dad Link to comment
Joe pike Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 17 minutes ago, Dad said: Out of order TC son - I'm one of the first in the queue any match I attend, regardless of nearby options Depends which end you queue at. Link to comment
Joe pike Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Dad said: The Dons end Joe son - the fucking Dons end; obviously Cheeky wee arsehole - come on now You cut Dad open theres a big load of letters that spell out Aberdeen, A Don right through to the core Never doubted it. Link to comment
King Street Loon Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Betty Swallicks said: The fact remains that there is no appetite to move to Kingsford with that poll showing 6 times as many people would prefer the beach site (despite obvious concerns re the plausability of that) and 3 times as many people would prefer a revamped Pittodrie. Now the AWPR is up and running the folly of having it out there is clear to anyone who uses that road. Horrific tailbacks at that junction, not enough parking (a fleet of shuttle buses idea is just bonkers), and fuck all round about. The tailbacks aren't horrendous at all. If anything it's far better now the lights gave been installed. 1 1 Link to comment
Edinburgh_dandy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 6 hours ago, redstrummer said: This is what the guy posted : Okay proposed deal is along this lines , will probably change but proposal is 17k complex with retractable roof that can do multi sports , capacity can go up with Rail seats , project cost 70/80m built and open by 2025, funding is council 60% AFC 40% , Aberdeen to cover cost to maintain , so around 30m less 10m from sale of Pittodrie... Taking it with a huge pinch of salt , especially the retractable roof bit . Just hope there's some truth to this If the council are heavily involved - just expect them to fuck it up somehow. Plus - the mention of ‘multisport’ gives me the fear of a permanent running track around the pitch... Link to comment
aberdeen1970 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 We've got a running track 5 minutes away at the sports Village so hopefully no need. Link to comment
graham Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 We will be at Pittodrie for the forseeable future.Westhill an excellent out of town training ground and facilities. A 20,000 stadium on the same site was utterly delusional. 1 Link to comment
eddiec Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 totally agree Ernie, I'd rather stay in the city centre but the council have know all this for years and not helped in any way so lets just crack on with Kingsford As for the old ACC forget that its right next to where i live and what excuse will i have to leave for the bowling club at 12:00 if its next door!!! 1 Link to comment
thurso Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Not bring from aberdeen was the hotel that was on this site shut at short notice or had it been known it was going to shut for a while. Link to comment
redstrummer Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 32 minutes ago, thurso said: Not bring from aberdeen was the hotel that was on this site shut at short notice or had it been known it was going to shut for a while. closed last May https://www.thecaterer.com/news/doubletree-hilton-aberdeen-closed-liquidated-staff-redundant-ability-group Link to comment
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