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Thanks for that Scotchers

Makes sense.

As always I’m sure a lot of work is going on behind the scenes. I suspect Zaki has seen something on one of the forums which might be close.
Surprised that he feels the need to put a statement out though.
I’m sure over the last few years every possible site must have been mentioned on here unless anyone knows different !!
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He’d be tweeting every day if it’s based on comments on here.
 
Now the timeframe moves!

Can you explain Rotherham’s manager’s comment re; access to the stadium last week?

My timeframes have never changed, I said at the time that NMcW was super keen when saying the end of the season. I always said a year of so from when it was discussed, ie. September/October 2020. It will of course be fantastic if we have news earlier.

As for the Rotherham manager saying they couldn't get in, I have no idea. The Oxford team are normally in by 6pm for a night game with Robinson and others in before 5. So there shouldn't be an issue getting in. I haven't seen the specifics but it is unlikely to be a sign of ongoing stadium issues.
 
We aren`t going anywhere anytime soon.

20 year "leasehold" ownership of the Stadium (not the land) cash up front..... £10 million (equivalent of FK`s earnings over 20 years). ✅

We get 20 years of wondering where the new ground will be. :poop::eek:

We move out in 2041 and Kassam`s kids have a nice nest egg in the land bank because the value of it will only go one way. (y)
A new lease of the stadium of whatever length would of necessity include the land. To pay the total rent up front would be nonsense. Any lease should be on terms that give the club full control of the use and income from the estate and, essentially, provide for tenant's break clauses every 5 years of the term.
 
As for the Rotherham manager saying they couldn't get in, I have no idea. The Oxford team are normally in by 6pm for a night game with Robinson and others in before 5. So there shouldn't be an issue getting in. I haven't seen the specifics but it is unlikely to be a sign of ongoing stadium issues.
Rotherham was a Saturday afternoon game.
 
My timeframes have never changed, I said at the time that NMcW was super keen when saying the end of the season. I always said a year of so from when it was discussed, ie. September/October 2020. It will of course be fantastic if we have news earlier.

As for the Rotherham manager saying they couldn't get in, I have no idea. The Oxford team are normally in by 6pm for a night game with Robinson and others in before 5. So there shouldn't be an issue getting in. I haven't seen the specifics but it is unlikely to be a sign of ongoing stadium issues.
So are you saying both Zaki and Niall are lying?
For someone so club entrenched and backing the club on every opportunity, you have now swung away and your opinion is now more accurate than the clubs stance/announcements, interesting.
Don't let your ego get to carried away boss.
 
Rotherham was a Saturday afternoon game.
You are indeed right, was thinking of Ipswich!!! The same deal though, the stadium opens up around 12 for staff and Oxford players are usually in by 1.15 at the latest. I'm not sure what time Rotherham tried to get in but there was nothing to prevent them getting in as far as I'm aware.
 
You are indeed right, was thinking of Ipswich!!! The same deal though, the stadium opens up around 12 for staff and Oxford players are usually in by 1.15 at the latest. I'm not sure what time Rotherham tried to get in but there was nothing to prevent them getting in as far as I'm aware.

Rotherham were lucky as our players never arrived until 4:10pm for that game :)
 
So are you saying both Zaki and Niall are lying?
For someone so club entrenched and backing the club on every opportunity, you have now swung away and your opinion is now more accurate than the clubs stance/announcements, interesting.
Don't let your ego get to carried away boss.

Why would either be lying?

Zaki has stated on Twitter that there are rumours but everyone should wait for formal announcements from the club. That is a perfectly normal position to take and is neither confirming or denying anything. Therefore he can't possibly be lying.

NMcW stated back in September/October that he expected positive news before the end of the season. I said at the time that I'd have been a little more cautious knowing how sensitive everyone is to timeframes. I stick to what I said that I'd expect something by the autumn but of course I'd be delighted if it was earlier.

Tiger said on the 5 minute forum that it was important to own/have control over our own stadium and we could expect some good news very soon. Now as @horseman said, one man's "very soon" is another's "forever", so we're not anywhere closer for those desperate for definitive information.

Strange that you think my position is more accurate than the clubs after months of being told that I know nothing, so I won't get too carried away! But as always, I put the information out as I see it and it's for others to determine if it has any value or not. But I've yet to see anything from the club that suggests my views are wrong.
 
Why would either be lying?

Zaki has stated on Twitter that there are rumours but everyone should wait for formal announcements from the club. That is a perfectly normal position to take and is neither confirming or denying anything. Therefore he can't possibly be lying.

NMcW stated back in September/October that he expected positive news before the end of the season. I said at the time that I'd have been a little more cautious knowing how sensitive everyone is to timeframes. I stick to what I said that I'd expect something by the autumn but of course I'd be delighted if it was earlier.

Tiger said on the 5 minute forum that it was important to own/have control over our own stadium and we could expect some good news very soon. Now as @horseman said, one man's "very soon" is another's "forever", so we're not anywhere closer for those desperate for definitive information.

Strange that you think my position is more accurate than the clubs after months of being told that I know nothing, so I won't get too carried away! But as always, I put the information out as I see it and it's for others to determine if it has any value or not. But I've yet to see anything from the club that suggests my views are wrong.
Nice spin, you just contradict what the club say and we have to believe your version.
Do I think your position is more accurate? I'm quite happy to state I think you have no idea.
 
Nice spin, you just contradict what the club say and we have to believe your version.
Do I think your position is more accurate? I'm quite happy to state I think you have no idea.
Firstly, I'm not contradicting anything the club has said as my post made perfectly clear.

Secondly, I don't care if you or anyone believe this or any of my posts.

Finally, if you think I have no idea then stop replying to my posts or asking me questions as I clearly know nothing.
 
Firstly, I'm not contradicting anything the club has said as my post made perfectly clear.

Secondly, I don't care if you or anyone believe this or any of my posts.

Finally, if you think I have no idea then stop replying to my posts or asking me questions as I clearly know nothing.
I can't find out what you think you know if I don't ask the questions.
 
I can't find out what you think you know if I don't ask the questions.

I'm sure that this is getting tedious for all, so I'll take Zaki's advice and step away from this thread until there is more tangible information coming from the club. See you in May!!
 
I'm sure that this is getting tedious for all, so I'll take Zaki's advice and step away from this thread until there is more tangible information coming from the club. See you in May!!
This is only a forum to say what you want , indeed you are the one pronouncing that things are happening and disagreeing with Niall's time frame.
There isn't a prize for who's right or wrong on differing view points.
 
This is only a forum to say what you want , indeed you are the one pronouncing that things are happening and disagreeing with Niall's time frame.
There isn't a prize for who's right or wrong on differing view points.
There's no prize?? @Malc please sort out immediately!! A medal is the least I expect!!
 
I hope you’re right Scotchegg but the fact that absolutely nothing has been leaked anywhere leaves me feeling doubtful that the club is very far down the road to a new stadium at all. If things had progressed to council and planning meetings, all sorts of people have to be involved from council members, accountants, surveyors etc right down to junior office staff who are doing the photocopying and making the tea and bringing the biscuits. Surely somebody would’ve let something slip to family members or friends down the pub. This isn’t exactly MI5 we’re talking about.

That, and the fact that NM and Zaki seemed to not be on the same page about it all at the recent FF leave me feeling a little reserved with my excitement at present. As I’ve said before though, I’ll be more than happy to be proved wrong! ?

I’ve heard a pretty decent rumour from a very reliable source but I’m not going to share as I don’t kiss and tell and there’s a reason these things are kept confidential. Its quite an uplifting rumour though which I heard about 7-8 months ago.
 
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