Er its not Water Eaton?Sorry - trying to catch up on things here. Little Scotchers is now in favour of a move to Water Eaton? I thought it was pie in the sky!
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Er its not Water Eaton?Sorry - trying to catch up on things here. Little Scotchers is now in favour of a move to Water Eaton? I thought it was pie in the sky!
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I think 18000 is a starting point in negotiations and secretly the Board are willing to compromise down to 15000 following the inevitable objections.
Many thanks for the corrections. I wasn't 100% sure of some of the facts, which is why I posted this on Yellows Forum.Thanks for the kind words, @Oxford Bee. I miss Griffin Park and the visits there. Hope you’re enjoying your new ground.
A few minor corrections to your write up.
Kassam never sold to a supporters’ group and the club has never been fan owned. He kept the stadium and the various surrounds that his company Firoka still owns today. Oxford United are tenants in the stadium.
Robert Maxwell was no longer chairman by the time he died. His family was deeply involved though and rumour has it that he called the shots here anyway. There were financial troubles as a result of the fallout of his death but these weren’t part of the problems of finishing the stadium.
Robin Herd was chairman when the new stadium was first mooted, designed and building work began. Well meaning but not financially strong enough to finish it, the club started a free fall that took a long time to recover from. Kassam came in and finished what Herd had started. However, by now instead of hosting second division football when ground was broken on the new stadium, Oxford had plunged to the fourth tier. Their first season at the Kassam was a dismal 21st place position.
The Manor Ground and it’s lucrative land was sold to one of Firoz Kassam’s own companies, costing the club a fair wedge of money. Whether Kassam used any of the ‘proceeds’ to finish the Kassam Stadium is debatable.
The Keepmoat is dreadful. Pitch too far from the stands. Rotherham’s ground is however first class.But I do remember at the two bowls of the New York stadium and the Keepmoat the singing reverberates around the stadium and gives the feeling of a great atmosphere, but then again Stadium MK is a different kettle of fish.
I’m not. I have no idea, but the plan looks bereft of cricket pitches, unless the rugby pitches will double up during the summer months.I think it was mentioned previously on this thread that they will stay there but if as you are suggesting there future lies elsewhere unless OUFC are prepared to pay for that you can be rest assured that will be one hell of a hurdle to overcome.
On the local plan there’s a huge space near the existing cemetery in kidlington for outside sports.I’m not. I have no idea, but the plan looks bereft of cricket pitches, unless the rugby pitches will double up during the summer months.
The provision of facilities of equivalent or enhanced standard for the existing tenements is a prerequisite of any agreement, so OUFC will have already factored in the costs of such.
Money talksWonder what previous owners like Merry, Thomas, Eales think of this? It'll be interesting to know the thoughts of Methven and Donald too just out if interest.
They all tried but this is easily the most advanced stage it's gotten too.
I’m not. I have no idea, but the plan looks bereft of cricket pitches, unless the rugby pitches will double up during the summer months.
The provision of facilities of equivalent or enhanced standard for the existing tenements is a prerequisite of any agreement, so OUFC will have already factored in the costs of such.
We sure do, just look what he did to West Ham in the League Cup (go to the 2 minute mark)...By the way, Shandon Baptiste is one helluva player as long as he can stay fit. But I guess you guys already knew that
Sorry - trying to catch up on things here. Little Scotchers is now in favour of a move to Water Eaton? I thought it was pie in the sky!
Ah well, better the sinner that repenteth and all that. Perhaps the wee chap might learn something from all this.....
Of course, this is all subject to planning, and we should surely expect various former influential.fans group leaders, in conjunction with former local politicians, to form an action group to keep the club at the Kassam for another 25 years.
Happy days!
I think you will find that it is blowing in the wrong direction if it's up your nose .You can add that most of the fan base loath the ground. I consider it the worst in the League. And it’s near a sewage farm, which you can smell if the wind is blowing in the right direction.
And I know that you get easily confused, but this isn't a farmers field in WE that you discussed in a pub, but a huge sporting complex on the other side of the road with the support of all the local authorities and is properly funded. Big difference all round!
The contrast between the Water Eaton area and Stratfield Brake playing grounds will come as quite a surprise to the members of...... Gosforth and Water Eaton Parish Council!You're right, Stratfield Brake has been spoken about for a long time, including the time when Charlie was talking up Water Eaton. At the time I posted, we had at least one other site that we were looking at, and I felt that would be the one we went with, hence my post.
You'll also be aware that world events changed hugely in early 2020 and that changed the picture significantly. I won't apologise for getting things wrong as I've only ever presented anything as I've seen it at the time.
But if you want to score points then jump right in.
Of all the times to come back and gloat, and you pick today?!The contrast between the Water Eaton area and Stratfield Brake playing grounds will come as quite a surprise to the members of...... Gosforth and Water Eaton Parish Council!
Fancy sorting out our prematch music at our new place?Sorry - trying to catch up on things here. Little Scotchers is now in favour of a move to Water Eaton? I thought it was pie in the sky!
Ah well, better the sinner that repenteth and all that. Perhaps the wee chap might learn something from all this.....
Of course, this is all subject to planning, and we should surely expect various former influential.fans group leaders, in conjunction with former local politicians, to form an action group to keep the club at the Kassam for another 25 years.
Happy days!
We are committed to ensuring the club will not be left in the same position as we are in now. This is noted in our statement today. We will continue to work with all stakeholders in doing so.You like looking out information, so take a look at the deal that DC United have. That should calm your nerves.
Well, well well, the wanderer returns!Sorry - trying to catch up on things here. Little Scotchers is now in favour of a move to Water Eaton? I thought it was pie in the sky!
Ah well, better the sinner that repenteth and all that. Perhaps the wee chap might learn something from all this.....
Of course, this is all subject to planning, and we should surely expect various former influential.fans group leaders, in conjunction with former local politicians, to form an action group to keep the club at the Kassam for another 25 years.
Happy days!
Ah so it’s you that stole the bog from Blenheim