Freemo/New Stadium

Quoted from denni266

I would love it to go where the old flats where . but i dont think our so called board want it there,, IMO, the club would win out but the board would not gain financially by it so its a dead duck untill they are removed

This is were the board need to look at the bigger picture.  It's about everyone really but it wouldn't surprise me if this is the main stumbling block I. E. They won't be owning it and therefore would lose control.

Are there any “intheknowers” that have seen any progress? It’s very quiet.

Talking to a Freeman this morning and there are positive vibes about a new stadium there within the full area regeneration plans.

Too cramped also layout is all wrong i am sorry to say. What about Cambridge Rd where the old Western School used to be

I’ll be shocked if we get a new stadium i can’t see it happening not with this council

Freeman Street = Community stadium, regenerating a poor area and altruism.

PP= Kudos and money making opportunities from housing development and ancillary buildings.

Which one would be most attractive to a Tory businessman?

Quoted from ginnywings

Freeman Street = Community stadium, regenerating a poor area and altruism.

PP= Kudos and money making opportunities from housing development and ancillary buildings.

Which one would be most attractive to a Tory businessman?

As our current stadium is in Cleethorpes, wouldn't it be nice to have a brand spanking new stadium in the middle of Grimsby regenerating an area that's been run down for years?

Is there no chance of getting a real experts opinion on this, maybe working with the trust, as fans we could rule it out for ourselves or create an idea to try and sell to mr fenty and the council, its clearly a very popular idea with the fans and maybe we could have a go at making some progress ourselves

Quoted from WHYWONTYOULETMESIGNUP

its clearly a very popular idea with the fans

It's a very popular idea with a small number of fans, most of which probably live in that area and think it's full of good,honest Grimbarians and not people selling stolen ham joints so they can buy smack. The other people who want it are old people who have a whole bunch of nostalgia for the glory days of Freeman Street and the Docks. The reality is the area has always been pretty rough and not really the best foot forward to sell the town as a viable commercial area to draw new business and growth.

A shithole with a football stadium in it is still a shithole and it won't suddenly make the council spend money it doesn't have to rebuild the entire area. How many newly developed football stadiums do you go to and sing "This place is a shithole"? That's because it's true right? A new stadium doesn't fix a run down shithole.

You all only want it because of your old rose tinted memories or because it's near where you live. "It'll be near the DOCKS and the DOCK TOWER will be overlooking the ground! It's be the perfect symbol of what being from Grimsby is all about and inspire the team!". I bet that's exactly what you're all thinking  .

Quoted from Kris2

It's a very popular idea with a small number of fans, most of which probably live in that area and think it's full of good,honest Grimbarians and not people selling stolen ham joints so they can buy smack. The other people who want it are old people who have a whole bunch of nostalgia for the glory days of Freeman Street and the Docks. The reality is the area has always been pretty rough and not really the best foot forward to sell the town as a viable commercial area to draw new business and growth.

A shithole with a football stadium in it is still a shithole and it won't suddenly make the council spend money it doesn't have to rebuild the entire area. How many newly developed football stadiums do you go to and sing "This place is a shithole"? That's because it's true right? A new stadium doesn't fix a run down shithole.

You all only want it because of your old rose tinted memories or because it's near where you live. "It'll be near the DOCKS and the DOCK TOWER will be overlooking the ground! It's be the perfect symbol of what being from Grimsby is all about and inspire the team!". I bet that's exactly what you're all thinking  .

I don't care where the stadium is built I just want it built in my life time,

I am in my 70's so time is running out .