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White_shorts
October 15, 2021, 4:57pm
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As we all know they inherited BP in wonderful condition and it didn't need anything doing to it to bring it up to anything like an acceptable standard.


So it wasn't just to improve visibility, you're saying the railings were dangerously corroded and glass was cheaper than metal?

It would be great if people simply answered questions without sarcasm or insults.
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There have been many times where they have been asked about a stadium and each time they've said it's not a priority now and they have many other things they're working on eg a new training facility, which they've said they will be making a decision on where that will be fairly soon, maybe 2 months.

More recently, with increased attendances, they've said a new stadium is still not a priority but they will keep monitoring the situation.



I'm well aware of the club's official line, but Stockwood and Pettit must have some personal thoughts on the matter. I just hope the apparent lack of urgency doesn't come back to haunt us.
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Keep up Shorty - they have made it abundantly clear that a new stadium is not currently on the agenda.
Hence improvements to BP are ongoing.
A training facility within the community is on the agenda & seems to be progressing.
JSF 'loans' are being repaid.
Most of us, I think, are more than happy (ecstatic) with the progress made to date both on & off the pitch.
Patience my son, you'll get your new stadium - but not for the best part of some time yet.
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Couldn't they just rebuild parts of Blundell Park? Parking aside, I think its a really charming ground with a traditional feel to it.
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October 15, 2021, 5:25pm

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What questions? Unnecessary expenditure when squad strengthening should be the priority? Safety i.e. shatter resistance?

It would be nice if the owners gave us a clue as to what is going on with regard to relocation. For example:

"We have thanked the Freemen for their enthusiasm and patience, but feel most fans would not want to park on the East Marsh."

or

"The old fish dock is our preferred site, and we continue to negotiate with ABP."

or

"We have informed the council that Grimsby West represents the best chance to deliver a new stadium."

or

"League One is our natural level, and so the existing 9,000 capacity is adequate."

It is nearly three years since the high rise flats were demolished. I hoped we would create a 'modern' Blundell Park at Freemo, close enough to Freshney Place for park and ride or park and walk. Alas, I get the impression most people would prefer a vast car park on the western outskirts of town.



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October 15, 2021, 6:36pm
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We appear to now have 2 threads about a new stadium, can we merge them?


You can please some of the forumites some of the time but not all the forumites all of the time
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Quoted from TinklerMan
Couldn't they just rebuild parts of Blundell Park? Parking aside, I think its a really charming ground with a traditional feel to it.


The Main Stand and Osmond are dilapidated fire hazards.

The Upper Findus is dangerous due to the inadequate ingress and egress.

The Pontoon is a bit small, but in no immediate need of upgrading.

Three corners are open. There’s not even any terracing on which to put any seats or rail seating.

BP would need a complete rebuild, it would cost a fortune and still be pretty naff.
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Been told today that the land behind the market is being purchased by Aldi not sure how true
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So it wasn't just to improve visibility, you're saying the railings were dangerously corroded and glass was cheaper than metal?

It would be great if people simply answered questions without sarcasm or insults.



Who said anything was dangerous? Forgive me for being a bit la-di-da but I expect to be able to see the pitch if I go to a football match. And if replacing the metal railing has improved the visibility (which it has) for a large number of seats then it's worth the money. It shows the fans and their match day experience is actually valued by the current custodians.
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Quoted from Heisenberg


The Main Stand and Osmond are dilapidated fire hazards.

The Upper Findus is dangerous due to the inadequate ingress and egress.

The Pontoon is a bit small, but in no immediate need of upgrading.

Three corners are open. There’s not even any terracing on which to put any seats or rail seating.

BP would need a complete rebuild, it would cost a fortune and still be pretty naff.


But besides that, what exactly is the problem with the idea 🙂
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