Ok then , New Ground time

I think the only adaptation that the main/osmond needs is the pitch of the roof so that NO seats are restricted. If this is cost effective or not, I havent a clue and it may be the case that it’s easier to knock down and start again. Yes there’s sentimental times in there for many people and great memories. But, times have to move on.

The question mark is the time period that the amount of work would take and if it would cause a situation where stands we’re unable to be used for games.

Quoted from DB

I just read the GL, we ought to talk them about a new ground, they've found £25 million for Freshney Place. £25 million would build a new ground with shops, etc., and provide the council with a nice rent.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.c.....il-announces-7188634

Taken from the GET " External professionals have now been assigned to maintain the centre as the council looks to expand on it's long-term plans. The acquisition, they stress,  comes at no extra cost to the taxpayer with funds provided through grant funding and rents".
While I want a new ground for GTFC as much as the next fan,  the acquisition and development of Freshney Pace is a totally different kind of investment to us needing a new football stadium.

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

I believe that the club were going to turn the ground around 90 degrees so that the findus would’ve been behind the goal.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: I think that's just a rumour started by a bullsh!t merchant.  I can't believe the club would be so stupid as to embark on a pitch rotation masterplan before they were able to demolish the houses behind the Main Stand.

There was no all-seater requirement in 1982, so no need to rotate the pitch to create room for bigger side stands.  I assume the Findus only covers half the length of the pitch because that's all the club could get permission for.

Quoted from arryarryarry

Just over 22k on the night and I was in the Pontoon.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/nostalgia/brolly-good-win-puts-grimsby-130884

I thought it was 26k but according to your link 22k .  What can't speak , can't lie as Del Boy would say.  I was in the Pontoon on a milk crate. Saw one goal go in.  What an atmosphere.

Quoted from DB

Where does the money come from to build a new stadium? The core tenant at most sites were supermarket type developments which are now out of fashion, so other money has to be sorted, but from where?

I've mentioned Grimsby West a couple of times as a new stadium enabling development.  St Nicholas View will be adjacent to the A1136 and include a primary school, community hub and village store.  A stadium can incorporate classrooms, meeting rooms and shops.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/3800-homes-shops-primary-school-5443612

There are several plus points:

*The stadium would be built at the same time as the houses, so no complaints from local residents;

*Visiting supporters would get in and out quickly without going near the town centre, so less potential for crowd trouble.  This is especially important if we were playing in the Championship, as the big city teams can bring 2-3k fans;

*Far from the cemetery, so no need to put fast food restaurants next to the crematorium and no gridlock on Peaks Parkway at 5pm.

Quoted from White_shorts

I've mentioned Grimsby West a couple of times as a new stadium enabling development.  St Nicholas View will be adjacent to the A1136 and include a primary school, community hub and village store.  A stadium can incorporate classrooms, meeting rooms and shops.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/3800-homes-shops-primary-school-5443612

There are several plus points:

*The stadium would be built at the same time as the houses, so no complaints from local residents;

*Visiting supporters would get in and out quickly without going near the town centre, so less potential for crowd trouble.  This is especially important if we were playing in the Championship, as the big city teams can bring 2-3k fans;

*Far from the cemetery, so no need to put fast food restaurants next to the crematorium and no gridlock on Peaks Parkway at 5pm.

oh good - a new post from white shorts

oh god - it's about the new ground (again!)


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Quoted from White_shorts

I've mentioned Grimsby West a couple of times as a new stadium enabling development.  St Nicholas View will be adjacent to the A1136 and include a primary school, community hub and village store.  A stadium can incorporate classrooms, meeting rooms and shops.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/3800-homes-shops-primary-school-5443612

There are several plus points:

*The stadium would be built at the same time as the houses, so no complaints from local residents;

*Visiting supporters would get in and out quickly without going near the town centre, so less potential for crowd trouble.  This is especially important if we were playing in the Championship, as the big city teams can bring 2-3k fans;

*Far from the cemetery, so no need to put fast food restaurants next to the crematorium and no gridlock on Peaks Parkway at 5pm.

A large-scale residential scheme like this can fund a project like a community stadium without it needing to be planted right in the middle of the housing estate.

Both JS & AP have said were not moving in the foreseeable future and want to develop BP in the short-term ( or even long-term)

Quoted from DB

Both JS & AP have said were not moving in the foreseeable future and want to develop BP in the short-term ( or even long-term)

I like JS & AP, but they are extremely selective when talking about Blundell Park attendances and the need for a new stadium.

“We’re not filling BP” being the main false justification for a new stadium not being required.

Take a look at Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Shrewsbury and probably numerous I haven’t mentioned for clubs leaving tired old grounds and moving to a new stadium and their attendances Sky-rocketing because they can offer spacious, modern facilities, no restricted views and a modern match day experience to customers (fans).

If we had a Rotherham type stadium we could get 8-10,000 home fans to every league match even in L2.

Quoted from GollyGTFC

I like JS & AP, but they are extremely selective when talking about how Blundell Park attendances and the need for a new stadium.

“We’re not filling BP” being the main false justification for a new stadium not being required.

Take a look at Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Shrewsbury and probably numerous I haven’t mentioned for clubs leaving tired old grounds and moving to a new stadium and their attendances Sky-rocketing because they can offer spacious, modern facilities, no restricted views and a modern match day experience to customers (fans).

If we had a Rotherham type stadium we could get 8-10,000 home fans to every league match even in L2.

I do wish Blundell Park's capacity was 3.5-4k bigger than it was now. It's anecdotal but I've seen on here, WhatsApp groups and Facebook numerous people who would go more regularly but can't because they can't sit together or get a half decent view. Ideally you'd want to be getting another 1,500-2,000 on the average attendance with similar left over dotted around the ground so we had a fair few seats available for casual fans. You'd get naturally higher attendances and build habits in more people, thus more consistent cash income.