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Post by Brooksiders Return!! on Feb 10, 2016 12:45:10 GMT
There is plenty of precedence for intraleague ground sharing at all levels of football, there is nothing in the FA rules that say it cant happen, Dartford/Maidstone, Crystal Palace/Charlton, Crystal Palace/Wimbledon, and highly likely in coming years Arsenal/Tottenham.
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Post by cris on Feb 10, 2016 14:03:46 GMT
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Post by lancashirelad on Feb 10, 2016 14:15:00 GMT
Stadium Solutions @steel_pj · 3h3 hours ago On site at worcestercityfc tomorrow, fitting the new Turnstile Building we have manufactured #Turnstiles #GroundImprovements So what does this mean? Are we leaving Kiddy for Evesham or Bromsgrove? Perhaps anyone passing these two grounds might be able to find out some info. How much do WCFC currently pay KHFC a season (or per game) to play at Aggborough ?
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Post by Woodenose on Feb 10, 2016 16:04:54 GMT
Stadium Solutions @steel_pj · 3h3 hours ago On site at worcestercityfc tomorrow, fitting the new Turnstile Building we have manufactured #Turnstiles #GroundImprovements So what does this mean? Are we leaving Kiddy for Evesham or Bromsgrove? Perhaps anyone passing these two grounds might be able to find out some info. How much do WCFC currently pay KHFC a season (or per game) to play at Aggborough ? I think the City paid them about £50,000
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Post by Woodenose on Feb 10, 2016 16:07:23 GMT
BROMSGROVE Sporting chairman Jon Prescott played down speculation that Worcester City will groundshare at the Victoria Ground next season after the club installed new turnstiles. The improvements increased hopes that Bromsgrove's county neighbours will become tennants for the 2016-17 season.
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Post by The Verner on Feb 10, 2016 16:39:19 GMT
Just to stop the rumour spreading it might be better to finish the article !
"Prescott confirmed the new turnstiles and but said he didn't know what other work would be needed to make the Victoria Ground eligible for the Vanarama North.
Any possible improvements would be determined by a ground grading before the deadline of March 31.
Sporting's chairman also stressed there had been no talks with Worcester.
Prescott said: "It is going to take a long time for Bromsgrove Sporting to reach the Conference but we're trying to improve the ground as we go on.
"We haven't spoke to Worcester but obviously it would be a financial boost for the club to have them groundshare with us."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2016 1:42:42 GMT
Is Mr Prescott running their social club?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2016 9:28:30 GMT
Is Mr Prescott running their social club? Yes, it seems he has his finger in every pie so I was told.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2016 12:05:25 GMT
The one's he hasn't eaten, that is!
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Post by Dodger on Feb 11, 2016 19:10:21 GMT
Is Mr Prescott running their social club? Yes, it seems he has his finger in every pie so I was told. Maybe he has a fancy for wanting to be known as Jon "two teams" Prescott
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Post by dcx on Feb 11, 2016 19:51:31 GMT
I think it's pretty much nailed on we will be playing at Bromsgrove next season. Shame, because Kiddy is actually pretty decent but financial needs must.
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Post by thesecondjack on Feb 11, 2016 20:27:17 GMT
I prefer Bromsgrove over Kiddy, nothing is quite like The Lane, but the Victoria Ground does have that classic non league feel, which feels a little bit more like it could be a home. It would be interesting to have a poll of which people prefer as a venue.
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Post by The Verner on Feb 11, 2016 20:37:09 GMT
I prefer Bromsgrove over Kiddy, nothing is quite like The Lane, but the Victoria Ground does have that classic non league feel, which feels a little bit more like it could be a home. It would be interesting to have a poll of which people prefer as a venue. From comments ive seen online people want to gey away from Aggborough
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Post by thesecondjack on Feb 11, 2016 20:47:40 GMT
I think Aggy has become the less popular option because of how Kiddy have been perceived to have treated us. So many go with the ''they charge us too much rent, take our money for drainage improvements that didn't work, they insist that we have 4 stewards per fan''.
There's only two reasons why I think people should want us to play at Aggborough next season. 1. Playing Kiddy at 'home'. 2. Pies.
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Post by thatloudbloke on Feb 11, 2016 20:49:17 GMT
i would rather go to Bromsgrove, but think the team prefer Kiddy, i worry that some players might not want to stay if we move but this decision has to be made for the club as a whole. i am not a fan of Kiddy as from the way they seem to want to dangle us on a string, but will support the team wherever they play...
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Post by The Verner on Feb 11, 2016 21:44:17 GMT
I think Aggy has become the less popular option because of how Kiddy have been perceived to have treated us. So many go with the ''they charge us too much rent, take our money for drainage improvements that didn't work, they insist that we have 4 stewards per fan''. There's only two reasons why I think people should want us to play at Aggborough next season. 1. Playing Kiddy at 'home'. 2. Pies. That may not change...the thing that would change is instead of having 20 stewards for 2 1/2 stands we could have 20 stewards for the entire lot. Not tasted the food at Bromsgrove but it cant be bad. Then again not sure about the food at Evesham either
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Post by thesecondjack on Feb 11, 2016 22:06:34 GMT
If anything, at least you know the pie will be cheaper anywhere else. I suspect closing off an end would be rather tough at Bromsgrove, as the only side of the pitch that you could probably get away with it is the covered end.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2016 11:09:22 GMT
Based on my knowledge of all these grounds, if it's not Aggborough next year it can only be a spruced up and improved Victoria Ground at Bromsgrove. With ex City Director Jon Prescott being over there, it may also be an opportune moment to ask him about the running of the old SGL Social Club, which somehow contributed next to zero to the Football Club as income, but which was allowed to run up a debt of 37k to the Football Club that eventually got written off ! I really do try to let go of the past, but with the Club in such a parlous and desperate state , I just can't ! Interesting to see that the "Midland Football League Forum" are asking a few questions about this ex City Director.
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Post by richwidd on Feb 22, 2016 14:05:55 GMT
Based on my knowledge of all these grounds, if it's not Aggborough next year it can only be a spruced up and improved Victoria Ground at Bromsgrove. With ex City Director Jon Prescott being over there, it may also be an opportune moment to ask him about the running of the old SGL Social Club, which somehow contributed next to zero to the Football Club as income, but which was allowed to run up a debt of 37k to the Football Club that eventually got written off ! I really do try to let go of the past, but with the Club in such a parlous and desperate state , I just can't ! Interesting to see that the "Midland Football League Forum" are asking a few questions about this ex City Director. If indeed we do end up in Bromsgrove with their current Chairman, I would like to announce that my new business will be a Chocolate Shop right outside the Ground and I will be selling anything that contains chocolate. It is galling to think we are getting into bed with one of those who agreed to the devastating St Modwen Contract and who stuck two fingers upto the Shareholders by not letting them vote on it. I would love to have been a Fly on The Wall at the recent "non-meeting" between Mr Can't Do and Mr Won't Do - Two powerhouses of Non League Football. You are right alwaysnextyear to try and let go of the past but It's a shame that not enough people take a blind bit of notice of it.
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Post by dragon on Feb 22, 2016 20:24:39 GMT
I would have thought the very presence of Mr Prescott would be enough to make Bromsgrove a non starter. Talk about having the last laugh ! Perhaps he`ll employ Mr Boddy as Board Room `meeter and greeter !
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Post by jimbo on Feb 22, 2016 21:07:56 GMT
Are we to accept that you know Jon was a staunch fan of Dave Boddy ? Because as far as I know, he was not. However I agree worth Rich, that it would be like 'going to bed' with old advisories/opponents..... On saying that I'm sure there are a few of those that we'd welcome back with open arms because they were not seen to be a part of the demise, albeit they were directors at that time. Any thoughts ??
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Post by Brooksiders Return!! on Feb 22, 2016 22:36:39 GMT
I may have not seen eye to eye with Mr Prescott (he was a lot taller than me !) and I think the last time we "spoke" was a fiery conversation on the steps of the main stand as I was waving a red card at him! But hey, we are all in long trousers, and we are all trying to run difficult businesses. If we were to move to Bromsgrove, it would be a commercial arrangement, nothing personal, and we keep this club of ours afloat. As someone said to me once "you keep your friends close, and your enemies closer, just in case your friends turn out to be bastards!"
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Post by The Verner on Feb 23, 2016 7:49:03 GMT
I may have not seen eye to eye with Mr Prescott (he was a lot taller than me !) and I think the last time we "spoke" was a fiery conversation on the steps of the main stand as I was waving a red card at him! But hey, we are all in long trousers, and we are all trying to run difficult businesses. If we were to move to Bromsgrove, it would be a commercial arrangement, nothing personal, and we keep this club of ours afloat. As someone said to me once "you keep your friends close, and your enemies closer, just in case your friends turn out to be bastards!" Jem is spot on! Christ almighty, shareholders should understand now when looking at the clubs finances and how much the little team up the road are costing us per match ! And they think they can put it up if they stay ! IF we move to Bromsgrove / Evesham / Redditch then its for the good of the club financially. Im sure there will be a contract in place so how we could get scammed ? I know many people cannot put the past behind them, and I feel the same about the smarmy ex chairman, but if it keeps the club going while the council mess us about then im all for it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2016 11:43:47 GMT
It's important we don't forget what happened and who was responsible - "He who forgets the past makes the same mistakes etc etc" however we have to move on and do whatever is needed (as long as Boddy/Hallmark/Lancaster etc aren't involved.
Incidentally, should Doc Sorensen be included in our gallery of shame?
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Post by richwidd on Feb 23, 2016 12:10:35 GMT
I may have not seen eye to eye with Mr Prescott (he was a lot taller than me !) and I think the last time we "spoke" was a fiery conversation on the steps of the main stand as I was waving a red card at him! But hey, we are all in long trousers, and we are all trying to run difficult businesses. If we were to move to Bromsgrove, it would be a commercial arrangement, nothing personal, and we keep this club of ours afloat. As someone said to me once "you keep your friends close, and your enemies closer, just in case your friends turn out to be bastards!" Jem is spot on! Christ almighty, shareholders should understand now when looking at the clubs finances and how much the little team up the road are costing us per match ! And they think they can put it up if they stay ! IF we move to Bromsgrove / Evesham / Redditch then its for the good of the club financially. Im sure there will be a contract in place so how we could get scammed ? I know many people cannot put the past behind them, and I feel the same about the smarmy ex chairman, but if it keeps the club going while the council mess us about then im all for it. I have no problem with Bromsgrove (nor with the fact we have move), just the Chairman. Contract in Place? What about the one he had when he was working for the Club? I can give you 100 stories which I am sure you don't need reminding of but how about this one just to give you a flavour, One well known supporter who wanted to put on a fundraiser at SGL asked the Chocolate Man whether a certain date was available. His reply after looking in "the book" was the very familiar "we can't do that", after he put it down, the supporter picked up the book, found the page and there was Nothing in it. He just didn't want to do anything. It's The secret of the Club's success. It's the shape of things to come, so any contract means nothing.
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Post by greenman on Feb 23, 2016 13:30:19 GMT
As the late Dick Emery would say 'you are awful Richard, but I like you'
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Post by sportingman on Feb 23, 2016 15:57:07 GMT
From all accounts JP is Chairman only by name and don't control Sporting's finances.
Sporting's ex Chairman John Teece controls finances, John Teece was Chairman of Rovers when they were promoted to the Conference.
There is plenty of chat currently going on amongst Bromsgrove supporters in relation to City sharing our ground and without doubt you will be made very welcome.
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Post by The Verner on Feb 23, 2016 16:05:18 GMT
From all accounts JP is Chairman only by name and don't control Sporting's finances. Sporting's ex Chairman John Teece controls finances, John Teece was Chairman of Rovers when they were promoted to the Conference. There is plenty of chat currently going on amongst Bromsgrove supporters in relation to City sharing our ground and without doubt you will be made very welcome. I have met John Teece, very nice gent
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Post by Woodenose on Feb 23, 2016 16:08:29 GMT
From all accounts JP is Chairman only by name and don't control Sporting's finances. Sporting's ex Chairman John Teece controls finances, John Teece was Chairman of Rovers when they were promoted to the Conference. There is plenty of chat currently going on amongst Bromsgrove supporters in relation to City sharing our ground and without doubt you will be made very welcome. Welcome sportingman I would love us to play on your ground, if any of your supporters came to watch ,I am sure there would be time to have a drink and a chat with them.
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Post by richwidd on Feb 23, 2016 16:19:58 GMT
From all accounts JP is Chairman only by name and don't control Sporting's finances. Sporting's ex Chairman John Teece controls finances, John Teece was Chairman of Rovers when they were promoted to the Conference. There is plenty of chat currently going on amongst Bromsgrove supporters in relation to City sharing our ground and without doubt you will be made very welcome. Chairman only by name? It must be a Worcestershire thing.
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