Times Up

[Old_pie]

There is absolutely nothing in that document that suggests the ground is going anywhere, other than where it currently is. The fact that it is in the flood zone and they will be taking some of the flood zone within the red line boundary adds weight to the stadium staying where it is. Nice big sacrificial area of land during a flood. EA wouldn't give that up easily.

Well there is some provision for Net3 so if not a monorail there may at least be a tram!

[BanjoPie]

Supplementary Planning Document

Many thanks

[MAD_MAGPIE]

Maybe being pessimistic but if the stadium wasn’t included in the plans then why would people of such stature be remotely interested in buying a football (which they appear to have no interest in) that isn’t even in the football league any longer?

My concern is that if such a takeover goes through they are under no obligation to fund the club with massive funds. Upon the development of the surrounding area, and Notts safely discarded out of the way into a Lego stadium, then there is nothing to stop them selling the club to another Alan Hardy in pretty much the same state we are now.....without Meadow Lane and looking like another Darlington.

Let’s not be hoodwinked like we have been before....as exciting as it potentially could be.

I do not think you are being pessimistic, more airing on the side of caution. I wouldn't see anything wrong in Meadow Lane being redeveloped and integrated into a new redevelopment of the whole area if done in the right way as it could be very exciting.

For example the surrounding roads could be gotten rid of and the area around the stadium be made more pedestrian friendly with bars, shops and restaurants for example, with green spaces and additional sports facilities along with riverside residential developments. After all it is a golden triangle of sports in that area of the city.

Let's face it that area of Nottingham is quite run down, industrial, old and dated anyway.

However if Meadow Lane was redeveloped but downsized to an out of the box 10,000 seater lego stadium to make way for the development would be the biggest concern as you say.

It's out of all our hands so we just have to be patient and see what develops.

[SmiffyPie]

However if Meadow Lane was redeveloped but downsized to an out of the box 10,000 seater lego stadium to make way for the development would be the biggest concern as you say.

It's out of all our hands so we just have to be patient and see what develops.

Exactly.

[KeepTheMagpieFlyingH]

Why so much concern about a smaller stadium..when we struggle to get a third of the current capacity week in week out.?

[LaxtonLad]

Why so much concern about a smaller stadium..we struggle to get a third of the current capacity week in week out?

Aah, but we'll be in The Championship in five years time.

[KeepTheMagpieFlyingH]

Aah, but we'll be in The Championship in five years time.

That old chestnut.

Championship..I’d be happy with the football league.

[1955pie]

Why so much concern about a smaller stadium..when we struggle to get a third of the current capacity week in week out.?

Because it shows a lack of ambition / hope.

[KeepTheMagpieFlyingH]

Because it shows a lack of ambition / hope.

In that case we better keep it and charge £2 a ticket while we live in hope.

[SmiffyPie]

while we live in hope.

Well that and the love of the thing that is Notts County.