No surprise Catlin backs Tesco ...

[quote="Corkhead" myself I have for years put up with problems of getting into town, getting parked and something to eat pre-match. It means you have to leave an hour early at least (in my case probably 2). Getting away after the game can be a big problem as well. This surely puts a lot of floating fans off coming down. The die-hards would find their way out of the city to the match in an off-island location, probably on free transport provided by the club? Emotionally hard to leave FP I know but for me it is the only way forward.[/quote]

Try the new park and ride Corky

Brilliant. I am bringing 4 others down for the Newport game. Will give it a go.

Thanks Scou. :D

See you at the OCH then :star:

other views from fol

For me, the key to any successful stadium redevelopment is to keep our options open and remember that we're planning for the next 50 years or so.

I fully respect the Riddle's expertise and knowledge of football ground architecture, traditions, planning and health and safety considerations, and PFC are privileged to have someone with his background in a position to help shape our strategy for redeveloping Fratton Park. I also trust the Riddle to act in the club's best interest - e.g. retaining the unique feel of FP rather than following the easy option of a plastic bowl solution as per Scum, Derby, Leicester, Mboro etc.

However, I wouldn't want us to rule out any option just because of a £2m cost to relocate underground electical cabling. Yes, that's a huge amount of dosh for a club in our current predicament, but in terms of a 50 year plan for Britains's biggest and best community owned club, this amount is peanuts! Also, while I love the thought of retaining ou

[quote="suicide"]other views from fol

For me, the key to any successful stadium redevelopment is to keep our options open and remember that we're planning for the next 50 years or so.

I fully respect the Riddle's expertise and knowledge of football ground architecture, traditions, planning and health and safety considerations, and PFC are privileged to have someone with his background in a position to help shape our strategy for redeveloping Fratton Park. I also trust the Riddle to act in the club's best interest - e.g. retaining the unique feel of FP rather than following the easy option of a plastic bowl solution as per Scum, Derby, Leicester, Mboro etc.

However, I wouldn't want us to rule out any option just because of a £2m cost to relocate underground electical cabling. Yes, that's a huge amount of dosh for a club in our current predicament, but in terms of a 50 year plan for Britains's biggest and best community owned club, this amount is peanuts! A

Yes I'll second that :star:

[quote="pfclassof61"]other views from fol

For me, the key to any successful stadium redevelopment is to keep our options open and remember that we're planning for the next 50 years or so.

I fully respect the Riddle's expertise and knowledge of football ground architecture, traditions, planning and health and safety considerations, and PFC are privileged to have someone with his background in a position to help shape our strategy for redeveloping Fratton Park. I also trust the Riddle to act in the club's best interest - e.g. retaining the unique feel of FP rather than following the easy option of a plastic bowl solution as per Scum, Derby, Leicester, Mboro etc.

However, I wouldn't want us to rule out any option just because of a £2m cost to relocate underground electical cabling. Yes, that's a huge amount of dosh for a club in our current predicament, but in terms of a 50 year plan for Britains's biggest and bes

I did laugh at this little exchange. Thanks for setting off the week on the right note guys.

Hey,maybe we will see Sui attending a Truss meeting yet

All are welcome as they always have been. Have a great day wherever you are, whatever you are doing.