Leaving Pittodrie - The Documentary

[stansmith]

I agree that the ideal scenario would be a city location and there is always the fear that moving further out will impact on attendances. I just don't think that there are any alternative city locations available.

Its not as if we are doing a Wimbledon and moving to Milton Keynes .

Also, although probably not entirely on point, we have the highest travelling support in Scotland so us dons can put up with a bit of inconvenience to follow the team, particularly if its in the best interests of our club rather than another team profiting from our hard earned sheckles.

As long as we have the proper transport infrastructure in place I hope it wouldn't be an issue.

It's not just the travel that's the issue.

I really dread to imagine what a bland stadium in that location will be like.

People love stadiums and football for their location and the buzz of going to a game. A long shuttle bus or drive out of the city, surrounded by nothing, is never going to cut it in that regard.

It's simply too far and too soulless to me. It would be football with nothing about it, and dreaded travel for most of those in the city relying on buses.

[kigoretrout]

I just think these LEGOLAND stadia appear to be the way most clubs who relocate in Scotland are going. I agree Hamilton and St Mirren's stadia are cold grim places. McDermid park is marginally better. I would have hoped a club like Aberdeen could do a bit better than that. I really don't know what to say about the proposed site as I've never been there but as previously stated , the club have said there are no alternatives at this time. Its just bad luck that we just don't have the space to re-develop on site like Hearts and Hibs have been able to do.

[Disco Buc]

Have to say some good points above .

My opinion is pittodrie has given me many happy memories since the 60s that will stay with me .
Even my grandfather enjoyed his Saturdays in that very same stadium.

But everything in life has its day for me its time to move on and embrace our next move with a sympathetic build to our fans needs .

Its superb there will be a coffee shop a sports bar and even a museum.

Clubs around the world have moved on and so will we .
We have to.

[neilthedon]

Have to say some good points above .

My opinion is pittodrie has given me many happy memories since the 60s that will stay with me .
Even my grandfather enjoyed his Saturdays in that very same stadium.

But everything in life has its day for me its time to move on and embrace our next move with a sympathetic build to our fans needs .

Its superb there will be a coffee shop a sports bar and even a museum.

Clubs around the world have moved on and so will we .
We have to.

What this plan really needs , is a shuttle Train / Tram / Underground line out to it from the City .

[stansmith]

What this plan really needs , is a shuttle Train / Tram / Underground line out to it from the City .

If it had that, it would at least prevent the travel from being so sh!t.

It isn't going to though in that location and has no possibility of it in the future. Don't know when everyone will realise what we're left with if this goes ahead but they will eventually.

[Getintaethem]

If this were the case and clearly proven, I'd be happy to move to anywhere in the city. Aye really in the city.

I'm perplexed at how everyone can't see how clearly we will never belong at such a location, and how bad it is. It would be the death of football as we know it. Like a w@nky miniature version of West Ham to the Olympic stadium.

Where were you when we had a debate about Cove? We actually had a good debate, pros and cons wrt to it.

All you Westhilliers are doing is solidifying the supporters into supporting the plans.

"never belong at such a location"... neither does Westhill... should never have been built there. pull it down I say.

[Getintaethem]

It's simply too far and too soulless to me.

Should have bought a house in the city then... nae the shire.

[Aldo1983]

All you Westhilliers are doing is solidifying the supporters into supporting the plans.

"never belong at such a location"... neither does Westhill... should never have been built there. pull it down I say.

Best points I've read on here so far, well said Oscar.

[Getintaethem]

Best points I've read on here so far, well said Oscar.

thanks Buc.

[stansmith]

Where were you when we had a debate about Cove? We actually had a good debate, pros and cons wrt to it.

All you Westhilliers are doing is solidifying the supporters into supporting the plans.

"never belong at such a location"... neither does Westhill... should never have been built there. pull it down I say.

You think I'm a 'westhillier' talking about posh fart tory territory where Aberdeen don't belong? Not occur to you I live in the city? You're all so desperate to seem progressive you aren't stopping to think what a ridiculous idea this is, so I agree with your point about people supporting it because there's opposition. These people can't think for themselves.

I was against Cove and any out of town stadium too. For some reason everyone is lapping up this one which is even worse.