Update from Fans’ Forum on Stadium Re-development

[Wellsie]

See www.margate-fc.com for details.

[michael]

Not there-so can't get the true flavour of what i guess was a well deserved real upbeat meeting/love in.

 

That given-i think i'll still sleep easier in my bed in six weeks time once the 125 year lease has been signed by all parties.

Just hope there is not a national shortage of ink between then and now.

 

so far-so good-just a little bit more to go to absolutely secure the all important funding then.

 

Up the 'Gate

Edited January 27, 2012 by michael

[Wellsie]

It's simply the rubber stamping of the 125 lease which secures the funding now.

[michael]

looking really good then-well done all round.

 

did i read somewhere that a public notice of the leases about to be signed has to be put in the press?

 

not for debate/contention-but simply as a public notice/legal formality prior to signing.

 

not sure if that is correct anyway-but if it does have to be done that way-is there a timescale upon which it has to be run in the public domain ?

 

Up the 'Gate

[Wellsie]

did i read somewhere that a public notice of the leases about to be signed has to be put in the press?

 

Not sure about that. It may have been part of the due Council process over the next month but the March start includes the Council process.

[Coffin Ender]

As someone else who couldn't be there last night, just thought I'd ask:

 

1) A while ago the idea of a 'hall of fame' at the new ground was mentioned on this forum. Somewhere to honour players/managers/administrators from the past. Has the club had any thoughts on this?

 

2) Will there be a 'glamour friendly' to launch the new ground? I guess the problem is the work will be completed mid-season which makes it harder to attract a Premier League team.

 

3) Any more developments on a stadium sponsor? I notice Maidstone have agreed a deal with a company for their new ground.

http://www.maidstoneunited.co.uk/2012/01/the-gallagher-stadium/

[BlueGate Alan]

Cliff said a new sponsor will be announced at the Harrow game 11th February.

 

As for Number 1.....no idea

 

As for Number 2..... watch this space

[Wellsie]

The sponsor TBA does not relate to the whole stadium. As for a prestigious friendly, yes, that is the idea.

[ramsgate builder]

Not sure our club could fit u in that day as we might be playing a Kent league game!

[BlueGate Alan]

Wellsie said a prestigious friendly, Rams Builder, not a pathetic one

[ramsgate builder]

Lol. Just get back to your desk Alan.

[BlueGate Alan]

[michael]

First home game on easter monday 2013 against Dover in the blue square south would suffice for me;and probably get 2500 there

[ramsgate builder]

No way are Dover going down though!

[michael]

i wonder if thats why my post specifically says in the BSS ?

[michael]

The Grand opener :

 

Margate v Dover

 

BSS league match

Monday ,April 1st 2013

[Boney Crisp]

First home game on easter monday 2013 against Dover in the blue square south would suffice for me;and probably get 2500 there

 

No it won't, take 2,000 of that figure and I may be inclined to agree with you. We want a friendly that is going to raise local peoples awareness. I've never known a friendly between 2 non-league clubs to do that

[Boney Crisp]

I see I jumped the gun, I still reckon it needs to be a prestigious club one that will see 4,000 through the gates

[Paul H]

Arsenal would be great as Margate were their nursery club many years ago.

[Coffin Ender]

That would be the obvious choice. However, what kind of team are they, or any major club, going to be prepared to send down mid-season?