New ground

[Irishadrian]

Probably because we were the only club who regularly used it

[David Carpenter]

The greyhounds used it and one of our players was so fast he probably thought he was one!

[kirk]

I would be amazed if the club did not have the ground on a lease basis. Even if it meant there was a " hiring fee " all other income should go towards running the club.

[Irishadrian]

The squad shown on the official website has now been whittled down to 13 the lads spoke about a squad of 20 I wonder if the intention is these 13 if they wish to stay plus 7 new arrivals?

[GlenSTFC]

Sounds like the gaffers are after 5 new players then I'm sure they'll be trialists during pre-season hoping to earn a deal.

[Irishadrian]

Glen According to the Slough Express a couple of days ago 5 new players is the minimum they are aiming for Lets hope their negotiations bear fruit

[RebelDelaney]

Got to know a Chippenham player he is not a fan of playing on 3G pitches.

[Big J R]

Got to know a Chippenham player he is not a fan of playing on 3G pitches.

 

Thats quite an interesting comment, RD.

 

Lots of players state they find 3G very taxing on muscles, ankles and knee joints.

 

Rightly or wrongly, I'm afraid that 3G has to be the way forward with the way our climate is changing.  I'm sure all will get used to it quite quickly.

 

Incidently, we are still awaiting the final decision on planning for the new 3G pitch and ground at Meadowbank, Dorking.  Why DO local authorities take so bl00dy long over simple things?

[Gashimoto]

Trying to work out the best way to make the decision that suits them financially and politically

Edited May 14, 2016 by Gashimoto

[GlenSTFC]

Done some digging (excuse the pun) and found out that the 2 end and 1 side stand will be the metal constructed type of stand and not the concrete/steel stands I thought we were getting. A little disappointed in that the plans have changed as these are obviously cheaper than brick built stands with proper concrete terracing which I was under the impression we'd have, or was it just me thinking that!

[HorshamRebel]

I haven't seen anything written about concrete/steel stands anywhere official, only in the assumptions made on here. 

[GlenSTFC]

Considering the cost given you'd expect proper stands I think that's fair to assume. Plus there were drawings which certainly on the roof design wasn't showing a flat metal roof.

[HorshamRebel]

The architectural drawings didn't specify the fabrics, only what the original design was going to look like.

 

As you say, you can assume from the designs, but that is still only conjecture and not fact, even if the conjecture turns out to be correct later on.

[GlenSTFC]

Just seems a lot has changed from the original vision, and that's only what I've found, could be more. Shame as it also showed terracing all around the ground which I'd guess won't be the case now. Just be nice to know what we're getting.

[Big J R]

I'm sure if you access the local Council authority web-site that dealt with the planning application, you would be able to find out exactly what the specifications are.

 

I'm quite able to access Mole Valley District Council planning applications to see the revised building plan for Meadowbank.  Final hearing for revised plans supposed to be next month, but we all know how long bureaucracy takes !!

[RebelDelaney]

Glen alot of changes we might end up with yellow and purple seats !!!!!

[GlenSTFC]

No no please dear god not purple!

[HorshamRebel]

or some peoples "favourite" colour - green

[RebelDelaney]

Glen i was joking !!!!!

[Stuntman Mark]

I do feel a certain sense of uncertainty going into the new season - will the ground be ready? what will it look like? and most important, will there be a bar? However I would take that a million times over the depressing realisation you have another season at SYCOB (no offence to our gracious hosts).

 

The ground is what it is, probably too late to complain about the materials being used, colour of the seats etc. Instead, we need to think about what we can do as fans, to turn it into a fortress that people other than us sad bastards want to come to every other week.