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Post by mildrover on Apr 24, 2022 6:27:35 GMT
We should move to Broadwood rent free for 5 years and sell up the Sans Siro for mega millions to NLC as a deal. Included would be free buses every home game to Broadwood. Can't see such a top notch stadium lie without a tenant team for long. Money would allow us to build a championship quality team. During the 5 year rental we would source suitable land within Coatbridge and build a small purpose built stadium, coffee shop / lounge so we have a revenue stream every day, not just match days (aka Peterhead model) Just a thought or is it a nightmaređ Peter Good to see Peter still thinking outside the box. A few thoughts on his ideas. I doubt NLC will approach us to move to Broadwood, but if they did I would hope the BOD would reject it. We would not receive mega millions for the sale of the ground. Whatever we did get, I believe some of the major shareholders would be looking for their share of the proceeds from the sale of the companyâs only asset. I would predict by the end of our 5 year exile we would be in the Lowland League playing to home crowds in double figures if we were still going at all. The thought of NLC giving us a 5 year free rental deal at Broadwood is a pipe dream. The only idea I ever heard suggested involving the Council was for us to take over Langloan Sports Centre, relieving them of a white elephant. For good or bad , Rovers are a Coatbridge team and must remain playing our football in Coatbridge. Ronnie |
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Post by bucky on Apr 24, 2022 9:59:28 GMT
This idea can be summed up in one word âAirdrieoniansâ.
The Diamonds moving to Broadwood was the beginning of the end for them as they searched out for the New Broomfield. Meanwhile they lost many of their fans, the money they did have dwindled away and the rest as they say is history.
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Jun 14, 2022 15:50:26 GMT
I see that Open Goal Broomhill (what a hellish name) are now taking up residence at Broadwood.
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Post by exdalziel on Jun 14, 2022 18:18:51 GMT
This idea can be summed up in one word âAirdrieoniansâ. The Diamonds moving to Broadwood was the beginning of the end for them as they searched out for the New Broomfield. Meanwhile they lost many of their fans, the money they did have dwindled away and the rest as they say is history. This move was the reason that my family, The Dalziel's ended their time at Airdrie according to family members |
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Post by stewmelrover on Jun 15, 2022 10:20:48 GMT
Worst decision ever to flatten Broomfield: so utterly brainless. And to think we almost did it with Cliftonhill and move into their soulless dump of a Lego kit.
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Post by tommysermanni on Jun 15, 2022 13:08:55 GMT
This a great thread but The Old lady of Cliftonhill cant endure facelifts for ever.
I always thought Coatbridge Outdoor Sports Centre would have been the perfect place,
It is possible to build a new stadium with character but it has to be in Coatbridge and we need to generate income which is not reliant on 1 home game every 2 weeks.
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Jun 15, 2022 13:22:46 GMT
Access to the sports centre would be a nightmare!
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Sept 9, 2022 18:22:26 GMT
I see that Clyde have identified a site in the east end of Glasgow which is owned by Glasgow City Council where they hope to build a stadium.
This is within a mile of their old gaff Shawfield. There are many hurdles including other businesses occupying the site before they could move there.
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Post by stewmelrover on Sept 10, 2022 5:51:31 GMT
Where would they get the money for that? They have no ground, no assets, nothing. They have no chance, unless yet another council allows them to rent.
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Sept 30, 2022 12:02:20 GMT
Goodwillie has just been released by Raith. I know weâre in need but no Iâm not suggesting for a moment that we sign him.
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Post by arfcdm on Sept 30, 2022 15:08:14 GMT
Goodwillie has just been released by Raith. I know weâre in need but no Iâm not suggesting for a moment that we sign him. However if still bottom on January deadline day  |
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Sept 30, 2022 15:25:01 GMT
I think weâd rather take our chances than commit commercial suicide.
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Post by jellybean84 on Oct 1, 2022 9:50:48 GMT
The club should go get him, he would get goals & thatâs whatâs lacking just now.
B4 I get the great I am mob coming after me, just remember the club appointed a manager that had a conviction against him!!
I am not 100% sure if a high court is the same as a civil court, but it was the later that he was convicted in?
I am sure Chris will inform me of this đđ
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Post by bucky on Oct 1, 2022 14:07:45 GMT
The club should go get him, he would get goals & thatâs whatâs lacking just now. B4 I get the great I am mob coming after me, just remember the club appointed a manager that had a conviction against him!! I am not 100% sure if a high court is the same as a civil court, but it was the later that he was convicted in? I am sure Chris will inform me of this đđ The club were offered him years ago before he signed for Clyde and Rovers Directors rightly said no. A correct decision then as it would be now. |
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Post by Prof on Oct 1, 2022 16:03:34 GMT
The club should go get him, he would get goals & thatâs whatâs lacking just now. B4 I get the great I am mob coming after me, just remember the club appointed a manager that had a conviction against him!! I am not 100% sure if a high court is the same as a civil court, but it was the later that he was convicted in? I am sure Chris will inform me of this đđ The club were offered him years ago before he signed for Clyde and Rovers Directors rightly said no. A correct decision then as it would be now. Agree totally Buckie - totally correct decision then & now. |
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