Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:08 am  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

My take on it is the conclusion is imminent, just my thoughts but I imagine some areas of due diligence have taken longer due to external contracts such as the new stand etc.

Where are we now this is based on unconfirmed information some reports and assumptions.
Coach Powell
Assistant Shenton?
Physio Crowther
Strength and conditioning Ben Cooper?
Potential signings
Doyle Keighley
Jerry Huddersfield
Antoni re-sign?
Tanginoa re-sign?
Hood re-sign?
Kershaw re-sign?
Signed
Jowit
Kaye
Lino
Gale
Ashurst
Griffin
Pitts
Probably missed a few but rumours on exits
Eseh
Bowes
Lyn
Gone
Battle
Proctor

Probably more but you get the gist.
Once takeover confirmed I expect lots of announcements to get the club moving quickly in the right direction

Also, could there be some re negotiating being done, regarding loans and the re payment of them, especially for the one regarding the ground.

ME did state in his statement that he wants to make further improvements to the ground, which cost money. If so, does he intend to do these before the 2025 season.

Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:19 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

Also, could there be some re negotiating being done, regarding loans and the re payment of them, especially for the one regarding the ground.

ME did state in his statement that he wants to make further improvements to the ground, which cost money. If so, does he intend to do these before the 2025 season.

With how quickly planning applications are going through the system at the moment, would be pushing it to get anything up and running before then.

2026 more likely, that is if anything is earmarked. West Stand really is an eyesore, and whilst it's not hindering us in an IMG sense, we need to do something about it re spectator comfort, attracting new supporters, increasing our fandom scores.

Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:36 am  

Khlav Kalash wrote:

With how quickly planning applications are going through the system at the moment, would be pushing it to get anything up and running before then.

2026 more likely, that is if anything is earmarked. West Stand really is an eyesore, and whilst it's not hindering us in an IMG sense, we need to do something about it re spectator comfort, attracting new supporters, increasing our fandom scores.

It is an eyesore, yes, and whilst there are some finishing touches that are probably required on the North stand, that side for now, is workable.

Personally, I would focus on the west first, and probably doesnt need to be anything spectacular. Perhaps elevate that side a little, with new terracing, and a basic stand that goes the full length would improve that side a lot.

While we want more of our home fans to turn up, away support does count, as IMG look at the whole crowd. We also get the financial benefit too of gate receipts. Id rather see, say 1000 away fans turn up, then say 700, and those 300 that havent, havent done so due to our poor away facilities

Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:10 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

It is an eyesore, yes, and whilst there are some finishing touches that are probably required on the North stand, that side for now, is workable.

Personally, I would focus on the west first, and probably doesnt need to be anything spectacular. Perhaps elevate that side a little, with new terracing, and a basic stand that goes the full length would improve that side a lot.

While we want more of our home fans to turn up, away support does count, as IMG look at the whole crowd. We also get the financial benefit too of gate receipts. Id rather see, say 1000 away fans turn up, then say 700, and those 300 that havent, havent done so due to our poor away facilities

New terracing wouldn't need planning permission and I'm not sure that planning would be required for an extension to the cover that is on the western terrace. This has been covered on here previously I think, something to do with the height of the stand and the precedent created by what has been on it previously. Any planning experts around?

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Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:22 am  

phe13 wrote:

New terracing wouldn't need planning permission and I'm not sure that planning would be required for an extension to the cover that is on the western terrace. This has been covered on here previously I think, something to do with the height of the stand and the precedent created by what has been on it previously. Any planning experts around?

It's just not a priority this season in my opinion.
West Stand is a cosmetic thing that would only benefit us when we get Super League level crowds. That isn't happening for at least a year.

If there was extra money I'd tidy up the back of the North and the North East entrance area.

Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:58 am  

PopTart wrote:

It's just not a priority this season in my opinion.
West Stand is a cosmetic thing that would only benefit us when we get Super League level crowds. That isn't happening for at least a year.

If there was extra money I'd tidy up the back of the North and the North East entrance area.

For me, extending the new north terrace back would be a priority, if there were funds available (and if it were possible!), the capacity is currently so limited.

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Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 11:47 am  

phe13 wrote:

For me, extending the new north terrace back would be a priority, if there were funds available (and if it were possible!), the capacity is currently so limited.

If we fill that in the Championship, with a new 2,500 stand added in I'll be amazed.

Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:17 pm  

West side would look better with just that being skittled. Put the visiting coaches in the flats.

Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:38 pm  

18th Man wrote:

West side would look better with just that being skittled. Put the visiting coaches in the flats.

Agreed just dropping those ram shackle portacabins would make a world of difference and cost very little.. However I also think the North Stand is far from perfect and a real bodge job. The initial plan was to put a retail area at the back and also to enclose it. Again that would be a huge improvement and also provide a financial benefit on match days.

From what I hear the new owners are well aware of all the short commings , so hopefully within not too much time we see further improvements.

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Re: Takeover updates : Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:41 pm  

Prince Buster wrote:

Agreed just dropping those ram shackle portacabins would make a world of difference and cost very little.. However I also think the North Stand is far from perfect and a real bodge job. The initial plan was to put a retail area at the back and also to enclose it. Again that would be a huge improvement and also provide a financial benefit on match days.

From what I hear the new owners are well aware of all the short commings , so hopefully within not too much time we see further improvements.

Where are you putting the cameras then?