Darth Pierre
Banned
sounds like its all gone dead. 
going to pride park the other day showed how much i love the city ground.
going to pride park the other day showed how much i love the city ground.
any update on the new stadium?
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birkin youth
Geoff Thomas
Was part of the reason something to do with ownership of the land? As in, the council owns the land, and could make a tidy profit by selling it off?
If that's the case, the recession could slow that down a bit. Who's gonna buy land at high prices when banks aren't lending money, people aren't buying houses, and businesses aren't expanding.
If that's the case, the recession could slow that down a bit. Who's gonna buy land at high prices when banks aren't lending money, people aren't buying houses, and businesses aren't expanding.
Darth Pierre
Banned
havnt they got to hurry it up?
i heard there is a deadline for doughty to get it sorted for it to be used as a world cup stadium.
i heard there is a deadline for doughty to get it sorted for it to be used as a world cup stadium.
Kilburn Red
First Team Squad
Ah, it will happen.. Not if, but when?
Venture Capitalists and seedy Councilors always get their way.
Developers may not be building at present due to the financial climate, but we are talking about an exceptional piece of land here with the most prestigious post code in Nottingham.
The last time it was rolled out, the Holme Pierpoint scheme had much more Council involvement as it was being pitched as much more of a community facility.
I can see it happening within the next 2/3 years. When is the World Cup destination revealed?
The additional revenue into the City from an event like this would pay for the stadium ten times over.
If we survive in the Championship this season expect another press release shortly after.
I think there is more chance of seeing Forest in a new stadium than my mini BC statue!!
Venture Capitalists and seedy Councilors always get their way.
Developers may not be building at present due to the financial climate, but we are talking about an exceptional piece of land here with the most prestigious post code in Nottingham.
The last time it was rolled out, the Holme Pierpoint scheme had much more Council involvement as it was being pitched as much more of a community facility.
I can see it happening within the next 2/3 years. When is the World Cup destination revealed?
The additional revenue into the City from an event like this would pay for the stadium ten times over.
If we survive in the Championship this season expect another press release shortly after.
I think there is more chance of seeing Forest in a new stadium than my mini BC statue!!
nigelnffc
First Team Squad
VanHooijdonk said:sounds like its all gone dead.
going to pride park the other day showed how much i love the city ground.
same here when our new stadium happens (as i think it will cos of the council wanting to be involved with the world cup) i dont want it to fall into the same bracket as so many new grounds, i want it to have some character about it
VanHooijdonk said:
not sure on this but i heard a while back that plans have to be put forward by 2010 so that decisions can be made on world cup grounds, i'm not sure i would enjoy watching football in a ground we hardly ever filled though but i hope 1 day we can fill a ground of 40000/50000 every week cos thts the size its gona be if its wanted for the world cup
Darth Pierre
Banned
ive been to the emirates stadium aswel to watch an arsenal game. its in a right shit hole part of london.
the stadium is fantastic, 60,000 but was so quiet.
driving back from derby and coming over trent bridge, was a delight to see the city ground shimmering.
its the nicest situated ground in the country imo. such a shame to stick it in the middle of nowhere.
the stadium is fantastic, 60,000 but was so quiet.
driving back from derby and coming over trent bridge, was a delight to see the city ground shimmering.
its the nicest situated ground in the country imo. such a shame to stick it in the middle of nowhere.
MaxiRobriguez
Bob McKinlay
I expected Pride Park to be a dump. I was quite surprised.
It's not your crap bowl-like stadium ala every ground from 2000-Present and has some character. Also the noise is kept in the stadium and it makes it sound louder than it is.
Wouldn't trade it with the CG ever, but it certainly isn't a bad ground.
It's not your crap bowl-like stadium ala every ground from 2000-Present and has some character. Also the noise is kept in the stadium and it makes it sound louder than it is.
Wouldn't trade it with the CG ever, but it certainly isn't a bad ground.
It's Baggio
John Robertson
The initial plans (Clifton) were rushed out way too early, possilbly to get us talking about something other than the Yeovil debacle.
They mentioned Holme Pierrepont last summer as well, which now looks like a no-goer too.
They mentioned Holme Pierrepont last summer as well, which now looks like a no-goer too.
Bloke form Dublin
Banned
They will bring up a rehashed scheme when they need to sell season tickets....
jimbo
Urrrgh
ive heard nothing in terms of tendering for the floodlights, but will let you know the second I do
Gary
No wonder my post count..
When I visited Nottingham last year, I was bowled over by the majesty of CG. The trent end couldn't be better situated IMO. Sounds cheesy, but the reflection against the river just makes you feel that you're near something special.
Looking forward to visiting again for the Feb league clash with Derby also.
I hope they never move.
Looking forward to visiting again for the Feb league clash with Derby also.
I hope they never move.
DaveRedDog
First Team Squad
The reason for the size of the stadium is requirements to host world cup matches. For teh planned stadium to go ahead England need to get the world cup and Forest need to be in the Premier League. The plans would then need to be passed by the council.
There is a lot of water to pass under the bridge before we get a new stadium. I would prefer a redevelopment of the CG personally, the historical home of Forest.
There is a lot of water to pass under the bridge before we get a new stadium. I would prefer a redevelopment of the CG personally, the historical home of Forest.
JtheNorwegianRed
Viv Anderson
If the club choose to expand the capacity at the City Ground, would that mean a new Main Stand, and then build "corners" that connects the Trent End with the Brian Clough stand and the new Main Stand? A Main Stand with the same capacity as the Brian Clough stand would mean +4500 seats, and 1500 pr. corner.. 37.000?
Not enough to hold a World Cup match, but maybe enough for Forest?
I love the City Ground, and I hope the club stays there... It's a nice place!
Not enough to hold a World Cup match, but maybe enough for Forest?
I love the City Ground, and I hope the club stays there... It's a nice place!
Rich
Rice IV
JtheNorwegianRed said:If the club choose to expand the capacity at the City Ground, would that mean a new Main Stand, and then build "corners" that connects the Trent End with the Brian Clough stand and the new Main Stand? A Main Stand with the same capacity as the Brian Clough stand would mean +4500 seats, and 1500 pr. corner.. 37.000?
Not enough to hold a World Cup match, but maybe enough for Forest?
I love the City Ground, and I hope the club stays there... It's a nice place!
It's been said quite a lot, but those open corners are there for a reason.
Come the end of the season, when everyone else is effectively playing on a pitch that hasn't seen grass for a few months, we're still playing on a bowling green. The open corners facilitate that.
thehockleyhustler
Stuart Pearce
I noticed On Doughty's FW interview last week he made a comment about improving the stadium in "the medium term"
Not sure what to make of that though.
Not sure what to make of that though.
zigga-zagga
Viv Anderson
I am not one of those people who dislike new grounds per se and I have to admit that Pride Park for visiting fans is rubbish, but I have been there before in with the sheep (keeping very quiet) and for the home fans it is very good. To be fair the problem with Pride Park is solely one of concourse facilities.
I have always found that new grounds offer more comfort with more legroom and easier access than old grounds, important for someone like me who is rather portly and of advanced age. I have been to Eastlands, Madeski, St Marys, Stadium of Light, Brittania, JJB, Liberty, Ricoh, Keepmoat, Walkers, New Den which are all new stadia and I cannot honestly say I dislike any of them.
OK so the Brittania is the coldest place on earth and the a lot of them are in the middle of nowhere but this is for the convenience of local residents rather than fans. can you imagine what living in Normanton must have been like when Derby were at the baseball ground?
The City Ground is awkward to get to from the North as you have to cross the Trent and is not much easier from the South. I for one will welcome the new ground if it ever happens.
I have always found that new grounds offer more comfort with more legroom and easier access than old grounds, important for someone like me who is rather portly and of advanced age. I have been to Eastlands, Madeski, St Marys, Stadium of Light, Brittania, JJB, Liberty, Ricoh, Keepmoat, Walkers, New Den which are all new stadia and I cannot honestly say I dislike any of them.
OK so the Brittania is the coldest place on earth and the a lot of them are in the middle of nowhere but this is for the convenience of local residents rather than fans. can you imagine what living in Normanton must have been like when Derby were at the baseball ground?
The City Ground is awkward to get to from the North as you have to cross the Trent and is not much easier from the South. I for one will welcome the new ground if it ever happens.
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winnits
Guest
The discomfort and inconvenience is part of the experience though!
Pride Park, as a case in point, is horrendously designed in terms of people getting out of it. Home and away end alike it was ages before fans had departed.
I don't go to watch Forest for good concourse facilities, although I can appreciate your point and to a lesser extent have experienced it. When terrace tickets for away games were available I've been known to clamour to get one, remembering back to times when I'd stand on the Trent End, what I find generally is I have to get in the ground much earlier, and stand around for ages which makes my seat-softened legs ache.
I suppose it comes to us all!
Pride Park, as a case in point, is horrendously designed in terms of people getting out of it. Home and away end alike it was ages before fans had departed.
I don't go to watch Forest for good concourse facilities, although I can appreciate your point and to a lesser extent have experienced it. When terrace tickets for away games were available I've been known to clamour to get one, remembering back to times when I'd stand on the Trent End, what I find generally is I have to get in the ground much earlier, and stand around for ages which makes my seat-softened legs ache.
I suppose it comes to us all!
zigga-zagga
Viv Anderson
Winnits I said:The discomfort and inconvenience is part of the experience though!
Pride Park, as a case in point, is horrendously designed in terms of people getting out of it. Home and away end alike it was ages before fans had departed.
I don't go to watch Forest for good concourse facilities, although I can appreciate your point and to a lesser extent have experienced it. When terrace tickets for away games were available I've been known to clamour to get one, remembering back to times when I'd stand on the Trent End, what I find generally is I have to get in the ground much earlier, and stand around for ages which makes my seat-softened legs ache.
I suppose it comes to us all!
It certainly is and it has already come to me - that's the reason that i am looking fonly at my seat ticket for Cardiff (one of the few!)
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winnits
Guest
I've got four seat tickets for Cardiff lol
I learned my lesson!
I learned my lesson!
zigga-zagga
Viv Anderson
It's years since I went to Cardiff - I reckon it's best to go into the City Centre for a drink isn't it? It's about 2 miles away.
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winnits
Guest
I'm not best sure mate, I'm stopping with a mate that weekend - I'll drop him a text and ask his advice
Darth Pierre
Banned
Winnits I said:The discomfort and inconvenience is part of the experience though!
Pride Park, as a case in point, is horrendously designed in terms of people getting out of it. Home and away end alike it was ages before fans had departed.
I don't go to watch Forest for good concourse facilities, although I can appreciate your point and to a lesser extent have experienced it. When terrace tickets for away games were available I've been known to clamour to get one, remembering back to times when I'd stand on the Trent End, what I find generally is I have to get in the ground much earlier, and stand around for ages which makes my seat-softened legs ache.
I suppose it comes to us all!
exactly, comfy padded seats with loadsa leg room jus makes you want to stay in your seat with a cup of tea.
i thought pride park looked smaller than our ground.
Rich
Rice IV
As much as I'm loathed to admit it, Pride Park is one of the better 'new build' stadiums. It's not the typical 'stadium in a box' ikea design type thing that seem to spring up all over the place.
Still, I love the City Ground, I think the Trent End looks majestic when viewed from the bridge. I think football grounds should be in residential areas, and should be by a river. This isn't purely because Forest is, I just think it's a nice thing to have. The idea of it a ground being surrounded by housing is something I love about football. The fans can really be part of the club all day every day. If you were a Derby fan, chances are you would only see the ground on matchdays. I know that's something a lot of travelling fans do too, but for me, the ground should signify the pride of the City/town, and as such should be something seen by all as much as possible.
I love the City Ground.
Zigga, if you want more room, you could sit in the Main Stand, there is that row of seats with about 2 yards of leg room.
I struggle, as I'm sure people like Al do too, with the leg room at most grounds. I tend not to be able to sit comfortably without my knees digging into the chair in front.
That said, it's part of the experience.
Still, I love the City Ground, I think the Trent End looks majestic when viewed from the bridge. I think football grounds should be in residential areas, and should be by a river. This isn't purely because Forest is, I just think it's a nice thing to have. The idea of it a ground being surrounded by housing is something I love about football. The fans can really be part of the club all day every day. If you were a Derby fan, chances are you would only see the ground on matchdays. I know that's something a lot of travelling fans do too, but for me, the ground should signify the pride of the City/town, and as such should be something seen by all as much as possible.
I love the City Ground.
Zigga, if you want more room, you could sit in the Main Stand, there is that row of seats with about 2 yards of leg room.
I struggle, as I'm sure people like Al do too, with the leg room at most grounds. I tend not to be able to sit comfortably without my knees digging into the chair in front.
That said, it's part of the experience.
Darth Pierre
Banned
thehockleyhustler said:
hopefully a giant big screen. better food/toilets/sound system/and more places to buy alcohol.