LaticMark Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 ...especially as the stands won't need a roof... although building foundations on shifting sands are never a good idea - the TTA have been trying to do that since they arrived and look where that's got them. Could be opposed by the Chad Residents Action Party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Could be opposed by the Chad Residents Action Party! Abbreviated as CRAP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebuckley06 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Were you told where the site was? Or just that we are getting one. no i wasnt. he new where but i couldnt get it out of him said its all very hush hush until everything is sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Come on Simon, you nearly gave it all away on Manchester Radio tonight, just stopped short of letting it all out!!! Tell it as it is, give us all a lift after tonight's result So he had a great chance to boost the masses. Nearly let it out.. “ It’s really very very difficult, but there are one or two alternatives for us to check out” We've practically got the keys... Ahem Edited February 16, 2011 by singe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Considering the amount of criticism TTA and Simon get for counting their chickens and jumping the gun, there ain't half a lot of people on here who do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartzatart Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 So he had a great chance to boost the masses. Nearly let it out.. “ It’s really very very difficult, but there are one or two alternatives for us to check out” We've practically got the keys... Ahem Ha ha, Simon knows ya know I'll give you a little clue!! There are two sites on offer, both have been offered previously!! Now would OMBC allow themselves to be dragged through the courts or go out of their way to 'assist' OAFC in keeping the club in the borough's confines? You know you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 ye i have been told about the new site by a very reliable source aswel. aparantly we will be chuffed that we didnt go to failsworth when this site is revieled I hope this new site will allow us to build a 16,000 seat stadium with room for expansion, rather than the previous 12,000 with mo expansion likely to be allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edhunteruk Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I hope this new site will allow us to build a 16,000 seat stadium with room for expansion, rather than the previous 12,000 with mo expansion likely to be allowed. hmmm wont the nimbys around foxdenton have something to say about it again??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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edhunteruk Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 you got a headache garcon.lol i did hear that the likehood is its the gas works...not just the land where the tower is but the old depot as well which runs from oldham road down near mersey road north....and its supposed to be the whole shebang...but just have to be patient and wait i spose.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boundaryblue80 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hold on...But I thought there was nowhere else in Oldham left to go Is the smoke finally clearing and the mirrors being taken down? PS Also heard similar info from a decent source who would know. Not on location, but that a location is being considered and it will suit all. I did the old guessing game but I'm no Jack Bauer thus I didn't get a location. If it comes off, it's a shame the club had to be split down the middle first for it to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well their exact words were 'there is no other suitable 30 acre site in Oldham'. My guess is that the new sites offered arent 30 acres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well their exact words were 'there is no other suitable 30 acre site in Oldham'. My guess is that the new sites offered arent 30 acres. I suppose that opens up the prospect of "stadium and hotel at site Z (or whatever we're up to now) and cinema, bowling, 5-a-side at Failsworth non-charitable land". Whatever - 3 years minimum for the stadium. Hopefully they can get the leisure side set up sooner and start earning a rental income from that (assuming that's the plan and I've not totally misunderstood the concept). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I suppose that opens up the prospect of "stadium and hotel at site Z (or whatever we're up to now) and cinema, bowling, 5-a-side at Failsworth non-charitable land". Whatever - 3 years minimum for the stadium. Hopefully they can get the leisure side set up sooner and start earning a rental income from that (assuming that's the plan and I've not totally misunderstood the concept). I suppose it does, however I think it wold still be better if it was on site, as I think it would increase the exposure of the club. IF the facilities arent on site, people will go there to use them and that will be the end of it, they wont associate it with Latics. Whereas if the stadium is on site, people will associate the facilities with Latics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I suppose it does, however I think it wold still be better if it was on site, as I think it would increase the exposure of the club. IF the facilities arent on site, people will go there to use them and that will be the end of it, they wont associate it with Latics. Whereas if the stadium is on site, people will associate the facilities with Latics. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 you got a headache garcon.lol i did hear that the likehood is its the gas works...not just the land where the tower is but the old depot as well which runs from oldham road down near mersey road north....and its supposed to be the whole shebang...but just have to be patient and wait i spose.lol So are we talking this patch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outoftheblue Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 So are we talking this patch? No. Definately not. The Gas Works are currently improving their site at a cost of millions, Victoria Mill has recently been renovated at a cost of millions,and houses several businesses, Relocation of Ferguson Polycom was costed at £5.8m four years ago, the Waggon and Horses has recently been acquired (By a Latics fan) and granted permission to change to an upmarket restaurant at a cost of c. £400k, which still leaves relocation of around eleven other businesses. The only land available is the land on the other side of Albert St, which would mean removal of a Networked storage gasometer, costing upward of £1.5m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I hope this new site will allow us to build a 16,000 seat stadium with room for expansion, rather than the previous 12,000 with mo expansion likely to be allowed. what would eb the point of that when we cant even fill what we have at the moment? I wouldnt even be surprised if the capacity was just over 10k, but given our average gate in this division I would much rather build an expandable stadium of a 10,000 capacity (expandable to 16k) and put money into making the stadium look nice and stand out, rather than put the money into empty seats which will only be used once in a blue moon* If we are playing in the championship then by all means, build it for 16k, but whilst we are in this division 10k is more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 what would eb the point of that when we cant even fill what we have at the moment? I wouldnt even be surprised if the capacity was just over 10k, but given our average gate in this division I would much rather build an expandable stadium of a 10,000 capacity (expandable to 16k) and put money into making the stadium look nice and stand out, rather than put the money into empty seats which will only be used once in a blue moon* If we are playing in the championship then by all means, build it for 16k, but whilst we are in this division 10k is more than enough. You have forgot, we are going up this season so will need the 16k seater stadium doh........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoafc Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 let's hope we get some news on all these rumours at the fans forum on feb 28th at tara leisure, even if it's to deny anything is going on. We don't want fans getting false hope and then being disappointed again. Time for some home truths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 No. Definately not. The Gas Works are currently improving their site at a cost of millions, Victoria Mill has recently been renovated at a cost of millions,and houses several businesses, Relocation of Ferguson Polycom was costed at £5.8m four years ago, the Waggon and Horses has recently been acquired (By a Latics fan) and granted permission to change to an upmarket restaurant at a cost of c. £400k, which still leaves relocation of around eleven other businesses. The only land available is the land on the other side of Albert St, which would mean removal of a Networked storage gasometer, costing upward of £1.5m. anyone would think you worked near there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobOAFC Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I suppose it does, however I think it wold still be better if it was on site, as I think it would increase the exposure of the club. IF the facilities arent on site, people will go there to use them and that will be the end of it, they wont associate it with Latics. Whereas if the stadium is on site, people will associate the facilities with Latics. Stick a massive Latics badge on the buildings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanakapan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 If the gasworks is the site ....... wouldnt that be construed as moving on to the Roughyeds patch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Agreed. What difference does it make if the profits still go to Latics? There may be people out there that wouldn't use the facilities if they thought they were owned by Latics.... All those bitter Oldham city and united fans jealous of our success.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 If the gasworks is the site ....... wouldnt that be construed as moving on to the Roughyeds patch ? the Roughyeds should come and groundshare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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