Beckford Boy 6 Posted January 11, 2016 Articles in the Racing Post over the last few days have suggested that papers relating to the proposed redevelopment of the stadium are being studied by City Hall at the moment and that Boris Johnson himself in his capacity of Mayor of London could be involved in the next couple of weeks,one would hope if so,he gives more support than he did in the sadly unsuccessful campaign to save Walthamstow Stadium from the developers. Being realistic,it would be great if the stadium in a new format could survive,but the chances of a return of speedway are another matter entirely.Whether Mr.Taggart and his partners if they win the day would be even prepared to discuss such must be very long odds.New residential housing and any motor sport next door are unlikely bedfellows and the mind boggles at the sort of money any potential speedway promoter would need to put on the table for the Dons to be born again,if a miracle did indeed happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingkiwi 136 Posted March 23, 2016 So Boris decides to call the planning proposal in. http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/afc-wimbledon-suffer-setback-in-bid-for-new-stadium_sto5347447/story.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 23, 2016 Will this looking likely to rumble on, and with the greyhounds apparently stopping after the Derby meeting, it's a shame an enterprising promoter with deep pockets couldn't step in to look to run some open meetings in the meantime.. Appreciate it would rely on 1) Approval from Galiard 2) Laying of a new track, but it would be lovely... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Ore 204 Posted March 23, 2016 Will this looking likely to rumble on, and with the greyhounds apparently stopping after the Derby meeting, it's a shame an enterprising promoter with deep pockets couldn't step in to look to run some open meetings in the meantime.. Appreciate it would rely on 1) Approval from Galiard 2) Laying of a new track, but it would be lovely... I went to what could well have been the final ever car meeting at the stadium on Sunday evening. TBH the place was a total dump which has no doubt been left to fester by the owners and it now has loads of obstructions to the viewing. Only the former back straight and wings open now. OK I would go irrespective if racing, no matter how temporary, was staged, but it would only be a gesture and not a pleasure. Being blunt it needs knocking down and rebuilding. However given the size of the site it could easily accommodate two stadia side by side, with underground parking but when shoebox sized flats will go for well into 7 figures on the same site it is a no brainer as far as the money men are concerned. Hate to say but Bo Jo playing politics here with mayoral elections coming up and the residential accommodation nearest the site being within Sadiq Khan's current constituency area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beckford Boy 6 Posted March 24, 2016 So the Mayor of London has acted at last and called the plans in for further perusal due to the impact they could have for the surrounding areas..Whether this means that the AFC Wimbledon/Galliard Homes project is dead in the water or just delayed remains to be seen,but now Mr.Taggart and his team are reportedly preparing to rejoin the fray with their futuristic plans for the stadium site.Good luck to them in their efforts . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,200 Posted April 18, 2016 Stay of execution for Plough Lane with a new 2 year contract signed (with 6 months notice required). Cynics will say they are keen to avoid a repeat of the Oxford situation, but dogs continuing has to be good news. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theflyingkiwi 136 Posted April 19, 2016 Will this looking likely to rumble on, and with the greyhounds apparently stopping after the Derby meeting, it's a shame an enterprising promoter with deep pockets couldn't step in to look to run some open meetings in the meantime.. Appreciate it would rely on 1) Approval from Galiard 2) Laying of a new track, but it would be lovely... Be serious. One permission would never be granted as it would signal that a greyhound stadium could have a number of tenants but also who would invest heavily on a speedway track that would only be used for six months if that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted April 21, 2016 Stay of execution for Plough Lane with a new 2 year contract signed (with 6 months notice required). Cynics will say they are keen to avoid a repeat of the Oxford situation, but dogs continuing has to be good news. Think you will find it's the other way round. 6 month extension with possiible 2 year rolling contract if football plans thrown out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,717 Posted April 21, 2016 Think you will find it's the other way round. 6 month extension with possiible 2 year rolling contract if football plans thrown out. Wrong-it`s 2 years with 6 months notice from either side http://www.racingpost.com/news/greyhounds/industry-delight-at-news-of-wimbledon-reprieve/2065493/top/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted April 21, 2016 Wrong-it`s 2 years with 6 months notice from either side http://www.racingpost.com/news/greyhounds/industry-delight-at-news-of-wimbledon-reprieve/2065493/top/ If you go to Wandsworth Guardian web page think you'll find different version Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 1, 2016 This is the latest available Press coverage Link in regard to the future of Wimbledon Stadium: http://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/14452507.EXCLUSIVE__Mayor_of_London_Boris_Johnson___maybe_I_made_the_wrong_decision__calling_in_AFC_Wimbledon_s_Plough_Lane_stadium/?ref=mr&lp=16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) According to this fixture list, Spedeworth Motorsports plan a 2016-2017 season for Wimbledon Stadium, resuming their racing for the next campaign on Sunday, October 2, 2016. http://www.spedeworth.co.uk/venue.php?name=Wimbledon Edited October 27, 2016 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BangerBoy 47 Posted May 2, 2016 Think you'll find that spedeworth did that in case circunstances did'nt change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triple.H. 1,982 Posted May 24, 2016 Just watching greyhound racing from Wimbledon on Sky. The owners should hang their heads in shame, what was once a cracking stadium now makes Steptoe's yard look neat and tidy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,200 Posted July 28, 2016 http://greyhoundbet.racingpost.com/#news-story/story_id=2126385 Looks like the new mayor is throwing the decision back to Merton Council - which seems to prefer the Football plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
