topaz325 1,859 Posted September 7, 2022 It seems to be the way councilor's work, their own best interests against the long-term community gain. A council near to me is trying to take land from a farmer to extend and redevelop an Industrial estate and business hub, needless to say there is some strong opposition to this plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaizer 2,864 Posted September 7, 2022 That's not good news at all. Even if find an alternative must put 2023 as a minimum in doubt. Fingers crossed there's more irons in the fire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted September 7, 2022 Really disappointing. As has been said next season has to be extremely unlikely. Hopefully there are other options to explore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,370 Posted September 7, 2022 Sad news .Never trust Council when money is involved.Brown envelopes no doubt. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 922 Posted September 7, 2022 That’s incredibly disappointing. It looked like a great proposal. Nicer track than the current one, better facilities, no further to travel from Glasgow from a purely selfish perspective too. I hope they can find an alternative. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Endeavour 681 Posted September 7, 2022 At the Deer Park fans meeting I asked what contingency plans were in place, meaning if this new stadium plan didn’t come to fruition. The reply I was given was more along the lines of we may have to start the season in May at new stadium. Seems never trust the Council. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlicktrackSandy 71 Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Fromafar said: Sad news .Never trust Council when money is involved.Brown envelopes no doubt. If that is the case ( allegedly ) , then the good news would be that continued brown envelope production has not been adversely affected by the energy crisis. There's always winners and losers. Nothing changes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) It was absolutely ridiculous to announce anything until the land had actually been purchased. To say they were after a bit of prime land, and a stadium would be built by the start of next season was pie in the sky and all that it did was raise supporters hopes and alert potential property developers. Now it has dashed them. It would have been dar better to have stayed quiet, get on with buying the land without fans knowledge, submit plans with the local council, gain planning permissions and if it took a further year, then so what. Instead today there are a lot of very disappointed Edinburgh fans. I feel for them. Edited September 7, 2022 by Steve Shovlar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted September 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: It was absolutely ridiculous to announce anything until the land had actually been purchased. To say they were after a bit of prime land, and a stadium would be built by the start of next season was pie in the sky and all that it did was raise supporters hopes and alert potential property developers. Now it has dashed them. It would have been dar better to have stayed quiet, get on with buying the land without fans knowledge, submit plans with the local council, gain planning permissions and if it took a further year, then so what. Instead today there are a lot of very disappointed Edinburgh fans. I feel for them. What a load of nonsense. Everyone was made aware to help drum interest to get the local community involved in it to raise funds. How are the club supposed to do that by keeping it hush. Everyone knew from the start it wasn’t a certainty. The club made everyone aware of that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,370 Posted September 7, 2022 27 minutes ago, Steve Shovlar said: It was absolutely ridiculous to announce anything until the land had actually been purchased. To say they were after a bit of prime land, and a stadium would be built by the start of next season was pie in the sky and all that it did was raise supporters hopes and alert potential property developers. Now it has dashed them. It would have been dar better to have stayed quiet, get on with buying the land without fans knowledge, submit plans with the local council, gain planning permissions and if it took a further year, then so what. Instead today there are a lot of very disappointed Edinburgh fans. I feel for them. It was hardly Prime Land.Industrial at best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Blobby 2,662 Posted September 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Fromafar said: It was hardly Prime Land.Industrial at best. It’s going to be getting used to build industrial units then rented out. Quick cash for the council or seen by the labour members anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fingersfin 181 Posted September 7, 2022 Gutted for those who put such hard work into a very professional bid. Council led you to water then pushed you in to drown. More Industrial units, just what the world needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Bear 250 Posted September 7, 2022 Really feel for TheMonarchs fans . Keep your heads up , Middlesbrough took 6 years to reappear but the council found some industrial land & we got our speedway back. Good luck in your search Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanAndersen 822 Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve Shovlar said: It was absolutely ridiculous to announce anything until the land had actually been purchased. To say they were after a bit of prime land, and a stadium would be built by the start of next season was pie in the sky and all that it did was raise supporters hopes and alert potential property developers. Now it has dashed them. It would have been dar better to have stayed quiet, get on with buying the land without fans knowledge, submit plans with the local council, gain planning permissions and if it took a further year, then so what. Instead today there are a lot of very disappointed Edinburgh fans. I feel for them. What utter utter drivel. While ultimately the decision is not what everyone hoped for, the Monarchs needed the local community to rally round and lobby the council. Is there a mute button on this forum btw? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadders 4,135 Posted September 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Mr Blobby said: It’s extremely disappointing news for the club as the council helped find the land and put the land up for sale for us to purchase. There was only ever one other bidder who the labour members of the committee who have majority of the vote have given the land too which will be used to build industrial units which he will rent out. Certain members of the board (labour members) have seen the money signs and seen it as a quick cash fix for the council rather than the long term gain and community aspect of it. It really is a shame cause everyone else within the committee was all for the monarchs getting the land but when one party hold the majority vote then what chance do you have. I’ve always said that most people go into politics for personal gain. Local councillors are the worst 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
