Toady 230 Posted November 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sir Sidney said: Yes, the stadium build in progress but not yet in use. The dogs don't need the stadium building I thought I had seen elsewhere that the building was only a shell with none of the internal works competed. I'd have every expectation that it will never be completed and will be closed down as soon as possible once housing is complete. We'll have to wait and see I guess It has to be completed to satisfy planning no stadium no final phase of houses yes it may close but it has to be fully completed first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Sidney 292 Posted November 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Toady said: It has to be completed to satisfy planning no stadium no final phase of houses yes it may close but it has to be fully completed first. Completed to what standard? It's all semantics really. It will be completed to the minimum possible standard so that the remaining housing can be built. I predict it will then be swiftly close, with the cost incurred on the build far less than that gained by the land sold for development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 230 Posted November 13, 2023 33 minutes ago, Sir Sidney said: Completed to what standard? It's all semantics really. It will be completed to the minimum possible standard so that the remaining housing can be built. I predict it will then be swiftly close, with the cost incurred on the build far less than that gained by the land sold for development. Maybe so but the question posed was has osbourne ever developed a stadium? the answer has to be yes he has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Sidney 292 Posted November 13, 2023 Just now, Toady said: Maybe so but the question posed was has osbourne ever developed a stadium? the answer has to be yes he has. Sorry to be a pedant, but he is developing a stadium, he hasn't developed it as yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 230 Posted November 14, 2023 13 hours ago, Sir Sidney said: Sorry to be a pedant, but he is developing a stadium, he hasn't developed it as yet. Ok, but whatever the outcome speedway is almost certainly not going to return to the abbey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defolddad 2 Posted November 14, 2023 didn't he build a new stand/stadium in Poole 20yrs ago? think that counts..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,637 Posted November 14, 2023 44 minutes ago, defolddad said: didn't he build a new stand/stadium in Poole 20yrs ago? think that counts..... A bar/restaurant/stand specifically for the greyhound/gambling fans! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Sidney 292 Posted November 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Toady said: Ok, but whatever the outcome speedway is almost certainly not going to return to the abbey. On that I agree with you sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frigbo 518 Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) On 11/13/2023 at 8:36 PM, Toady said: It has to be completed to satisfy planning no stadium no final phase of houses yes it may close but it has to be fully completed first. What final phase of houses? The car park is being built on and the stand / sound barrier are far from complete - no services, no drainage and just the support for the barrier. Osborne played a classic "i need more funding to complete the stadium" and the previous SBC bent over.. Edited November 19, 2023 by frigbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Technik 491 Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/13/2023 at 8:42 PM, Sir Sidney said: Completed to what standard? It's all semantics really. It will be completed to the minimum possible standard so that the remaining housing can be built. I predict it will then be swiftly close, with the cost incurred on the build far less than that gained by the land sold for development. Its fair to say the shell is going up but to date no Glaziers, Electricians, Carpenters or Plumbers have been used Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePark 2,781 Posted November 19, 2023 56 minutes ago, Technik said: Its fair to say the shell is going up but to date no Glaziers, Electricians, Carpenters or Plumbers have been used Just as well, look what they are doing for Man Utd...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hackett 220 Posted December 13, 2023 Clarke Osborne is nothing more than a parasite. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toady 230 Posted December 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Hackett said: Clarke Osborne is nothing more than a parasite. You no like him then ? Have a read of this to see if he can change your mind https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/home/1360077/exclusive-clarke-osborne-interview.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iainb 5,017 Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Toady said: You no like him then ? Have a read of this to see if he can change your mind https://www.torbayweekly.co.uk/news/home/1360077/exclusive-clarke-osborne-interview.html Perhaps this is where Swindon Speedway's new ground will be... where is midway between Swindon and Torquay, Yeovil? They already have a quite famous football club, how about Glastonbury? The Glastonbury Druids? Edited December 14, 2023 by iainb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deano 1,318 Posted December 14, 2023 He certainly has a vendetta against Speedway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
