lionel hutz Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Right this needs its own thread as it seems to be clogging up the Aberdeen 17-18 thread so to recap where we are now, briefly: - Aberdeen have formally submitted planning permission to the relevant authorities for a New 20,000 seater stadium in Kingsford, with training facilites and community buildings etc... - The #NoToKingsford campaign is mostly NIMBYs who think the ground will cause too much traffic - Pittodrie re-development is a non-starter due to poor decisions made in 1990s - Aberdeen have launched the Aurora campaign (yes to Kingsford) with a snazzy looking video. - Council will decide next month on whether to not to grant planning permission Anything I missed out? Edited August 16, 2017 by Marr1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenconner Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 20,000? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Wilkos Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 If it was to go ahead, which it won't, it would be shit. Let's get #NoKingsford trending on this football forum. -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Just now, Glenconner said: 20,000? A rough figure, Aye - I'm led to believe it will be expandable to 40,000 should they need it 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudu Dahan pal Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) hopefully this finally finishes Aberdeen off. irrelevant teuchter c***s Edited August 16, 2017 by Dudu Dahan pal -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftk Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 This will the biggest new stadium in Scotland for 50 years plus. Hope it's a cracker but have my doubts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, Marr1 said: A rough figure, Aye - I'm led to believe it will be expandable to 40,000 should they need it That will only be required if we have a third round Scottish Cup replay against Hibs after a late equaliser at Easter Road... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 20 minutes ago, Marr1 said: Right this needs its own thread as it seems to be clogging up the Aberdeen 17-18 thread so to recap where we are now, briefly: - Aberdeen have formally submitted planning permission to the relevant authorities for a New 20,000 seater stadium in Kingsford, with training facilites and community buildings etc... - The #NoToKingsford campaign is mostly NIMBYs who think the ground will cause too much traffic - Pittodrie re-development is a non-starter due to poor decisions made in 1990s - Aberdeen have launched the Aurora campaign (yes to Kingsford) with a snazzy looking video. - Council will decide next month on whether to not to grant planning permission Anything I missed out? What were the poor decisions? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Lack of boozers make it p1sh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Grimes Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Lack of boozers make it p1sh. How many stadium bars do you suggest we build? One seems enough tbh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellAnderson Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: What were the poor decisions? Building the RDS too big and too shit, allowing the other stands to fall into disrepair, not buying up surrounding land when given an option, which is now flats. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 No monorail, no party! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 While I understand the financial reasons for moving (selling the land to Tesco or something), I reckon it should be considered a huge mistake to move away from the city centre. Also, Kingswells is v-neck jumper-wearing volvo-driving levels of w**k, but never mind that just now. The reasons for having a good training ground are obvious, but what isn't obvious is why it needs to be right next to the stadium. Put that stuff in Kingswells. New players will love it. As said elsewhere, there does need to be transparency regarding reasons that the existing stadium can't be redeveloped (a la Tynie). I reckon people underestimate (if they estimate at all) how much being close to the city contributes towards the atmosphere. Your identity as a fan is tied to the city of your club. It is often the celebration/reinforcement of this identity which fuels our involvement in the collective effervescence of supporting our team. In moving out the city one risks breaking these links and creating a more atomised support, just a group of individuals who buy into brand loyalty. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Imaging having that middle of nowhere disaster as your permanent new home and having to look on at what Hearts and Hibs now have in the heart of our nations historic capital. Brutal. Hopefully it goes ahead as the ruin it will leave Aberdeen in for years to come will be glorious. What happen's if it doesn't get the green light? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 6 minutes ago, velo army said: While I understand the financial reasons for moving (selling the land to Tesco or something) Mind when Aberdeen fhans used to sing about Tynecastle becoming a Tesco or flats. How's that working out? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Someones jealous. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1875 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 minute ago, gazelle said: Someones jealous. Who be this "someone"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 At least we'll remember to order seats tbf Paulo clinging to Hibs' coat tails is a new angle for him though, hope it works out 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Looks nice, bit of a shitter its outside the town, but that seems to be the way it is with any ground these days. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Mutt Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Get it built ffs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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