tannerall 25,935 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Ambitions to be one of the top 100 teams in Europe. Would struggle to compete with Hull who are currently 88th and Swansea who are 89th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 18 hours ago, ritchieshearercaldow said: In what way shape or form would it put them on a par with Barca ? In no way. No way whatsoever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tannerall 25,935 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 How an Aberdeen fan envisages a new stadium, The reality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wully 47,331 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Baaaaaaaarcelona. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 11,799 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 On a par with Barcelona in the top 100 clubs in Europe So Barca in top 3 and the sheep at 99. Definitely on a par. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,686 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 To be fair they have almost as big a name as Barcelona. There is only one letter difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,293 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Mad BAAAASTARDS Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Why do they want a new stadium? Can't even fill the one atm that alone should be enough to reject it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlearyEyedBear 4,148 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 There’s more seagulls than supporters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,975 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 4 hours ago, BlearyEyedBear said: There’s more seagulls than supporters. But more shite comes from the supporters than the seagulls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedylan 11,555 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 10 hours ago, KingKirk said: Why do they want a new stadium? Can't even fill the one atm that alone should be enough to reject it They would have to play us every other week to fill it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp9 753 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I could be wrong here, but is their new stadium not meant to be smaller than pittordrie...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,502 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,177 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I came back in here to repeat oh for fuck sake Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears 792 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 On Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 10:37, VladimirWeiss said: Aberdeen wouldn't quite be on par with Barcelona, but almost. They both have an A, a B, an E, an R and an N in their name. So fairly close. but they never had C L, even when duff ronnie was at their only real opposition Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,518 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Even if it does get the go ahead just like the Aberdeen bypass residents will go to court and it could take years to sort it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoydsFavouriteDonut 230 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I live in westhill where they want to build the stadium and have objected. If the application is judged objectively it will be refused outright. The club know that so there’s a campaign to try and pressurise the counsellors - local businesses in Aberdeen are being asked to promote it (put bunting outside, take out adverts, encourage staff to wear red etc.). I think it will probably get approved (likely in the face of a recommendation from the planners that it by refused) then it’s off to court (plenty of well heeled OAPs in westhill). The tantrums if it gets refused will be a joy to behold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 7 hours ago, BoydsFavouriteDonut said: I live in westhill where they want to build the stadium and have objected. If the application is judged objectively it will be refused outright. The club know that so there’s a campaign to try and pressurise the counsellors - local businesses in Aberdeen are being asked to promote it (put bunting outside, take out adverts, encourage staff to wear red etc.). I think it will probably get approved (likely in the face of a recommendation from the planners that it by refused) then it’s off to court (plenty of well heeled OAPs in westhill). The tantrums if it gets refused will be a joy to behold. I know nothing about it mate but why has it taking this long to get to this stage? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoydsFavouriteDonut 230 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 It was meant to be decided in a full council meeting last October. A couple of days before the hearing AFC asked for the vote to be postponed, following a meeting with the council. The story is that they had been told at the meeting that the council we’re going to recommend refusal. They’ve spent the last few months trying to address some of the problems with the application. The big problem they have is that the land is zoned as green belt in the local development plan and there are two other sites shown on the plan for a new stadium - one at the beach behind the existing midden and the other over near Cove where they got permission a couple of years ago. They’ve been trying to justify why neither of those sites are suitable - basically, they want to conjoin the stadium and training facilities and are refusing to split them, so they argue they need a 50 hectare site (Ibrox is about 8 hectares) and there’s nothing that size closer to the city centre. They’ve also produced an economic impact report (which is utter fucking shite) to show how great it will be for the area and to justify a development on the green belt. The site is right on the boundary with Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire Council are against it. It’s 8 miles from the city centre. There are no trains up here so everyone will have to drive or come by bus. Stuart Milne is too used to getting his own way up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, BoydsFavouriteDonut said: It was meant to be decided in a full council meeting last October. A couple of days before the hearing AFC asked for the vote to be postponed, following a meeting with the council. The story is that they had been told at the meeting that the council we’re going to recommend refusal. They’ve spent the last few months trying to address some of the problems with the application. The big problem they have is that the land is zoned as green belt in the local development plan and there are two other sites shown on the plan for a new stadium - one at the beach behind the existing midden and the other over near Cove where they got permission a couple of years ago. They’ve been trying to justify why neither of those sites are suitable - basically, they want to conjoin the stadium and training facilities and are refusing to split them, so they argue they need a 50 hectare site (Ibrox is about 8 hectares) and there’s nothing that size closer to the city centre. They’ve also produced an economic impact report (which is utter fucking shite) to show how great it will be for the area and to justify a development on the green belt. The site is right on the boundary with Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire Council are against it. It’s 8 miles from the city centre. There are no trains up here so everyone will have to drive or come by bus. Stuart Milne is too used to getting his own way up here. Sounds like a case of make enough noise and soon enough someone will give you the answer you want. Just so you'll stop Still a good chance of it getting refused again aye? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoydsFavouriteDonut 230 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think there’s a decent chance the planners will recommend refusal - that’s why AFC are trying to whip up the public pressure. Not sure what the counsellors will do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 18/01/2018 at 03:54, BridgeIsBlue said: If they don't get their new stadium they're fucked financially. Exactly, and we should be keeping a very close eye on how it will be funded. Any hint of Aberdeen City council tax money going into it in the future to fund building and upkeep - all for sporting integrity as they are so keen to refer to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 3 hours ago, BoydsFavouriteDonut said: It was meant to be decided in a full council meeting last October. A couple of days before the hearing AFC asked for the vote to be postponed, following a meeting with the council. The story is that they had been told at the meeting that the council we’re going to recommend refusal. They’ve spent the last few months trying to address some of the problems with the application. The big problem they have is that the land is zoned as green belt in the local development plan and there are two other sites shown on the plan for a new stadium - one at the beach behind the existing midden and the other over near Cove where they got permission a couple of years ago. They’ve been trying to justify why neither of those sites are suitable - basically, they want to conjoin the stadium and training facilities and are refusing to split them, so they argue they need a 50 hectare site (Ibrox is about 8 hectares) and there’s nothing that size closer to the city centre. They’ve also produced an economic impact report (which is utter fucking shite) to show how great it will be for the area and to justify a development on the green belt. The site is right on the boundary with Aberdeenshire. Aberdeenshire Council are against it. It’s 8 miles from the city centre. There are no trains up here so everyone will have to drive or come by bus. Stuart Milne is too used to getting his own way up here. They will also try to add on a scheme where part of the complex is open to the public, so they can try and claim council tax funding for the build. Seriously, keep an eye on this as many are smelling a rat with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Bob 1,360 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 What happens if the planning isnt approved? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,633 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 28 minutes ago, Young Bob said: What happens if the planning isnt approved? Del tops himself for making a cunt of a decision to remain in sheep land and the thought of sharing a field with the local shinty team forever more Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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