given that it ceased to exist 22 years ago that would be kind of difficult pal

All i can I will get in my area is a cycle track down the A6 to manchester, noway am I buying a bike to say yes i have benefited from TIF, and No it will not get me to the ground. Funny really because from the top of Moorside Road I would be able to see the ground but could only get there in a very round about way.

Getting back on topic: lessons to learn from Juventus. In 1990. the ‘Old Lady’ moved into the Stadio Delle Alpi — a brand spanking new 70,000 capacity stadium built for Italia ’90. The supporters hated it. Why? Because:



As a result, average crowds of 50,000 in 1991 dwindled:



In 2006, Juventus (and Torino) put the abandoned sign up and moved to the 27,500 seater Stadio Olimpico (not the one in Rome, obviously), a newish facility built on the site of their old ground, the Stadio Comunale. Juventus have played there ever since. But the fans still aren’t happy:



So [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7740470.stmJuve are building their own ground[/url — costing £90m — on the site of the Stadio Delle Alpi: a 40,000 seater, [isans [/irunning track and therefore tighter to the pitch.



Lesson: If you’re building a new stadium on the outskirts of the city, make sure the fans warm to it. Otherwise, even championships won’t pack them in.

Any news on the STADIUM???

David Tarry has just been on Sky Sports News. Can’t lip read though so I don’t know what he said. He was on the site of the new stadium.

I truly hope that it's what I was told a few weeks ago


.................but then again, maybe not, yet

Nothing on the skysports website, been watching skysports news for the last half an hour or so and not seen anything. Anyone got any news?

Nah, we're all now counting on you now to stick with SSN and tell us what's said.

Fed up of watching now.

Remind me. Who's Arsenals new captain again?? I didn't pick up on it whilst watching SSN.

Thats all I've been watching this afternoon too, nothing on there with Dave Tarry and I've watched sky sports loop at least 4 times now

They've just said we'll be on after the break, Sky Sports News.

Well anything pal? Missed it.

He could have been standing on any old muddy field where nothings happening though TBH!

No he definitley wasn't at Sedgeley Park.

from one clip I saw it was all about how with no immediate relegation we are now able to build for the future with regards to British youngsters
There was a mention of [an intention of moving to a new stadium in 2010 but it was by the reporter, not Dave Tarry.

Hence trying to remove Leuilai and Stapleton from the quota because of their 'long histories'







with the club, enabling you to signe 2 more overseas players (taken from MEN)

Only saying what was said in the short clip on Sky Sports News.

I now realise we are the only club to have ever tried to take advantage of a loophole or twist to our own benefit a rule in RL and how foolish we look for doing so.
Never happens elsewhere in the game does it?
Boy is the egg on our face!

Wednesdays Evening news has a nice headline "Take-off at Barton"
The Administrators have allowed the land to be handed back to Salford.
The new scheme will be announced early in the new year.

full article not yet on MEN website

A FEW BITS TAKEN FROM THIS MORNINGS M.E.N.




SALFORD CITY REDS took major step forward in the clubs plan to relocate to the new stadium at Barton by 2010

Administrators Berbies Traynor have given the green light for the land to be placed back in Salford's control after the conclusion of the voluntary administration process of Red City Developments.

Control of the development land has now been officially passed to Peel Holdings, the club's previous developer partner, and they will now finalise the project in readiness for building work to start early in 2009.

The new stadium at Barton should if all goes to plan be ready for the 2010 season.

Quote from Peel Holdings

Peel Holding's property director Mr Mike Butterworth said:

"WE LOOK FORWARD TO AND ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING THE QUALITY STADIUM THAT THE CITY,THE SALFORD CLUB AND THE SUPPORTERS DESERVE".

"While it's been a long drawn-out process for all concrned we are now finally in a postion to move forward and create a deliverable vision that will meet and exceed the expectations of all parties,"


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AT LONG LAST SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT OUR NEW STADIUM at BARTON....

ROLL ON 2010.


But in the meantime its business as usual down at the Willows until further notice.......

JR

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There is exciting news on the Reds’ new stadium project as the green light has now been given by the administrators Begbies Traynor for the land to be placed back in the club’s control after the conclusion of the voluntary administration process of Red City Developments.

With the position regarding Red City now finalised, control of the development land has now passed to Peel Holdings - the club’s preferred developer partner who will now proceed to finalise the project in readiness for work on the stadium to commence. The new revised scheme and plans for the City’s showpiece circa £30m stadium will be announced as early as possible in the New Year.

The Reds are due to move into their new home in 2010 and with the might of Peel Holdings and the City of Salford now firmly behind them are keen to stress that the development is very much alive, despite several hold-ups and the current credit crunch.

Reds’ Chairman John Wilkinson said, “This is great news for the club and its fans and means we can now continue with our exciting plans. The Club, The City and Peel Holdings have stated that our new home will be among the best in the country, and we will not falter in any way to compromise on that quality simply to speed things up.

We are grateful to our developer partners Peel Holdings who have certainly gone the extra mile to deliver the land bank back into the development. Peel has shown a great commitment and energy to the development and we are indebted to them for their help during this crucial period.

We are in hard times and while we acknowledge that the development is certainly taking a great deal of time and effort to finalise, it will get off the ground albeit later than we would have liked.

Peel Holdings are now tasked with delivering the stadium as our preferred developer, and both the Club and the City of Salford are excited by the prospect having seen their commitment, energy and ability at first hand.

Peel Holdings are among the premier developers in the country and we are working very closely with them, having received commitment from them at the highest possible level.

I do understand the frustrations of our loyal fans who are suffering through this with us but they must be patient a little while longer and continue to trust us to do the right thing - we will deliver.”

Peel Holdings Property Director Mike Butterworth said, “This development is now in the safe hands of Peel Holdings, we look forward to and are committed to delivering the quality stadium that the City, the Club and their supporters deserve.

Whilst it has been a long drawn out process for all concerned, we are now finally in a position to move forward and create a deliverable vision that will meet and exceed the expectations of all parties.”

Salford City Reds urged their fans to snap up their 2009 Season Ticket before the Christmas Eve deadline to claim their free team shirt and book their place in what is set to be a historic season at The Willows.
Reds CEO, David Tarry added: “Today’s news will be a great boost for our supporters who have waited long and patiently for this project to begin in earnest.

With Peel controlling the development I feel that we are now in a position to make things happen, and all of this at a time of global economic turmoil. Peel’s continued support for such a significant landmark development even during such difficult times for the construction industry confirms their genuine commitment to the delivery of this project on time“.

And where have I heard that before?

I've got to see it to believe it i'm sorry to say.

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KNOWING PEEL HOLDINGS WE ARE IN SAFE HANDS...

THEY ALWAYS GET THINGS DONE......

Believe me James I'm trying

I fully understand how you and the rest of our fans are feling and thinking at this time.

But you must admit at long last we have some good news this morning.

Perhaps now all the snipers at the other clubs will all "P@SS OFF" at least until next year.

i agree i mean , how long did it take them to build the trafford centre??

this size of project will be done alot quicker........