So in the Doomsday scenario that Rovers default and targets aren't met, Hull City Council and its taxpayers foot the bill not already footed by the Treasury, thanks for clearing that up, done. I can only imagine your dismay when Hudgell was talking recently of not going round again before the thing's even built, though. Yikes.


Was going well, this, for a couple of minutes but then:

If you're going to condone dredging up old ground sales as a stick to beat FC with, please refer back to December 1999 and the purchase of New Craven Park by the council when Rovers were in administration which enabled Rovers to continue to trade. They then arranged a long term lease via Gaingroup (now KCD) conditional on Rovers sub-tenancy IIRC. Now, what to have for tea? Steak, peppercorn sauce, I think. 

Right, folks, crack on with the photos. Phillip and I can continue jousting via PM. I'm only putting that to make gingerspice jealous, mind.

Haha you have to admire Mrs B sometimes for having the last word ! #ClassyResponce

Aw cheers Mrs B im not the jealous type

Your not even a Hull taxpayer, Give it a rest.

The last word for now i think webbo cud be back again

Good point by Eastmondo mind !!

well done!


You've finally managed to comprehend what I said earlier,
I said " So in answer to your question Hull City Council are exposed to 1/3 of the risk"
It's only took you since 9.16pm on Saturday.

To be fair on you, you have admitted to being a bit slow.

BIngo I knew you wouldn't be able to resist

I am very slow, but that's not quite what I said, so help me out on point 2 below. If Rovers default and ERDF targets aren't delivered, isn't that 2/3? Let me put it more clearly:

Rovers Stand - 1/3 - risk to Council if Rovers default
ERDF - 1/3 - risk to Council if conditions of grant not met
Hull Training - paid for by the public purse already

It's all hypothetical, of course. Review/due diligence of tenants current and projeted future cash flows will have been both independent and comprehensive.

I bet your hubby gets away with naff all in your house does he

I'm as bad.



He's not responded yet the point on the repurchase of New Craven Park, but we'll let it go, he's a busy guy. Only so many hours in the day to defend Rovers, criticise Hull fans and dredge up stuff about Hull FC that obviously still rankles.

He's a saint, ginge. 20 years married this year, love him to bits.

Hmmmmm. What are his liabilities if he defaults on his obligations? What punitive measures are in place if husband KPI's are not met?

Re- New Craven Park, lets not turn this into a peeing contest Hull City have had their share of public purse also,
I was only pointing out that Rovers are not unique on that front, so the defensive statement on the re-purchase made me chuckle.

Re the criticizm, Hull are not unique, I criticize lots of fans, even Rovers fans, you need take an inward look and ask yourself "do we deserve it" if the answer is no, then all's well and stop feeling like a victim.

Fortunately, because I evaluated his future delivery potential through independent evidence, I've never had to consider it. Some people enter into marriage too lightly, I think, influenced by a strong existing friendship, the other person just telling them it's a great idea, or a response to both parties' seething resentment against a third party. That's not a robust basis for long term risk assessment IMO.

What on earth possessed u to marry a saint didnt think you liked the colours red and white

All true. A drunken shag could also be added to that list!

A holiday romance in with a big-talking, medallion wearing waiter from Malaga, you mean? Are we still talking analogies, or actual stuff? So confusing. Have you had a PM Stan?

Why don't you slap in a FOI request and get full details? Is the Hull Training bit fully covered by grants?

As you haven't mentioned it in your response are we to conclude that you concur with Mrs B's calculation of 2/3 risk to the council, rather than 1/3?:




well done!



However, as a Council Tax payer in Hull [iand[/i a taxpayer to the government to boot, I don't agree that the scheme is very "well done" from my personal point of view at all. Now, don't get angry, I'd hate to see you in a Rage.

GEEE SHOCK AND HORROR a Hull FC fan doesn`t like what`s going on.... and that we got help to fund the build..........

NEWSFLASH guess what cockles... we did, we have and we are building it....

You also forgot to mention that he is deaf, dumb and blind.

she reminds me of hyacinth bucket

More like Roy and Renee off the fast show

Went past today, looking good.

The blue/purple colour, is that the finished product? Looks alright, makes it less imposing on the skyline, I thought the whole thing was white on the original drawings? Besides the red towers, that is. Speaking of which, the two structures that are visible, are these the framework for the towers or just scaffolding to build them?