shandypants Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I don't want to move away so I can't really think of an answer other than knock down the Lep and Kop and rebuild and redevelop the Cant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There are still plenty of positives about Hillsborough but the main two negatives are, in my opinion, the logistics of getting to and from and the fact that there is little scope to develop areas where non football related revenue can be generated. In fact, you would have to look at whether the area is even right to develop those kind of business opportunities, I'm not sure it is. I suppose also the stigma of the disaster still hangs over the place. This will heal in time of course, but it will take perhaps another generation before it starts to fade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzy85 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There are plenty of accessible locations. Lack of pubs and surrounding businesses would be an issue though Those would spring up around though after especially if they made the ground useful for other things not just football. Have a hotel (if in a good location), gym and other things that we can use to generate some money for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Unless the council were to develop the surrounding area as Sheffield's designated leisure area, rather like what's happened in Norwich, it's difficult to see how we could make the old ground commercially viable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramone Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 A thread about Hillsborough and as yet, no one has referred to it as 'The Old Lady' - you're improving Owlstalk!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grez Bez Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Same thread same post fron me. Why do people say Hillsborough costs more to maintain than other stadiums? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Somewhere near Tinsley. Shepcote Lane. Tram and M1 close by. Loads of flat, vacant industrial sites. If you look at all the medium sized clubs that have enjoyed relative success over the last 15 years, most have them have had new stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grez Bez Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There are still plenty of positives about Hillsborough but the main two negatives are, in my opinion, the logistics of getting to and from and the fact that there is little scope to develop areas where non football related revenue can be generated. In fact, you would have to look at whether the area is even right to develop those kind of business opportunities, I'm not sure it is. I suppose also the stigma of the disaster still hangs over the place. This will heal in time of course, but it will take perhaps another generation before it starts to fade. There us loads of space behind all but the North stand really. Mappings lane and the Kop have Loads of unused land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There us loads of space behind all but the North stand really. Mappings lane and the Kop have Loads of unused land To do what with though We are unlikely to get planning permission as it's bang in the middle of a residential area. It's a tricky one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolnowl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'd love for us to move. It would mean we had proper investment and a long-term plan rather than the "ignore or mend and make do" stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow_Blu Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Build on the site of the old Castle market and surrounding area ..... That part of town needs investment .... The old court house could be our hotel .... The council could apply for grants to help finance it ..... Edited January 22, 2015 by Kernow_Blu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mkowl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Milton Keynes Good choice and a ready made stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormOwl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Build on the site of the old Castle market and surrounding area ..... That part of town needs investment .... The old court house could be our hotel .... The council could apply for grants to help finance it ..... That would really p off United, great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/10/1983 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Build on the site of the old Castle market and surrounding area ..... That part of town needs investment .... The old court house could be our hotel .... The council could apply for grants to help finance it ..... This is certainly the US model. Many new ball parks have been built as close to the CBD as possible. Construction would probably be more expensive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharrowowl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Same thread same post fron me. Why do people say Hillsborough costs more to maintain than other stadiums? Do we own the river? What about a little hydro-electric unit in there? Even if we don't just stick one in no-one will notice. Probably get a year or 2 of free leccy to keep the old lady ticking over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Build on the site of the old Castle market and surrounding area ..... That part of town needs investment .... The old court house could be our hotel .... The council could apply for grants to help finance it ..... And I could pop out for an espresso during a lull in play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow_Blu Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Hen & Chickens for a pre-match .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kernow_Blu Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Name of the ground ..... ' The Castle ' .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dukeries Owl Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 How about the "New Don Valley Stadium" just to pee off the council Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Old Westfield school. Think of the money I'd save on Petrol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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