roaminowl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Anybody who votes to leave Hillsborough is getting permanently banned from Owlstalk. Probably should have mentioned that before but hey ho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katie melua Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Has the leave bid announced what the new stadium would be called and where it would be located??? I have been hearing rumours that they would call it 'Sir Gary Megson' stadium and that they've agreed a land purchase to build the stadium on Whitey Lane, Grenoside. I think they're in talks to get him on the leave bid as well, should attract a huge increase in leave voters if he joins. Might be some truth that if leave wins, he'll bide his time to see the move go so badly before staking his claim to become leader of Sheffield Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archieswfc Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 There are very few stadiums that are a success imo. Apart from extra seats, which we don't need and probably never will, a new stadium offers nothing. Just souless, shiny, symmetrical, unimaginative 5h1te. The atmosphere at these new stadiums is awful and I don't think anyone on here can name an exception. Even Man City!!! Maine Road was a great atmosphere, Eastlands is like a morgue, and they're watching some of the best football in the history of the game. It's a remain from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, roaminowl said: Anybody who votes to leave Hillsborough is getting permanently banned from Owlstalk. Probably should have mentioned that before but hey ho. That explains why Neil hasn't been on here then! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 The only move I would countenance would be to Hillsborough Park, it used to be packed full of locals but not any more. The Park was bequeathed to the people of Sheffield for their enjoyment by Mr Dixon. If they're are not using it they're losing it. We can put it to great use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumboldowl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 4 hours ago, asteener1867 said: Should I put a video of me dancin' onto a stage here yet? You wouldn't look half as big a plonker as her if you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, roaminowl said: Anybody who votes to leave Hillsborough is getting permanently banned from Owlstalk. Probably should have mentioned that before but hey ho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmontonowl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 4 hours ago, asteener1867 said: Anyone do a swingometer? I would but my fly's stuck 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 So what’s the reason for some wanting to move, just the fact we’ll have a shiny new stadium? What other benefits will we get which aren’t available at hillsborough? Not having a go, generally interested and probably don’t know a few things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghouse Daz Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 5 minutes ago, nevthelodgemoorowl said: The only move I would countenance would be to Hillsborough Park, it used to be packed full of locals but not any more. The Park was bequeathed to the people of Sheffield for their enjoyment by Mr Dixon. If they're are not using it they're losing it. We can put it to great use. I believe Hillsborough Park has restrictive covenants Nev. If push came to shove, then Niagara would be more ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevthelodgemoorowl Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Just now, daztheowl said: I believe Hillsborough Park has restrictive covenants Nev. If push came to shove, then Niagara would be more ideal. That's right, for the use by the people of Sheffield. We are the people of Sheffield. Niagara I think is too narrow, we would need to use both sides of Clay Wheels Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 4 hours ago, asteener1867 said: Anyone do a swingometer? Im partial to a bit of swinging . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkfieldowl14 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 32 minutes ago, edmontonowl said: I would but my fly's stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveger Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, asteener1867 said: Anyone do a swingometer? erm... Edited October 14, 2018 by steveger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Safe to close it now.....pretty conclusive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinburghowl Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 22 hours ago, Lincs Owl said: But we don't know Cost of new stadium v Cost of new Kop and West stand. Income from a new stadium v current income, or estimated income from a revamped Hillsborough. So, like the EU referendum, we are being asked to vote on an emotive subject without facts. It’s not just those two that would need upgraded/replaced though is it? The North Stand is nearly 60 years old too so staying put would mean upgrading/replacing 3 stands which is likely going to be cost prohibitive. I honestly can’t see any solution other than a new stadium but like you say both options would need to be costed and people would need to have a comparison. I’m a leaver but it’s not going to happen anytime soon anyway so it’s a pointless discussion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S36 OWL Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 If I vote remain, will there be a hard border between us on the north and the riff raff on the kop? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, edinburghowl said: It’s not just those two that would need upgraded/replaced though is it? The North Stand is nearly 60 years old too so staying put would mean upgrading/replacing 3 stands which is likely going to be cost prohibitive. I honestly can’t see any solution other than a new stadium but like you say both options would need to be costed and people would need to have a comparison. I’m a leaver but it’s not going to happen anytime soon anyway so it’s a pointless discussion. Upgrading...why knock the North down?....or the South/..The North is a listed building isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamAP22D Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I voted leave, doesn't look like we're gonna win this time though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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