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[KNIGHTS2009]

http://www.yorkpress...adium_revealed/

THESE are the first images showing how York’s multi-million pound new community stadium could look, as developers get ready to unveil outline plans in the New Year.

Tim Atkins, the stadium’s project manager, said the developers, Oakgate Ltd, were hoping to submit an outline planning application to City of York Council in February.

He said this would include proposals for a new 6,000-seater stadium at Monks Cross for York City FC and York City Knights Rugby League Club, as well as plans for a huge shopping development on neighbouring land.

As previously reported in The Press, this retail development is seen as crucial to providing the commercial cash needed to fund the stadium project.

Mr Atkins said: “We have worked very hard just to get to this stage. Much of that work has had to be conducted behind the scenes, often with little to show in the public arena.

“At times this has led to doubts about us, our credibility and our desire to make this stadium a reality. But I’m pleased to say we’re finally in a position to change all that, and we can now begin lifting the lid on this project. Make no bones, we intend to make this community stadium a reality.”

Yesterday, Mr Atkins and other key figures behind the stadium project came together at York’s Guildhall to pledge their commitment to building the community stadium, as well as a new home for City of York Athletics Club, by 2014.

Kersten England, chief executive of City of York Council, Jason McGill, chairman of York City FC, Neil Hunter, from City of York Athletics Club, and Mr Atkins all put pen to paper to sign a memorandum of understanding.

But conspicuous by his absence was York City Knights’ chief John Guildford, who said the club could not commit to the project until they were given more specific information.

He said: “I’m totally confused with it all and until we have a proposal I don’t know how we can say yes or no.”

Mr Atkins said he was “very disappointed” Mr Guildford had decided not to sign the agreement.

[ashbourneknight]

It's a shame Mr Atkins seems to have very little vision towards the capacity of the new stadium, 6000 would seem a little bit of a negative and somewhat of a financial restraint what if we were to be drawn in cup matches against ie Leeds Rhino's or Wigan - St Helens but to name a few and other big top attractions a possible musical showpiece, hind sights a wonderfull thing lets not sell this venue short Mr Atkins.

[Willie the Pimp]

It's a shame Mr Atkins seems to have very little vision towards the capacity of the new stadium, 6000 would seem a little bit of a negative and somewhat of a financial restraint what if we were to be drawn in cup matches against ie Leeds Rhino's or Wigan - St Helens but to name a few and other big top attractions a possible musical showpiece, hind sights a wonderfull thing lets not sell this venue short Mr Atkins.

Rubbish, after next season you'll be lucky to get 600 never mind 6,000

[ala]

Rubbish, after next season you'll be lucky to get 600 never mind 6,000

Very cutting that Winnie,every person has the right to say somthing stupid but your abusing the privilege.

ALA

[Spanish Knight]

Rubbish, after next season you'll be lucky to get 600 never mind 6,000

This coming from a fan of a club that only gets gates over 500 when a big club like York vsits the spacious South Leeds Stand.

Edited by Spanish Knight, 24 December 2010 - 08:37 AM.

[obeone]

Looks impressive,well done.

[Blackpool Hawk]

Looks impressive,well done.

Looks ######, whats the point of 6000, might as well keep the ground as it is!

[TwoBlues]

If part of the 'huge shopping complex' is to include a Tesco it could be a goer as their involvement in the new
Saint Helens Stadium - (13th paragraph) and the home of our last,unforgettable victory on 26th September,Halliwell Jones Stadium seems to have been accomplished due to their involvement.

[suzzy]

Got to say im very impressed with it hope they have a nice warm press room for my mate Andy to give his commentary in hope it all comes good for you guys.

[knightsruleok]

Got to say im very impressed with it hope they have a nice warm press room for my mate Andy to give his commentary in hope it all comes good for you guys.

In my opinion it is geared towards the football club with the larger standing areas behind the posts. The side standing are (currently Pop Stand) looks for like an elongated dugout. Don't do rugby behind the sticks - sorry.

[White Knight]

In my opinion it is geared towards the football club with the larger standing areas behind the posts. The side standing are (currently Pop Stand) looks for like an elongated dugout. Don't do rugby behind the sticks - sorry.

I think you'll find it's an all seater.

[BIG IAN]

All thats missing from the picture in the press is the flying pigs, It will never happen!!!!!!
Mr Atkins is trying to justify the fee he has been recieving from us the tax payer for the last four years.
Dosnt work for me fella!!!!

[White Knight]

All thats missing from the picture in the press is the flying pigs, It will never happen!!!!!!
Mr Atkins is trying to justify the fee he has been recieving from us the tax payer for the last four years.
Dosnt work for me fella!!!!

You are a glass half empty chap Ian! Why so negative? Wouldn't it be better to get behind the team involved in moving the community stadium forward?

Edited by White Knight, 24 December 2010 - 04:39 PM.

[andyacko]

Listened a conversation about the new stadium proposals the other evening, and I stand to be corrected, but I gather that as YCK are the present incumbent, the club's concern is that there are precious few facts on the table as to how the arrival of York City FC et al will affect the Knights current terms of tenure and therefore it's reticence to 'sign up' would be completely understandable, would it not ?

Edited by andyacko, 24 December 2010 - 07:33 PM.

[ANDYPK]

Andy
I agree totally, how can anyone sign upto an MOU or partnering charter without understanding all the facts or terms and conditions, I find it ridiculous that someone has been on >£50k pa to plan this new stadia. My only concern is that despite being incumbent we may end up homeless as a club if a stalemate position were the outcome as I suspect if it does go ahead it wouldn't need YCK necessarily.

[ANDYPK]

Andy
I agree totally, how can anyone sign upto an MOU or partnering charter without understanding all the facts or terms and conditions, I find it ridiculous that someone has been on >£50k pa to plan this new stadia. My only concern is that despite being incumbent we may end up homeless as a club if a stalemate position were the outcome as I suspect if it does go ahead it wouldn't need YCK necessarily.

[Andy Knight]

Pigs might fly.....sorry just can't see it ever happening. I'm with JG on this one, he did right not signing up.
Too many questions and not enough answers from a Knights fans view.

[offyergo]

You are a glass half empty chap Ian! Why so negative? Wouldn't it be better to get behind the team involved in moving the community stadium forward?

r u trying to say that john guilfords glass is totally empty then i dont see him been positive i see him been the only one to speak his mind about these muppetts and i for one are 100% with him on this now take a good look at the whole picture

[jayemm]

surely the stadium should be minimum 10k capacity . jg is only saying it as it is

[ashbourneknight]

Rubbish, after next season you'll be lucky to get 600 never mind 6,000

Hey Willie how you doing see you still have your witticism, we can also dream but we can also be realist's, positive thinking gets results, your negativity will get you nothing now go play with your tonka toy, pjm.