Magic XIII Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 The BOSG summary of the Q&A with Messrs Loubser and Milner has dropped. Judging by the output everything in the Broncos garden is rosey. Outstanding squad, brilliant new playing venue (with plans B and C just in case), amazing facilities for scholarship and academy and likewise for first team (now seemingly not so important to have all in one place), commercial deals aplenty, season tix soon to be in sale and so much more to be positive about . Disappointingly many of my submitted questions weren't answered like forecast impact on fan base of another move, what's the strategy to get more bums in seats, why our recruitment is light years behind our competitors, are we really looking to get promoted to SL, who is actually training at the moment, have the new players arrived, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Magic XIII said: The BOSG summary of the Q&A with Messrs Loubser and Milner has dropped. Judging by the output everything in the Broncos garden is rosey. Outstanding squad, brilliant new playing venue (with plans B and C just in case), amazing facilities for scholarship and academy and likewise for first team (now seemingly not so important to have all in one place), commercial deals aplenty, season tix soon to be in sale and so much more to be positive about . Disappointingly many of my submitted questions weren't answered like forecast impact on fan base of another move, what's the strategy to get more bums in seats, why our recruitment is light years behind our competitors, are we really looking to get promoted to SL, who is actually training at the moment, have the new players arrived, etc. I haven’t read it (is there a link anywhere) but from your summary of the summary, they’ve worded it how they want and go make it sound great, without answering too many/any of the tough questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westlondonfan Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Any news anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, westlondonfan said: Any news anyone? Keep an eye on the Merton planning portal (under Plough Lane, Tooting). That is the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westlondonfan Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 08/02/2021 at 16:23, Man of Kent said: Keep an eye on the Merton planning portal (under Plough Lane, Tooting). That is the next step. It would be nice if the club told us something about what is happening this year. I am getting impatient to know the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, westlondonfan said: It would be nice if the club told us something about what is happening this year. I am getting impatient to know the details. Page 22 now, where will we be up to when they make a decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Gordon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Fixtures out on Sunday. Surely we'll hear from the Broncos then. Equally, a home Cup draw tomorrow and you'd think they'd have to say something about the venue (though that could be held at Rosslyn Park with no speccies and no TV). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic XIII Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Archie Gordon said: Fixtures out on Sunday. Surely we'll hear from the Broncos then. Equally, a home Cup draw tomorrow and you'd think they'd have to say something about the venue (though that could be held at Rosslyn Park with no speccies and no TV). I really wonder how this Q&A went, as there are so many (in my mind important) questions remaining unanswered. Was it a case of the new BOSG exec not wanting to rock a boat that really needed rocking ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, westlondonfan said: It would be nice if the club told us something about what is happening this year. I am getting impatient to know the details. Nothing is going to happen with Plough Lane until the planning application goes in. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, Archie Gordon said: Fixtures out on Sunday. Surely we'll hear from the Broncos then. Equally, a home Cup draw tomorrow and you'd think they'd have to say something about the venue (though that could be held at Rosslyn Park with no speccies and no TV). I admire your optimism but I still think we’re more likely to find out by the away team telling us which ground they’re driving to Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: Nothing is going to happen with Plough Lane until the planning application goes in. Sorry! I can see four applications about the Plough Lane stadium outstanding at the minute. Is the conversion to rugby any of those - because it's not obvious to my untrained eye if they are? Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Gordon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 They can't wait (long) for the planning to be approved because they'll need to be selling season tickets on the basis of its outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 18 minutes ago, gingerjon said: I can see four applications about the Plough Lane stadium outstanding at the minute. Is the conversion to rugby any of those - because it's not obvious to my untrained eye if they are? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: No. That’s not exactly positive that there’s no application in at all yet. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Chopra Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I wouldn't be surprised if they're waiting to see what the government announces in its roadmap on February 22. It could be that fans are not back in stadiums until well into the summer, so it's wise for Broncos to take a careful view on when to start any lease with AFCW. No point shelling out when fans are excluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic XIII Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 39 minutes ago, gingerjon said: That’s not exactly positive that there’s no application in at all yet. Surprised ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, Toby Chopra said: I wouldn't be surprised if they're waiting to see what the government announces in its roadmap on February 22. It could be that fans are not back in stadiums until well into the summer, so it's wise for Broncos to take a careful view on when to start any lease with AFCW. No point shelling out when fans are excluded. Planning applications aren’t really that expensive Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadera78 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Magic XIII said: I really wonder how this Q&A went, as there are so many (in my mind important) questions remaining unanswered. Was it a case of the new BOSG exec not wanting to rock a boat that really needed rocking ? To answer your question, the BOSG was set up by the club to undermine the Supporters Trust. "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic XIII Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 15 minutes ago, nadera78 said: To answer your question, the BOSG was set up by the club to undermine the Supporters Trust. So all we are ever going to get fed is the club line, which is disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 17/12/2020 at 13:53, HarrogateKnights said: How many stadiums is now in 40 odd years it must be close on 7 or 8. They have played in pretty much every area from North (Barnet), East, South (Take your pick) West (Ealing) no wonder they struggle to obtain a growing fan base from Barnet to Wimbledon has got to be a 50 mile drive. If they do make the move this has to be the last for sustanbility. Although saying that Wimbledon dogs used to be a good night out with friendly locals so hopefully they get that market. I count 10 Stadiums, that includes one offs, like Gillingham & Kingstonian The other that I remember were Craven Cottage, Griffin Park, Crystal Palace, The Stoop, Barnet, Hendon, Charlton, Ealing, and if you really want to be pedantic, Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 28 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: I count 10 Stadiums, that includes one offs, like Gillingham & Kingstonian The other that I remember were Craven Cottage, Griffin Park, Crystal Palace, The Stoop, Barnet, Hendon, Charlton, Ealing, and if you really want to be pedantic, Wembley. Chiswick Polytechnic and Chelsea FC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 People always use moving stadiums as a stick to beat London with but how many of these moves were out of choice? Several were certainly a case of the Football club hiking rents to unaffordable levels or simply no longer wanting a tenant and London can hardly be to blame for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 39 minutes ago, Bleep1673 said: I count 10 Stadiums, that includes one offs, like Gillingham & Kingstonian The other that I remember were Craven Cottage, Griffin Park, Crystal Palace, The Stoop, Barnet, Hendon, Charlton, Ealing, and if you really want to be pedantic, Wembley. You missed Leyton Orient. I’m also certain they played a game against Catalans at an amateur RU ground, maybe Esher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, Gooleboy said: Chiswick Polytechnic and Chelsea FC. Ah, forgot Chick Poly, But, Chelsea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 13 then. Appropriate number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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