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 matthau  South Croydon 21 Jul 16 5.31pm |
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Originally posted by Azerbaijan Eagle
But how many properties? The Anfield Expansion (as anyone can see when they go there) is based on buying up properties and leaving them derelict, blighting the area and ruining the property value so that no one except Liverpool wants to buy them. I am not suggesting we deliberately do that or that Liverpool has deliberately done that however with all the money floating around would that not be a realistic answer - offer those people whose light is taken etc a stupid amount of money to move, buy the property and then sell it once the planning is approved - probably at the same price at what we paid for it by the way. I sometimes wonder if Croydon Council actually realise what an asset Crystal Palace is to the borough now we are in the Premier League - what the effect could be of a brand new shiny stadium on the surrounding area, that if it was managed correctly how it could benefit the local community - make the stadium multi use so that it is used in some way 7 days a week not just once a fortnight for 9 months of the year - all possible - it just needs planned correctly. I started working in Azerbaijan nearly 19 years ago. The population here only knew Manchester United and Bobby Charlton back then. 6 months ago I am in a restaurant talking to a friend about football, mentioned Crystal Palace and the waiter serving us said "Crystal Palace? Good team" So okay , he doesn't know much about football, however he had heard of us. So.......why wouldn't Croydon Council want to see a Premier League club with Worldwide Appeal have a fabulous new stadium that could even be part of a fantastic re development of Thornton Heath. What else does Croydon have except East Croydon Station (and its quick access to London and Gatwick) that is of any real value to Croydon? yeah but those Liverpool properties prob only cost a couple of hundred quid each all out.
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 21 Jul 16 7.35pm |
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Originally posted by Petereagle
A passionate plea for moving to Crystal Palace Park. Wish it was true but ain't gonna happen! It certainly isn't. No idea why the CA even bothered to publish such a pissing-in-the-wind article.
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| Stirlingsays 21 Jul 16 9.08pm |
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Crystal Palace Park is the common sense option. Unfortunately sense and football are rarely bedfellows.
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 Bill Glazier Mitcham 21 Jul 16 9.34pm |
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I thought the re development was complete when the super hand dryers were installed in the Lower Holmesdale.The leaking Cistern can wait until we are fully established in the Epl.
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kenbarr  Jackson Heights, Queens, New York ... 22 Jul 16 9.53am |
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In a perfect world, Crystal Palace should return to its birthplace. Guess what, the world isn't perfect. Far from it. There is absolutely no way in the world that the political powers that be would allow even the modest 25,000 seat proposal made a few years ago to happen. Bromley Council have decreed it. All efforts should go into redeveloping Selhurst Park into a facility that can handle the future of CPFC. A 35,000 to 40,000 all seated ground is the need at this moment. It should have all the modern amenities while still maintaining the special atmosphere of the Premier League's most colorful venue. There needs to be a brand new Main Stand and a totally rebuilt Arthur Wait. The Whitehorse/Advertiser Stand needs a bit of a re-model while the Holmesdale could use some upgrading. Moving is not the answer, it is completely unrealistic. The political will necessary for such an action doesn't exist, in fact, the opposite is true, The local residents have banded together to fight any "incursion" into their neighborhood and they are a powerful lobby at Bromley Council. CPFC does have some sway at Croydon Council. Supporters need to become politically savvy just as the Charlton supporters did when they formed the Valley Party and forced Woolwich Council to heed them. The very thought of an Eagles Party or Selhurst Party would be enough to force the Croydon lot to get it together. There's nothing more motivating to an elected official than a viable challenge to their position. Palace supporters who live in the London Borough of Croydon need to think very carefully about this. It could be the single most important contribution to be made in support of the Red and Blue.
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| Brentmiester_General Front line in the battle against t... 22 Jul 16 10.24pm |
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Originally posted by kenbarr
In a perfect world, Crystal Palace should return to its birthplace. Guess what, the world isn't perfect. Far from it. There is absolutely no way in the world that the political powers that be would allow even the modest 25,000 seat proposal made a few years ago to happen. Bromley Council have decreed it. All efforts should go into redeveloping Selhurst Park into a facility that can handle the future of CPFC. A 35,000 to 40,000 all seated ground is the need at this moment. It should have all the modern amenities while still maintaining the special atmosphere of the Premier League's most colorful venue. There needs to be a brand new Main Stand and a totally rebuilt Arthur Wait. The Whitehorse/Advertiser Stand needs a bit of a re-model while the Holmesdale could use some upgrading. Moving is not the answer, it is completely unrealistic. The political will necessary for such an action doesn't exist, in fact, the opposite is true, The local residents have banded together to fight any "incursion" into their neighborhood and they are a powerful lobby at Bromley Council. CPFC does have some sway at Croydon Council. Supporters need to become politically savvy just as the Charlton supporters did when they formed the Valley Party and forced Woolwich Council to heed them. The very thought of an Eagles Party or Selhurst Party would be enough to force the Croydon lot to get it together. There's nothing more motivating to an elected official than a viable challenge to their position. Palace supporters who live in the London Borough of Croydon need to think very carefully about this. It could be the single most important contribution to be made in support of the Red and Blue. A fantastic idea. A seperate post needs to be made on this to draw attention and debate to this I reckon mate.
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| palacer Crystal Palace 23 Jul 16 12.47am |
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Originally posted by Brentmiester_General
A fantastic idea. A seperate post needs to be made on this to draw attention and debate to this I reckon mate. Interesting idea. I would say that we need to be as political as the local complainers. A lot of us are local we should have a voice too.
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| Jimenez SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 23 Jul 16 1.08am |
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Originally posted by Brentmiester_General
A fantastic idea. A seperate post needs to be made on this to draw attention and debate to this I reckon mate. I'd like to see Willo stand (or sit down) for this at the next election
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| Penge Eagle Beckenham 23 Jul 16 1.40am |
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I was talking to someone recently who said the Holmesdale Stand was built 18 metres higher than planned which infuriated Croydon Council at the time and probably hasn't helped our cause with future applications. Thank you Ron Noades. t***. And thanks for overseeing a stand which was so badly constructed that is has a totally unusable level because it floods.
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| Inapickle South West 23 Jul 16 2.21am |
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Originally posted by Penge Eagle
I was talking to someone recently who said the Holmesdale Stand was built 18 metres higher than planned which infuriated Croydon Council at the time and probably hasn't helped our cause with future applications. Thank you Ron Noades. t***. And thanks for overseeing a stand which was so badly constructed that is has a totally unusable level because it floods. ..plans would have been kept in place by the council so find it hard to believe that the height would have been allowed whilst in construction, it's not as if the building was put up overnight and Mr Noades would not be responsible for the swimming pool in the basement, that would be down to the builders....and the clubs they supported.
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| Lombardos barber 23 Jul 16 6.22am |
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Originally posted by Penge Eagle
I was talking to someone recently who said the Holmesdale Stand was built 18 metres higher than planned which infuriated Croydon Council at the time and probably hasn't helped our cause with future applications. Thank you Ron Noades. t***. And thanks for overseeing a stand which was so badly constructed that is has a totally unusable level because it floods. The only piece of meaningful stadium development in over 30 years. So not that much of a twxt.
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| Sansbup Norfolk 23 Jul 16 7.08am |
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I find the lack of apparent progress just as frustrating as everybody else, however I trust Steve Parish & co to do the best for the club and the fans, so if it all has to be done behind closed doors and with no announcements until it's finalised then so be it... Starting a 'Selhurst Faithful' political party is a stonking idea though, Willo would get my vote if I had one (he needs something to do in retirement!)...
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