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 rikz  Croydon 23 Jul 16 11.15am |
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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. The rumours are we have backing from croydon council and it's sainsburys that are playing hard tho.
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| Brentmiester_General Front line in the battle against t... 23 Jul 16 11.53am |
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Originally posted by Lombardos barber
The only piece of meaningful stadium development in over 30 years. So not that much of a twxt. The least he could have done for us really what with all the money he was syphoning off the club. He was in fact a twxt.
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| Penge Eagle Beckenham 24 Jul 16 12.03am |
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Originally posted by Lombardos barber
The only piece of meaningful stadium development in over 30 years. So not that much of a twxt. Yeah and constructed very, very badly. And the sums earmarked for it (through player sales, long-term season tickets and grants) didn't match up to the sums spent on its build. Where did that money go? So he is a t***.
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Palace_Guard  Kyiv 24 Jul 16 6.09am |
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always keep hearing from SP & co that there will be an announcement from the club about the redevelopments of the stadium. months past and nothing is heard....
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| Petereagle Brockley 24 Jul 16 11.03am |
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Originally posted by Palace_Guard
always keep hearing from SP & co that there will be an announcement from the club about the redevelopments of the stadium. months past and nothing is heard.... I think stadium and young player development is earmarked for priorities for our new american owners, who are presumably refing their plans etc. Meanwhile a recent Advertiser article highlighted a return to Crystal Palace park.. A lovely dream which I thought had been ditched a few years back. But meanwhile, it appears a lot of people still have the dream...
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 24 Jul 16 11.31am |
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Originally posted by Petereagle
I think stadium and young player development is earmarked for priorities for our new american owners, who are presumably refing their plans etc. Meanwhile a recent Advertiser article highlighted a return to Crystal Palace park.. A lovely dream which I thought had been ditched a few years back. But meanwhile, it appears a lot of people still have the dream... Indeed it was and nothing has changed since then. We all know SP's plans in outline, which is to rebuild the Main Stand first, so there's really no point in the Advertiser, or anyone else, keep re-raising alternatives, including CPP (which has been firmly kicked into touch by SP himself). Parish has also made it clear that there will be no move away from Selhurst Park whilst CPFC2010 are the owners.
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| Dowdy Cowardly Dowie Hampshire 24 Jul 16 1.57pm |
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Will be interesting to see how much of that stands after the announcement.
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| Petereagle Brockley 26 Jul 16 5.02pm |
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Originally posted by rikz
The rumours are we have backing from croydon council and it's sainsburys that are playing hard tho. Good article on the theme of staying put at Selhurst is best way forward
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| DivingIsNotGood se25 04 Aug 16 10.50pm |
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Just seen images from west ham game tonight, gap between pitch and dugouts is 40ft! Palace please don't move to a modern plastic stadium, we can develop our rubbish old ground and keep the best atmosphere in the PL by staying at good old Selhurst Park.
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Jimenez  SELHURSTPARKCHESTER,DA BRONX 04 Aug 16 10.53pm |
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Originally posted by DivingIsNotGood
Just seen images from west ham game tonight, gap between pitch and dugouts is 40ft! Palace please don't move to a modern plastic stadium, we can develop our rubbish old ground and keep the best atmosphere in the PL by staying at good old Selhurst Park. Oh no we cant. Selhurst is a decrepit dump & that's being polite. We need an all singing all dancing new place with modern facilities befitting a premier league club for both player & supporter.
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| Tom-the-eagle Croydon 04 Aug 16 11.12pm |
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Originally posted by Jimenez
Oh no we cant. Selhurst is a decrepit dump & that's being polite. We need an all singing all dancing new place with modern facilities befitting a premier league club for both player & supporter. The trouble is, most all singing all dancing new identikit stadiums I have visited have been devoid of any kind of atmosphere. Old and decrepit it maybe, but to me at least, it still feels like what a proper footy stadium should feel like.
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| Murray's the man round ear 04 Aug 16 11.20pm |
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The stadium is currently getting a new lick of paint. What more do you want?!
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