Crawley - will they actually be let in the football league?

[Goring Gull]

Should they finish top of the conference? Is the ground up to scratch?

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Anyone who can put a tackle like that in on Savage should be let in automatically, regardless of league position.

 

[grummitts gloves]

From memory, I think they would have to upgrade the terrace that runs alongside the road. Didn't we offer to do that for them when we wanted to ground share?

 

[Twinkle Toes]

Well if we can get away with Withdean, I can't see them having too many problems.

 

[Fourteenth Eye]

i sincerely hope not!!

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

don't see why not......it's probably better than a few league grounds

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

I cant see them spending all this money to NOT be promoted to the league because of their ground.

And Im sure any required improvements will be carried out in the summer.

 

[wehatepalace]

Don't think there's too much that needs doing tbh

 

[Nathan]

Well if we can get away with Withdean, I can't see them having too many problems.

This.

 

[perseus]

They could always play at Withdean. Not up to League standard, but there is a precedent.

 

[Phil B]

Afew more seats needed and some small work.

And you get 3 years to meet standards so basically, no problems.

 

[Return of the Rev]

From memory, I think they would have to upgrade the terrace that runs alongside the road. Didn't we offer to do that for them when we wanted to ground share?

They have plans drawn up for that side of the ground,but should be ample for mid div 2 side,OVER 4,000 LAST NIGHT AND PLENTY OF ROOM

 

[dennis]

My wife has a cousin who has some sort of connection with Crawley Town ( probably selling Hot Dogs) he reckons there has been permission to replicate the main stand on the A23 terracing side since the stadium was built as long as the standard of football can justify it.
He also reckons that there is permission to double the size of the ends as well.
Sounds reasonable but can’t confirm it anywhere else.
What was interesting to me though, was on Sky News Sportsline on Sunday night there was a special report on Crawley Town. During the report it said that Crawley have a five year plan to be in League 1 and have spent more money in the transfer market this season than all the league 2 teams put together!

 

[Sussex Nomad]

So long as their spending is prudent and they don't end up in another Majeed (sp?) situation I think it is fair for a pro club to buy their way into the Football League. And as has been said I am certain they already have plans for the stadium to be upgraded, and let's not forget they have the full backing of the council, is the ground not council owned? I know they built it back in 97. Blackpools meteoric rise caught the club by surprise and they ended up having to swiftly put up a temporary stand for the Prem during the summer. So no problems for CT in League 2 I'm sure.

 

[casbom]

According to this, they won't go bust anytime soon..

Crawling their way up: Crawley Town are a tidy testament to frugality and care | Mail Online

 

[pasty]

i sincerely hope not!!

This.

 

[Grendel]

If anyone's that interested, the Football League ground (and other) requirements are at The Football League | About Us | Regulations | Regulations Detail | APPENDIX 1

 

[Helter]

If they get promoted this year then they have two year grace from the football league to up grade. Only media and medical things.

They have plans to rebuild the stand opposite their main stand. Their chairman was on talk sport yesterday.

 

[Paddy B]

A couple of years ago Braodfield was graded as the second best stadium (behind Nene Park) outside the FL so I dont think they will have any problems.

I say good luck to them, I have no great love of the town or its residents (coming as I do from the posh part of North Sussex) but I cant help but want a Sussex club to do well. I might eat my words if they are playing at the same level as us in 5 years time though

 

[pasty]

I might eat my words if they are playing at the same level as us in 5 years time though

Bit much to expect them to reach the Premiership in 5 years