If "No" to Falmer then what?

[Mental Lental]

I wondered how long it would be before the Pende plan reared its head on this thread. The FA stipulated that any new ground had to be within 8 miles of Brighton Pavilion. Pende is 9 miles (according to Multimap anyway). Only just outside the limit but outside all the same.

Isn't it now being turned into a golf course anyway? If it isn't or if there is still enough room then it might come into consideration if 1. Falmer is turned down and
2. The 8 mile restriction is dropped/extended

Even though I live in Worthing, I would rather see the Albion playing in Brighton & Hove than in Lancing.

I really don't think the FA can hold us to that 8 mile rule now that they have allowed Wimbledon to move to Milton Keynes!

 

[Gull Downunder]

A no for Falmer doesn't bear thinking about. But if that's what happens then maybe the Pende alternative should be plan B. But it wont be no... will it!?!

There'll be alot of anger if it's a no. Surely it will be YES.

 

[perseus]

If it comes to the crunch: it will be people who make the decisions.

If the fans want to choose their best alternative its up to them. If you've got a better suggestion please draw up a plan.

I would NOT like to leave the decision up to the Brighton elected politicians.

As far as Falmer is concerned, I hope Lord Bracknell's diary of events is correct, as I am totally fed up with all the delays.

I certainly will be upset if there are any more excuses.

I am too bothered about the extra seats at Withdean any more. It seemed a bit of a cruddy expensive plan to me. if Lord Bracknell's diary of events is correct after the go ahead for Falmer is given I wouldn't waste any more dosh on Withdean.

 

[southstandandy]

When is the decision expected - one minute the local radio says this week, then the end of the month, and today said mid February ?

Does anyone have a clue ?

 

[Storer68]

Likely that the decision won't be taken by prescott himself but in his name by Keith Hill who is the Planning Minister.

 

[El Presidente]

Suspect Prezza will do nothing prior to the Hutton report and the vote on Top-up Fees. The last thing the government needs prior to the vote is anything controversial, upsetting either Albion fans or the tree huggers

 

[Storer68]

I think the club's "Plan B" scenario will be something along the lines of........................

"Will the last person out of Withdean please turn out the lights!"

 

[perseus]

Keith Hill, the Right Honourable MP for the Crystal Palace tribal area.

 

[Hunting 784561]

If Falmer fails I have a fall back plan partially agreed to use the Oval at Saltdean Park.

Forming a huge natural bowl, it will hold at least 275,000 spectators, but the park keepers house, childrens playground , and bowling facilities may have to be moved first....

The Saltdean Tavern has agreed to lay on extra Mild and pork scratchings before the game and away supporters have been promised use of the Wacky Warehouse at half time.

 

[Citrus]

If Falmer fails I have a fall back plan partially agreed to use the Oval at Saltdean Park.

Forming a huge natural bowl, it will hold at least 275,000 spectators, but the park keepers house, childrens playground , and bowling facilities may have to be moved first....

The Saltdean Tavern has agreed to lay on extra Mild and pork scratchings before the game and away supporters have been promised use of the Wacky Warehouse at half time.

Nice. And I'll be able to watch from my window...

Seriously, if Falmer fails, Withdean could be acceptable if it was done up and made to 12,000 I suppose. There is also the possibility of sharing with Crawley or even Palace.

BTW, Falmer can be increased in size. So that Pende stuff is crap about Falmer being an unambitious choice.

 

[Turkey]

If Falmer fails I have a fall back plan partially agreed to use the Oval at Saltdean Park.

Forming a huge natural bowl, it will hold at least 275,000 spectators, but the park keepers house, childrens playground , and bowling facilities may have to be moved first....

The Saltdean Tavern has agreed to lay on extra Mild and pork scratchings before the game and away supporters have been promised use of the Wacky Warehouse at half time.

I would love that! My family wouldn't be nimby's either.

 

[perseus]

Likely that the decision won't be taken by prescott himself but in his name by Keith Hill who is the Planning Minister.

And I thought Keith Hill was a football referee !

 

[Scoffers]

Nice. And I'll be able to watch from my window...

Seriously, if Falmer fails, Withdean could be acceptable if it was done up and made to 12,000 I suppose. There is also the possibility of sharing with Crawley or even Palace.

BTW, Falmer can be increased in size. So that Pende stuff is crap about Falmer being an unambitious choice.

Err, sharing with Palace, what utter bollocks.
Falmer being increased in size, what utter bollocks.
Withdean could be acceptable, what utter bollocks.

See if you can spot the trend............................

 

[Elderly William]

If it's no, its the end of the club.

Elderly........

 

[perseus]

Sounds like there are some people who leave when we are 0-3 down and there is five minutes to go.

 

[El Presidente]

If we don't get Falmer it will be like watching a close relative die slowly of an incurable disease.

Does not bear thinking about

 

[Scoffers]

Sounds like there are some people who leave when we are 0-3 down and there is five minutes to go.

The glass is half empty, or half full - is that what you mean?

I pretty much always stay 'till the bitter end, no matter what the score, doesn't stop me being nervous about Falmer and being concerned about the consequences of a No vote