Supporting Stadium Decision

[robbied69]

http://www.leedsunited.com/staticFiles/d6/1f/0,,10273~73686,00.pdf

Just been asked to feel this in. Links all on LUFC's website.

 

[Horsham Gull]

http://www.leedsunited.com/page/NewsroomDetail/0,,10273~1016140,00.html

United supporters are being asked to help Brighton & Hove Albion fans in their ten-year quest for a new stadium for their beloved Seagulls - by taking a few minutes to send off a special pro-forma letter in support of the south-coast club's new home.

This week is the tenth anniversary of the club leaving their old Goldstone Ground home, and marks a decade of homelessness for the football club.

Two years at the end of the 1990s were spent in exile at Gillingham, when fans had to endure a 140-mile round trip to Kent for home matches.

In 1999, the club returned to temporary accommodation at the Withdean athletics stadium, on the outskirts of the city.

However (as fans who've been will testify) the tiny converted facility is far from ideal for Conference football - let alone league football, and the club hope one day they'll be able to welcome visiting supporters to a modern arena at Falmer; where they hope their long-term future lies.

A planning application was first heard in 2002, which Brighton & Hove City Council gave the go ahead. However the Government called in the application and a public inquiry was held.
Brighton new stadium

After the first public inquiry (which was also re-opened) then Secretary of State John Prescott gave the go ahead; however a legal challenge by opponents to the new stadium highlighted an administrative error.

That meant the Government had to retake the decision, which will now be made by Ruth Kelly - who has since succeeded Prescott. Her office has said she will make the decision by 9th July.

Brighton fans, knowing their club's very existence will be in the balance should their plans be turned down, do not want to leave anything to chance. Therefore they're asking all football fans to show their support for the stadium.

Tim Carder of the Brighton & Hove Albion supporters' club said, "Football is so much stronger when supporters stick together. Please help us in our hour of need so that one day we can welcome you to Sussex-by-the-Sea in a stadium fit for the 21st century."

Please show your support for Brighton's stadium, by downloading a PDF of a special pro-forma letter by the end of April.

To help Brighton fans in their quest, simply click the link below, print out, fill-in, and send as soon you can.

 

[NS Herald]

http://www.leedsunited.com/staticFiles/d6/1f/0,,10273~73686,00.pdf

Just been asked to feel this in. Links all on LUFC's website.

Must remember to thank you in person at the Withdean next season when your lads join us in League 1

 

[Blackadder]

I know that a lot of people on this site have a go at Leeds but I'd like to break the mould and say.

Cheers LUFC

 

[surrey jim]

thanks LUFC

 

[:J)]

Cheers LUFC. Also a similar thing on Bradford's site

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

That's really good to see

 

[Albion Dan]

Shows that sometimes we are a bit unfair in our critisism of certain clubs.

 

[Blackadder]

The TEN YEARS bit isn't!

 

[Yorkie]

Cheers LUFC. Also a similar thing on Bradford's site

All the clubs have been contacted in a similar way asking for their support.

 

[Woodchip]

Nice one Leeds and Bradford. Thanks for the support (not that anyone important ever reads this board).

 

[countrygull]

All is fair in poking fun at other teams - but that is an excellent gesture - thanks LUFC fans.

 

[Horsham Gull]

Thank you to the league clubs who are supporting our campaign. We look forward to seeing you all at Falmer in the future.

 

[robbied69]

As much as there are rivalries between clubs no one likes to see clubs go bust.

 

[strings]

It is nice to see support from other clubs.

 

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