[Albion] Was there a better site than Falmer

[goldstoneseagull]

Following the ‘abysmal’ transport threads…was there a better site (for the ground) than Falmer and if so where was it?

To answer my own question, I would say yes and probably Toads Hole Valley (given the proximity to Hove and Preston Park) which is now highly likely to be developed…regs differed at that time though I assume.

 

[Weststander]

Preston Park and Hove stations are a long, long way away.

Probably no then.

 

[Hotchilidog]

No. Falmer was the best site.

 

[Seagull Stew]

I've just had a flashback to 2003!

 

[mile oak]

Absolutely. Ive long said Falmer is too reliant on trains and we all know the problems there. But with all due respects isnt this a pointless thread. We aint going anywhere and have to make the most of what we have. We can improve things starting with Falmer station upgrade needs double size at least and more trains and more carriages.

 

[BHAryan]

In an ideal world...
Following FT, there is a pair of 12 coach trains waiting to fill up to go to Brighton & Lewes. Once full they leave. There is then a second wave of 12 coaches to take another load. After which it'll return to the standard service.
From Lewes and Brighton there and then specific trains to ferry people onwards.

As I said, in an ideal world.

 

[A1X]

In an ideal world...
Following FT, there is a pair of 12 coach trains waiting to fill up to go to Brighton & Lewes. Once full they leave. There is then a second wave of 12 coaches to take another load. After which it'll return to the standard service.
From Lewes and Brighton there and then specific trains to ferry people onwards.

As I said, in an ideal world.

Using the Thameslink class 700 trains which can cram in a whole load more people than the Southern class 377s

 

[Deadly Danson]

Following the ‘abysmal’ transport threads…was there a better site (for the ground) than Falmer and if so where was it?

To answer my own question, I would say yes and probably Toads Hole Valley (given the proximity to Hove and Preston Park) which is now highly likely to be developed…regs differed at that time though I assume.

Toads Hole would have been awful. No close station and highly residential. There really wasn't a perfect site but Falmer was the best.

 

[Dr. No]

…was there a better site (for the ground) than Falmer and if so where was it?

No.

 

[Weststander]

Absolutely. Ive long said Falmer is too reliant on trains and we all know the problems there. But with all due respects isnt this a pointless thread. We aint going anywhere and have to make the most of what we have. We can improve things starting with Falmer station upgrade needs double size at least and more trains and more carriages.

Where?

The Board examined every other possibility and each was flawed / in discussions with authorities would never have been allowed.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Following the ‘abysmal’ transport threads…was there a better site (for the ground) than Falmer and if so where was it?

To answer my own question, I would say yes and probably Toads Hole Valley (given the proximity to Hove and Preston Park) which is now highly likely to be developed…regs differed at that time though I assume.

Since I'm too late to call @Dr. No, No there wasn't.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Somewhere near Shoreham harbour.

Out to sea.

 

[BNthree]

Following the ‘abysmal’ transport threads…was there a better site (for the ground) than Falmer and if so where was it?

To answer my own question, I would say yes and probably Toads Hole Valley (given the proximity to Hove and Preston Park) which is now highly likely to be developed…regs differed at that time though I assume.

Somewhere with LESS transport options would have been a better site? What?

 

[Easy 10]

This again ? Christ.

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Toads Hole Valley

Could someone please explain to me the reasons why Toads Hole valley is not a suitable site for a football stadium. Thanks. :wave:

www.northstandchat.com

 

[East London Exile]

Using the Thameslink class 700 trains which can cram in a whole load more people than the Southern class 377s

The London Overground style trains would be even better- the seats are along each side of the carriage with lots of standing room in between.
Maybe TB should invest in a couple of trains for match day use!

 

[KZNSeagull]

Hyperloop, monorail and waterslide combo will solve all transport issues to the stadium. I still cannot believe that none have been implemented yet.

 

[zefarelly]

Falmer is a shit location.

Much better than. No location Though.

 

[Easy 10]

If there was some way of picking up the Amex and dropping it on Corals, then I'd be all over that like white on rice.

(not basmati)

 

[GT49er]

Falmer, for many reasons (transport being glaringly obviously one of them), is not ideal. Never was, never will be. Was there anywhere better? Don't know - many years since I lived in the area.