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Post by rodentcatcher on Mar 18, 2024 20:37:22 GMT
Look no further than Bishops Heritage Park for a new ground that feels and looks like a proper ground. No pre fab or metal structures. Proper concrete terrace, expansive grassy bank with a good high view point and a concrete main stand complete with bar and concourse. .....oh and a turf pitch. Is it as good as Kingsway was? Better
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Post by bigcbeat1 on Mar 18, 2024 20:42:09 GMT
Look no further than Bishops Heritage Park for a new ground that feels and looks like a proper ground. No pre fab or metal structures. Proper concrete terrace, expansive grassy bank with a good high view point and a concrete main stand complete with bar and concourse. .....oh and a turf pitch. Here w go . Hijack a thread. alert incoming 🙈🙈
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Post by justacasual on Mar 18, 2024 22:52:27 GMT
I dont get why boro rangers didnt just speak to the rugby club up the road, which has a great club house. If they merged and shared facilities, they is plenty of land to develop and grow together, they could have used phoenix park as a training hub and allowed the old team to continue playing there.
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Post by kentrebel on Mar 18, 2024 23:16:05 GMT
Is it as good as Kingsway was? Better I really would have liked to have been able to see some of these old grounds, sadly I'm left with some new ones that I just feel lack character. It's not just about the size of the crowd; it's about the feel of the place, that it has history, that you're welcomed be you home, away or neutral. I don't mind going to Morpeth or Penrith but I'd much rather go to West A, Crook etc, and sorry, but I just don't get that feeling at Bishop, Consett or Stockton. There are some brilliant new builds out there, Dartford, Dulwich Hamlet, Dorchester spring to mind but it is a hard act to pull off. Ducks ready for the inevitable Bishops comeback, but it is just a personal view, no offence meant
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Post by sikirk on Mar 19, 2024 7:49:17 GMT
I know alot of old grounds have characters and new builds upset the purists but on the other hand these old grounds cost a bomb to maintain
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Post by rodentcatcher on Mar 19, 2024 9:14:28 GMT
I really would have liked to have been able to see some of these old grounds, sadly I'm left with some new ones that I just feel lack character. It's not just about the size of the crowd; it's about the feel of the place, that it has history, that you're welcomed be you home, away or neutral. I don't mind going to Morpeth or Penrith but I'd much rather go to West A, Crook etc, and sorry, but I just don't get that feeling at Bishop, Consett or Stockton. There are some brilliant new builds out there, Dartford, Dulwich Hamlet, Dorchester spring to mind but it is a hard act to pull off. Ducks ready for the inevitable Bishops comeback, but it is just a personal view, no offence meant Heritage Park is in no way comparable to Consett and Stockton. They are both plastic pitches with completely metal / pre fab stands.
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Post by bigcbeat1 on Mar 19, 2024 10:00:50 GMT
I really would have liked to have been able to see some of these old grounds, sadly I'm left with some new ones that I just feel lack character. It's not just about the size of the crowd; it's about the feel of the place, that it has history, that you're welcomed be you home, away or neutral. I don't mind going to Morpeth or Penrith but I'd much rather go to West A, Crook etc, and sorry, but I just don't get that feeling at Bishop, Consett or Stockton. There are some brilliant new builds out there, Dartford, Dulwich Hamlet, Dorchester spring to mind but it is a hard act to pull off. Ducks ready for the inevitable Bishops comeback, but it is just a personal view, no offence meant Heritage Park is in no way comparable to Consett and Stockton. They are both plastic pitches with completely metal / pre fab stands. Have to agree with you on this occasion, Heritage park is a cracking ground. Never seen Stockton but have been to Consett and Penrith and they are very good facilities.
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Post by rodentcatcher on Mar 19, 2024 12:21:40 GMT
Heritage Park is in no way comparable to Consett and Stockton. They are both plastic pitches with completely metal / pre fab stands. Have to agree with you on this occasion, Heritage park is a cracking ground. Never seen Stockton but have been to Consett and Penrith and they are very good facilities. Big C - You and me are on the same wavelength....at this rate you will be getting a special VIP invite to our promotion party!!
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Post by wacker on Mar 19, 2024 13:32:37 GMT
New grounds are an interesting topic of conversation. You cant blame Boro Rangers for simply ticking boxes to get the ground to a required standard, who wouldnt, however from a personal point of view the spectator experience is virtually none existent. We went there just after Xmas, freezing cold, no bar , a class room to keep warm in at half time, away from the pitch, cans of Carling sold at the gate, and we lost 4-0 .
I also note that the FA are now carrying out ground inspections, not the league. This may put the cat amongst the pigeons. Hopefully this will include floodlight lux readings. Lets just say its been up to the Clubs to obtain there own certificates in the past.
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Post by windy1970 on Mar 19, 2024 13:49:33 GMT
The FA have sent reports back to numerous clubs and leagues and a lot of clubs have failed up and down the country. The FA have given clubs a grace period until 31st March 2025 to resolve the issue. Personally I think they’ll kick the can down the road another couple of years. As for Boro Rangers, I’m sure they are happier now than when they were playing out of NFP and all the stick they received over that. I’m sure if asked, Mark Curtis would love to be at a ground that ticked all the boxes that club & fans want. Unfortunately he struggled for years to try and get a suitable ground for his ambitious club. I’m sure they’ll be a step 4 in the next couple of seasons and there reserves will be at step 6.
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Post by england on Mar 19, 2024 14:19:39 GMT
The FA have sent reports back to numerous clubs and leagues and a lot of clubs have failed up and down the country. The FA have given clubs a grace period until 31st March 2025 to resolve the issue. Personally I think they’ll kick the can down the road another couple of years. As for Boro Rangers, I’m sure they are happier now than when they were playing out of NFP and all the stick they received over that. I’m sure if asked, Mark Curtis would love to be at a ground that ticked all the boxes that club & fans want. Unfortunately he struggled for years to try and get a suitable ground for his ambitious club. I’m sure they’ll be a step 4 in the next couple of seasons and there reserves will be at step 6. Bold prediction that boro rangers will be a step 4 club in next few seasons!
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Post by gabilonia on Mar 19, 2024 14:25:00 GMT
The FA have sent reports back to numerous clubs and leagues and a lot of clubs have failed up and down the country. The FA have given clubs a grace period until 31st March 2025 to resolve the issue. Personally I think they’ll kick the can down the road another couple of years. As for Boro Rangers, I’m sure they are happier now than when they were playing out of NFP and all the stick they received over that. I’m sure if asked, Mark Curtis would love to be at a ground that ticked all the boxes that club & fans want. Unfortunately he struggled for years to try and get a suitable ground for his ambitious club. I’m sure they’ll be a step 4 in the next couple of seasons and there reserves will be at step 6. Bold prediction that boro rangers will be a step 4 club in next few seasons! They will be but at their current ground they won't last for long
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Post by varsoar on Mar 19, 2024 14:50:39 GMT
Have to agree with you on this occasion, Heritage park is a cracking ground. Never seen Stockton but have been to Consett and Penrith and they are very good facilities. Big C - You and me are on the same wavelength....at this rate you will be getting a special VIP invite to our promotion party!! I'm a bit worried that this is the "special VIP invite" that you offered me for money, Gavin
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Post by jambon on Mar 19, 2024 14:51:45 GMT
Is it as good as Kingsway was? Better Personally I loved Kingsway 😍
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Post by england on Mar 19, 2024 15:11:33 GMT
Bold prediction that boro rangers will be a step 4 club in next few seasons! They will be but at their current ground they won't last for long Can I ask how come the confidence? Seems to be a lot of established clubs currently ahead of them in the pecking order.
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