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[Bitch]

http://www.kentnews.co.uk/kent-news/Ebbs...aspx?news=sport

"There has been opposition from both Kent County Council and Gravesham Borough Council following a statement last week, which described the site as unsuitable for a football stadium.

Kent County Council went on to say that the plans would interfere with a proposed activity park earmarked for the site".  

[Big J R]

Activity Park ?

Probably high-class residential development !

[DA1]

Why do they have to leave Stonebridge Road? okay its a shithole but can't it be developed. Some of my earliest football memories come from there!

[Big J R]

Originally Posted By: DA1

Why do they have to leave Stonebridge Road? okay its a shithole but can't it be developed. Some of my earliest football memories come from there!  

Probably it's to become another high-class residential development, DA1 !

[Bitch]

Originally Posted By: DA1

Why do they have to leave Stonebridge Road? okay its a shithole but can't it be developed. Some of my earliest football memories come from there!  

As far as i can make out. Ebbsfleet FC only have 17 years left on the lease. A huge company own it and can bide thier time. I'm sure i'll be corrected if i'm wrong.

I actually like the ground. But, i don't think they'll want to waste money they've not got to upgrade it as they'll eventually have to leave.

Plans are afoot with another plot, but there is opposition from KCC etc.

[Hempstead Gaz]

Most would leave SR reluctantly. It IS a dump, but it could be redeveloped. Parking for 2000 is on the doorstep (provided we keep in with Eurostar/NCP carparks) good road, rail and bus links. 10 mins from Dartford crossing.
The only stuff needed urgently would be to demolish the wooden stand, replace it with a smart 2000 seater, and extend back the main road terrace. The Plough end and Swanscombe end would suffice for a while IMO.
The main reason for a new ground is to have another income stream source, and a ground that is not subject to renewable leases.

[Bitch]

Thanks H Gaz. I must like dumps! The only thing i don't like is the carpark/entrance. Otherwise it's fine! I'd rather be at a ground with old fashioned charm than a plastic palace

[EUFC FAN]

Originally Posted By: DA1

Why do they have to leave Stonebridge Road? okay its a shithole but can't it be developed. Some of my earliest football memories come from there!  

It will be developed...by Tesco.  That is the plan when we move into our new stadium.  Though why a club in the Ryman leagues needs a new stadium is beyond me!