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Post by detox on Oct 7, 2024 15:51:53 GMT 1
The Police couldn't find anywhere suitable for a new Police station as where they wanted to build a new station was where the old sports centre was, the new flashy building there now is part of the University and the Police are going to get a little new station on Northgate that even isn't big enough for any cells. The ideal place for the Giants would be on the old Gasworks but our wonderful council say they have plans for that land! so will the Giants have to move out of Huddersfield to get somewhere suitable or stay where they are. Plans my arse. Its been left empty for years. The land must have been toxic as they spent several months cleaning it all up, must be 10 years ago supposedly earmarked for the 'Corridor'.... |
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 7, 2024 15:51:59 GMT 1
Bore off all you Giants haters, Rugby league is a man's game Played by women also, you dinosaur! Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. |
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Post by detox on Oct 7, 2024 15:53:14 GMT 1
The Police couldn't find anywhere suitable for a new Police station as where they wanted to build a new station was where the old sports centre was, the new flashy building there now is part of the University and the Police are going to get a little new station on Northgate that even isn't big enough for any cells. The ideal place for the Giants would be on the old Gasworks but our wonderful council say they have plans for that land! so will the Giants have to move out of Huddersfield to get somewhere suitable or stay where they are. What's happening to the current station when the police leave? Halifax have it earmarked ?? |
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Post by detox on Oct 7, 2024 16:00:53 GMT 1
Leeds Rd playing fields seem the only possible option, but the pitches are all (I presume) used every weekend for local football clubs ? KAL are supposedly in financial bother, with KMC potentially having to splash a few £m to bail them out. You'd think KAL might have to cut there cloth a bit, albeit this plot seemingly is there only profit making operation.. Depends how much it's valued at, and whether KAL can use to cash to make their other operations into profitable units ? Surely there needs to be a conversation here between the 3 parties.
As for Fartown, what I see is no new houses around the stadium since I used to go back in the 60's when crowds of 20,000 sometimes attended...even 30,000+ for cup ties at Fartown....Now we're talking 6,000 and the 'problem' is housing near by, disturbance from about 12 home games, and a problem parking your car ?? What happened to park and ride...just seems like a lame excuse to me.
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Post by townarentbest on Oct 7, 2024 16:43:50 GMT 1
Leeds Rd playing fields seem the only possible option, but the pitches are all (I presume) used every weekend for local football clubs ? KAL are supposedly in financial bother, with KMC potentially having to splash a few £m to bail them out. You'd think KAL might have to cut there cloth a bit, albeit this plot seemingly is there only profit making operation.. Depends how much it's valued at, and whether KAL can use to cash to make their other operations into profitable units ? Surely there needs to be a conversation here between the 3 parties. As for Fartown, what I see is no new houses around the stadium since I used to go back in the 60's when crowds of 20,000 sometimes attended...even 30,000+ for cup ties at Fartown....Now we're talking 6,000 and the 'problem' is housing near by, disturbance from about 12 home games, and a problem parking your car ?? What happened to park and ride...just seems like a lame excuse to me. LRPF looks far more viable to me, where the track & all-weather cage is now, and potentially retain that kind of surface (the ladies play rugby on an all weather surface up at Laund Hill) so community could have continued access (the all-weather is used pretty much every evening although without the fencing may become less viable) without the pitch suffering. For parking, lose one of the cricket pitches / front football pitch, or the football pitch which is canal side of the running track, and you've got a stadium on an A road. Fartown definitely can't happen, thats 100% been confirmed. But aside from that, on your points specifically, what you have to remember is in the 60's, 95%+ would have walked to the ground...and the council nor Ken Davy are going to somehow magic up a park and ride scheme for getting 5-7000 people from a car park "somewhere convenient" to a stadium in Fartown about 12 times a year. |
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Post by soapystevens on Oct 7, 2024 17:12:19 GMT 1
Plans my arse. Its been left empty for years. The land must have been toxic as they spent several months cleaning it all up, must be 10 years ago supposedly earmarked for the 'Corridor'.... What is the corridor, the ideal spot would be the old gas works. Where could they build on Leeds Road playing fields, there isn't anywhere. It would mean building out of Town somewhere, what about Storths Hall somewhere like that but i suppose its Bad access on to Penistone road. |
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Post by Niggled on Oct 7, 2024 17:29:24 GMT 1
Played by women also, you dinosaur! Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Is this the same ken who valued our ground shares at £2 and didn't put a penny in . The same ken who got £2 million when he sold them back to the club . The same ken who saved our club. Did he fuck he knew the rugby couldn't afford to play in the stadium without its football cashcow. If it is the same ken tell him to fuck off and boil his head. |
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Post by wildbillthetownfan on Oct 7, 2024 17:29:36 GMT 1
There is hardly any football pitches about now compaired to 40 years a go. There us to be 17 football pitches on Leeds Road playing fields, what is there now just 4 i think, 4 at Bradley park and semi finals and finals were held at what is now the Canalside or Storths Hall. There were football pitches dotted all around Huddersfield, and surely there is somewhere the Giants to build a new Stadium you can't have the place where Rugby League was founded not having a Rugby stadium.
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Post by Junior & Onuora on Oct 7, 2024 17:52:23 GMT 1
Played by women also, you dinosaur! Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Let me tell you where I am on this: Love football. Also love rugby league. Watched games in Cumbria, France and London. Don't miss the opportunity to watch a game. Grew up on Fartown (Wally Gibson was my hero). Haven't seen them since Ken shafted Town. Wider afield, RL fans universally hate Giants after what they did to Sheffield. They are the MK Dons of RL. Closer to home, pitiful attendances prove that even throwing all the money at it, Ken just can't crack the market. I think 5k is the limit - which is poor for a town this size. And he won't have helped things by his stadium antics. Without question there were other (better) parties interested when we were in admin. He benefited by the rush-through process because of the stadium. What he went on to do in terms of holding the club's own shares to ransom will always be unforgivable to anyone who cares about this town's sporting pedigree. Was Dean perfect? God, no. I've been outspoken on here as much as anyone about some of his decisions. But there is very good reason for people to dislike Ken, and thus enjoy every Giants loss. |
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Post by detox on Oct 7, 2024 18:03:43 GMT 1
Leeds Rd playing fields seem the only possible option, but the pitches are all (I presume) used every weekend for local football clubs ? KAL are supposedly in financial bother, with KMC potentially having to splash a few £m to bail them out. You'd think KAL might have to cut there cloth a bit, albeit this plot seemingly is there only profit making operation.. Depends how much it's valued at, and whether KAL can use to cash to make their other operations into profitable units ? Surely there needs to be a conversation here between the 3 parties. As for Fartown, what I see is no new houses around the stadium since I used to go back in the 60's when crowds of 20,000 sometimes attended...even 30,000+ for cup ties at Fartown....Now we're talking 6,000 and the 'problem' is housing near by, disturbance from about 12 home games, and a problem parking your car ?? What happened to park and ride...just seems like a lame excuse to me. LRPF looks far more viable to me, where the track & all-weather cage is now, and potentially retain that kind of surface (the ladies play rugby on an all weather surface up at Laund Hill) so community could have continued access (the all-weather is used pretty much every evening although without the fencing may become less viable) without the pitch suffering. For parking, lose one of the cricket pitches / front football pitch, or the football pitch which is canal side of the running track, and you've got a stadium on an A road. Fartown definitely can't happen, thats 100% been confirmed. But aside from that, on your points specifically, what you have to remember is in the 60's, 95%+ would have walked to the ground...and the council nor Ken Davy are going to somehow magic up a park and ride scheme for getting 5-7000 people from a car park "somewhere convenient" to a stadium in Fartown about 12 times a year. I agree about LRPF but not sure Giants playing on a plastic pitch, however given RL is a summer sport the facility could be made available to KAL..KD could even maybe get a partnership going of some sort. Seems an ideal location, just googled it and hadn't realised how much the site has already shrunk. |
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Post by Junior & Onuora on Oct 7, 2024 18:26:25 GMT 1
LRPF looks far more viable to me, where the track & all-weather cage is now, and potentially retain that kind of surface (the ladies play rugby on an all weather surface up at Laund Hill) so community could have continued access (the all-weather is used pretty much every evening although without the fencing may become less viable) without the pitch suffering. For parking, lose one of the cricket pitches / front football pitch, or the football pitch which is canal side of the running track, and you've got a stadium on an A road. Fartown definitely can't happen, thats 100% been confirmed. But aside from that, on your points specifically, what you have to remember is in the 60's, 95%+ would have walked to the ground...and the council nor Ken Davy are going to somehow magic up a park and ride scheme for getting 5-7000 people from a car park "somewhere convenient" to a stadium in Fartown about 12 times a year. I agree about LRPF but not sure Giants playing on a plastic pitch, however given RL is a summer sport the facility could be made available to KAL..KD could even maybe get a partnership going of some sort. Seems an ideal location, just googled it and hadn't realised how much the site has already shrunk. No issues with plastic pitches in RL. Sure Widnes played Super League on plastic. |
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Post by irverino on Oct 7, 2024 18:39:03 GMT 1
Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Let me tell you where I am on this: Love football. Also love rugby league. Watched games in Cumbria, France and London. Don't miss the opportunity to watch a game. Grew up on Fartown (Wally Gibson was my hero). Haven't seen them since Ken shafted Town. Wider afield, RL fans universally hate Giants after what they did to Sheffield. They are the MK Dons of RL. Closer to home, pitiful attendances prove that even throwing all the money at it, Ken just can't crack the market. I think 5k is the limit - which is poor for a town this size. And he won't have helped things by his stadium antics. Without question there were other (better) parties interested when we were in admin. He benefited by the rush-through process because of the stadium. What he went on to do in terms of holding the club's own shares to ransom will always be unforgivable to anyone who cares about this town's sporting pedigree. Was Dean perfect? God, no. I've been outspoken on here as much as anyone about some of his decisions. But there is very good reason for people to dislike Ken, and thus enjoy every Giants loss.It was DH who told me Ken was stepping in before it was made public, he said he was definitely the best man to deal with the debts (Who are ALL these other parties with money were you mention)........Not sure just how many millions (or was it billions) KD is supposed to have made out of Town, but he was made a life president so maybe not as much as some of the dreadful PL players that did. |
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Post by Junior & Onuora on Oct 7, 2024 19:03:33 GMT 1
Let me tell you where I am on this: Love football. Also love rugby league. Watched games in Cumbria, France and London. Don't miss the opportunity to watch a game. Grew up on Fartown (Wally Gibson was my hero). Haven't seen them since Ken shafted Town. Wider afield, RL fans universally hate Giants after what they did to Sheffield. They are the MK Dons of RL. Closer to home, pitiful attendances prove that even throwing all the money at it, Ken just can't crack the market. I think 5k is the limit - which is poor for a town this size. And he won't have helped things by his stadium antics. Without question there were other (better) parties interested when we were in admin. He benefited by the rush-through process because of the stadium. What he went on to do in terms of holding the club's own shares to ransom will always be unforgivable to anyone who cares about this town's sporting pedigree. Was Dean perfect? God, no. I've been outspoken on here as much as anyone about some of his decisions. But there is very good reason for people to dislike Ken, and thus enjoy every Giants loss.It was DH who told me Ken was stepping in before it was made public, he said he was definitely the best man to deal with the debts (Who are ALL these other parties with money were you mention)........Not sure just how many millions (or was it billions) KD is supposed to have made out of Town, but he was made a life president so maybe not as much as some of the dreadful PL players that did. Made a lifetime president to get the deal over the line. Heard much of a reference to him recently (or when was the last time he was seen/referenced). And there's plenty of references to other potential buyers. |
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Post by Niggled on Oct 7, 2024 19:19:24 GMT 1
Let me tell you where I am on this: Love football. Also love rugby league. Watched games in Cumbria, France and London. Don't miss the opportunity to watch a game. Grew up on Fartown (Wally Gibson was my hero). Haven't seen them since Ken shafted Town. Wider afield, RL fans universally hate Giants after what they did to Sheffield. They are the MK Dons of RL. Closer to home, pitiful attendances prove that even throwing all the money at it, Ken just can't crack the market. I think 5k is the limit - which is poor for a town this size. And he won't have helped things by his stadium antics. Without question there were other (better) parties interested when we were in admin. He benefited by the rush-through process because of the stadium. What he went on to do in terms of holding the club's own shares to ransom will always be unforgivable to anyone who cares about this town's sporting pedigree. Was Dean perfect? God, no. I've been outspoken on here as much as anyone about some of his decisions. But there is very good reason for people to dislike Ken, and thus enjoy every Giants loss.It was DH who told me Ken was stepping in before it was made public, he said he was definitely the best man to deal with the debts (Who are ALL these other parties with money were you mention)........Not sure just how many millions (or was it billions) KD is supposed to have made out of Town, but he was made a life president so maybe not as much as some of the dreadful PL players that did. Give or take £2 either way , he made £2 million. |
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Post by irverino on Oct 7, 2024 19:27:35 GMT 1
It was DH who told me Ken was stepping in before it was made public, he said he was definitely the best man to deal with the debts (Who are ALL these other parties with money were you mention)........Not sure just how many millions (or was it billions) KD is supposed to have made out of Town, but he was made a life president so maybe not as much as some of the dreadful PL players that did. Give or take £2 either way , he made £2 million. Did he really?.........Not enough compared to what Mbenza & Diakhaby made for nothing in return. |
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 7, 2024 19:38:18 GMT 1
Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Is this the same ken who valued our ground shares at £2 and didn't put a penny in . The same ken who got £2 million when he sold them back to the club . The same ken who saved our club. Did he fuck he knew the rugby couldn't afford to play in the stadium without its football cashcow. If it is the same ken tell him to fuck off and boil his head. 👍👍 |
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 7, 2024 19:42:18 GMT 1
Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Let me tell you where I am on this: Love football. Also love rugby league. Watched games in Cumbria, France and London. Don't miss the opportunity to watch a game. Grew up on Fartown (Wally Gibson was my hero). Haven't seen them since Ken shafted Town. Wider afield, RL fans universally hate Giants after what they did to Sheffield. They are the MK Dons of RL. Closer to home, pitiful attendances prove that even throwing all the money at it, Ken just can't crack the market. I think 5k is the limit - which is poor for a town this size. And he won't have helped things by his stadium antics. Without question there were other (better) parties interested when we were in admin. He benefited by the rush-through process because of the stadium. What he went on to do in terms of holding the club's own shares to ransom will always be unforgivable to anyone who cares about this town's sporting pedigree. Was Dean perfect? God, no. I've been outspoken on here as much as anyone about some of his decisions. But there is very good reason for people to dislike Ken, and thus enjoy every Giants loss. Some points i agree, some I don't, end of day this is an opinion board, each others opinions should be respected. UTT UTG |
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 7, 2024 19:46:39 GMT 1
Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Let me tell you where I am on this: Love football. Also love rugby league. Watched games in Cumbria, France and London. Don't miss the opportunity to watch a game. Grew up on Fartown (Wally Gibson was my hero). Haven't seen them since Ken shafted Town. Wider afield, RL fans universally hate Giants after what they did to Sheffield. They are the MK Dons of RL. Closer to home, pitiful attendances prove that even throwing all the money at it, Ken just can't crack the market. I think 5k is the limit - which is poor for a town this size. And he won't have helped things by his stadium antics. Without question there were other (better) parties interested when we were in admin. He benefited by the rush-through process because of the stadium. What he went on to do in terms of holding the club's own shares to ransom will always be unforgivable to anyone who cares about this town's sporting pedigree. Was Dean perfect? God, no. I've been outspoken on here as much as anyone about some of his decisions. But there is very good reason for people to dislike Ken, and thus enjoy every Giants loss. Some points i agree, some I don't, end of day this is an opinion board, each others opinions should be respected. Fans cannot control what happens in the boardroom, I will never forget when Town nearly went tits up, not happy days, sport is money controlled now, I would rather watch non league football or RL, Rugby league is a joke now with the format and club ratings, last time I went to watch Town was v Brum last season, last time went to Giants was 2018, for what you get entertainment value will be a while before i see the stadium again!!, both sports are becoming a joke unfortunately. I will always love both clubs because Iam fan of both sports, unfortunately they are both controlled by money and SKY TV. UTT UTG |
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Post by Niggled on Oct 7, 2024 19:59:53 GMT 1
Give or take £2 either way , he made £2 million. Did he really?.........Not enough compared to what Mbenza & Diakhaby made for nothing in return. I don't really see what ex players have to do with Mr Davy and his promised ground . |
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Post by Orinoco on Oct 7, 2024 20:20:49 GMT 1
Did he really?.........Not enough compared to what Mbenza & Diakhaby made for nothing in return. I don't really see what ex players have to do with Mr Davy and his promised ground . Yep agree with you there. |
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Post by dumbo on Oct 7, 2024 20:53:32 GMT 1
Plans my arse. Its been left empty for years. The land must have been toxic as they spent several months cleaning it all up, must be 10 years ago supposedly earmarked for the 'Corridor'.... I have heard of the corridor idea, but are there any details anywhere on the actual corridor plans? I would have thought a stadium and bar on that site would be a good addition to a corridor. Particularly if it had a plastic pitch so could be used everyday, rented out to the public or hosting other sport teams; town reserves, ladies team etc, maybe other sports like tennis. Even better if the stadium had a roof so could host music and comedy gigs, boxing and other events. Edit: found a PDF with some plans and mock ups in the appendix here www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/regeneration-and-development/station-to-stadium-enterprise-corridor.aspxFrom my quick skim, the corridor plan being to encourage high tech medical manufacturing linking to the university health and innovation centre and existing local businesses with the train station and prospective employees. Seems they see the gas works site, as it is already owned by the council and is cleared and vacant, as good kindling for the whole plan. Would be very surprised if the gas works site has the Giants new Stadium after looking at the corridor plans. |
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Post by westislandterrier on Oct 7, 2024 21:24:29 GMT 1
Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Is this the same ken who valued our ground shares at £2 and didn't put a penny in . The same ken who got £2 million when he sold them back to the club . The same ken who saved our club. Did he fuck he knew the rugby couldn't afford to play in the stadium without its football cashcow. If it is the same ken tell him to fuck off and boil his head. Cash-Cowshed as well ! 😊 |
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Post by garyroberts'leftfoot on Oct 7, 2024 21:51:24 GMT 1
supposedly earmarked for the 'Corridor'.... I have heard of the corridor idea, but are there any details anywhere on the actual corridor plans? I would have thought a stadium and bar on that site would be a good addition to a corridor. Particularly if it had a plastic pitch so could be used everyday, rented out to the public or hosting other sport teams; town reserves, ladies team etc, maybe other sports like tennis. Even better if the stadium had a roof so could host music and comedy gigs, boxing and other events. Edit: found a PDF with some plans and mock ups in the appendix here www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/regeneration-and-development/station-to-stadium-enterprise-corridor.aspxFrom my quick skim, the corridor plan being to encourage high tech medical manufacturing linking to the university health and innovation centre and existing local businesses with the train station and prospective employees. Seems they see the gas works site, as it is already owned by the council and is cleared and vacant, as good kindling for the whole plan. Would be very surprised if the gas works site has the Giants new Stadium after looking at the corridor plans. There is absolutely no chance of this happening. The council has no money at all. Worse than that, it has a black hole in its finances and is trying to find as many ways as possible to cut spending. It’s a great idea and any investment into the town is very welcome but the council need to get real. They could sell the site to Davy to make a bit of money and if the design is right it would be a welcome addition and improve the wider area. |
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Post by soapystevens on Oct 7, 2024 22:22:07 GMT 1
The Corridor, just another bird brain idea from this woeful council. Like the above poster said, Kirklees are totally skint so how or who are going to pay for this corridor if it ever takes off.
Huddersfield has had absolutely no money spent on road schemes for about 50 years and the railway is down to the goverment not this council.
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Post by TTCMatt on Oct 7, 2024 22:41:24 GMT 1
It was DH who told me Ken was stepping in before it was made public, he said he was definitely the best man to deal with the debts (Who are ALL these other parties with money were you mention)........Not sure just how many millions (or was it billions) KD is supposed to have made out of Town, but he was made a life president so maybe not as much as some of the dreadful PL players that did. Give or take £2 either way , he made £2 million. Nope. Ken Davy sold the stadium shares back for £1. The 2m was the repayment of the director loans he'd put into Town. www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/dean-hoyle-hails-landmark-deal-5831703 |
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Post by townarentbest on Oct 7, 2024 22:54:15 GMT 1
I'm guessing the folk decrying the corridor as bird brain idea that'll never happen don't go to Town matches from the direction of the town.
The largest proposition of the framework is well underway with building through last season now in final fit and groundwork on the next site just starting.
Lack of council funds has zero impact.
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Post by soapystevens on Oct 7, 2024 23:38:58 GMT 1
I'm guessing the folk decrying the corridor as bird brain idea that'll never happen don't go to Town matches from the direction of the town. The largest proposition of the framework is well underway with building through last season now in final fit and groundwork on the next site just starting. Lack of council funds has zero impact. That new building is part of the University and i can't see anywhere there just starting!! starting what. The Gasometre will be a few years before they can start to build anything due to the amount of industrial waste, so apart from where the flats use to be, where else have they started. |
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Post by irverino on Oct 8, 2024 0:41:09 GMT 1
Thats it, I'm not going to another Giants match until Town get that quid back, do you hear me Ken?......IMO I thought Dean over reacted initially & it was right that KD was repaid in full. |
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Post by detox on Oct 8, 2024 0:52:37 GMT 1
I have heard of the corridor idea, but are there any details anywhere on the actual corridor plans? I would have thought a stadium and bar on that site would be a good addition to a corridor. Particularly if it had a plastic pitch so could be used everyday, rented out to the public or hosting other sport teams; town reserves, ladies team etc, maybe other sports like tennis. Even better if the stadium had a roof so could host music and comedy gigs, boxing and other events. Edit: found a PDF with some plans and mock ups in the appendix here www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/regeneration-and-development/station-to-stadium-enterprise-corridor.aspxFrom my quick skim, the corridor plan being to encourage high tech medical manufacturing linking to the university health and innovation centre and existing local businesses with the train station and prospective employees. Seems they see the gas works site, as it is already owned by the council and is cleared and vacant, as good kindling for the whole plan. Would be very surprised if the gas works site has the Giants new Stadium after looking at the corridor plans. There is absolutely no chance of this happening. The council has no money at all. Worse than that, it has a black hole in its finances and is trying to find as many ways as possible to cut spending. It’s a great idea and any investment into the town is very welcome but the council need to get real. They could sell the site to Davy to make a bit of money and if the design is right it would be a welcome addition and improve the wider area. The black hole is revenue spending, I believe..cuts from central govt and restrictions to rates increases yet demand for services increasing. The big projects are capital spend, different altogether and earmarked on a project by project basis.. often from central govt and targetted only for specific projects. I'm not saying there isn't waste, just clarifying. |
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Post by mosher on Oct 8, 2024 8:48:02 GMT 1
Can't people actually hold a decent conversation on this thread without throwing insults?. Get the heavy woolen boys don't like Giants it's each to their own, Ken put his money money in to save the club before Captain Card Factory came along, then it was all kick off and Town fans crying he putting all his money into rugby, that did not happen, I remember the Stockport County FC/Sale RUFC which was probably around the same era, Then captain card rode into town Who is still a chairman? The Fickle footie fan is so annoying. Is this the same ken who valued our ground shares at £2 and didn't put a penny in . The same ken who got £2 million when he sold them back to the club . The same ken who saved our club. Did he fuck he knew the rugby couldn't afford to play in the stadium without its football cashcow. If it is the same ken tell him to fuck off and boil his head. The same Ken who lied and said HIS was the only viable option. When it wasn't; there were THREE other bids that were all acceptable to the admins, but he added that he'd pay more of the debt to Kirklees and got his bid pushed through. I'd love if someone higher up than me in FFA would post everything we learned on here, some fans would be surprised. But no, we're all myopic RL haters with an agenda.  |
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