New Ground

[Hawkwell Blue]

With all the good news surrounding the proposed new ground aren't we forgetting one thing? What about the Spread, I don't fancy drinking in a TGI's or something similar or buying some cans from Waitrose. Perhaps, like the Americans did with London Bridge years ago, the Spread could be moved stone by stone to a suitable spot near the new ground. Or maybe a mini bus could leave there at 10 to 3.

 

[The Artful Shrimper]

they'll probably have some set up like the shazam kazam stadium, with lager in disposable jelly glasses.
Definately want an english type pub built into the stadium.

 

[Crabby Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Hawkwell Blue @ May 06 2004,11:28)]Perhaps, like the Americans did with London Bridge years ago, the Spread could be moved stone by stone to a suitable spot near the new ground.

Perhaps, like the Americans, we could think we're paying for the Spread to be moved, then realise we've moved the Cliffs!

( I do believe they thought they were purchasing Tower Bridge at the time, or is that just an urban myth? Surely the Yanks aren't that dense. Are they?

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[Beefy]

I'm always been told that that was exactly what happened but to be honest, even they couldn't have been that stupid....?

As for the Spread, yeah, I've considered this. theres not too many drinking establishments round that way so they'll have to come up with something. Maybe a few good bars inside the ground is the way that they'll go?

 

[The Artful Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (swanseashrimper @ May 06 2004,11:42)]( I do believe they thought they were purchasing Tower Bridge at the time, or is that just an urban myth? Surely the Yanks aren't that dense. Are they?  

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It is an urban myth, the old London Bridge was put up for sale in 1968 because it had to come down, and a certain Robert P. McCulloch, Sr bought it because he wanted something unique to build in Havusu City.
Around the bridge are old english village type houses and was also scene for cr*p film jack the ripper in the USA or something, its Arizonas second biggest tourist attraction after the grand canyon.
Fancy eh? a bridge and a ditch.

 

[overseas shrimper]

Quote[/b] (The Artful Shrimper @ May 06 2004,12:52)]

Quote[/b] (swanseashrimper @ May 06 2004,11:42)]( I do believe they thought they were purchasing Tower Bridge at the time, or is that just an urban myth? Surely the Yanks aren't that dense. Are they?

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It is an urban myth, the old London Bridge was put up for sale in 1968 because it had to come down, and a certain Robert P. McCulloch, Sr bought it because he wanted something unique to build in Havusu City.
Around the bridge are old english village type houses and was also scene for cr*p film jack the ripper in the USA or something, its Arizonas second biggest tourist attraction after the grand canyon.
Fancy eh? a bridge and a ditch.

Should have built the bridge over the ditch. What does the bridge currently span? A river... or dry land?

 

[Barry the dog]

if the Spread and Lion and the club have any sense they will provide transport from the pubs to the ground.

 

[Beefy]

It spans Lake Havasu

 

[Mad Cyril]

Quote[/b] (Barry the dog @ May 06 2004,12:02)]if the Spread and Lion and the club have any sense they will provide transport from the pubs to the ground.

And perhaps Essex police will close the roads en route and provide motorcycle outriders?

Pulling down the Invisible Man looks like a big mistake now.

 

[W4 Shrimper]

Drinking establishments (I wouldn't call them pubs) in new football stadia are normally naff and soulless.

Failing some sort of transport link with the Spread, the club should make sure there's a really decent pub at the new ground, to which away fans are also welcome. Maybe something for the Trust when the time comes.

 

[steveh1510]

If the club has any sense whatsoever they will make sure there is some sort of pub near to/inside the ground which is owned by them, and therefore any profits go straight back into the club.

I can't see transport between the Spread and the ground happening.....

 

[Crabby Shrimper]

On a sad note, I've just realised that moving away from the Hall will be disasterous for the Spread. i (obviously enough) don't drink there, but can you see the place surviving without the club next door?

 

[londonblue]

Quote[/b] (Barry the dog @ May 06 2004,12:02)]if the Spread and Lion and the club have any sense they will provide transport from the pubs to the ground.

If SUFC have any sense they will realise that there is nowhere around there to drink and will provide pubs/drinking places of their own, and make the money that The Spread etc are earning at the moment.

 

[The General]

Perhaps some smart, local businessman/fan will design a new pub/s in the area and reap the rewards ...

Kev

 

[londonblue]

Quote[/b] (The General @ May 06 2004,13:03)]Perhaps some smart, local businessman/fan will design a new pub/s in the area and reap the rewards ...

Kev

Maybe the (don't) Karers can open a pub

 

[new bloke]

Maybe a few fans and some investors are looking it to this as we speak.....

 

[The General]

Dont give it away ...

Kev

P.s I have no money to invest ... !!

 

[sufcintheprem]

Quote[/b] (The General @ May 06 2004,13:07)]P.s I have no money to invest ... !!

I have 43p in my back left pocket

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

£4.73

Can I put that towards half a bar stool?

 

[McNasty]

Quote[/b] (The General @ May 06 2004,13:03)]Perhaps some smart, local businessman/fan will design a new pub/s in the area and reap the rewards ...

Kev

Like the "Rusty Bucket" pub on the roundabout just past Waitrose. Oh no sorry , that has turned into a MaccyD's.