What needs to happen

[brigg blue]

What if the fans opposed the plans for the new stadium and tried to prevent it happening? I can see that being one way of forcing Ron out, it would also put us on the brink but Ron would be gone

 

[Screaming Ditch]

Here's my (flawed, probably) thinking.

There's a covenant on Roots Hall that states development can't begin until the new stadium is ready. OK here's the bit - supposing SUFC goes under - no need for a new stadium as there's no club. Then RM can develop the Hall thus saving the expense of the new stadium. Or am I totally wrong?

That’s what happened to Scarborough. Covenant on the ground meant it couldn’t be developed. Club went under as it couldn’t move. Council bought the ground, scrapped the covenant and built a supermarket. When the club asked the council to scrap the covenant, the council said no.

 

[Danshrimper]

What if the fans opposed the plans for the new stadium and tried to prevent it happening? I can see that being one way of forcing Ron out, it would also put us on the brink but Ron would be gone

And what’s the plan after that? We don’t own Roots Hall, Ron does. Where will we play?

 

[NZamba Legend]

That’s what happened to Scarborough. Covenant on the ground meant it couldn’t be developed. Club went under as it couldn’t move. Council bought the ground, scrapped the covenant and built a supermarket. When the club asked the council to scrap the covenant, the council said no.

They have a nice but small stadium now, ironically with some council support (I think), but it's all on a much smaller scale. I think this could well be our fate. But the new club is supporter owned and well run, so there are some positives.

The main thing that would help our prospects is to start winning some football matches!

 

[edwardss2]

And what’s the plan after that? We don’t own Roots Hall, Ron does. Where will we play?

Southchurch Park?

 

[Pak66]

That’s what happened to Scarborough. Covenant on the ground meant it couldn’t be developed. Club went under as it couldn’t move. Council bought the ground, scrapped the covenant and built a supermarket. When the club asked the council to scrap the covenant, the council said no.

I see trouble ahead!

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

Not a loaded question as I don’t know the answer….. are there any financial or legal reason that Ron keeps the club afloat?

can't think any, other than with the football club alive it justfies a new stadium.

 

[AustScullyPriorPowell]

Makes you think, if Humphries didnt score against Sunderland and we got relegated a season earlier....where would we be now!!?

"Running round Dorking with our ******* hanging out" I reckon"

 

[rigsby]

Makes you think, if Humphries didnt score against Sunderland and we got relegated a season earlier....where would we be now!!?

"Running round Dorking with our ******* hanging out" I reckon"

Back in L1 with Adan B managing us and glad Ron chose him instead of Bond or Sol who have since both failed at Col U and Orient who were both relegated to the NL back in May?

 

[Grayson]

Makes you think, if Humphries didnt score against Sunderland and we got relegated a season earlier....where would we be now!!?

"Running round Dorking with our ******* hanging out" I reckon"

Far better off. Nobody got relegated from League 2 the following season due to Bury and Macclesfield. We would have had the reality check then, got away with it, and been better placed to ensure we come 22nd and above the next year. Just like Stevenage have done.

Instead we now have to be exceptional in the NL and that does not look like happening any time soon.

 

[Chairman Trigg]

A great quote from a man who keeps his promises