Whether it ever sees the light of day is another matter, but what do people think of the decision to relocate to Loirston?

Everyone is welcome to come round to mine for a drink before the game so the pub won't be a problem.

I'm sure it won't be built for another 10-15 years though so my invite will be pointless by then I think.

 

Is your garden big enough for me to park my Helicopter?

On the issue of Bars etc, what's the chances of the club spotting this gap in the market and having a licensed premesis of their own open on matchdays? 

 

Money for old rope.

 

 

Mind you, this is afc we're talking about. 

 

Could go one better and have a home bar and an away bar (Simmie's Bar with buckfast on tap ).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8022235.stm

 

Aberdeen's new stadium on agenda

Stadium image

Loirston Loch in Nigg is the recommended new site

 

A new home for Aberdeen Football Club could come a step closer with councillors set to vote on a site.

 

Land to the south of the city - Loirston Loch in Nigg - is the preferred location of two options for the new 30,000-seat community stadium.

 

The alternative site of Kings Links - opposite the current Pittodrie stadium - was deemed too small and expensive.

 

The club has claimed staying at Pittodrie - the home of the Dons for more than a century - is not an option.

 

Councillors are expected to vote on which site should be chosen on Tuesday afternoon.

 

A series of feasibility studies have been carried out.

Aye heard that this morning on BBC breakfast with Catriona Shearer   

So how long are we looking for the building of this staduim?

 

5-10 years?

 

Leaving Pittodrie will be a sad day. 

That's a bit dumb?

 

From the city centre Wellington Road, but from the 'North' is must be Anderson Drive/A90, even Andrew could see that.

But lets face it, there's as much chance of all this happening as me winning the lottery, so how about when it's build i'll just come pick you up from the Pitt bar in my helicopter about 10 mins before KO?

 

I come from the West so A. I don't care and B. you can get to fuck.

I come from the West so A. I don't care and B. you can get to fuck.

 

A. You should also take Anderson Drive then

 

B. I can also get to Charleston 

A. You should also take Anderson Drive then

 

B. I can also get to Charleston 

 

I would take the bypass.

I would take the bypass.

 

 

But there isn't bypass, is there?

 

But there isn't bypass, is there?

 

whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

 

 

wtf is going on in this thread?!?

whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh

 

 

You're cool.

Anyone up in Aberdeen want to nip doon tae the cooncil chambers to see how they voted?

http://www.afc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/clubNewsDetail/0,,10284~1642366,00.html

 

Members of Aberdeen City Council's Policy and Strategy Committee overwhelmingly voted by 13 votes 4 to approve a report about the optimum site for a new community stadium, a synopsis of the year long feasibility studies which assessed Loirston Loch as the most deliverable location for a new stadium. However the matter has now been referred to full council next month for a final decision.

 

The report, which was made public earlier this month, summarises the benefits and challenges of both Loirston and the King's Links, the other site which was examined by specialist consultants.

 

The Arena Project Team, a partnership between Aberdeen Football Club and Aberdeen City Council, was tasked with overseeing the process of selecting the best location for a new community stadium.

 

Chairperson Kate Dean says that today's decision marks another move towards the building of a new stadium.

 

"There has been a lot of debate about a new stadium for Aberdeen and many people have their own strongly held opinions on where this facility should be," she said.

 

"Right from the outset, we believed that it was essential to closely examine each of the locations, assessing the benefits and challenges of each so we would be able to make an informed decision about which is the most deliverable.

 

"The consultants have assessed that Loirston is, beyond doubt, the best location and this report details how they have come to this decision. This document has been available to the public as we believe that it is vital to be transparent as possible and ensure that communities are able to see the contents of this important report."

 

Duncan Fraser, managing director of Aberdeen Football Club and a member of the Arena Project Board, said: "We have long said that AFC needs to find a new home because Pittodrie is an outdated stadium and redevelopment isn't viable. Aberdeen Football Club needs to move.

 

"Consultants were appointed to look at each of the sites and their decision is that Loirston is the only deliverable option. In the past, we have looked at other locations and there are no other options for a stadium in the city.

 

"We appreciate that many fans feel that the beach is the spiritual home of Aberdeen Football Club but this report clearly sets out why the King's Links is not viable.

 

"We are very grateful for all the work done by the consultants and we appreciate the time that has been taken by members of the Policy and Strategy Committee to discuss this report, which is so important in the bid for a new stadium for Aberdeen."

Now there's another "shock horror" moment! Fancy them delaying an actual decision ... 

Is Andy Finlayson a manny or a wifie?

Now there's another "shock horror" moment! Fancy them delaying an actual decision ... 

 

It's pathetic isn't it.  It's the same with the AWPR.

 

Surprise surprise.

Surprise surprise.

 

 

Here's our Graham with a quick reminder...

 

Jagerdeen doesn't want to relocate to Cove because it's too far to walk to the Pittodrie Bar at half-time.

 

Fatshaft is all for it.

 

The rest of don't think it will ever happen.

Here's our Graham with a quick reminder...

 

Jagerdeen doesn't want to relocate to Cove because it's too far to walk to the Pittodrie Bar at half-time.

 

Fatshaft is all for it.

 

The rest of don't think it will ever happen.

 

On the topic of the Pitt, will the likes of the Pitt and the Broadhill die without it's punters coming before/after the game?

 

Complete guestimate here, but I am under the impression that the Pitt and the Broadhill live for the football fans and it's their busiest time??

On the topic of the Pitt, will the likes of the Pitt and the Broadhill die without it's punters coming before/after the game?

 

Complete guestimate here, but I am under the impression that the Pitt and the Broadhill live for the football fans and it's their busiest time??

 

I would imagine they'll lay on buses to the ground, quite a lot of pubs in other cities with out of town stadiums do the same.

I voted yes, just because its a total nightmare getting away from pittodrie, especially when you have a 2 hour + drive home anyway. tbh, it doesnt bother me where they put it cause it wont affect my decision to go and see them play anyway.

 

Also, im not that clued up on aberdeen as a city, but why would the crossrail help? I dont really know what the aberdeen crossrail would do, but it seemed like the main line between aberdeen and dundee isnt all that far from the stadium site. Why dont they just build a station in cove and we can all walk from there?

I voted yes, just because its a total nightmare getting away from pittodrie, especially when you have a 2 hour + drive home anyway. tbh, it doesnt bother me where they put it cause it wont affect my decision to go and see them play anyway.

 

Also, im not that clued up on aberdeen as a city, but why would the crossrail help? I dont really know what the aberdeen crossrail would do, but it seemed like the main line between aberdeen and dundee isnt all that far from the stadium site. Why dont they just build a station in cove and we can all walk from there?

 

The Crossrail was originally to upgrade the line to Inverurie to every half-hour aswell as increasing services to Stonehaven (I think this has all been done)

 

The rest of it was to re-open lines to Banchory and to Peterhead/Fraserburgh.

 

There was also suggestions to a new line to Cove, which would have some sort of connection to the new Stadion.

 

Or I think so anyway?

Got this in my email this morning:

 

 

Dear AFC Trust Member,

 

 

 

AFC Trust are interested in finding out the thoughts and feelings of the AFC support on the proposed Community Stadium, and the proposed location at Loirston Loch, Cove.

 

 

 

As a member of the AFC Trust can we ask you to please complete the online questionnaire at the link below and ask as many other AFC supporters as you can to participate.

 

http://www.afctrust.com/stadium_questionnaire.asp

 

 

 

Stand free,

 

 

 

AFC Trust