trousers Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 officialsaints Saints FC Planning Permission Granted! Take a look behind the scenes at the new training facility at Staplewood -> http://bit.ly/fp2lu4 #saintsfc
buctootim Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 We're going to have to get promotion now. That would look just plain silly in league 1.
Fan The Flames Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 That should increase the value of the club, if they put in gold taps we will know for certain that NC is talking to Arab buyers
Mattio Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 (edited) Racist images, no black silhouettes... I'm writing to the Daily Mail. Edited 9 February, 2011 by Mattio I put white not black because I'm an idiot
Saint Charlie Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Excellent news - well done all involved.
um pahars Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 With a swimming pool like that and the retractable doors on to a patio, I reckon they should use it as a summer holiday camp and let people pitch a tent up on some of the Youth Team pitches. It would certainly beat Holland's Wood or Roundhill!!! But seriously, looks and sounds impressive, so well done to all involved. Would like to get a tour up there when it's finished (note to Club - any chance of arranging tours around the new Staplewood at some point???).
madruss Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 This is awful, it's all about the future of the club and 'young players'. Where is the 'legends lounge' and luxury accommodation for ex-players and managers in these plans?? Truly a disgrace. Cortese OUT
Scudamore Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Pretty sure that's Messi at the back there. What a statement of intent.
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Very good news! the futures bright..... blah, blah, blah
trousers Posted 9 February, 2011 Author Posted 9 February, 2011 How is it being funded? We're diverting funds from the hitherto shelved Monkey-Chicken Petting Zoo scheme
St_Tel49 Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 How is it being funded? With money from Markus that was earmarked before he died. He/the family are paying for all capital projects.
buctootim Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Nice looking building which will be great for attracting players, especially to the academy. May age poorly though. In a few years the wood cladding will be grey with lots of grey polished concrete surfaces inside and in the winter the windows will reflect the sky and look, um grey.
dan17 Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Pretty sure that's Messi at the back there. What a statement of intent. Pah hahahahahah, I lol'd - thank you for that! On a serious note, great news!! Am so excited to be a Saints fan at the moment, just feels like we are at the beginning of something special.... COYS
DT Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 first one to smash a window with a ball gets a prize... not bad, that.
Glasgow_Saint Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Excellent news - well done all involved. Thanks - its been hard work, but we are getting there now! I will make sure your kind words are passed onto the rest of the team.
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Bad news everyone. Tony Pulis, in his trademark cap, is negotiating a new deal for his son Anthony, who's sat on his own as usual.
paris Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 @ Glasgow > Would be a nice touch to have a metal Southampton crest on both the main gates ,can you please try and pass my suggestion on to the powers that be thanks ......
Lets B Avenue Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Racist images, no white silhouettes... I'm writing to the Daily Mail. I thought it was haunted. Someone call Yvette Fielding.
Secret Site Agent Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 I would happily build it.............For NO cash..............just a seat in the dug out at home...............and feeling rights with Lucy Pinder..............a go on Nigels Bus..................A mess about with Fonte missus, (so, how DOES your Husband pernounce his name, and don't speak with your mouthful dear)............The truth from NC about Pardews sacking..................a go on them exercice bikes.........and that's it. Not too much to ask, is it?
CWD Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Wow looks brilliant. Wish we could fast forward through all the **** to 18 months time, it'll be exciting to see where we are!
Jimmy_D Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 We're going to have to get promotion now. That would look just plain silly in league 1. Never mind League One, that'll look silly in the Championship...
ladysaint Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Very impressive - I have been to the Dome which was also quite impressive but nothing on this.
Charlie Wayman Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Looks good. Nice holiday camp atmosphere especailly the pool and recliners. Hey! lads! There's work to be done! Is it for exclusive use for SFC or will we fans be able to pop in for a Cappucino?
Charlie Wayman Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 I would happily build it.............For NO cash..............just a seat in the dug out at home...............and feeling rights with Lucy Pinder..............a go on Nigels Bus..................A mess about with Fonte missus, (so, how DOES your Husband pernounce his name, and don't speak with your mouthful dear)............The truth from NC about Pardews sacking..................a go on them exercice bikes.........and that's it. Not too much to ask, is it? After what happened to Gray & Keys, I'm amazed you had the gall to write this sort of sexist nonsense. Mods what's going on?
dune Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Is anyone else experiencing a problem reading this article due to a box covering some of the writing? http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/content.php?146-Planning-Permission-For-New-Training-Facilities-Granted
BLINK Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 who are the architects? could not see any names mentioned.
dune Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 officialsaints Saints FC Planning Permission Granted! Take a look behind the scenes at the new training facility at Staplewood -> http://bit.ly/fp2lu4 #saintsfc It looks like something you'd buy as a flat pack frm IKEA.
Matthew Le God Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 who are the architects? could not see any names mentioned. AFL Architects Same people that did Chelsea and Man Utd's training grounds. Saints are spending ALOT of money here, which is good to see.
Saint 76er Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Wow looks brilliant. Wish we could fast forward through all the **** to 18 months time, it'll be exciting to see where we are! Well, that's the next question.. how long will it take to build our wonderful wooden Taj Mahal? The last non event was very disappointing, so I am hoping this updated version will get underway a bit pronto now as current facilities at Staplewood look more than a bit dated. Any builder types out there care to estimate how long a building schedule this may entail please? Depending on when work commences the players may be using portacabins for end of this season and start of next, if not longer, so build time will become an important factor.
Matthew Le God Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Well, that's the next question.. how long will it take to build our wonderful wooden Taj Mahal? The last non event was very disappointing, so I am hoping this updated version will get underway a bit pronto now as current facilities at Staplewood look more than a bit dated. Any builder types out there care to estimate how long a building schedule this may entail please? Depending on when work commences the players may be using portacabins for end of this season and start of next, if not longer, so build time will become an important factor. Read the article on the OS and it tells you how long it will take.
Colinjb Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Well, that's the next question.. how long will it take to build our wonderful wooden Taj Mahal? The last non event was very disappointing, so I am hoping this updated version will get underway a bit pronto now as current facilities at Staplewood look more than a bit dated. Any builder types out there care to estimate how long a building schedule this may entail please? Depending on when work commences the players may be using portacabins for end of this season and start of next, if not longer, so build time will become an important factor. From the OS: "Basic work has already started at the Staplewood site, with temporary buildings and accommodation already in place for the first team squad. Now that planning permission has been granted, the next stage is to immediately begin constructing additional temporary accommodation before demolishing the existing buildings in the coming months, with work set to start on the new structure around July. A period of nine to twelve months has been set aside for the construction process." If the temporary accomodation doesn't spring up by June or so, then you can worry.
adrian lord Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 officialsaints Saints FC Planning Permission Granted! Take a look behind the scenes at the new training facility at Staplewood -> http://bit.ly/fp2lu4 #saintsfc Is that a cricket match being played in front? Geoff Boycott set to reprise the Clive Woodward role? Is that a cricket match being played? Geoff Boycott to reprise the Clive Woodward role?
Saint Fan CaM Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 We're diverting funds from the hitherto shelved Monkey-Chicken Petting Zoo scheme Coffee over keyboard moment there! LOL! Excellent Trousers - truly excellent.
Toadhall Saint Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 I would happily build it.............For NO cash..............just a seat in the dug out at home...............and feeling rights with Lucy Pinder..............a go on Nigels Bus..................A mess about with Fonte missus, (so, how DOES your Husband pernounce his name, and don't speak with your mouthful dear)............The truth from NC about Pardews sacking..................a go on them exercice bikes.........and that's it. Not too much to ask, is it? Potential ITK wannabee alert!
Crab Lungs Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 For such a serious thread, there is some awesomely amusing comments on here!
The9 Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 I'm not very impressed with our crappy-looking wonderbuilding to be honest. A massive great big "meh" from here.
SparkySaint Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 "This next exciting stage in the Club's development will mean that the Club's players - from the age of 8 upwards - will benefit from world class training facilities" Where's the ball craw? Surely there is space to shoehorn one in somewhere.
adrian lord Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 For such a serious thread, there is some awesomely amusing comments on here! yeah - I was reading this thread while training some staff today and couldn't stop myself cracking up, they must have thought I had finally lost it.
um pahars Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Not sure if I'm allowed to post this on here as it involves a departed one (StuRomseySaint, not Markus), but Stu has raised an interesting point on the Ugly Inside. How about renaming the "new and improved" training centre after Markus??????
aintforever Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Love the design, what a statement of intent.
Mattio Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Any ideas (decent guesses) on how much is being spent?
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Not sure if I'm allowed to post this on here as it involves a departed one (StuRomseySaint, not Markus), but Stu has raised an interesting point on the Ugly Inside. How about renaming the "new and improved" training centre after Markus?????? A very good idea IMHO. Would fit with the great man's vision. The new building is a real sign of intent. It will hopefully attract top junior and senior players alike.
St Chalet Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 Any ideas (decent guesses) on how much is being spent? No idea where is came from but £5m was a figure I was sure being touted on here at some point.
TopGun Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 This is good news given there was a bit of a NIMBY campaign organised by nearby households who were objecting on the basis that it would mean lots of extra traffic to see the reserves play...
benjii Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 This is good news given there was a bit of a NIMBY campaign organised by nearby households who were objecting on the basis that it would mean lots of extra traffic to see the reserves play... Did they actually formally object or did The Echo over hype it with one of its trademark ****poor articles?
trousers Posted 9 February, 2011 Author Posted 9 February, 2011 Not sure if I'm allowed to post this on here as it involves a departed one (StuRomseySaint, not Markus), but Stu has raised an interesting point on the Ugly Inside. How about renaming the "new and improved" training centre after Markus?????? Top suggestion
Matthew Le God Posted 9 February, 2011 Posted 9 February, 2011 (edited) Not sure if I'm allowed to post this on here as it involves a departed one (StuRomseySaint, not Markus), but Stu has raised an interesting point on the Ugly Inside. How about renaming the "new and improved" training centre after Markus?????? I wouldn't name the whole training ground after him. Staplewood Training Ground just sounds good, maybe call the main building "the Markus Liebherr Pavilion". Edited 10 February, 2011 by Matthew Le God
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