[Bonnyman]

Using it for what exactly, the thing is the fa will put money in but it is based on the towns current facilities..of course if it was a multi sports court like st marys that would not factor in.

[dim view]

Bonnyman, on 20 September 2016 - 04:12 PM, said:

Using it for what exactly, the thing is the fa will put money in but it is based on the towns current facilities..of course if it was a multi sports court like st marys that would not factor in.

Well, I'm no expert but I would have thought that with extensive car parking, a pavilion, and 3 all weather pitches, it might be perfect for Academy training sessions.

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

My understanding is this idea came from a lifelong Town fan and 'Bob's Board' contributor at a meeting of Chesterfield South Labour Party...

[The Earl of Chesterfield]

freelander2, on 20 September 2016 - 03:08 PM, said:

@CFCINTACADEMY 20/09/16 15:04

Massive news to be released in the next 72 hours. Read it here first!@ChesterfieldFC

So 'massive news' about the supposedly separate @CFCINTACADEMY can be read first @ChesterfieldFC?

Maybe it'll be some sort of link between CFC and PPP being announced...

[Bonnyman]

dim view, on 20 September 2016 - 04:30 PM, said:

Well, I'm no expert but I would have thought that with extensive car parking, a pavilion, and 3 all weather pitches, it might be perfect for Academy training sessions.

No it would be useless.

[Guest_freelander2_*]

MDCCCLXVI, on 20 September 2016 - 05:19 PM, said:

So 'massive news' about the supposedly separate @CFCINTACADEMY can be read first @ChesterfieldFC?

Maybe it'll be some sort of link between CFC and PPP being announced...

Has he.......

[Ernie Ernie Ernie]

freelander2, on 20 September 2016 - 03:08 PM, said:

@CFCINTACADEMY 20/09/16 15:04

Massive news to be released in the next 72 hours. Read it here first!@ChesterfieldFC

It's paid all its debts?
It's closing?

[Misnomer]

Ernie Ernie Ernie, on 20 September 2016 - 06:23 PM, said:

It's paid all its debts?
It's closing?

DA is taking it over and loaning it a couple of million for a steady 8% return, before dismantling a successful operation and selling off assets in order to clear accrued debts?

[JonB]

Bonnyman, on 20 September 2016 - 03:10 PM, said:

Thanks for that dim , but can i say that it is imo an absolute must that this does not happen.The space is simply not big enough for 3g pitchs.If you look at what sheffield has got with st georges sheffield graves we need that kind of project in chesterfield.I suggest that the perfect facility would be a football hub on holmebrook valley park as you drive in the land on the right nearest the boules court is undrained land , convert that into a 3g facility would be the way forward and a far better revenue builder, no issues of real concern with lighting as no housing in that area.

Slight aside....never knew there was a boule/pétanque court up there. Play loads in holiday and looking at putting one in the garden but being able to play up there would be good!

[jonnythespireite]

JonB, on 20 September 2016 - 07:21 PM, said:

Slight aside....never knew there was a boule/pétanque court up there. Play loads in holiday and looking at putting one in the garden but being able to play up there would be good!

There is. I think there's even a Chesterfield club. I know because I live next to the park and have seen the signs. I'm not a petanquist !?,

[JonB]

jonnythespireite, on 20 September 2016 - 07:30 PM, said:

There is. I think there's even a Chesterfield club. I know because I live next to the park and have seen the signs. I'm not a petanquist !?,

Yes there is...cunningly called Chesterfield Pétanque Club! Just been looking it up on the net. There is a massive boule set up in one of the Mansfield parks so no idea if there is a big local derby!!

[jonnythespireite]

JonB, on 20 September 2016 - 07:35 PM, said:

Yes there is...cunningly called Chesterfield Pétanque Club! Just been looking it up on the net. There is a massive boule set up in one of the Mansfield parks so no idea if there is a big local derby!!

Bit cosmopolitan for that lot int it?

[JonB]

jonnythespireite, on 20 September 2016 - 08:58 PM, said:

Bit cosmopolitan for that lot int it?

You'd have thought so but it's a fair old set up by all accounts.

[dim view]

Bonnyman, on 20 September 2016 - 05:55 PM, said:

No it would be useless.

I'm genuinely interested in your views on why.

They are inviting comment, so if the plans only needed tweaking in order to make them suitable, you could write and tell 'em. In fact, we could all support you.

[Bonnyman]

dim view, on 21 September 2016 - 06:27 AM, said:

I'm genuinely interested in your views on why.

They are inviting comment, so if the plans only needed tweaking in order to make them suitable, you could write and tell 'em. In fact, we could all support you.

Just not big enough the town needs a proper football hub which can host grassroots keagues for the young uns and provide 3g football for all grassroots teams through to full size, you only have to look at belper and they have better facilities than us..we need a 3g the size of shirebrook if not double the size.

[Cartman]

Bonnyman, on 21 September 2016 - 02:49 PM, said:

Just not big enough the town needs a proper football hub which can host grassroots keagues for the young uns and provide 3g football for all grassroots teams through to full size, you only have to look at belper and they have better facilities than us..we need a 3g the size of shirebrook if not double the size.

what about the one at Brookfield - pretty big?

[DIFH]

Bonnyman, on 20 September 2016 - 03:10 PM, said:

Thanks for that dim , but can i say that it is imo an absolute must that this does not happen.The space is simply not big enough for 3g pitchs.If you look at what sheffield has got with st georges sheffield graves we need that kind of project in chesterfield.I suggest that the perfect facility would be a football hub on holmebrook valley park as you drive in the land on the right nearest the boules court is undrained land , convert that into a 3g facility would be the way forward and a far better revenue builder, no issues of real concern with lighting as no housing in that area.

What about Stand Road parkand the old fire station land. Now that to me would seem ideal seeing as car parking etc is at The Proact.

iF THAT SITE WAS DEVELOPED WE COULD EVEN CHARGE MATCH DAY PARKING TOWARDS THE CENTRE.

[Bonnyman]

Dave In Footie Heaven, on 21 September 2016 - 03:38 PM, said:

What about Stand Road parkand the old fire station land. Now that to me would seem ideal seeing as car parking etc is at The Proact.

iF THAT SITE WAS DEVELOPED WE COULD EVEN CHARGE MATCH DAY PARKING TOWARDS THE CENTRE.

Im surprised cfc have not bought that and put a 3g pitch on that.Im not on about cfc though could not give a damn about facilities for the academy im on about the town in general.

[firedodger]

Bonnyman, on 21 September 2016 - 03:42 PM, said:

Im surprised cfc have not bought that and put a 3g pitch on that.Im not on about cfc though could not give a damn about facilities for the academy im on about the town in general.

I'm not sure what rules there are still standing over the sale of the land, when we were still stationed there there were some specifics like the buyers had to be building a place of employment and I think there was a stipulation about how many jobs created, but that was a long time ago.

[Zorro]

Expecting a big announcement tomorrow relating to the PPP, as far as I can find out the PPP won't exist after tomorrow but LS will still be involved. Supposed to be something to the benefit of us all. No movement on CFC staff leaving so guess away because I can't think of anything unless they convert the village back to the Aquarius where I can enjoy my Thursday nights again.

Z

This post has been edited by Zorro: 21 September 2016 - 08:59 PM