Today's headline on the news, construction industry hard hit due to lack of growth, lack of jobs in general because of lack of growth. The decision is to be made on NM in the next few weeks in this current economic climate. #newmarketnewopportunity

Seems a no brainer to pass it, dosesn't it? Just as it was a year ago when it was called in. And politicians always do the obviously right thing in the interests of the people....This time maybe??!!

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How we got here doesn't really matter, what matter's is that every effort is now made to ensure it's success.
I couldn't believe it got called in, but a conversation with someone on Sunday over lunch, who clearly new a lot about the situation, both in relation to NM and in general, made it clear it was always likely to be called in any way.
I can't believe it won't get passed on (or before) the 19th, but as explained in the previous sentence, i clearly know very little!!!
Let me put it this way, i think getting a positive decision from the SoS, will be a huge relief, but making NM work and be viable for all those that presently use BV, will still be a big (if not bigger) challenge.
But better to be half way to a brighter future, than nowhere, at least initially, and its not like we have any choice , so let's see how we roll!!

As for the "build it and they will come" being on shaky foundations, is there anywhere that a new ground in the top flight hasn't improved attendances. Although Salford are not getting the crowds they wanted, they are getting better crowds than at The Willows, and the new ground is an awful place to get to. St Helens have got average gates that match the very best now, much better than Knowsley Road, which I thought was a cracking little ground.

For all we diehards love the old grounds, its the ones who aren't diehards we need to attract. We have to cater for those who want to sit on plastic seats. And as much as I love Belle Vue, I don't take my kids because they don't get a good view. I have taken them to all-seaters, because I can sit with them, tell them about the game, share the Haribos, etc.

The only thing to avoid is getting a big soulless one, like the Galpharm, but Newmarket looks about right.

Donny was a belter for the semi final - get NM even 3/4's full and it should be mint. If it ever gets built

I'd watch wherever Trinity played. No problem.
There's always a but..............
I cant cheer unless Im standing up, so there'd better be standing terraces!
I also want to be able to wander about and watch each half from the end Trinity are attacking towards.
The architects need to talk to me!

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Day-24 and counting #newmarketnewopportunity

3 1/2 weeks to go.
Come on Mr Pickles, you know it makes sense !

Christ not long now!!!! Come onnnnn!!!!!!

From what I can recall of the plans, there is to be a concourse around three quarters of the stadium which permits changing of ends, as the terracing with be at either end, if there is any scope to switch this so the terracing is along one side rather than at each end I think the club should ask the designers to go for it.