parsforlife Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 What you should maybe watch out for is that supermarkets buy largish plots of land, and sometimes just sit on them, undeveloped, for years. Sometimes they develop them when planning regs change, occasionally they buy the plot of land purely to stop a rival buying it and using it. Has land banking not been massively decreasing ?, regardless you would hope, even if we were to lose out to someone land banking that a yearly lease could be sorted, don't see much reason why somebody would reject rent money for a site they had no current plans for. That would at least buy us time to get something else sorted. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordieBoy80 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Would they though? If you weren't a football fan and lived opposite EEP you would maybe prefer houses across the road from you rather than a football ground. For the record I hope that EEP remains as a football stadium. I reckon so, it's mostly old c***s that don't like change. ETA: Although they did us a huge favour when they didn't agree with a hotel and offices being tacked onto the ground. God knows what the debt would have been if that had been allowed to happen. Edited May 28, 2013 by GordieBoy80 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_p Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I would imagine for a company like, for example, the Purvis Group there would be a profit in East End for development. Purvis could do the demolition, sell off re-usable salvage then recycle the concrete. The man has the whole company infrastructure, recycling to home building, to make money out of EEP. Even if he just gets planning permission for the site he would make money. The housing market is about to pick up again. I am sure he would not close the pars but possibly move to a new smaller stadium. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Wutherspoon Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I thought it was the collapse of Stadia Group that stopped the development of the hotel etc. at EEP, rather than any objections from residents? In fact, this would suggest that the Council did give approval for the hotel in 2000. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafcburty Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 LBG are wanting it to stay as a football stadium, which is good. I'm hopeful some kind of deal can be arranged with whoever buys EEP from the Administrator, assuming PU aren't successful, presuming they bid. I'll take DAFC playing at a new, smaller, stadium if it means three things: A) we survive as a Club - the one formed in 1885, not a NewCo B) we become a viable and sustainable Club C) we become a more reputable and respected Club, treating local businesses, other sponsors, other Clubs and fans with the attitude and decency they deserve, and not a "who cares" attitude which has been rife throughout the Club the last decade or so... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PELE Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 What you should maybe watch out for is that supermarkets buy largish plots of land, and sometimes just sit on them, undeveloped, for years. Sometimes they develop them when planning regs change, occasionally they buy the plot of land purely to stop a rival buying it and using it. Not occasionally, but very often. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafcburty Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 ST sales have reached 200 so far. That is the overall total (i.e renewals and newly bought ST's). It is 30 more than what we had sold at this time last year. It's a good start, hopefully it can continue after the weekends revelations about EEP Ltd going into Admin; and the (hopefully) successful bid by PU to takeover the Club via a CVA. It'd be great to get more than the 1700 we got last year, especially with it being the beginning of a new era for the Club! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 ST sales have reached 200 so far. That is the overall total (i.e renewals and newly bought ST's). It is 30 more than what we had sold at this time last year. It's a good start, hopefully it can continue after the weekends revelations about EEP Ltd going into Admin; and the (hopefully) successful bid by PU to takeover the Club via a CVA. It'd be great to get more than the 1700 we got last year, especially with it being the beginning of a new era for the Club! If there was an award for the most positive, cheery poster surely dafcburty would walk away with it? Always got a positive spin on the goings on at DAFC. Sir, I salute your indefatigability 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would be disappointed if we had less ST holders than last year. I think we can get 2000. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordieBoy80 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I thought it was the collapse of Stadia Group that stopped the development of the hotel etc. at EEP, rather than any objections from residents? In fact, this would suggest that the Council did give approval for the hotel in 2000. I stand corrected, but I do remember people on Halbeath Road being up in arms about it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Wutherspoon Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I remember it fairly well, I was living in Cherrybank at the time. The residents of Halbeath Road would have been up in arms if anyone had farted too loudly; that, allied to Cllr Jim Tolley's campaign made it all the more surprising that the Council did give approval. I only mention it now because it could be significant that the Council have given permission for commercial development of the area once; has that set a precedent? I kind of agree with burty though. EEP since the seats went in, isn't a patch on the place it used to be when it had the terracing, the cage, and the low roof; personally I wouldn't really mind too much if we didn't end up playing there if it helped the club have a future. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would not stray onto .net, however, what is the level of moderation in respect of the previous hierarchy? That is to say, are all of the nay sayers allowed back, or have they cooled their heels given the turn of events? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordieBoy80 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would not stray onto .net, however, what is the level of moderation in respect of the previous hierarchy? That is to say, are all of the nay sayers allowed back, or have they cooled their heels given the turn of events? I've noticed that honk's ban has been rescinded. Nothing remotely inflammatory has been posted for a while so I don't know if they've calmed down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parscelona Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Masterton's spin doctors, most notably 'Gazza' seem to have completely vanished, yet he still seemingly managed to get Brian to ban two posters who were spot on about the situation at the club a long time ago. Dot.net is still the main Pars forum with the recent topics being based upon fundraising options and auction sales. ParsAlive on the other hand seems to have died on its arse. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_no_1 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 http://www.thecourier.co.uk/sport/football/div-2-2.194/dubai-businessman-linked-with-bid-to-save-the-pars-1.98150 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberdeen Cowden Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Could be good news for Dunfermline, at least the guy will know what he is getting involved in - or a tax dodge? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Could be good news for Dunfermline, at least the guy will know what he is getting involved in - or a tax dodge? Once bitten twice shy doesn't seem to apply in the world of former Pars directors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleubrazil Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 To all loyal Pars fans I extend my best wishes. Now GTF 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoversMad Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Good luck in your 4 games v the zombies, Apart from that, Meh... Seriously though guys good luck saving/restructuring your club 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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