Kirkby Called In.

[davek]

On OS now:

STADIUM CALLED-IN

Published: Wednesday, 6 August 2008, 18:29


Club Statement re proposed relocation to Kirkby
We are disappointed by the decision. Having spent more than two years working diligently on a project which would not only provide Everton Football Club with a new home but also regenerate Kirkby, we had hoped to avoid a Government call-in.
Indeed, it was only in June that Knowsley Borough Council’s Planning Committee voted by a majority of 20-1 to grant planning permission.
We shall now engage in detailed discussions with our development partners, KBC and Tesco, to assess what options are open to us.
It is important to stress that this decision does not spell the end of the Destination Kirkby project – but it will, self-evidently, precipitate a period of reflection, assessment and re-evaluation.
Everton Football Club
6 August 2008

 

[coyney]

so will we now find out what plan B is ?

Kenwright admitted last week that we may have to rebuild goodison if it all falls through.I have no problems moving but think the Kirkby move is wrong in so many ways.

 

[Neiler]

That's what worries me Neil, ' as is' or standing still, stagnating, call it any way you want, is a very dangerous game to play in terms of club growth.How is Bill supposed to financially support the best young manager in the premiership under the possible financial restraints ? We could lose so much more than a new stadium, if David Moyes ultimitely walks over this then we are [Poor language removed].[/quote]

Thats my huge fear mate, Moyes has stated the club needs a new Stadium, the club werent doing it for fun there were valid reasons. With the club not progrsssing i think theres a vailid fear Moyes could just walk, i think its a matter of time.

This is the worst news ive heared since Kings Dock, im devasted. Take a good look around this is it for the next ten years. Peopoe dont realise what there celebrating, nothing will change!

I hope this isnt the end of the project, but like Danny says the delay could cost us a lot of money.

 

[TX Bill]

Early prediction:

This thread will take over the Moutinho thread for number of posts and views by tomorrow night.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Keeping Everton in our city is vital, thats were the delight comes in

Bollocks, call yourself a fan.

The most important aspect of any deal is that the club makes more money than they are making now. The fact that it is 14 minutes away from Goodison should not be the reason.

Does anyone know how far outside this boundary Kirkby is? I'd love to know.

 

[steevie]

Really don't know what to say other than this had the chance to be a good thing for Everton and now it seems like it's not going to go through if I understand this correctly.

Interesting turn of events.

Kenwright's biggest mistake here wasn't the proposed move but letting the fans have a say to begin with.{/B]

The decision has nothing to do with the voting, they have called this thing in as the are thinking what the development may do to the local community. Furthermore, all this talk of it affecting takeover bids is nonsense. I am sorry but wake up and smell the coffee, nobody was going to invest in us.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Bollocks, call yourself a fan.

The most important aspect of any deal is that the club makes more money than they are making now. The fact that it is 14 minutes away from Goodison should not be the reason.

Does anyone know how far outside this boundary Kirkby is? I'd love to know.

Give up mate. I wouldn't waste your time with fans who have that opinion.

 

[Vim Fuego]

There's a phone in about this news on Radio Merseyside right now, should be interesting.

 

[GrandOldTeam]

The decision has nothing to do with the voting, they have called this thing in as the are thinking what the development may do to the local community. Furthermore, all this talk of it affecting takeover bids is nonsense. I am sorry but wake up and smell the coffee, nobody was going to invest in us.

It has been called in because Liverpool City Council are far more influential than Knowsley.

 

[coyney]

Thats it really isn't it. Thats what a lot fans dont understand.

All it means is the process will take longer, and cost more money because there is simply no alternative.

Danny with the rising cost it will become a white elephant unless of course Tesco decide to foot the bill for the extra cost as strong rumours last week intimated that we were struggling to get our share of the cost.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

The decision has nothing to do with the voting, they have called this thing in as the are thinking what the development may do to the local community. Furthermore, all this talk of it affecting takeover bids is nonsense. I am sorry but wake up and smell the coffee, nobody was going to invest in us.

HOW DO YOU KNOW!!!!!

 

[TX Bill]

The decision has nothing to do with the voting, they have called this thing in as the are thinking what the development may do to the local community. Furthermore, all this talk of it affecting takeover bids is nonsense. I am sorry but wake up and smell the coffee, nobody was going to invest in us.

I understand that.

My point was that by giving the supporters a say in the decision making process was a big mistake. Nothing good came from it.

 

[GhostOfDixie]

Give up mate. I wouldn't waste your time with fans who have that opinion.

Well as a Kirkby resident you must be gutted.

 

[steevie]

Bollocks, call yourself a fan.

The most important aspect of any deal is that the club makes more money than they are making now. The fact that it is 14 minutes away from Goodison should not be the reason.

Does anyone know how far outside this boundary Kirkby is? I'd love to know.

Strange how you have only took this out on me. You have been like a dog without his bone chomping at everything i said this afternoon. It does not affect you so much with living in Chester, i am a local lad so Bol@#ks too you :yahoo:

 

[GrandOldTeam]

Danny with the rising cost it will become a white elephant unless of course Tesco decide to foot the bill for the extra cost as strong rumours last week intimated that we were struggling to get our share of the cost.

My worry coyney is how the rising costs may be paid. I mean... 'The McDonalds Stand' could fund some of the extra.....