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Heard about this earlier in the day. Please afc , be open to it. It might be one of the few things the council do right. https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/council-aberdeen-fc-dons-stadium-hotel/ edit: not sure how I’ve managed to read it. Was a pain in the arse copying and pasting but full article (not including images as it freaked out on my phone) is below: Council bosses are in talks with Aberdeen FC in a bid to make them abandon plans for a new stadium at Kingsford and instead relocate to the site of a former city hotel at the beach, the Evening Express can reveal. Planning permission for the new ground was granted by Aberdeen City Council in 2018, along with a training complex which opened the following year. However, the Evening Express can now reveal council leaders have launched a bid to convince the Dons to reconsider the move as part of a revised city centre masterplan. Initial talks have taken place between local authority chiefs and the club over the possibility of the Reds building a new stadium close to Pittodrie as part of a wider scheme to regenerate the area around Aberdeen Beach. A council source told the Evening Express the site of the former Hilton DoubleTree hotel on Beach Boulevard, which closed last year, is thought to be the best site. Further discussions are planned, in which city leaders will attempt to convince the club to remain close to its spiritual home. City centre masterplan lead Marie Boulton said: “Aberdeen Football Club is one of our city’s major assets. My preference would always have been for the council to work with the club to allow it to remain in the city centre. “As a city, we want to retain as much vibrancy as possible and the club is a key contributor to that. People come into town and spend their money in local businesses. Matchday is a lifeline for many of the pubs and restaurants in the city. “It is really important that we do not lose sight of how crucial that is to the city.” Ms Boulton added: “The area around Pittodrie is the club’s natural and spiritual home. We are used to seeing generations of the same families walking through the city centre to get to the game and we don’t want those to become mere memories. “We really hope there can be a way forward with this because the club remaining in town would help save the city centre. “It is early days but there is a real willingness on our part to work with Aberdeen Football Club to find a way that works for everyone.” It is understood council chiefs would look to relocate businesses in the area, such as extreme sports facility Transition, to other sites if talks are successful. Local authority officials began exploring the possibility of building a new stadium in the area as early as August last year. Council co-leader Douglas Lumsden said: “It would be great for Aberdeen if the club was able to remain in the city. A lot of businesses were concerned about the impact of a move out of town. “The likes of the golf clubs and Pittodrie Bar would have been heavily impacted, as would a lot of places in the city centre. “It would be a good thing for the city centre as a whole if the stadium was to remain in the beach area.” Last year Dons chairman Dave Cormack admitted the construction of the new stadium could be set back “years” as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. He estimated the financial impact of the virus and the absence of fans since March would cost the club around £8 million – and warned it would have to stop “haemorrhaging cash”. Mr Cormack said: “Is it delayed by one, two or three years? “If you could tell me when crowds are back at Pittodrie, I could give a better estimate. “But the reality is that project is on the back burner because all of our efforts are on getting through this, but with also being able to invest significantly in the football operation and fan engagement programme.” A Dons spokeswoman said: “With Pittodrie earmarked for housing, we are a key stakeholder at the beach. During initial conversations, the possibility of the club being involved in the sports and leisure element was discussed. It’s far too early to make any comment on whether or not this would be progressed by either the club or the council. “We remain committed to a new stadium, sports and community facilities at Kingsford, albeit our plans to progress to the next stage have stalled due to the financial challenges we are facing as a result of the pandemic.”

This a record McInnes is trying to beat?

LOL

Cheers!

TIMS 2-1 up now

Tims one down at the macaroni.

This was more my point. Regardless of us finishing 2nd that season, it was a shite watch and I lost a lot of respect for McInnes with the way he conducted himself and "managed" the team around those two games. Had nothing to do with it being them, it just lacked professionalism. Things in my eyes, just started to deteriorate from that season. Essentially, when I left the UK to come here (sorry) ? But Milne made him an offer that was too hard to resist, maybe comfort set in then? Not sure what it was. As I've stated either in this thread or another, I would much prefer him to leave us on good terms (i.e. a successful season) than not. Just not sure if he's capable of or got the desire for it.

Ffs

I see Cosgrove is being linked with Stoke again (according to the Hun). I haven't read the article because of the paper, but I would love that to happen. We're shite up front anyway and he's regressed to what he was like when he arrived. Any money will be good money for him.

Not a fixture we've done well in of late (lost the last two games at Pittodrie) and Motherwell are towards the bottom of the league, so fully expect us to lose this one, either 1 or 3-0 which seems to be a feature of a few of previous results. Our striking issues are there for all to see and the team appears to be a complete mess at the moment. Alluding to Rico's point in the other thread, DM doesn't appear to know what to do with the fringe players and they're not positively contributing to the team's performance. We do also need a few of the other "veterans" to step up and hope our defence isn't complete shite. Club have said the McCrorie's injury isn't as bad as originally feared but will still be out for a number of weeks. Hayes and Taylor both going to be out along with McLennan who has an ongoing foot problem. Not sure why he was on the bench if that was the case, but hey ho. Out Bed Bed breakfast duty 1-0 Well, no dons scorer

Messi sent off for the first time (for Barcelona) tonight:

The bit in bold is true but has been a hallmark of this season, or rather, not achieving that. Teams we used to be beating we either now draw or lose to. Especially the lower teams. It has to happen in the summer (ignoring the point I think it should have happened three years ago), but I think the board will have to suck it up as I don't think results are going to be great between now and then. Five months is a long time and if we're looking likely to miss out on Europe, I'd be interested to see how that plays out. We've got the squad we've got now so he really needs to show what he can do. We can't afford to get rid sooner, but I think the results might test the boards resolve. Personally, I hope for an uptick in results, and we can all leave with reputations in tact. I wish the management team no ill will. I'd love for him to go on his own accord and not ask the club for money, but can't see that happening (it is well within his rights).

hmm, points are looking a bit optimistic at the moment! Tom looks closest.

Almost like he's playing for the sack

Seasons gone by, i'd be looking forward to playing bottom of the table in the knowledge that it would most likely be 3 points. This season however, that has gone out the window. They're shite, changed managers, despite that, they nearly scored shree goals against hibs. I'd hate to be the team that provided them with that. Really hope that DM doesn't persist with this Main and Cosgrove shite. It doesn't work, it's never worked and never will work. Get one of them some proper service and see what happens. I'm sure Wright will continue to play (much to TUP's ire) and hopefully puts in a decent performance to interest a few more suitors south of the border. Out Bed Bed Bed 1-1, Cosgrove pen

Found his level

Boca were a massive let down. Completely lacklustre performance. But credit to Santos, they played some great football and tore them a new one. Don't think Boca had a shot on target? Final is on 30th at the home of South American football*, the Maracana. Should be a cracker. *unless you're from any other South American country

Sakes, I'd even gotten up early for it. Work it is then.

Crikey the apathy really is strong with everyone, eh? I have seen a few on Twitter hoping we lose every game until he's gone. It feels like it's coming to a conclusion of sorts, however I still want us to win every game. Hoping to catch this tomorrow (your today) but PPV has sometimes made it difficult to find a decent stream (unless it's been Hamilton).

As a consequence of the right wing's frothing and satsuma features failed coup, Twitter has removed loads of fuckwits' (trump included) accounts ? Obviously some rabid folk were complaining this is an attack on freedom of speech, but the shite these accounts were spouting went well beyond. So, fuck 'em.

What a weird turn of events. Doubt anyone would have predicted they'd get anywhere near top of the league at any point this season

Exactly, things of beauty ?

This, this is really nice. Opportunity missed imo (if it ever happens): https://www.dezeen.com/2020/12/24/stade-de-la-tuiliere-stadium-lausanne-mlzd-sollberger-bogli/?fbclid=IwAR3pjOGqmNK_NE6vLpTFCtsynAp0NGzdmQHkPNFQPijjtlNZaZhil415Hxg

Lots of chatter about a potential fall out over finances. Personally I think it's probably putting 2+2 and getting 5 but it would be interesting timing. I mean, if we were to lose him, i'd rather he walk out the door than be pushed. Saves the club money and keeps his dignity in tact. That said, not sure I'd want him to go halfway through the jan window?

Didn't the Scottish govt say that Dubai quarantine rules didn't apply so surely in theory that would mean all those who went abroad should be isolating for two weeks? It's a question as i'm not sure what backward rules the UK are using. The authorities (footballing and government) shouldn't have allowed the tims to go, but they're now protecting them. They should have forced them to field an u-17 team or whatever.