Uilleam 5,919 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-40939573 Aberdeen 'may play European games in central belt' without new stadium 15 August 2017 Stewart Milne said a negative decision could have a massive impact on Aberdeen FC Aberdeen FC chairman Stewart Milne has warned the club faces playing European games in Glasgow or Edinburgh in future. He was talking at a campaign launch to support a new stadium to replace Pittodrie, which he said will soon not meet the criteria to host Uefa games. The £50m stadium and training facilities would be at Kingsford, close to the Aberdeen bypass, near Westhill. However, objectors have called for the club to look elsewhere. A decision is due to be taken by councillors in October. A pre-determination hearing will take place on 13 September at Aberdeen Town House. The new campaign - called Aurora - is being spearheaded by former Aberdeen manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Other options Mr Milne, speaking at the launch, said of the forthcoming new stadium ruling: "The consequences of a negative decision on this will have massive bearings on the future of this club. "At some point we will no longer get dispensation to play European games here. "Our options are to play in Glasgow or Edinburgh. "What sort of statement would that send out? What would our fans think?" A decision is due in October after a hearing in September John Thornton, of the No Kingsford Stadium group, said: "Obviously the decision is up to the council, if they act according to planning law they will reject this application. "There is no economic benefit for Westhill. "There are other sites they can look at and they can still redevelop Pittodrie." Objectors say concerns include traffic and parking issues. I heard this last night, and was at first, if not sympathetic, at least not unsympathetic. Then I thought, "Nah, the Planning Application has to be judged on its merits, and no way should AFC be allowed to subvert statute, good practice, and development control principles, nor to, possibly, set an unfortunate precedent" Then, again, I thought, " Nah, it's Aberdeen; if they have no stadium , let them eat rowies." 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott7 5,916 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I wish no well to Aberdeen but this euro licence is nonsense. Pittodrie staged a big cup game against Bayern. No problem then, why now? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny3k 639 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I wish no well to Aberdeen but this euro licence is nonsense. Pittodrie staged a big cup game against Bayern. No problem then, why now? Its a problem now because if Pittodrie was 'suitable', Milne would lose one of his main justifications for a new stadium..... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman 9 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 They could fill Firhill for a European Semi-final. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,919 Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 On reflection, I'd sooner see them filling the Firhill Basin. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,716 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I pay not much attention to them, so what exactly is the problem with Pittodrie again? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I pay not much attention to them, so what exactly is the problem with Pittodrie again? It's a shithole filled with vermin every other Saturday ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 829 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Its a problem now because if Pittodrie was 'suitable', Milne would lose one of his main justifications for a new stadium..... He just cant wait to get the green light on the move so he can turn Pittodrie into flats which means he can then move on and sell his part in the club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,716 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's a shithole filled with vermin every other Saturday ? ... but that would not change if the club relocates? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 ... but that would not change if the club relocates? The location would change.... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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