Would indeed. Seems there's 3 sites for a new stadium (NEC, the old wheels site and a site in Digbeth) or and huge revamp of the Alex Stadium.Wouldn't Birmingham also be moving a few miles out of Birmingham to get there?
In fairness West Ham only moved a couple of miles, just one tube stop on the Jubillee line from West Ham itself. 9 miles would be a lot further and it would be in Birmingham, not Cov. So for that reason, it feels like a non-starter to me.Wouldn't Birmingham also be moving a few miles out of Birmingham to get there?
This sounds a bit like the West Ham ground situation with it built for the Olympics.
When was that decided, I've only seen references to multiple possible sites as part of a bid? I know UK Athletics wanted the Alex but weren't going to fund it. Be interesting to see how they're going to fund it seeing without money from UK Athletics and the council also saying they won't put money in.There is not going to be a new stadium, they are using an upgraded Alexander Stadium for the games.
Maybe Mr Byng's mysterious Chinese investors could step in......When was that decided, I've only seen references to multiple possible sites as part of a bid? I know UK Athletics wanted the Alex but weren't going to fund it. Be interesting to see how they're going to fund it seeing without money from UK Athletics and the council also saying they won't put money in.
When was that decided, I've only seen references to multiple possible sites as part of a bid? I know UK Athletics wanted the Alex but weren't going to fund it. Be interesting to see how they're going to fund it seeing without money from UK Athletics and the council also saying they won't put money in.
They're behind it but they aren't paying for it. They have previously stated local taxpayers money will not be used, UK Athletics aren't paying for it either so who is?The council are totally behind a refurbished Alexander Stadium and from as far as I'm aware for this bid this has been the only viable option for hosting the games.
As far as I'm aware the Council will be putting money into it, they already own the Alex stadium but the wider opportunities the upgraded complex will give to the community will be seen as a future asset.
Yes hopefully wasps see it as a huge opportunity to break into the Brum market and fook off leaving the Ricoh for us!with them selling it on a few years later to a rugby union team from the south ?
with them selling it on a few years later to a rugby union team from the south ?
Wouldn't it be weird if we, Coventry City, were based in Birmingham?
I can't see it happening at all.
Because like Man City they could end up with a world class facility for very little outlay.Why would BCFC move from Dt Andrews ? A ground within walking distance from the city centre and unable to fill anywhere near its capacity
Looking at google Coventry City centre is nearer to the NEC than birmingham city center.
MetLife stadium in New York is double the distance from New York than NEC is from Coventry. 11 miles, if there is a chance to share then I say look at it and see if it's feasible.
agreed. Never gonna happen. its like Wasps relocating from London or Warwickshire Bears now becoming Birmingham Bears
Looking at google Coventry City centre is nearer to the NEC than birmingham city center.
MetLife stadium in New York is double the distance from New York than NEC is from Coventry. 11 miles, if there is a chance to share then I say look at it and see if it's feasible.
Fair point but the others have changed their names...London Wasps became Wasps and Warks Bears became Brum Bears. Would we become Coventry Birmingham FC?
Like I said, can't see any truth in this.
I think a lot of WASPS support comes from the Brum / Greater West Mids area already
I think a lot of WASPS support comes from the Brum / Greater West Mids area already
Strange interpretation of no taxpayers money will be used and the bid will be privately funded through sponsorship.According to the article today on BBC site the Treasury will fund 75% and Birmingham council 25%.
No it wouldn't.It's unfortunate it won't happen the NEC would be a perfect venue
Warwick and Leamington elected a Labour MP last electionAnd cunty Tory towns like Kenilworth, Leamington and Warwick.
And cunty Tory towns like Kenilworth, Leamington and Warwick.
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