covboy1987
Well-Known Member
Played on the pitches as a kid beautifully kept most of the year - indoor centre next door why are we looking for a new academy we already have one -invest into a current asset
Surely the club only own half the site now i.e. two football pitches - which is a bit pathetic for a league club training facility. I'm sure the Connection building and indoor astro are owned by another party now which is a real shame as the site has everything you need to accommodate a Cat 2 academy.
In truth Pete, I don't think the indoor part of the connexion would be up to it as is anyway. Ryton's a bit bigger than two pitches though isn't it? Been a long time since I was there but don't you have the pitches, a training area plus the offices, canteen and changing rooms. A fair size footprint I think, hence the value for housing.
In the old days division three players used to say that one of the reasons for moving to CCFC was that they were impressed with the training facilities. Times have changed, of course.
It's 2 pitches. But still a valuable asset for housing.
Like to think that any money made would all be used to develop a larger area with proper facilities.
Give them a ring if you like.Does anyone know who the Connextion at Ryton belongs to?
Sounds like 110% and a pint of blood.Did you give 100%
one word sisu don't have clue what it means is investPlayed on the pitches as a kid beautifully kept most of the year - indoor centre next door why are we looking for a new academy we already have one -invest into a current asset
There are just 2 pitches at ryton. We've had this debate before ryton plus connexions isn't big enough. For a cat 2 you need 4-5 grass pitches, plus an indoor 3G, plus an outdoor 3G pitch, then a building with changing rooms, learning rooms, physio/medical rooms, offices, gym, decent car park, etc, then you add in the first team's requirements. Its impossible on this site.I have been to a number of academies Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff, Bristol City, Watford and a few others, the Connexion building is as big as most of the building at those clubs but obviously needs re- vamping inside and pitches wise the same if I remember correct there are 4 pitches at Ryton just need doing up a bit,
And that makes you proud !!!!Ok will clear up a few things , there were three pitches with the connection there originally
The third pitch went when they sold off the connection
The infrastructure of the training ground remains intact , its a great site
I remember in the early eighties a certain mr Ron Atkinson playing on pitch 3 in a charity match
It's nonsense it's going , just another down sizing of a once great club
And just to let you know I had my best shot of an air rifle on pitch one on a random Sunday afternoon in 1983 , I shot a homing pigeon open with iron sights at a 100 yards and killed it instantly
Stick that up ya chuff and smoke it !
I'm sure There wasn't four pitches at Cardiff and the connexion building is certainly bigger than their building and if as what's being suggested we can use split sites where's the problem ?There are just 2 pitches at ryton. We've had this debate before ryton plus connexions isn't big enough. For a cat 2 you need 4-5 grass pitches, plus an indoor 3G, plus an outdoor 3G pitch, then a building with changing rooms, learning rooms, physio/medical rooms, offices, gym, decent car park, etc, then you add in the first team's requirements. Its impossible on this site.
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Did you tell the owner? My best (as a callow youth) was a standing shot at a greenfinch at the top of a tall beech tree. Dropped like a stone. Carried the guilt ever since and now do all I can to encourage them in the garden. One of the most eagerly anticipated signs of spring is the return of the extended family to build their nests.Ok will clear up a few things , there were three pitches with the connection there originally
The third pitch went when they sold off the connection
The infrastructure of the training ground remains intact , its a great site
I remember in the early eighties a certain mr Ron Atkinson playing on pitch 3 in a charity match
It's nonsense it's going , just another down sizing of a once great club
And just to let you know I had my best shot of an air rifle on pitch one on a random Sunday afternoon in 1983 , I shot a homing pigeon open with iron sights at a 100 yards and killed it instantly
Stick that up ya chuff and smoke it !
Did you tell the owner? My best (as a callow youth) was a standing shot at a greenfinch at the top of a tall beech tree. Dropped like a stone. Carried the guilt ever since and now do all I can to encourage them in the garden. One of the most eagerly anticipated signs of spring is the return of the extended family to build their nests.
I shat myself when I saw the tag so I buried it in the site of the lakes behind in true deliverance fashion , we were sick kids in so many ways !
I never forgot the pigeon !
The man lost his legs for the club, show some respect.Did you give 100%
The man lost his legs for the club, show some respect.
one word sisu don't have clue what it means is invest
And just to let you know I had my best shot of an air rifle on pitch one on a random Sunday afternoon in 1983 , I shot a homing pigeon open with iron sights at a 100 yards and killed it instantly
Stick that up ya chuff and smoke it !
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