Re: Stadium Site pictures : Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:12 pm  

getdownmonkeyman wrote:

The grapevine still isn't putting any names forward for the stadium contractor.

That's because there is no contractor yet. The people doing the appointing said "call back in two weeks".

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:11 pm  

McManus has just said on the radio that the contractor has now been appointed and a detailed announcement will be made next week, with work starting immediately from that point. He also confirmed we're in advanced talks with Widnes about playing there before we move in around July next year.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:01 pm  

Blobbynator wrote:

McManus has just said on the radio that the contractor has now been appointed and a detailed announcement will be made next week

Well obviously. We were supposed to be able to see 3D flashy plans in February and yet we are still waiting. I won't be holding my breath for a 'detailed announcement' next week.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:22 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Well obviously. We were supposed to be able to see 3D flashy plans in February and yet we are still waiting. I won't be holding my breath for a 'detailed announcement' next week.

The club got their fingers burned last time - that is clear, and the fact that rather than speculating the Chairman has announced live on the radio that the contractor has been signed up means the club are certain the hold ups to the build start are over.

Are you sure you are not related to Saddened??

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Thu Jul 01, 2010 9:16 pm  

Chris Saint wrote:

The club got their fingers burned last time - that is clear, and the fact that rather than speculating the Chairman has announced live on the radio that the contractor has been signed up means the club are certain the hold ups to the build start are over.

It was the Chief Executive who made a statement last time, if I remember correctly, and on the Saints website, which is live enough given that probably only Saints fans really care.

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:20 am  

SaintsFan wrote:

It was the Chief Executive who made a statement last time, if I remember correctly, and on the Saints website, which is live enough given that probably only Saints fans really care.

He was quoted on the website yes, i've never said he hasn't, I've also heard him live in interviews on the radio but again clearly he was only speculating as a contractor hadn't been appointed, it was always "appointed in the next few weeks".... Unfortunately he had his fingers burned due to delays with Langtree and certain pre conditions (available to see on the planning portal) and the club has probably kept quiet to avoid further embarrassment and frustration.

The fact that the chiarman stated that a contractor IS now signed up is no longer speculation, delays must have been overcome, pre conditions must have all been passed - it is a whole different scenario saying someone has officially signed a contract for the build than saying one will be announced shortly.

As for the in for next July/August that is speculating and remains to be seen!

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:59 am  

http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/8251 ... _be_named/ Info from Eamonn's interview last night on GMR?

http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/8251 ... _be_named/ Info from Eamonn's interview last night on GMR?

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Fri Jul 02, 2010 6:56 pm  

Chris Saint wrote:

Are you sure you are not related to Saddened??

Nah, you can tell Saddened does it for a laugh

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:15 am  

Chris Saint wrote:

The fact that the chiarman stated that a contractor IS now signed up is no longer speculation, delays must have been overcome, pre conditions must have all been passed - it is a whole different scenario saying someone has officially signed a contract for the build than saying one will be announced shortly.

My point wasn't about the contractor, though. It was about the reliability of announcements from Saints. We fans never did get the opportunity to see the 3D plans, did we? I'll believe it when I hear/see it so far as the stadium is concerned!

Oh, and Billinge Lump, how do you know that Saddened! is joking? Some people cover their feelings with humour to fool others you know. It could be that Saddened! is really quite gloomy underneath.

[Sadfish]

Re: Stadium Site pictures : Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:17 am  

SaintsFan wrote:

My point wasn't about the contractor, though. It was about the reliability of announcements from Saints. We fans never did get the opportunity to see the 3D plans, did we? I'll believe it when I hear/see it so far as the stadium is concerned!

Oh, and Billinge Lump, how do you know that Saddened! is joking? Some people cover their feelings with humour to fool others you know. It could be that Saddened! is really quite gloomy underneath.

I'd rather have a spanking new stadium than a set of 3d plans.