Stadium redevelopment could be on the Cards!

Stjohn · Post by **Stjohn** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:11 pm

Going back to the takeover I recall some potential talk of stadium developments if we stay up. Exciting times ahead?

CardsWFC · Post by **CardsWFC** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:14 pm

I don't think anything about stadium developments was mentioned

Stjohn · Post by **Stjohn** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:56 pm

CardsWFC wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:14 pm
I don't think anything about stadium developments was mentioned

A very slight hint maybe no? I recall something along the lines of ‘we won’t discuss anything until league stays is secured’. I’ll have to go back to the original interviews to check. Or maybe I imagined it. Would be fantastic if it did happen

Stjohn · Post by **Stjohn** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:58 pm

CardsWFC wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:14 pm
I don't think anything about stadium developments was mentioned

I think there was a mention of bigger plans for the club being unveiled once league status secured or did I imagine it?!!

Stjohn · Post by **Stjohn** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:22 pm

Stjohn wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:58 pm

CardsWFC wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:14 pm
I don't think anything about stadium developments was

Chichester Cardinal · Post by **Chichester Cardinal** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:29 pm

Oldhams new stand on the far side of the pitch would be perfect for us. Replacing the two old stands. Doesn’t have to be massive, would look quality next to the one we already have and would set us up perfectly going forward.

Texas Dave · Post by **Texas Dave** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 7:27 pm

It has always struck me that a decent gust of wind would blow down the monstrosity that is the family/directors stand so demolition shouldn't cost much.

Two of Diamonds · Post by **Two of Diamonds** » Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:23 pm

Texas Dave wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 14, 2025 7:27 pm
It has always struck me that a decent gust of wind would blow down the monstrosity that is the family/directors stand so demolition shouldn't cost much.

Demolition won't no - you could probably get the Reception class from Kingfield Primary School to do it. Replacing it will though, as you'd really have to do the lot properly. It's not just a stand, it's changing rooms, physio room, catering (public and private), press box, directors area, hospitality boxes, club offices, toilets, bar, clubhouse, etc etc. Then there's Moaners itself to consider.

Cardinal96 · Post by **Cardinal96** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:34 pm

Clock's ticking. Once the compound site next door is developed it'll be almost impossible to redevelop that side of the ground as the new residents will have rights to light etc.

Amanda · Post by **Amanda** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:14 pm

Cardinal96 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:34 pm
Clock's ticking. Once the compound site next door is developed it'll be almost impossible to redevelop that side of the ground as the new residents will have rights to light etc.

I thought sale of the compound area by the council had gone away. Surely Todd wants it...?

readingcard · Post by **readingcard** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:08 pm

Moaners corner needs protective status end of

If we are ever going to take this football thing serious we do need to bin the old stands and redevelop

Need a flash new bar and some exec boxes - build it and fans and sponsors will spend the money. There is so much potential for our club.

Texas Dave · Post by **Texas Dave** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:12 pm

Moaners corner Grade 2 listed lol

wokingcardinal · Post by **wokingcardinal** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:22 pm

readingcard wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:08 pm
Moaners corner needs protective status end of

If we are ever going to take this football thing serious we do need to bin the old stands and redevelop

Need a flash new bar and some exec boxes - build it and fans and sponsors will spend the money. There is so much potential for our club.

that would also take serious money

Camberley Cardinal · Post by **Camberley Cardinal** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:01 pm

I always thought that we could start by doubling the size of the KRE!

readingcard · Post by **readingcard** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:16 pm

that would also take serious money

indeed but thats whats needed as a minimum! If we ever want to be a self funded (ish) league side thats what will be required. We have one of the biggest catchments with no other clubs in the country and no shortage of cash in surrey thats for sure.

Otherwise we continue as we are and yoyo between the national and south

Build the support base and give those who have the cash (businesses and sponsors) ways to spend it.

Card Sharp · Post by **Card Sharp** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:41 pm

readingcard wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:08 pm
Moaners corner needs protective status end of

If we are ever going to take this football thing serious we do need to bin the old stands and redevelop

Need a flash new bar and some exec boxes - build it and fans and sponsors will spend the money. There is so much potential for our club.

If it is being taken seriously then Moaners has to go too...

HG Wells · Post by **HG Wells** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:48 pm

Amanda wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:14 pm

Cardinal96 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:34 pm
Clock's ticking. Once the compound site next door is developed it'll be almost impossible to redevelop that side of the ground as the new residents will have rights to light etc.
I thought sale of the compound area by the council had gone away. Surely Todd wants it...?

I thought he was at least making enquiries about it. Could have that wrong though

Steve999 · Post by **Steve999** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:50 pm

To be honest any plans to redevelop the stadium is welcome news.
But it must be adequate for football league standard otherwise not worth spending a lot of money to then change again in the future.. COYC

Carded · Post by **Carded** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:48 pm

We were told a few years ago that it was “now or never” for the ground redevelopment and yet the club picked Wayne Gold as the developer.

Red and White Army · Post by **Red and White Army** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:59 pm

Carded wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:48 pm
We were told a few years ago that it was “now or never” for the ground redevelopment and yet the club picked Wayne Gold as the developer.

It’s been 7 years since the GolDev thing and Wayne Gold has probably still never successfully completed a development.

Maybe like Jarvis he’s just “been really unlucky”.

Cardinal96 · Post by **Cardinal96** » Tue Apr 15, 2025 10:49 pm

wokingcardinal wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:22 pm
that would also take serious money

What's the alternative? As it stands, the club is worth very little because it owns very little of any value and can't generate enough revenue to pay the bills. Investing in infrastructure is the only way any investor is going to see a return.

Carded · Post by **Carded** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:01 am

Red and White Army wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 9:59 pm

Carded wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:48 pm
We were told a few years ago that it was “now or never” for the ground redevelopment and yet the club picked Wayne Gold as the developer.
It’s been 7 years since the GolDev thing and Wayne Gold has probably still never successfully completed a development.

Maybe like Jarvis he’s just “been really unlucky”.

It doesn’t seem that long ago Gold was caught flying his drone above Kingfield during the height of lockdown.

What a mess that all was. The club got so sucked in by SWAG too. They really did a proper number on us.

readingcard · Post by **readingcard** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:35 am

On companies house now!
https://find-and-update.company-informa ... ng-history
A 1.85m loss for 2023/24 taking total debts to just below £7 Million with a large portion of this due to Mr Volpe when the business has sufficient capital (Yeah sure) or as equity back in the business - pains me to imagine what that money could have achieved if used sustainably such as on the ground.

I mean football accounting is very confusing but we have been spending the cash it would seem- i'm no expert but some off the field investment could go along way.

We need 7 days a week income , exec boxes, bars and food to draw people in early and stay late...... that's the priority. There is so much money is surrey , its how we tap in to it. Plus our catchment area is huge.

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