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Falmer a disgrace, say campaigners
Countryside campaigners have branded today's green-light for a stadium at Falmer disgraceful.
Richard Allden, Campaign for the Protection of Rural England Sussex planning officer, said: "The decision by the Government to allow a football stadium to be built at Falmer is a sad blow to everyone who loves the Sussex Downs.
"Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are meant to be given the highest level of protection in planning law so it's disgraceful that this development had been given permission when it will damage the very landscape that should be protected.
"When we saw the inspector's recommendation that the land for Falmer stadium should be excluded from the National Park we feared that this could be used to try and justify permission for the stadium.
"What people are forgetting is that it will still be within the AONB and right next to the National Park boundary and so the impacts will be felt for miles around."
Emma Marrington, CPRE's Rural Policy Campaigner, added: "The area is still relatively tranquil and this will be damaged irreparably.
"There will be more pressure on local transport infrastructure and yet another new source of light pollution .
"The saying "death by a thousand cuts" is certainly true for the South Downs today."
2:16pm Tuesday 24th July 2007
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CommentPosted by: Andy, St Leonards on 2:31pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Toads Hole valley is also an area of outstanding natural beauty. I don,t hear Mr Allen commenting on the mess that the motor x bikes have made there. I seem to remember there were protected species and plants there aswell.
Toads Hole valley is also an area of outstanding natural beauty. I don,t hear Mr Allen commenting on the mess that the motor x bikes have made there. I seem to remember there were protected species and plants there aswell.
Posted by: Martin W, Hassocks on 2:33pm Tue 24 Jul 07
What a laughable response. I don't recall either the A27 or the University being "Tranquil" and this development in what is actually an urban area hardly amounts to the end to the South Downs as we know them! Well done to the Government for a sensible and correct decision supported by the majority - it is called democracy!
Now will all the NIMBYs shup up for good
What a laughable response. I don't recall either the A27 or the University being "Tranquil" and this development in what is actually an urban area hardly amounts to the end to the South Downs as we know them! Well done to the Government for a sensible and correct decision supported by the majority - it is called democracy!
Now will all the NIMBYs shup up for good
Posted by: Shoon, Winchester on 2:37pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Saints fan here, congrats on the go-ahead, hopefully you'll be able to fulfill your potentail now. And on ein the eye for NIMBYs! Superb result.
Saints fan here, congrats on the go-ahead, hopefully you'll be able to fulfill your potentail now. And on ein the eye for NIMBYs! Superb result.
Posted by: Dave, Woolwich on 2:39pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I reckon I speak for the majority of Brighton supporters when I say we love our town, we love Sussex and all it offers. The downs are indeed a beautiful feature of OUR town and should be protected. But where the stadium is being built is not the a pretty site, it is not secluded and tranquil. It is not this haven of peace and beauty these various organisations claim it to be. Do not insult out intelligence, or integrity by telling us what we should or should not allow within an area we know better than the majority of people objecting on here. (Yeah, I live in Woolwich now, but 29 years of living in Brighton from birth gives me the right to comment.)
I reckon I speak for the majority of Brighton supporters when I say we love our town, we love Sussex and all it offers. The downs are indeed a beautiful feature of OUR town and should be protected. But where the stadium is being built is not the a pretty site, it is not secluded and tranquil. It is not this haven of peace and beauty these various organisations claim it to be. Do not insult out intelligence, or integrity by telling us what we should or should not allow within an area we know better than the majority of people objecting on here. (Yeah, I live in Woolwich now, but 29 years of living in Brighton from birth gives me the right to comment.)
Posted by: Septicman, Brighton on 2:46pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Interestingly, the decision letter from Mrs Blears states that the development will cause "considerable harm to the AONB". Staggering.
If ever there were a political decision, this is it.
Interestingly, the decision letter from Mrs Blears states that the development will cause "considerable harm to the AONB". Staggering.
If ever there were a political decision, this is it.
Posted by: goldstonerapper, Falmer on 2:54pm Tue 24 Jul 07
How this area of land can be qualified as an AONB is beyond me, I mean we're not talking about the Long Man of Wilmington here are we...A major trunk road, railway, University, Southern Water Offices and new Halls of Residence is not exactly a Village set in rolling hills is it....
How this area of land can be qualified as an AONB is beyond me, I mean we're not talking about the Long Man of Wilmington here are we...A major trunk road, railway, University, Southern Water Offices and new Halls of Residence is not exactly a Village set in rolling hills is it....
Posted by: Nick, Brighton on 2:58pm Tue 24 Jul 07
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot!
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot!
Posted by: Paul, Brighton on 3:02pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, hmmm, university buildings, the A27, what c*bblers people come out with!
I'm not into football at all, but well done to the Seagulls for getting a new club, and bringing regeneration to the area!
And yah boo to all the Lewes Nimbys and all the other moanin minnies!
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, hmmm, university buildings, the A27, what c*bblers people come out with!
I'm not into football at all, but well done to the Seagulls for getting a new club, and bringing regeneration to the area!
And yah boo to all the Lewes Nimbys and all the other moanin minnies!
Posted by: Dave, Hove on 3:04pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Septicman[/bold] wrote:
Interestingly, the decision letter from Mrs Blears states that the development will cause "considerable harm to the AONB". Staggering.
If ever there were a political decision, this is it.[/quote] ...and much of the rest of the letter continually refers to the Secretary of State's belief that the beauty of the site has been over-stated. In other words, it's considerable harm to an AONB that no longer deserves that status.
The only thing truly "staggering" are the constant exaggerations and over-emotive claims of the opponents.
I don't want to see any beautiful downland destroyed around the city that I love. But this is NOT beautiful downland. Get the diggers in as soon as possible.
Septicman wrote:
Interestingly, the decision letter from Mrs Blears states that the development will cause "considerable harm to the AONB". Staggering.
If ever there were a political decision, this is it.
...and much of the rest of the letter continually refers to the Secretary of State's belief that the beauty of the site has been over-stated. In other words, it's considerable harm to an AONB that no longer deserves that status.
The only thing truly "staggering" are the constant exaggerations and over-emotive claims of the opponents.
I don't want to see any beautiful downland destroyed around the city that I love. But this is NOT beautiful downland. Get the diggers in as soon as possible.
Posted by: Steve, Brighton on 3:11pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Nick...you're a pillock ! Brighton can become a premier football team again. We neeeded the stadium to give this club a new lease of life....and now we've got it ! Now do us all a favour and go and shoot yourself !
Nick...you're a pillock ! Brighton can become a premier football team again. We neeeded the stadium to give this club a new lease of life....and now we've got it ! Now do us all a favour and go and shoot yourself !
Posted by: Cynthia, Brighton on 3:20pm Tue 24 Jul 07
As long as the "gangs" of thugs who are not a bit interested in football at all, but just come essentially looking for trouble or to cause it, dont invade the quiet little village of opposite when they come looking for that trouble.........
As long as the "gangs" of thugs who are not a bit interested in football at all, but just come essentially looking for trouble or to cause it, dont invade the quiet little village of opposite when they come looking for that trouble.........
Posted by: Welsh Dragon, Port Talbot on 3:21pm Tue 24 Jul 07
To the Countryside campaigners ( Pain in the necks) Why object think of the money and Jobs that it will bring to that area for many years to come and I am sure the finish product will blend in with the natural beauty of the Sussex Downs.
To the Countryside campaigners ( Pain in the necks) Why object think of the money and Jobs that it will bring to that area for many years to come and I am sure the finish product will blend in with the natural beauty of the Sussex Downs.
Posted by: Jim, Hove on 3:45pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Cynthia, you are living in the dark ages. Check out Withdean since we moved there, the place is cleaner and there has been no dis-order from the so called thugs you describe. Football has moved on , it's now a real community thing. Perhaps you should move on too and stop being so bitter.
Cynthia, you are living in the dark ages. Check out Withdean since we moved there, the place is cleaner and there has been no dis-order from the so called thugs you describe. Football has moved on , it's now a real community thing. Perhaps you should move on too and stop being so bitter.
Posted by: Ethel, Brighton on 3:50pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Football dear? What did you say? Whats that dear? Look, I will put my hearing aid in! What balls dear? Really! Ohh...we are far too old for that! Oh Football! No, im not playing...
Football dear? What did you say? Whats that dear? Look, I will put my hearing aid in! What balls dear? Really! Ohh...we are far too old for that! Oh Football! No, im not playing...
Posted by: Mapman, Brighton on 3:51pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I totally agree that areas of outstanding natural beauty should be protected. Anyone who has been to Falmer and actually seen, or driven past, the site will realise that this is not one of them. It's about time that Brighton, the town and football club had a stadium to be proud of. This decision will benefit the whole community, so let's hope that both sides can work together from now on.
I totally agree that areas of outstanding natural beauty should be protected. Anyone who has been to Falmer and actually seen, or driven past, the site will realise that this is not one of them. It's about time that Brighton, the town and football club had a stadium to be proud of. This decision will benefit the whole community, so let's hope that both sides can work together from now on.
Posted by: ricky, coventry on 3:52pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Good one. That will teach those ignorant and selfish whingers they can't always have there own way. Although I'm not a Albion fan, I love football and recognise that sometimes the needs of a community have to come before the needs of an individual. Read it and weep nimbies!!
Good one. That will teach those ignorant and selfish whingers they can't always have there own way. Although I'm not a Albion fan, I love football and recognise that sometimes the needs of a community have to come before the needs of an individual. Read it and weep nimbies!!
Posted by: Sue, Hove on 3:54pm Tue 24 Jul 07
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold]
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
Posted by: Paul, Brighton on 4:02pm Tue 24 Jul 07
What are you talking about Nick? "The destruction of Falmer"?? Is the village itself being flattened? Is the duck pond being filled in? NO!!! A football stadium is being built on a ploughed up piece of land next to a huge university, a dual carriageway and close to a railway line. Not exactly the middle of nowhere, is it??
What are you talking about Nick? "The destruction of Falmer"?? Is the village itself being flattened? Is the duck pond being filled in? NO!!! A football stadium is being built on a ploughed up piece of land next to a huge university, a dual carriageway and close to a railway line. Not exactly the middle of nowhere, is it??
Posted by: Ethel, Brighton on 4:05pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Jim im not at all bitter! Bitter!? Why on earth do you think im bitter? Im making a reasonable comment...and im sure LOTS of people (esp the people of FALMER) agree with me!
Jim im not at all bitter! Bitter!? Why on earth do you think im bitter? Im making a reasonable comment...and im sure LOTS of people (esp the people of FALMER) agree with me!
Posted by: Martin W, Hassocks on 4:08pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] There has been no violence or disrepute in 8 years at Withdean so why will Falmer be any differt?
Sue, stop being so narrow minded and bigoted and don't judge people you don't know.
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
There has been no violence or disrepute in 8 years at Withdean so why will Falmer be any differt?
Sue, stop being so narrow minded and bigoted and don't judge people you don't know.
Posted by: Dave, Woolwich on 4:14pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] CACK BADGER!
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
CACK BADGER!
Posted by: Ian, Horsham on 4:17pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Sue I'm sure you're a lovely lady but please don't be so presumptious as to say its a sad day for the people of Sussex.I was born and bred in Sussex and am incredibly proud of my county and all it has to offer. However I am also a long time supporter of the Albion and at 57 years of age hardly consider myself liable to bring disorder and violence with me to watch my team play. I wouldn't dream of criticising your interests so please refrain from such comments about something that I and many others enjoy.
Lets just agree to differ and you can get on with what I am sure is a worthwhile existance with many other topics that would benefit from your careful examination of the facts and considered opinions!
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
Sue I'm sure you're a lovely lady but please don't be so presumptious as to say its a sad day for the people of Sussex.I was born and bred in Sussex and am incredibly proud of my county and all it has to offer. However I am also a long time supporter of the Albion and at 57 years of age hardly consider myself liable to bring disorder and violence with me to watch my team play. I wouldn't dream of criticising your interests so please refrain from such comments about something that I and many others enjoy.
Lets just agree to differ and you can get on with what I am sure is a worthwhile existance with many other topics that would benefit from your careful examination of the facts and considered opinions!
Posted by: mark, brighton on 4:21pm Tue 24 Jul 07
its strange i went to health and racket health club today and the uni is building a car park the size of a football pitch!! this is on a field, why are the falmer people not up in arms about that? the uni is massively expanding and no one says a word,, LDC your thick as two planks, get the diggers in now!!
its strange i went to health and racket health club today and the uni is building a car park the size of a football pitch!! this is on a field, why are the falmer people not up in arms about that? the uni is massively expanding and no one says a word,, LDC your thick as two planks, get the diggers in now!!
Posted by: Barry, Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex on 4:22pm Tue 24 Jul 07
From some of the descriptions of the stadium site used by opponents, you'd think it was being built in the middle of Stanmer Park and not a brown-field site next to a dual-carriage way, railway line and two Universities.
I'm also very disappointed in the comments that have, as an Albion fan, already branded me a thug and not a lover of Sussex and its Downs.
From some of the descriptions of the stadium site used by opponents, you'd think it was being built in the middle of Stanmer Park and not a brown-field site next to a dual-carriage way, railway line and two Universities.
I'm also very disappointed in the comments that have, as an Albion fan, already branded me a thug and not a lover of Sussex and its Downs.
Posted by: buzzer on 4:23pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Martin W[/bold] wrote:
Jim, it's a fact that there is more Hooliganism in Football than any other sport. And it's certainly not a suitable young family entertainment given the fans language in all areas. Having said that Brighton were robbed of the Goldstone and need better facilities than Withdean. I only hope the over-turn of the AoONB status does not set a precident for other projects in the UK as I can almost hear the exitement of large property developers as I type![/quote] my 5 year old and 7 year old love going to football you narrow-minded ignorant twit. It's called a family stand and there are specific rules about language you moron. Come along and find out for yourself before you post such rubbish
Martin W wrote:
Jim, it's a fact that there is more Hooliganism in Football than any other sport. And it's certainly not a suitable young family entertainment given the fans language in all areas. Having said that Brighton were robbed of the Goldstone and need better facilities than Withdean. I only hope the over-turn of the AoONB status does not set a precident for other projects in the UK as I can almost hear the exitement of large property developers as I type!
my 5 year old and 7 year old love going to football you narrow-minded ignorant twit. It's called a family stand and there are specific rules about language you moron. Come along and find out for yourself before you post such rubbish
Posted by: Paul, Brighton born & bred, Brighton - God's Own City on 4:23pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] How very sad & myopic Sue.
I care little for myself, my wife (who attends games on occasions) & my 6 year old son being accused of being disreputable & violent.
I care even less for people who not only generalise on such a crass basis but do so without any factual foundation.
Perhaps you should contact Sussex Police to obtain the number of arrests at Withdean Stadium?
Perhaps you should consult those who live locally to Withdean Stadium to gauge their views on supporter behaviour?
I live a stones throw away from the stadium & have never seen anything other than civil behaviour from supporters who are NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS.
PS - If you are so keen on preserving Sussex best interests why put-down the local club that has been a part of the community fabric for over 100 years? Where is your civic pride? I guess it disappeared with your ability to handle facts & make a balanced comment.
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
How very sad & myopic Sue.
I care little for myself, my wife (who attends games on occasions) & my 6 year old son being accused of being disreputable & violent.
I care even less for people who not only generalise on such a crass basis but do so without any factual foundation.
Perhaps you should contact Sussex Police to obtain the number of arrests at Withdean Stadium?
Perhaps you should consult those who live locally to Withdean Stadium to gauge their views on supporter behaviour?
I live a stones throw away from the stadium & have never seen anything other than civil behaviour from supporters who are NORMAL HUMAN BEINGS.
PS - If you are so keen on preserving Sussex best interests why put-down the local club that has been a part of the community fabric for over 100 years? Where is your civic pride? I guess it disappeared with your ability to handle facts & make a balanced comment.
Posted by: sean, brighton on 4:33pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote]a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[/quote]
sure. just like they do week in week out at Withdean. utter nonsense.
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
sure. just like they do week in week out at Withdean. utter nonsense.
Posted by: zigjim, Lewes on 4:33pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] True Sue, the Albion are third-rate - they've got no money because they are forced to play in an athletics stadium. But as for violent fans - wake up, look around and get a grip with reality. You're clinging to hugely distorted image of football fans. When was there last crowd trouble at The Withdean? Get a grip, you really are an ignorant woman.
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
True Sue, the Albion are third-rate - they've got no money because they are forced to play in an athletics stadium. But as for violent fans - wake up, look around and get a grip with reality. You're clinging to hugely distorted image of football fans. When was there last crowd trouble at The Withdean? Get a grip, you really are an ignorant woman.
Posted by: zigjim, Lewes on 4:36pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] And it's not a sad day in Sussex. Haven't seen so many beaming smiles in Lewes since bonfire.
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
And it's not a sad day in Sussex. Haven't seen so many beaming smiles in Lewes since bonfire.
Posted by: Stormin' Norman, AONB on 4:43pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I'm glad that the stadium will be built and I'm glad that those fogeys at LDC have been beaten.
I'd consider Devils Dyke to be an AONB, as is Chanctonbury Ring, Cissbury Ring, Clapham Woods, the downs around Firle but a field surrounded by a university, a fitness centre, Southern Water offices, an main A road and a railway line is not and can never be an AONB!!!!!!
By the way, I live in Westdene and have never seen or experienced any aggro from the football supporters - we have more trouble from little chavs using the area as a race track in their crappy little souped up bangers than we do from football supporters.
NIMBY's 0 - Common Sense - 1.
Up the Albion!!
I'm glad that the stadium will be built and I'm glad that those fogeys at LDC have been beaten.
I'd consider Devils Dyke to be an AONB, as is Chanctonbury Ring, Cissbury Ring, Clapham Woods, the downs around Firle but a field surrounded by a university, a fitness centre, Southern Water offices, an main A road and a railway line is not and can never be an AONB!!!!!!
By the way, I live in Westdene and have never seen or experienced any aggro from the football supporters - we have more trouble from little chavs using the area as a race track in their crappy little souped up bangers than we do from football supporters.
NIMBY's 0 - Common Sense - 1.
Up the Albion!!
Posted by: sam langridge, buxted on 4:57pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Falmer the rural idyll!! What is the matter with these people? Are they blind? have they ever been to the site? The stadium will be adjacent to a six lane major road , between two major Universities attended by around 10,000 people every day
Falmer the rural idyll!! What is the matter with these people? Are they blind? have they ever been to the site? The stadium will be adjacent to a six lane major road , between two major Universities attended by around 10,000 people every day
Posted by: alan, spain on 5:00pm Tue 24 Jul 07
there are a lot of moaners who would complain if the new stadium was to be built on the moon, for goodness sake turn your attentions to something else more worthy of your miserable complaints and leave the albion alone.I just hope that I am there for the first game.
there are a lot of moaners who would complain if the new stadium was to be built on the moon, for goodness sake turn your attentions to something else more worthy of your miserable complaints and leave the albion alone.I just hope that I am there for the first game.
Posted by: DAVE BHA, Hove & soon Falmer on 5:13pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Nick[/bold] wrote:
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot![/quote] Nick - you need to be shot. do you REALLY think a by-pass/offices/deve
lopment of uni & a uni detract from a rural village setting, and not forgetting a train station. People like you have NO CLUE. We could be a top flight team. Wigan & Reading....I rsst my case. PS. In the 80's remember Liverpool & Mau utd being beaten by BHA. Nick its your type that will make me sing louder & prouder when I visit Flamer.!! BHA for ever.
Nick wrote:
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot!
Nick - you need to be shot. do you REALLY think a by-pass/offices/deve
lopment of uni & a uni detract from a rural village setting, and not forgetting a train station. People like you have NO CLUE. We could be a top flight team. Wigan & Reading....I rsst my case. PS. In the 80's remember Liverpool & Mau utd being beaten by BHA. Nick its your type that will make me sing louder & prouder when I visit Flamer.!! BHA for ever.
Posted by: Alex, Newhaven on 5:19pm Tue 24 Jul 07
About time this decision was made, superb result for Brighton and Sussex as a whole.
I am also pleased to LDC beaten on this issue. They have FORCED through a decision regarding the waste incinerator in Newhaven despite thousands and thousands of objections from residents, the ratio of for and against was nothing compared to the Albion's new stadium where the majority did want it at Falmer. LDC are hypocritical and short sighted and in my opinion do not represent the people they are supposed to be representing at all.
About time this decision was made, superb result for Brighton and Sussex as a whole.
I am also pleased to LDC beaten on this issue. They have FORCED through a decision regarding the waste incinerator in Newhaven despite thousands and thousands of objections from residents, the ratio of for and against was nothing compared to the Albion's new stadium where the majority did want it at Falmer. LDC are hypocritical and short sighted and in my opinion do not represent the people they are supposed to be representing at all.
Posted by: debbie, shoreham on 5:34pm Tue 24 Jul 07
THE DECISION HAS NOW BEEN MADE - WHY DON'T LEWES AND FALMER ACCEPT THEY HAVE LOST AND ALLOW THE CITY TO HAVE A STADIUM - I ALSO DO NOT LIKE THE COMMENTS BY SUE THAT FOOTBALL FANS ARE ABUSIVE - MY MOTHER GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDFATHER ARE/HAVE SUPPORTED THE ALBION AND DECENT HUMAN BEINGS - I THINK IT IS DISCUSTING THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE A FOOTBALL SUPPORTER ID MAKES YOU A YOB - PERHAPS IF THE BRAINLESS IDIOTS WITH THESE COMMENTS ATTENDED A MATCH THEY WOULD SEE WE ARE VERY VERY RESPECTABLE PEOPLE - AT THE END OF THE DAY HOUSES HAVE BEEN BUILT AROUND THEIR PRECIOUS POND - WHAT DOES THAT UNIVERSITY LOOK LIKE ACROSS THAT ROAD - OH AND DIDN'T THEY ALL DECIDE TO LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE A27 - JUST SHUT UP ABOUT IT AND STOP WASTING TAX PAYERS MONEY TO FIGHT A CAUSE YOU WILL NEVER EVER WIN!!!!!!!!
THE DECISION HAS NOW BEEN MADE - WHY DON'T LEWES AND FALMER ACCEPT THEY HAVE LOST AND ALLOW THE CITY TO HAVE A STADIUM - I ALSO DO NOT LIKE THE COMMENTS BY SUE THAT FOOTBALL FANS ARE ABUSIVE - MY MOTHER GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDFATHER ARE/HAVE SUPPORTED THE ALBION AND DECENT HUMAN BEINGS - I THINK IT IS DISCUSTING THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE A FOOTBALL SUPPORTER ID MAKES YOU A YOB - PERHAPS IF THE BRAINLESS IDIOTS WITH THESE COMMENTS ATTENDED A MATCH THEY WOULD SEE WE ARE VERY VERY RESPECTABLE PEOPLE - AT THE END OF THE DAY HOUSES HAVE BEEN BUILT AROUND THEIR PRECIOUS POND - WHAT DOES THAT UNIVERSITY LOOK LIKE ACROSS THAT ROAD - OH AND DIDN'T THEY ALL DECIDE TO LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE A27 - JUST SHUT UP ABOUT IT AND STOP WASTING TAX PAYERS MONEY TO FIGHT A CAUSE YOU WILL NEVER EVER WIN!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Stuart, Hove on 5:36pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I would like to add that over the last 10 years of trying to get a ground Brighton have played in the second highest league in the land for three of those years. I think for a club playing in a field this is pretty good.
I think Sussex should hold its head up high, that we have a club that can perform as well has it has done on a shoe string budget. Once the new ground has been constructed Brighton will have a platform to build and become one of the best clubs in the South again.
As for the site the ground will be bit on, come on I lived in Moulscoombe not a stones throw away from the site. Can anybody really call it a AONB I don’t think so and that has been the whole point, the nimbys have been trying to run a club with a 100 years history into the ground, because they don’t want it on there doorstep.
The area the ground will be built in needs to be re-generated as there is so much social disorder, down to the area being poor and run down. This will create jobs and bring much need money into this area of Brighton. This isn’t a case of just a football stadium it’s also about a community that needs to be re-built, and I think a lot of people have forgotten that fact.
I would like to add that over the last 10 years of trying to get a ground Brighton have played in the second highest league in the land for three of those years. I think for a club playing in a field this is pretty good.
I think Sussex should hold its head up high, that we have a club that can perform as well has it has done on a shoe string budget. Once the new ground has been constructed Brighton will have a platform to build and become one of the best clubs in the South again.
As for the site the ground will be bit on, come on I lived in Moulscoombe not a stones throw away from the site. Can anybody really call it a AONB I don’t think so and that has been the whole point, the nimbys have been trying to run a club with a 100 years history into the ground, because they don’t want it on there doorstep.
The area the ground will be built in needs to be re-generated as there is so much social disorder, down to the area being poor and run down. This will create jobs and bring much need money into this area of Brighton. This isn’t a case of just a football stadium it’s also about a community that needs to be re-built, and I think a lot of people have forgotten that fact.
Posted by: stuart on 5:36pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I’m sorry weren’t we reading on this web site a few weeks ago how the stadiums site was no longer going to be considered a AONB? How could we destroy such a beautiful area of our county I mean I just love pulling up in my car to admire the views of a busy road, a train line and the building of car parks and student accommodation which is all around the site? I’m sorry you fools but if you wanted to preserve these AONB then you should of thought about this before the university was extended next to where we are going to build our stadium!
I’m sorry weren’t we reading on this web site a few weeks ago how the stadiums site was no longer going to be considered a AONB? How could we destroy such a beautiful area of our county I mean I just love pulling up in my car to admire the views of a busy road, a train line and the building of car parks and student accommodation which is all around the site? I’m sorry you fools but if you wanted to preserve these AONB then you should of thought about this before the university was extended next to where we are going to build our stadium!
Posted by: Cap'n Pugwash, 'aving me some rum on 6:01pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Nick[/bold] wrote:
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot![/quote] You don't have a clue what this planning application is about nor where the stadium IS GOING TO BE BUILT FOR THE GOOD OF ALL OF SUSSEX. If you took your head out of your anti-football backside and stuck to THE TRUTH (not the truth according to Cuttress, Huxham, Baker, Neighbour, Pepper and DeVagi) you would agree that the pimple on my **** is more of an AONB than the East Brighton site for the new stadium. When the Community Stadium has been built-then the area will BECOME an AONB. Until then, it's a cra ppy field designated for development.
As for the destruction of Falmer-the A27 and 2 frigging great Unis already took care of that.
Nick wrote:
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot!
You don't have a clue what this planning application is about nor where the stadium IS GOING TO BE BUILT FOR THE GOOD OF ALL OF SUSSEX. If you took your head out of your anti-football backside and stuck to THE TRUTH (not the truth according to Cuttress, Huxham, Baker, Neighbour, Pepper and DeVagi) you would agree that the pimple on my **** is more of an AONB than the East Brighton site for the new stadium. When the Community Stadium has been built-then the area will BECOME an AONB. Until then, it's a cra ppy field designated for development.
As for the destruction of Falmer-the A27 and 2 frigging great Unis already took care of that.
Posted by: dave, newhaven on 6:09pm Tue 24 Jul 07
campaigners, please will you now put your energy into something that is potentially lethal to the countryside and environment. you all need to oppose 'something' because thats what you do, but have you not realised the incenerator issue in newhaven?? stop complaining up there with a good idea like a stadium, complain down here about this madness that will threaten all of us.
campaigners, please will you now put your energy into something that is potentially lethal to the countryside and environment. you all need to oppose 'something' because thats what you do, but have you not realised the incenerator issue in newhaven?? stop complaining up there with a good idea like a stadium, complain down here about this madness that will threaten all of us.
Posted by: Cap'n Pugwash, In Cabin on 6:11pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] You stupid, sad woman. Once again we have a moron making generalisations about football fans-claiming we are violent and will bring disrepute to the area. May I respectfully request that you take a look at the exceptional conduct of the majority of football fans throughout England? It's time idiots like you stopped believing the nonsense being churned out by LDC, FPC, the Regency Society (incidentally, why are they poking their noses into a planning application way outside the town centre?) and started thinking for yourselves. Now, be off with you-back to your knitting.
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
You stupid, sad woman. Once again we have a moron making generalisations about football fans-claiming we are violent and will bring disrepute to the area. May I respectfully request that you take a look at the exceptional conduct of the majority of football fans throughout England? It's time idiots like you stopped believing the nonsense being churned out by LDC, FPC, the Regency Society (incidentally, why are they poking their noses into a planning application way outside the town centre?) and started thinking for yourselves. Now, be off with you-back to your knitting.
Posted by: Acheron, Hove on 6:12pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Not a great football fan, but fully support the decision.
As for anyone who wants to insist that where the stadium is going is an AONB, I give you a challenge. Name the time and date and lets all meet at the field to discuss how beautiful it is!
I think I'm fairly safe in the challenge as anyone who knows the site knows full well it's not an AONB. Further out into the downs, maybe yes, but not the site.
Not a great football fan, but fully support the decision.
As for anyone who wants to insist that where the stadium is going is an AONB, I give you a challenge. Name the time and date and lets all meet at the field to discuss how beautiful it is!
I think I'm fairly safe in the challenge as anyone who knows the site knows full well it's not an AONB. Further out into the downs, maybe yes, but not the site.
Posted by: Cap'n Pugwash, Quayside on 6:14pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Cynthia[/bold] wrote:
As long as the "gangs" of thugs who are not a bit interested in football at all, but just come essentially looking for trouble or to cause it, dont invade the quiet little village of opposite when they come looking for that trouble.........[/quote] You are yet another stupid women who hasn't a clue.
Cynthia wrote:
As long as the "gangs" of thugs who are not a bit interested in football at all, but just come essentially looking for trouble or to cause it, dont invade the quiet little village of opposite when they come looking for that trouble.........
You are yet another stupid women who hasn't a clue.
Posted by: IMNOTDEAF, Brighton on 6:20pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]debbie[/bold] wrote:
THE DECISION HAS NOW BEEN MADE - WHY DON'T LEWES AND FALMER ACCEPT THEY HAVE LOST AND ALLOW THE CITY TO HAVE A STADIUM - I ALSO DO NOT LIKE THE COMMENTS BY SUE THAT FOOTBALL FANS ARE ABUSIVE - MY MOTHER GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDFATHER ARE/HAVE SUPPORTED THE ALBION AND DECENT HUMAN BEINGS - I THINK IT IS DISCUSTING THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE A FOOTBALL SUPPORTER ID MAKES YOU A YOB - PERHAPS IF THE BRAINLESS IDIOTS WITH THESE COMMENTS ATTENDED A MATCH THEY WOULD SEE WE ARE VERY VERY RESPECTABLE PEOPLE - AT THE END OF THE DAY HOUSES HAVE BEEN BUILT AROUND THEIR PRECIOUS POND - WHAT DOES THAT UNIVERSITY LOOK LIKE ACROSS THAT ROAD - OH AND DIDN'T THEY ALL DECIDE TO LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE A27 - JUST SHUT UP ABOUT IT AND STOP WASTING TAX PAYERS MONEY TO FIGHT A CAUSE YOU WILL NEVER EVER WIN!!!!!!!![/quote] Please don't shout. We can all read lower case text...Thank-you.
debbie wrote:
THE DECISION HAS NOW BEEN MADE - WHY DON'T LEWES AND FALMER ACCEPT THEY HAVE LOST AND ALLOW THE CITY TO HAVE A STADIUM - I ALSO DO NOT LIKE THE COMMENTS BY SUE THAT FOOTBALL FANS ARE ABUSIVE - MY MOTHER GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDFATHER ARE/HAVE SUPPORTED THE ALBION AND DECENT HUMAN BEINGS - I THINK IT IS DISCUSTING THAT JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE A FOOTBALL SUPPORTER ID MAKES YOU A YOB - PERHAPS IF THE BRAINLESS IDIOTS WITH THESE COMMENTS ATTENDED A MATCH THEY WOULD SEE WE ARE VERY VERY RESPECTABLE PEOPLE - AT THE END OF THE DAY HOUSES HAVE BEEN BUILT AROUND THEIR PRECIOUS POND - WHAT DOES THAT UNIVERSITY LOOK LIKE ACROSS THAT ROAD - OH AND DIDN'T THEY ALL DECIDE TO LIVE RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO THE A27 - JUST SHUT UP ABOUT IT AND STOP WASTING TAX PAYERS MONEY TO FIGHT A CAUSE YOU WILL NEVER EVER WIN!!!!!!!!
Please don't shout. We can all read lower case text...Thank-you.
Posted by: dave, sompting on 6:20pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Dave from woolwich you are a star. I belive that CACKBADGER will now be remembered as the word which epitomised all that is wrong with the opposition to our great and beautiful stadium.
Dave from woolwich you are a star. I belive that CACKBADGER will now be remembered as the word which epitomised all that is wrong with the opposition to our great and beautiful stadium.
Posted by: Diana, Seaford on 6:32pm Tue 24 Jul 07
The young people of Sussex desperately need sports role models, sports facilities and a culture of fitness and community.
It would be great if the new stadium helps to inspire our youngsters to do more constructive things with their time.
Well done to all those who stuck at, with narrow minded whingers doing their best to block what can only be a great asset to the county.
The young people of Sussex desperately need sports role models, sports facilities and a culture of fitness and community.
It would be great if the new stadium helps to inspire our youngsters to do more constructive things with their time.
Well done to all those who stuck at, with narrow minded whingers doing their best to block what can only be a great asset to the county.
Posted by: guerrero, Alicante province.Spain. on 6:41pm Tue 24 Jul 07
A great day.Hope there are no more hitches.Now we should campaign for the whole of the Countryside to be dug up and concreted over so the Bumpkins can't go around hunting and killing little furry animals anymore.
Hasta la victoria siempre!
A great day.Hope there are no more hitches.Now we should campaign for the whole of the Countryside to be dug up and concreted over so the Bumpkins can't go around hunting and killing little furry animals anymore.
Hasta la victoria siempre!
Posted by: Mark H, Brighton on 6:43pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I didnt realise that having a dual carriageway, trainline and university buildings in the proximity constituted an area of outstanding Natural Beauty!
It's about time Lewes District Council and the CPRE realised that Falmer is not a rural site, accept what the majority want, stop wasting taxpayers money and let B&HAFC live on as the great Football club we are. They should start fighting the incinerator plans in Newhaven instead.
I didnt realise that having a dual carriageway, trainline and university buildings in the proximity constituted an area of outstanding Natural Beauty!
It's about time Lewes District Council and the CPRE realised that Falmer is not a rural site, accept what the majority want, stop wasting taxpayers money and let B&HAFC live on as the great Football club we are. They should start fighting the incinerator plans in Newhaven instead.
Posted by: Craig Stevens, Woodingdean on 6:56pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Sue you show what all typical falmer folk think - all football fans are thugs, when this clearly isnt the case, i seem to recall a whole stand at Withdean dedicated to families with kids, i dont think they are thugs. dont insult people when you dont actually know them!!
i am sixteen and i dont go to a game looking for a fight, i am devoted to my team and want to see them play not get into trouble!! wake up woman you are living on cloud cooko aint you!?
Also i am from woodingdean, and i dont give a monkeys about the congestion, i want to see my team play in a real home, and if its on my backdoor, all the better!!!
come on stop being so negative, if a 'KID'like me can be positive surely you can too!!
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
Sue you show what all typical falmer folk think - all football fans are thugs, when this clearly isnt the case, i seem to recall a whole stand at Withdean dedicated to families with kids, i dont think they are thugs. dont insult people when you dont actually know them!!
i am sixteen and i dont go to a game looking for a fight, i am devoted to my team and want to see them play not get into trouble!! wake up woman you are living on cloud cooko aint you!?
Also i am from woodingdean, and i dont give a monkeys about the congestion, i want to see my team play in a real home, and if its on my backdoor, all the better!!!
come on stop being so negative, if a 'KID'like me can be positive surely you can too!!
Posted by: Mark H, Brighton on 7:05pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] An extremely immature comment from a person who doesn't have a clue about football or Brighton fans! Sue, are you a member of Lewes District Council by any chance?
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
An extremely immature comment from a person who doesn't have a clue about football or Brighton fans! Sue, are you a member of Lewes District Council by any chance?
Posted by: Spider, Brighton on 7:25pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Fortunately some remarks with some maturity rather than insults. Craig Stevens at 16 years of age has put the majority of posters to shame. Well said Craig.
Fortunately some remarks with some maturity rather than insults. Craig Stevens at 16 years of age has put the majority of posters to shame. Well said Craig.
Posted by: shaun, shoreham on 7:29pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Nick[/bold] wrote:
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot![/quote] u need shooting u goon. go back under the stone u crawled from. great decision all round, cant wait. get in there
Nick wrote:
This is a sad day indeed. Its not as if Brighton is a premier football team, and I really don't think the destruction of Falmer is warranted nor is it going to help those fools kicking balls. Who ever gave this the go-ahead needs to be shot!
u need shooting u goon. go back under the stone u crawled from. great decision all round, cant wait. get in there
Posted by: david, brighton on 7:33pm Tue 24 Jul 07
In 10 tears time will there be another toys r us and all that at falmer?
In 10 tears time will there be another toys r us and all that at falmer?
Posted by: shaun, shoreham on 7:34pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers
Posted by: kaz, Brighton on 7:48pm Tue 24 Jul 07
shaun, you are so wrong 99% not for,there were many against it,just think on how long before our downs are built on.
I agree with Nick with what he said.
and yes sad day for Falmer.
shaun, you are so wrong 99% not for,there were many against it,just think on how long before our downs are built on.
I agree with Nick with what he said.
and yes sad day for Falmer.
Posted by: Pennis Night, Stalingrad on 7:53pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]shaun[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers[/quote] Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium.
shaun wrote:
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers
Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium.
Posted by: Legionnaire, Siddi Bel abbes on 7:56pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Mark H[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] An extremely immature comment from a person who doesn't have a clue about football or Brighton fans! Sue, are you a member of Lewes District Council by any chance?[/quote] Nize 1 m8
Mark H wrote:
Sue wrote:
a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
An extremely immature comment from a person who doesn't have a clue about football or Brighton fans! Sue, are you a member of Lewes District Council by any chance?
Nize 1 m8
Posted by: shaun, shoreham on 8:22pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Pennis Night[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]shaun[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote: a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers[/quote] Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium. [/quote] its a corn field u moron. it soon will be a aonb when we get our stadium.
Pennis Night wrote:
shaun wrote: Sue wrote: a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers
Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium.
its a corn field u moron. it soon will be a aonb when we get our stadium.
Posted by: Son Of Cackbadger, Croydon on 8:57pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]shaun[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Pennis Night[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]shaun[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote: a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers[/quote] Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium. [/quote] its a corn field u moron. it soon will be a aonb when we get our stadium.[/quote] Arena Of Numpty Boys?
shaun wrote:
Pennis Night wrote:
shaun wrote: Sue wrote: a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers
Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium.
its a corn field u moron. it soon will be a aonb when we get our stadium.
Arena Of Numpty Boys?
Posted by: Trevor Skinner, Ringmer on 9:32pm Tue 24 Jul 07
It's a great day for Sussex and Brighton. People on here are saying that Brighton are a third rate football team but that because Brighton had to get rid of they best player due to not being able to get there ground. They lost not only good players but managers too. I am not a big Seagull fan as I am a Liverpool supporter but I am happy for them and will go along to see some games. Good luck to Brighton now I am sure they will get to the top flight.
It's a great day for Sussex and Brighton. People on here are saying that Brighton are a third rate football team but that because Brighton had to get rid of they best player due to not being able to get there ground. They lost not only good players but managers too. I am not a big Seagull fan as I am a Liverpool supporter but I am happy for them and will go along to see some games. Good luck to Brighton now I am sure they will get to the top flight.
Posted by: Graham Hannaford, hove on 9:54pm Tue 24 Jul 07
What a fantastic sight the stadium will present as people approach the town from the east,compare that to the goldstone trading estate.
What a fantastic sight the stadium will present as people approach the town from the east,compare that to the goldstone trading estate.
Posted by: Juan Albion, Omemee Ontario on 10:19pm Tue 24 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Pennis Night[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]shaun[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote: a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers[/quote] Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium. [/quote] So I guess most of the electorate thought it was such an obvious 'YES' that they didn't bother to vote. The majority voted for the stadium, and so they won the referendum. That's how democracy works. Get over it. In a few years the antis will be wondering just why they ever wasted so much energy opposing the Albion's new home.
Pennis Night wrote:
shaun wrote: Sue wrote: a very sad day for the people of Sussex. All this for a third rate football team - and the awful so called fans who will bring disrepute and violence with them.
great day for 99 percent of sussex, and the 1 percent, im sure ul get over it. losers
Mate, the referendum was won with 40,000 ish votes for Falmer, which represented about 15-20% of the B&H electorate. There are 32 million day visits to the Downs. Only a fraction of B&H voted for the stadium.
So I guess most of the electorate thought it was such an obvious 'YES' that they didn't bother to vote. The majority voted for the stadium, and so they won the referendum. That's how democracy works. Get over it. In a few years the antis will be wondering just why they ever wasted so much energy opposing the Albion's new home.
Posted by: General Comment, Now Within LDC Area on 10:39pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Can whomever decides the names for the stands please consider calling the Stand closest to the LDC boundary the Cackbadger stand.
I feel it is an appropriate honour for LDC.
Can whomever decides the names for the stands please consider calling the Stand closest to the LDC boundary the Cackbadger stand.
I feel it is an appropriate honour for LDC.
Posted by: Brian, Hove on 10:48pm Tue 24 Jul 07
So what excactly is a cackbadger? Its a cracking word
So what excactly is a cackbadger? Its a cracking word
Posted by: T.Ruth, Brighton on 11:04pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Its time to sack everyone at LDC because its obvious they are not fit for purpose, and are wasting council tax payers money without a mandate to do so. Funny how they don't object to the proposed sewage works at Peacehaven or the incinerator at Lewes, but they are so blinded by the hate of football that they will fight this decision to the bitter end, its time they were all thrown out of office.
Talk about inconsistency and hypocrisy, WHY do we have to put up with the self indulgent and NIMBY attitudes of those who get into positions of power for no other reasons than to protect their back yards regardless of what the general public want. Take Chichester District Council as an example, they went ahead, without a mandate, and spent hundreds of thousands of pounds of council tax payer’s money fighting the very idea of the proposed South Downs National Park, simply because they knew it would result in a loss of power and restrict the favours they could hand out to the privileged few land owners, who up until now have controlled most of Sussex and Hampshire without ever being challenged. Whereas, on the other hand, Lewes District Council supported the National Park scheme purely because they believed it would aid their fight against the Falmer football stadium, and because of their blind opposition to football in general, they have ignored the fact that this stadium could be a great asset to other sports as a training and competition venue and if they got on board before its too late they could still have some input into the design and overall use of the stadium in such a way that it will benefit Lewes in a positive way.
Its time to sack everyone at LDC because its obvious they are not fit for purpose, and are wasting council tax payers money without a mandate to do so. Funny how they don't object to the proposed sewage works at Peacehaven or the incinerator at Lewes, but they are so blinded by the hate of football that they will fight this decision to the bitter end, its time they were all thrown out of office.
Talk about inconsistency and hypocrisy, WHY do we have to put up with the self indulgent and NIMBY attitudes of those who get into positions of power for no other reasons than to protect their back yards regardless of what the general public want. Take Chichester District Council as an example, they went ahead, without a mandate, and spent hundreds of thousands of pounds of council tax payer’s money fighting the very idea of the proposed South Downs National Park, simply because they knew it would result in a loss of power and restrict the favours they could hand out to the privileged few land owners, who up until now have controlled most of Sussex and Hampshire without ever being challenged. Whereas, on the other hand, Lewes District Council supported the National Park scheme purely because they believed it would aid their fight against the Falmer football stadium, and because of their blind opposition to football in general, they have ignored the fact that this stadium could be a great asset to other sports as a training and competition venue and if they got on board before its too late they could still have some input into the design and overall use of the stadium in such a way that it will benefit Lewes in a positive way.
Posted by: Football fannies hater on 11:06pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Why can't people see that football is simply a GAME played by over payed actors and wasters for thugs and chavs?
Good luck with the appeal LDC.
Why can't people see that football is simply a GAME played by over payed actors and wasters for thugs and chavs?
Good luck with the appeal LDC.
Posted by: Stephen, right here, right now on 11:13pm Tue 24 Jul 07
Fantastic decision, superb. The opposition started from a corrupt base of misrepresentation and continued though laughable photoshopped images, tried to kill the Club off, and have probably done more harm to the protection of Rural England than they realise themselves. Who is ever going to take them seriously again? Hooligans one and all. Mr Knight, I'm not even Albion, but tonight Sir, English Football salutes you!
Fantastic decision, superb. The opposition started from a corrupt base of misrepresentation and continued though laughable photoshopped images, tried to kill the Club off, and have probably done more harm to the protection of Rural England than they realise themselves. Who is ever going to take them seriously again? Hooligans one and all. Mr Knight, I'm not even Albion, but tonight Sir, English Football salutes you!
Posted by: Mike, Woodingdean on 11:33pm Tue 24 Jul 07
I live in North Woodingdean, just the other side of the hill from Falmer. And I am so pleased that we have got our stadium!!! 10 years of ground sharing and an athletic track! Belotti and Archer...you are both scum for what you put our club through! But today is a massive milestone in BHAFC and another one for the history book! I know that i also speak on behalf of my Dad, Mum and 2 sisters. Falmer is clearly the best site for the city stadium, and im over the moon that we now have it!!
I live in North Woodingdean, just the other side of the hill from Falmer. And I am so pleased that we have got our stadium!!! 10 years of ground sharing and an athletic track! Belotti and Archer...you are both scum for what you put our club through! But today is a massive milestone in BHAFC and another one for the history book! I know that i also speak on behalf of my Dad, Mum and 2 sisters. Falmer is clearly the best site for the city stadium, and im over the moon that we now have it!!
Posted by: coach03, Sunny Saltdean on 12:12am Wed 25 Jul 07
Knighthoods for Perry and Knight, please....and could Ernest please stop whining now?
Knighthoods for Perry and Knight, please....and could Ernest please stop whining now?
Posted by: Daniel, Melbourne on 2:17am Wed 25 Jul 07
In Australia, they argue over how BIG a stadium to build. Not it's location. Everyone realises that a new stadium bring numerous benefits to the local community.
And people wonder why England is so far behind Australia in sporting and lifestyle stakes..
I am delighted that permission has finally been granted and i can enjoy attending games at Falmer in the future.
I only hope the NIMBYS give in gracefully, let bygones be bygones and join the Albion and Brighton City council in building the best stadium in the country.
In Australia, they argue over how BIG a stadium to build. Not it's location. Everyone realises that a new stadium bring numerous benefits to the local community.
And people wonder why England is so far behind Australia in sporting and lifestyle stakes..
I am delighted that permission has finally been granted and i can enjoy attending games at Falmer in the future.
I only hope the NIMBYS give in gracefully, let bygones be bygones and join the Albion and Brighton City council in building the best stadium in the country.
Posted by: Reynard, Brighton on 10:05am Wed 25 Jul 07
Unfortunately the thuggish and rude comments from the "pro-falmer" brigade just expose football fans for what they really are.
Unfortunately the thuggish and rude comments from the "pro-falmer" brigade just expose football fans for what they really are.
Posted by: Dave on 10:20am Wed 25 Jul 07
'Falmer a disgrace - says campaigners'.
A slightly misleading headline but then we are talking about the Argus.
Anyway - I do feel dorry for the residents of Falmer but the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
And finally can this be nailed once and for all.
[bold]bold[/bold] THE STADIUM IS BUILT ON LAND WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.
[bold]bold[/bold]
I do hope that there will be no further reference to the stadium being built in Falmer. It's going to be built in Brighton!!!
'Falmer a disgrace - says campaigners'.
A slightly misleading headline but then we are talking about the Argus.
Anyway - I do feel dorry for the residents of Falmer but the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
And finally can this be nailed once and for all.
THE STADIUM IS BUILT ON LAND WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF BRIGHTON AND HOVE.
I do hope that there will be no further reference to the stadium being built in Falmer. It's going to be built in Brighton!!!
Posted by: Darryn, Hove on 11:54am Wed 25 Jul 07
What sort of people could call this a disgrace - those that are scared of change in their boring lives, thats who..LIVE FOR THE FUTURE, THE FUTURES FALMER
What sort of people could call this a disgrace - those that are scared of change in their boring lives, thats who..LIVE FOR THE FUTURE, THE FUTURES FALMER
Posted by: sean, brighton (not falmer) on 12:33pm Wed 25 Jul 07
[quote]I do hope that there will be no further reference to the stadium being built in Falmer. It's going to be built in Brighton!!![/quote]
too true. in retrospect it was a big mistake calling it the Falmer Stadium in the first place...
I do hope that there will be no further reference to the stadium being built in Falmer. It's going to be built in Brighton!!!
too true. in retrospect it was a big mistake calling it the Falmer Stadium in the first place...
Posted by: Kate on 1:05pm Wed 25 Jul 07
Just to be clear the stadium will be built in the LEWES District !NOT! Brighton. See for yourselfs http://www.lewes.gov
.uk/environment/3325
.asp
and http://www.sussex.ac
.uk/falmerstadium/im
ages/student-context
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Secondly the proposed incinerator is being built in NEWHAVEN and not LEWES as previously writtern.
Just to be clear the stadium will be built in the LEWES District !NOT! Brighton. See for yourselfs http://www.lewes.gov
.uk/environment/3325
.asp
and http://www.sussex.ac
.uk/falmerstadium/im
ages/student-context
-map-(colour.jpg
Secondly the proposed incinerator is being built in NEWHAVEN and not LEWES as previously writtern.
Posted by: Barry, Telscombe Cliffs on 1:26pm Wed 25 Jul 07
[quote][bold]Kate[/bold] wrote:
Just to be clear the stadium will be built in the LEWES District !NOT! Brighton. See for yourselfs http://www.lewes.gov
.uk/environment/3325
.asp
and http://www.sussex.ac
.uk/falmerstadium/im
ages/student-context
-map-(colour.jpg
Secondly the proposed incinerator is being built in NEWHAVEN and not LEWES as previously writtern.[/quote] I'm pretty sure that it's only a section of the coach park that crosses in to Lewes District, and as far as I am aware, also in to the National Park as it was originally planned.
Kate wrote:
Just to be clear the stadium will be built in the LEWES District !NOT! Brighton. See for yourselfs http://www.lewes.gov
.uk/environment/3325
.asp
and http://www.sussex.ac
.uk/falmerstadium/im
ages/student-context
-map-(colour.j
