Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Dohnut wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:41 pm Dark times. I wish them, their fans, all the best.

Prestige Worldwide wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:01 pm Any prospect of this new stadium? Didn't they sell roots hall to Sainsbury's?

ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:34 pm This is the club who's fans mocked us terribly, when we lost our league place.
So feck um

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:41 pm

ComeOnYouOs wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:34 pm This is the club who's fans mocked us terribly, when we lost our league place.
So feck um

Karma.

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:32 pm

Type high wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:37 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:32 pm

That ain't much of a pitch invasion I've had more people round my pile for a Burger and a Bun in a Basket with Pint of Courage Best, Prosecco for the Sheila's
These country yokels just don't know how to do things properly, truly pathetic.

B.whitehouse+10more wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 2:04 pm

Type high wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 12:37 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 09, 2021 5:32 pm

That ain't much of a pitch invasion I've had more people round my pile for a Burger and a Bun in a Basket with Pint of Courage Best, Prosecco for the Sheila's
These country yokels just don't know how to do things properly, truly pathetic.

Probably during lockdown

LeighO wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:51 pm Ron Martin in court for tax dodging (again) today. Just over £5m in unpaid V.A.T. on 2 land deals.
Coupled with SUFC’s record of court cases, he appears to be a committed and serial offender.

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:55 pm Approval for the new ground announced today by the council

21,000 National league south stadium ?

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:32 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:55 pm Approval for the new ground announced today by the council

21,000 National league south stadium ?

Also includes a 107 bed hotel, and residential blocks in the corners of 182 homes (sound familiar>?)

Additionally, another 1,400 homes to be built on site.

I live about 2 miles from the proposed site. I'm not sure Southend needs another hotel, since the plethora that do exist appear to be half-empty, and why you'd wish to spend the night in a former field, near a dual-carriageway, but essentially in the middle of not much, is anyone's guess.

Ditto the homes. Infrastructure doesn't really exist round there: no shopping unless you're a car driver. No schools/pharmacy etc etc, and 1,400 homes equals no doubt at least 3,000 people.

Wouldn't surprise me if SUFC were just a pawn in a game between Martin and the Council, who just want the homes built to trouser the Council Tax. It also wouldn't surprise me particularly if it all got built barring the football stadium, and that would be the end of SUFC.

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:32 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:55 pm Approval for the new ground announced today by the council

21,000 National league south stadium ?

Also includes a 107 bed hotel, and residential blocks in the corners of 182 homes (sound familiar>?)

Additionally, another 1,400 homes to be built on site.

I live about 2 miles from the proposed site. I'm not sure Southend needs another hotel, since the plethora that do exist appear to be half-empty, and why you'd wish to spend the night in a former field, near a dual-carriageway, but essentially in the middle of not much, is anyone's guess.

Ditto the homes. Infrastructure doesn't really exist round there: no shopping unless you're a car driver. No schools/pharmacy etc etc, and 1,400 homes equals no doubt at least 3,000 people.

Wouldn't surprise me if SUFC were just a pawn in a game between Martin and the Council, who just want the homes built to trouser the Council Tax. It also wouldn't surprise me particularly if it all got built barring the football stadium, and that would be the end of SUFC.

Stowaway wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 9:14 pm

LeighO wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:51 pm Ron Martin in court for tax dodging (again) today. Just over £5m in unpaid V.A.T. on 2 land deals.
Coupled with SUFC’s record of court cases, he appears to be a committed and serial offender.

Southend have been a basket case for years. How many times have they been hauled up for unpaid tax now? I can see them going under properly this time, and fans starting them up again

LittleMate wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:05 am

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:32 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:55 pm Approval for the new ground announced today by the council

21,000 National league south stadium ?

Also includes a 107 bed hotel, and residential blocks in the corners of 182 homes (sound familiar>?)

Additionally, another 1,400 homes to be built on site.

I live about 2 miles from the proposed site. I'm not sure Southend needs another hotel, since the plethora that do exist appear to be half-empty, and why you'd wish to spend the night in a former field, near a dual-carriageway, but essentially in the middle of not much, is anyone's guess.

Ditto the homes. Infrastructure doesn't really exist round there: no shopping unless you're a car driver. No schools/pharmacy etc etc, and 1,400 homes equals no doubt at least 3,000 people.

Wouldn't surprise me if SUFC were just a pawn in a game between Martin and the Council, who just want the homes built to trouser the Council Tax. It also wouldn't surprise me particularly if it all got built barring the football stadium, and that would be the end of SUFC.

When developments like these are built they have to add infrastructure into the plan (schools, medical centres, etc). I'm sure that sort of stuff is built in.

Dohnut wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:18 am

LittleMate wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:05 am

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:32 am

Also includes a 107 bed hotel, and residential blocks in the corners of 182 homes (sound familiar>?)

Additionally, another 1,400 homes to be built on site.

I live about 2 miles from the proposed site. I'm not sure Southend needs another hotel, since the plethora that do exist appear to be half-empty, and why you'd wish to spend the night in a former field, near a dual-carriageway, but essentially in the middle of not much, is anyone's guess.

Ditto the homes. Infrastructure doesn't really exist round there: no shopping unless you're a car driver. No schools/pharmacy etc etc, and 1,400 homes equals no doubt at least 3,000 people.

Wouldn't surprise me if SUFC were just a pawn in a game between Martin and the Council, who just want the homes built to trouser the Council Tax. It also wouldn't surprise me particularly if it all got built barring the football stadium, and that would be the end of SUFC.

When developments like these are built they have to add infrastructure into the plan (schools, medical centres, etc). I'm sure that sort of stuff is built in.

We had a significant development a few miles from where I live. Provision for a new junior school, medical centre and community hall all formed part of the development. Also included were new roads to link the site to the existing road network. That it was said Fossetts Farm is close to a dual Carriageway is evidence of links and access. Bus routes can be added.

The development near me has been ongoing now for a few years, one part completed and sold, the next phase then starts. The development is a blend of 2/3/4 bedroom houses, detached, semi and terraced. Also includes are Apartments. And links to the A303 then the Motorway network.

Dohnut wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:58 am

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:32 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:55 pm Approval for the new ground announced today by the council

21,000 National league south stadium ?

Also includes a 107 bed hotel, and residential blocks in the corners of 182 homes (sound familiar>?)

Additionally, another 1,400 homes to be built on site.

I live about 2 miles from the proposed site. I'm not sure Southend needs another hotel, since the plethora that do exist appear to be half-empty, and why you'd wish to spend the night in a former field, near a dual-carriageway, but essentially in the middle of not much, is anyone's guess.

Ditto the homes. Infrastructure doesn't really exist round there: no shopping unless you're a car driver. No schools/pharmacy etc etc, and 1,400 homes equals no doubt at least 3,000 people.

Wouldn't surprise me if SUFC were just a pawn in a game between Martin and the Council, who just want the homes built to trouser the Council Tax. It also wouldn't surprise me particularly if it all got built barring the football stadium, and that would be the end of SUFC.

I’ve no doubt the research has been done on the hotel potential. And as I understand it we have a severe shortage of housing. And what’s wrong with Councils getting Council tax. I’m sure they publish how the money is spent. More money to help the less fortunate.

I’ve little doubt the stadium is being used as leverage with the council. The ground forms part of the overall scheme at Fosetts Farm and the development of Roots Hall. Which is part of the whole. Draft plans exist for the redevelopment of that area.

And whilst Ron Martin will make money, so will the thousands of people involved in the planning and building of the sites. Much needed work for the working man, who will of course pay tax and spend to help the local economy.

Building homes is not a dirty word, nor is building a new football ground. The infrastructure will have been worked through as part of the planning process and can be developed.

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 7:25 pm

Dohnut wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:58 am

Scuba Diver wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:32 am

Also includes a 107 bed hotel, and residential blocks in the corners of 182 homes (sound familiar>?)

Additionally, another 1,400 homes to be built on site.

I live about 2 miles from the proposed site. I'm not sure Southend needs another hotel, since the plethora that do exist appear to be half-empty, and why you'd wish to spend the night in a former field, near a dual-carriageway, but essentially in the middle of not much, is anyone's guess.

Ditto the homes. Infrastructure doesn't really exist round there: no shopping unless you're a car driver. No schools/pharmacy etc etc, and 1,400 homes equals no doubt at least 3,000 people.

Wouldn't surprise me if SUFC were just a pawn in a game between Martin and the Council, who just want the homes built to trouser the Council Tax. It also wouldn't surprise me particularly if it all got built barring the football stadium, and that would be the end of SUFC.

I’ve no doubt the research has been done on the hotel potential. And as I understand it we have a severe shortage of housing. And what’s wrong with Councils getting Council tax. I’m sure they publish how the money is spent. More money to help the less fortunate.

I’ve little doubt the stadium is being used as leverage with the council. The ground forms part of the overall scheme at Fosetts Farm and the development of Roots Hall. Which is part of the whole. Draft plans exist for the redevelopment of that area.

And whilst Ron Martin will make money, so will the thousands of people involved in the planning and building of the sites. Much needed work for the working man, who will of course pay tax and spend to help the local economy.

Building homes is not a dirty word, nor is building a new football ground. The infrastructure will have been worked through as part of the planning process and can be developed.

Surprising to see you side with a dodgy owner…