Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Theres been alot of speculation on here regarding this Special evening invitation only event. However the recent date change article on the main site certianly makes it sound more exciting that what people have suggested ( relaunching city 2000 / a plea for money ). "With full detials being kept firmly under wraps until the evening itself" is the quote that has got me wondering.Any chance this might have something to do with a topic slightly more important like SL's millions / Ashton Gate Developments !?!? 1 things for sure, if it isn't exciting it will be one anti-climax for me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Theres been alot of speculation on here regarding this Special evening invitation only event. However the recent date change article on the main site certianly makes it sound more exciting that what people have suggested ( relaunching city 2000 / a plea for money ). "With full detials being kept firmly under wraps until the evening itself" is the quote that has got me wondering.Any chance this might have something to do with a topic slightly more important like SL's millions / Ashton Gate Developments !?!? 1 things for sure, if it isn't exciting it will be one anti-climax for me ! A takeover possibly? That would be the sort of announcement that would suit this sort of evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 A takeover possibly? That would be the sort of announcement that would suit this sort of evening.Well yes that is a possibility, but my real point is that people suggested it was what i would consider quite a small matter. ie city 2000 or some other scheme to try and drum up some money. I expect instant updates on here next week !! ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdgifford64 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Got my ticket through the post last week. Curious as to why it`s been put back a week.Certainly i`d have thought a relaunch of City2000, or something similar would have been up and running. There have however, i think, i may be mistaken, been IT problems at the gate recently which may have something to do with the delay.PDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Got my ticket through the post last week. Curious as to why it`s been put back a week.Certainly i`d have thought a relaunch of City2000, or something similar would have been up and running. There have however, i think, i may be mistaken, been IT problems at the gate recently which may have something to do with the delay.PDGdon't you think the way its been built up is a little OTT for someting like city2000 ? what did they do first time round when it was launched ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 From memory, the invite mentioned being part of a major project - I wouldn't term a re-launch of City2000 as a major project.A project indicates something which has a start and a finish, and that can't be said of a re-launch of City2000 - can it ?.And would that merit the attendance of the Chairman, C.Exec and, more tellingly, the manager ? I don't think so.The secrecy and the fact that they want a big attendance indicates something big is to be announced - a lot bigger than a City2000 re-launch.Major investment into the club ? Not really a project is it.Stadium development ? Possibly.Whatever it is, I hope it isn't an anti-climax as I suspect some people are making quite a long journey to be there. I declined the invite based upon the fact that I wasn't prepared to travel a long way without knowing why I was attending and didn't want to be disappointed (or annoyed) when I found out. I know others who were of the same mind.Any chance you cna let me have your place then !? Everything for me points to the stadium development, cause as you righly point out it is a project. It has also been mentioned int he past and died off a few times....even though plans were in place.Maybe we are going to ground share with the gas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I know for a fact it is to do with the transport arrangements for Millwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I know for a fact it is to do with the transport arrangements for Millwall.And how do you know that?And what would Gary Johnson have to do with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Because I know everything, mr plastic Atyeo fan.Mr Johnson had a contact within military procurement, from his days at Yeovil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 And what would Gary Johnson have to do with that?He's driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I know for a fact it is to do with the transport arrangements for Millwall.Clearly you're making this up. The camo is wrong for a start, it would have to be painted to blend in with council flats and burned out motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I haven't a clue what it's about , my feeling is that anything major would have been leaked by now!Many people are unable to attend, due to distance, work/family commitments etc. I can't believe the non attendees will miss out purely because they weren't there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I haven't a clue what it's about , my feeling is that anything major would have been leaked by now!Many people are unable to attend, due to distance, work/family commitments etc. I can't believe the non attendees will miss out purely because they weren't there???True about there being no leak, however, if it was a major project "plan" then there isnt really anyone to leak the info, its just ideas at that stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted March 8, 2007 Admin Share Posted March 8, 2007 It does say something on the ticket about it being of a business nature (think that was phrase), and says due to this under 16's are not able to attend.Surely City 2000 needs a name change at worst, the name itself sounds a bit dated, considering we are no in 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red under the bed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 In an idle moment I considered that the meeting was about the new stand. So I have been giving it some thought.Along the lines of obtaining the funds from the supporters by way of funding a commercial loan in conjunction with a major sponsership deal.500 people paying £20.00 per month is £10,000. More then enough to part support a mortgage to build a new stand.Just a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Robin Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I haven't a clue what it's about , my feeling is that anything major would have been leaked by now!Many people are unable to attend, due to distance, work/family commitments etc. I can't believe the non attendees will miss out purely because they weren't there???To be fair I thought it was ment to be for a select few,however reading on here every tom,d### and Harry have had a invitation it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 To be far I thought it was ment to be for a select few,however reading on here every tom,d### and Harry have had a invitation it seems. everyone but me !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I have a feeling it may be to do with long term season tickets3 / 5 / 10 years etcAfter all - if you buy now at same rate for next 5 or 10 years think of the savings you will make if the club progresses as much as we all hope it will.But also think of how much you may commit too at a time when ST prices are under attack at the top levels of football & therefore are actualy dropping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I can't help but think it's going to be something to do with them wanting our money i.e. Buying long term season tickets...or is SL going to float even?Let's hope its plans to redevelop Ashton gate, thats the sort of news i want to here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I can't help but think it's going to be something to do with them wanting our money i.e. Buying long term season tickets...or is SL going to float even?Let's hope its plans to redevelop Ashton gate, thats the sort of news i want to hereSL going to float what !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The letter said "lauch of a major new initiative". They want money. I'm not sure why they would want to gather all of us together when they usually announce things on teh official site. That has got me thinking.I'm hoping it's to do with the new stand development as that would be really pleasing but why gather the press and fans together just to announce the City2000 launch.hhhhhhmmmmm! MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 SL going to float what !?His company? Wasn't there talk of that a few weeks ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giles_23_bcfc Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Because I know everything, mr plastic Atyeo fan.Mr Johnson had a contact within military procurement, from his days at Yeovil.Excuse me?! Mr plastic Atyeo fan? What exactly is that supposed to mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 His company? Wasn't there talk of that a few weeks ago?I thought he had already done that. £600m wasnt it.....although first of all he wont see any of that money for quite some time and second of all thats nothing to do with BCFC.Granted it may be due to this possibly funding a project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I thought he had already done that. £600m wasnt it.....although first of all he wont see any of that money for quite some time and second of all thats nothing to do with BCFC.Granted it may be due to this possibly funding a project.We'll see. Although I'm not going to be there I'm quite looking forward to hearing about it as I'm sure there will be lots about it on the website. Let's just hope its not a let down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I think they have looked at the finance's at supporting a championship club and have decided that we can't compete, so will be giving up our promotion slot if won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I think they have looked at the finance's at supporting a championship club and have decided that we can't compete, so will be giving up our promotion slot if won. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I thought he had already done that. £600m wasnt it.....although first of all he wont see any of that money for quite some time and second of all thats nothing to do with BCFC.Granted it may be due to this possibly funding a project.The float of Hargreaves Lansdown will take place June/July, all being well, which will earn the aforementioned about £250 mill each. Not sure if this is as well as, or including SLs reported £70 million if he left the company now.Either way, a very rich man who I have always thought was one of the nicest, most handsome and caring people on earth (Steve you can e mail me if you need to contact me for anything )When Steve was asked what he would do about the begging letters he said that he would still keep sending them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Maybe we are looking at a ground share with Bristol rugby ? The income from that would go a long way towards redevelopment of the stadium and would also pay for laying a new pitch which could handle the extra wear and tear.So, the suggestions so far ;New groundAshton Gate developmentCity2000 launchInvestmentTake OverArmoured travel arrangements for MillwallAnnouncement that we can't afford to be promotedAny others ?I think it's some sort of AG development..No prizes for the correct answer, just the kudos and satisfaction of saying "I told you so".I'm going for AG / EE development, been approved beforehand....surely the front runner....??!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartolona Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 They've found the sniper who shot Bas against Yeovil and solved the JFK assassination at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 They've found the sniper who shot Bas against Yeovil and solved the JFK assassination at the same time. hahathat reminds me, i think another rumour to add to the list was that Bas is coming back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksi Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The supporters trust are buying Lansdown shares in Bristol city Football club with Steve L keeping his shares in Bristol city holdings/AshtonGate Stadium (or whatever its called) and then kicking the club out.Ill give you odds of 30000/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 The supporters trust are buying Lansdown shares in Bristol city Football club with Steve L keeping his shares in Bristol city holdings/AshtonGate Stadium (or whatever its called) and then kicking the club out.Ill give you odds of 30000/1ill take those odds. i bet £1...... no wait, screw it.... i bet £10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 It's simple.In preparation for floating Hargreaves Lansdown on the exchange this year Sir Steve Lansdown Esq is hosting a posh dinner for some of London's finest stockbrokers.What better place to do this than the seat of his power at Ashton gate, surrounded by hoardes of adoring fans?On arrival, the hoi polloit will be issued with instructions on when to clap, a dinner jacket and a teacloth and their duties for the evening will include a round of applause to follow every amusing anecdote Steve tells, shoe shining, general adoration, table waiting, and washing up.After the brokers have all buggered off chock full of expensive nosh and Napolean, Sir Steve will thank you all with the words "Right, ta very much now clear up and fark off". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunley Legend Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I reckon it's the relaunch of Buy a Brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somered Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 A takeover possibly? That would be the sort of announcement that would suit this sort of evening.Wouldn't I as a shareholder have been privy to any information regarding the above before any public announcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I reckon it's the relaunch of Buy a Brick.Just in time for Millwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Perhaps we're re-signing Marcus Stewart (wasn't that the last time everyone was invited along by SL?).It'll liven up the forum if we do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Whatever it is (I think it is stadium redevolopment) I hope that CS is not too involved.The aborted Wedlock stand and the Premier seating "I could sell the seats twice over" spring to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbert Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I think it will be to do with Hargeaves Lansdown.My bet is on the launch of a 10 year Bristol City fixed income bond. It will pay out interest at the Bank of England base rate -1% during any season that we are outside the Premiership, but will jump up to base rate +25% during seasons we are in the Prem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTop Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Maybe we are looking at a ground share with Bristol rugby ? The income from that would go a long way towards redevelopment of the stadium and would also pay for laying a new pitch which could handle the extra wear and tear.So, the suggestions so far ;New groundAshton Gate developmentCity2000 launchInvestmentTake OverArmoured travel arrangements for MillwallAnnouncement that we can't afford to be promotedAny others ?I think it's some sort of AG development..No prizes for the correct answer, just the kudos and satisfaction of saying "I told you so".Well given that under 16s aren't allowed, then perhaps City want Ashton Gate to be the site of the new UK supercasino? The brochure will carry pictures of Marcus Stewart and Michael Bridges to show we have a history of wild gambling.Alternatively, perhaps it's just a press conference to announce that the club will start wheel-clamping any Sainsbury's shoppers they catch using the BCFC car park.Or maybe Steve is going to pull off a rubber mask, Scooby Doo style, and reveal he's really a lifelong Gashead who hatched an evil plot to take over City so that he could fix a match and get Rovers to the Millennium Stadium. And he would have gotten away with it if it weren't for...oh, hang on. He did get away with it...Having said that, Dogbert's suggestion does sound awfully grown up and complicated, so perhaps that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 I've given this matter a lot of thought and come up with this. Wasn't the lack of an agreement with caterers one of the reasons why the buy a brick development didn't happen? I think you are all being invited for a taste test for new pies and pasties, or even bring your own ingredients and bake your own. 'The Ashton Pastie'. We don't like to give the Gas any praise but most agree their food is far better than ours, until now. There will be a world record attempt to bake the biggest pie and then it will be raffled and monies raised will fund the new stand.Am I close MrL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Horsman Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Maybe we are looking at a ground share with Bristol rugby ? The income from that would go a long way towards redevelopment of the stadium and would also pay for laying a new pitch which could handle the extra wear and tear.So, the suggestions so far ;New groundAshton Gate developmentCity2000 launchInvestmentTake OverArmoured travel arrangements for MillwallAnnouncement that we can't afford to be promotedAny others ?I think it's some sort of AG development..No prizes for the correct answer, just the kudos and satisfaction of saying "I told you so".Gutted, I had my money on a Meatloaf Karaoke night, Sexstone singing 'Paradise by the Dashboard Light', GJ giving it a Cockney aural hand grenade with 'Bat ot of Hell, and Steve L ,well, selling the vimto, you know what they say, 'Two out of three aint bad........' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 buy a brick too expensive £35 a brick too dear maybe £10 i could i get the whole family done the gas have got a similar scheme buy a pr!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 A Outer Mongolian consortium are buying SLS shares out three Bactrian Camels for each share of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I'm very suprised that we havent had anyone say " I know for sure but i can't tell u" responses yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I'm very suprised that we havent had anyone say " I know for sure but i can't tell u" responses yet....Shall I? Shant I? Shall I? Shant I? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 You did on another thread !Definite ground redevelopment you said Did he !!! no i don't believe u ! I bet he said he knew but couldnt say.....YOU KNOW NOTHING OLD MAN ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Wouldn't I as a shareholder have been privy to any information regarding the above before any public announcement? Not necessarily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DIZZYRED Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 We will all find out soon enough !!! oh I'm Ticket Number 422 so who is number 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbert Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 oh I'm Ticket Number 422 so who is number 1?You are number 422. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 I am not a number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red under the bed Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Did anybody else hear the half time announcer say that from next week the City 2000 prize on the draw will not exist. Must have a relevance to the meeting on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HambrookRed Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Did anybody else hear the half time announcer say that from next week the City 2000 prize on the draw will not exist. Must have a relevance to the meeting on Thursday.Yes someone mentioned this to me aswell....i hope that this isnt what the gathering is about, for me it will be a great dissapointment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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