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harrypothead · 26th July 2020, 20.58:52

Ok I am a bit concerned with the Groves site. Not only the really low cost estimates that in my experience are ridiculously low, but more in the size of the area. I understand that we are a non league club, but we are or should be an ambitious non league club with an eye on football league football and that's what we should be aiming for. The Groves area that is being offered to us is no where near big enough for a football league club with a youth system to train at. I would be keen to here the supporters that have voted for, whether they believe the training ground would be sufficient for a league one team, or do they believe we will need to move again if we get promotion, which should be our aim next season, shouldn't it? By voting for, are we really accepting our low level and are we really saying this club is happy to stay at this level or even a league below for years to come. What are the alternatives? Have we actually carried out an options report, showing other potential sites and then showing Groves as the best option and why, have we then carried out a feasibility study to show the potential of the site and can it be used as a league clubs training ground, is there room to extend? Without these studies being undertaken, how is it possible to come out and tell us this is our only option as it's in Wrexham? How many of the first team or even youth team live in Wrexham, as last time I looked our youth team is mostly kids from outside the town, and the first team mostly live outside the town.

mitchelltown · 27th July 2020, 09.13:09

There is an article on Wrexham.com today about the Groves site. Have a look and see what the general public have to say on the subject from a different perspective.

Funny_Old_Game · 27th July 2020, 09.30:01

Relax, it’s now not happening.

Just read in the latest update that this project is to be financed by the fans. Good luck with that.

dagg · 27th July 2020, 09.37:38

Can't see planning permission being a problem. But removing the covenant could be difficult.

jacthelad · 27th July 2020, 09.45:21

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Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

Relax, it’s now not happening.

Just read in the latest update that this project is to be financed by the fans. Good luck with that.

What a revolutionary idea to source new money from.
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OneLoveWrexham · 27th July 2020, 09.55:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

Relax, it’s now not happening.

Just read in the latest update that this project is to be financed by the fans. Good luck with that.

But if you don’t donate handsomely ‘you aren’t a real Wrexham fan’

Hightown Brymbo Red · 27th July 2020, 10.00:17

What a decision the 1200 members will have to make now..Give their hard earned money to try and improve the football team or donate to the Groves junket or of course do both and pay double what they do now

Hometown Unicorn · 27th July 2020, 10.10:41

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Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

Relax, it’s now not happening.

Just read in the latest update that this project is to be financed by the fans. Good luck with that.

They'll take it from the players' budget. Keates is too much of a yes man to argue against it.

We'll have the shiniest training ground in the Conference North.

LlayDragon · 27th July 2020, 10.14:42

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Originally Posted by Hometown Unicorn

They'll take it from the players' budget. Keates is too much of a yes man to argue against it.

We'll have the shiniest training ground in the Conference North.

We'll have a field with some fencing and a gravel car park at best.

All that money wasted on absolutely nothing. Scandalous.

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26th July 2020, 20.58:52	#109-0 (permalink)
harrypothead Legend Joined: Nov 2004 Racecourse Spot: Used to be the back of the KOP! Real Name: Tom Twitter: @@tomtitch	Re: The Groves Training Ground: How will you be voting? Ok I am a bit concerned with the Groves site. Not only the really low cost estimates that in my experience are ridiculously low, but more in the size of the area. I understand that we are a non league club, but we are or should be an ambitious non league club with an eye on football league football and that's what we should be aiming for. The Groves area that is being offered to us is no where near big enough for a football league club with a youth system to train at. I would be keen to here the supporters that have voted for, whether they believe the training ground would be sufficient for a league one team, or do they believe we will need to move again if we get promotion, which should be our aim next season, shouldn't it? By voting for, are we really accepting our low level and are we really saying this club is happy to stay at this level or even a league below for years to come. What are the alternatives? Have we actually carried out an options report, showing other potential sites and then showing Groves as the best option and why, have we then carried out a feasibility study to show the potential of the site and can it be used as a league clubs training ground, is there room to extend? Without these studies being undertaken, how is it possible to come out and tell us this is our only option as it's in Wrexham? How many of the first team or even youth team live in Wrexham, as last time I looked our youth team is mostly kids from outside the town, and the first team mostly live outside the town. __________________ Mr Panesar said: "Gurman Singh was well-regarded, well-respected. He did know his job, he did know how to apply the laws of refereeing in a wholly impartial and competent fashion."

27th July 2020, 09.13:09	#110-0 (permalink)
mitchelltown First Teamer Joined: Jan 2011 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: The Groves Training Ground: How will you be voting? There is an article on Wrexham.com today about the Groves site. Have a look and see what the general public have to say on the subject from a different perspective.

27th July 2020, 09.37:38	#112-0 (permalink)
dagg Taking coaching badges (info) Joined: Dec 2006 Racecourse Spot: Cold Road Stand Real Name: G Twitter: @	Re: The Groves Training Ground: How will you be voting? Can't see planning permission being a problem. But removing the covenant could be difficult. __________________ Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

27th July 2020, 10.00:17	#115-0 (permalink)
Hightown Brymbo Red Legend (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Jun 2010 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Garry Twitter: @	Re: The Groves Training Ground: How will you be voting? What a decision the 1200 members will have to make now..Give their hard earned money to try and improve the football team or donate to the Groves junket or of course do both and pay double what they do now