I THINK WE HAVE HIT A NERVE????? LOL
Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:31 pm
SHEFFIELD United are pressing ahead with their investigation into why Bramall Lane was overlooked as a potential World Cup venue.
Kevin McCabe, the Championship club's chairman, described himself as 'flabbergasted' when Hillsbo rough, home of their arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday, was chosen as South Yorkshire's representative on England's 2018 shortlist and vowed to seek clarification about the reasoning behind the decision.
Although United have drawn a veil of secrecy over their efforts - they are now refusing to acknowledge a review is taking place - The Star can confirm their concerns centre on the speed with which Wednesday were granted planning permission for an ambitious redevelopment programme after announcing their candidacy.
United are believed to have embarked upon a series of expensive consulation exercises, including one to ascertain road traffic implications around the stadium, in order to satisfy the council's demands and believed they were in pole position to win the nomination after recently staging a series of international friendlies.
Privately, reservations have also been expressed about claims that Hillsborough''s close proximity to a park, which could be used to house fans should England host the tournament, helped swing the voting in their neighbour's favour.
If that was the case, some United officials ask, why were they not informed before investing substantial amounts of time and money in the process?
The sensitive nature of their claims means the Local Government Ombudsman could be asked to intervene.
Both Wednesday and United are understood to have provided assurances that no public money would be used to fund building works before being allowed to put their cases before the Football Association
WE MUST HAVE GOT A CORRUPT BOARD!!!!!
Kevin McCabe, the Championship club's chairman, described himself as 'flabbergasted' when Hillsbo rough, home of their arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday, was chosen as South Yorkshire's representative on England's 2018 shortlist and vowed to seek clarification about the reasoning behind the decision.
Although United have drawn a veil of secrecy over their efforts - they are now refusing to acknowledge a review is taking place - The Star can confirm their concerns centre on the speed with which Wednesday were granted planning permission for an ambitious redevelopment programme after announcing their candidacy.
United are believed to have embarked upon a series of expensive consulation exercises, including one to ascertain road traffic implications around the stadium, in order to satisfy the council's demands and believed they were in pole position to win the nomination after recently staging a series of international friendlies.
Privately, reservations have also been expressed about claims that Hillsborough''s close proximity to a park, which could be used to house fans should England host the tournament, helped swing the voting in their neighbour's favour.
If that was the case, some United officials ask, why were they not informed before investing substantial amounts of time and money in the process?
The sensitive nature of their claims means the Local Government Ombudsman could be asked to intervene.
Both Wednesday and United are understood to have provided assurances that no public money would be used to fund building works before being allowed to put their cases before the Football Association
WE MUST HAVE GOT A CORRUPT BOARD!!!!!
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:09 pm
thats exactly what radio pig sheffield sports reporter seth bennet said sam....hence the facebookgroup to sack him 
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:14 pm
What have I missed?
And why the sudden invasion of two Wednesday fans?!
And why the sudden invasion of two Wednesday fans?!
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:19 pm
Were all blue arn't we??? Family ties with the city cocka!!! 
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:24 pm
that sounds familar, "why aint we the capital" lol
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:25 pm
i'll shut the door behind me sam!!
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:28 pm
cwmbranbluebird wrote:that sounds familar, "why aint we the capital" lol
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:08 pm
i really do hate them PIGS
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:10 pm
bristolbluebird37 wrote:i really do hate them PIGS
nice one m8!!!!!!!!
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:30 pm
Ahh another Owl, great stuff.
As for the sad pigs squealing about their soulless, atmosphereless box not being used for a world cup, do they not realise that being surrounded by fairly narrow roads, next door to a waitrose and not much else don't quite warrant a place?
Hillsborough has the history, the capacity and a better location than Bramall Lane. Alright, the trams might be in overtime, but that's a bonus for the economy in the city, surely?
Blackwell in!!!
As for the sad pigs squealing about their soulless, atmosphereless box not being used for a world cup, do they not realise that being surrounded by fairly narrow roads, next door to a waitrose and not much else don't quite warrant a place?
Hillsborough has the history, the capacity and a better location than Bramall Lane. Alright, the trams might be in overtime, but that's a bonus for the economy in the city, surely?
Blackwell in!!!
Re: I THINK WE HAVE HIT A NERVE????? LOL
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:52 pm
ALL OWLS WELCOME U P THE OCS
P THE OCS
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:59 pm
mallo wrote:ALL OWLS WELCOME U
never doubted it pal
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Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:05 am
mallo wrote:ALL OWLS WELCOME U
Top man Mallo.We give nothing but respect out to the lads! Top site Annis i'll keep posting till you get fed up of us!!!
Were all Blue arn't we???