My song would be Ain't got a Clue by The Lurkers as nobody is saying anything.

Wallop wrote:

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Walls come tumbling down - The Style Council

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 That was my opening gambit Wallop, but by The Bexley Council.

'Give me just a little more time' - Chairmen of the Board.

Getting to the point - Electric Light Orchestra

Chris wrote:

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RonF wrote:

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I no longer go home from games in a depressed state, purely because IMO relegation is now a foregone conclusion. However, what is probably more important is where we stand as far as PVR is concerned. Somebody needs to come out and make a statement, I fully realise that the "owners" would wish to stay in the background and say nothing because they have an overriding financial stake in the future, however, we have a CEO who I understand is very good, but we have heard nothing from her about the way the Club is going. Nobody is going to tell us if we are being sold down the river, but, whilst this silence pertains all sorts of conspiracy theories will aboud. Danny does not appear to have the resources to keep us up, but we long suffering supporters are certainly entitled to some inkling in respect of what the future beholds

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 Yes we really need a statement from the boardroom concerning the clubs future.

I'd like to see the club back Bloor with a contract until the end of the 2024/25 season. Then, let him start to build a squad for next season- whatever division we are in. Abrahams and Kain on 18 months contracts would be a good start. They could score 50 between them at the level below with the right service. I don't see a need to cut admission prices next season, nor will attendances drop if we are competitive so a similar budget can be maintained. If its dropped any further we will be staring down the barrel of a double relegation.

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 I was with you until you said Abrahams and Kain new 18 month contracts. i doubt Kain will stay here until the end of the season, let alone next season. But Abrahams I would not get him back at all. He is the laziest player I have ever seen, yes he did well against Yeovil but nothing else that warrants a contract at all. I would sooner play an academy striker up top that him, especially with the money he is probably on.

RayboBaggins wrote:

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Chris wrote:

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I no longer go home from games in a depressed state, purely because IMO relegation is now a foregone conclusion. However, what is probably more important is where we stand as far as PVR is concerned. Somebody needs to come out and make a statement, I fully realise that the "owners" would wish to stay in the background and say nothing because they have an overriding financial stake in the future, however, we have a CEO who I understand is very good, but we have heard nothing from her about the way the Club is going. Nobody is going to tell us if we are being sold down the river, but, whilst this silence pertains all sorts of conspiracy theories will aboud. Danny does not appear to have the resources to keep us up, but we long suffering supporters are certainly entitled to some inkling in respect of what the future beholds

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 Yes we really need a statement from the boardroom concerning the clubs future.

I'd like to see the club back Bloor with a contract until the end of the 2024/25 season. Then, let him start to build a squad for next season- whatever division we are in. Abrahams and Kain on 18 months contracts would be a good start. They could score 50 between them at the level below with the right service. I don't see a need to cut admission prices next season, nor will attendances drop if we are competitive so a similar budget can be maintained. If its dropped any further we will be staring down the barrel of a double relegation.

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 I was with you until you said Abrahams and Kain new 18 month contracts. i doubt Kain will stay here until the end of the season, let alone next season. But Abrahams I would not get him back at all. He is the laziest player I have ever seen, yes he did well against Yeovil but nothing else that warrants a contract at all. I would sooner play an academy striker up top that him, especially with the money he is probably on.

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 Dipo was average for us until he got some goals, got more service and his confidence went up. I don't think Abrahams best position is up front on his own and I'm not sure Kains best position is as a striker either. As far as the players are concerned they may not want to stick with the club if we go down.  But staying with a manager that believes in them is always a good idea for their career and wellbeing. I don't think Jephte Tanga has made a good move in going to Maidstone.  He won't start for them every week.

Jamison wrote:

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The last paragraph of this is actually a good idea, I mean the rest as usual has not a lot to do with it. But good idea.
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 You mean to say a read all of his posts ? God i lose the will  to live after the first sentence,

Wellingmarshmellow wrote:

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Certainly did not look like a massacre when I have been driving past. i think I only saw one tree down but will take another look later when I drive past later today. Might have felled some more since.

bexleylion wrote:

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I thought permission is normally required from the LA to fell any mature tree unless in a dangerous/diseased condition. Frustrated at not being allowed to hack Danson Park about perhaps the lumberjacks now satisfied? Once down, you can't stick them back together that's for sure.

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 Greenwich let Blackheath Rugby club vandalise the old Hervey Road sports ground. This was a ground used by locals myself and Smudge included that Greenwich handed over to the egg chasers for a peppercorn rent. They felled trees that were homes to Bats and got away with it. They rented out part to private schools and stopped locals using it as general public not DBS checked. 

This is all looking very dodgy and worrying. This could be the beginning of the end.

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I saw the following post on NLM site today:

'Welling United plans for a hideous redevelopment of Park View Road look like coming to nothing. They appear not to have applied for planning permission, and that had to be in by November.

However the academy who are seperate to the club are looking to build a ground in Foots Cray. A company called GB10 are involved. The owner of GB10 also has another company called Greenwich Borough'.




I note that the directors of GB10 have resigned as directors of Welling United C.I.C this month. Although they remain directors of the Academy, could this be due to bad publicity regarding the trees that were felled.

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 Why does NLM state planning application had to be in by November. I know it is dragging on and I check the Bexley council website most days. Did not think there is a timescale by the council to make an application only to fulfill all the conditions if (big if in my opinion) granted. The timescale to submit should have been set by the club with penalty clauses if passed.

Also NLM has stated the academy site is Footscray. They should check their facts. The location is on the border of Eltham and New Eltham in Footscray Road around 4.5 miles from Footscray. 

When other clubs go for new grounds or redevelopment they shout it from the roof tops with pride. They keep fans updated with news of what's going on, any pre-planning applications, changes to plans, meetings with the council, the league etc. Nothing at all from us. Anyone surprised by this? Biggest issue will be the delays to the planning process and delays to the build itself with the unforeseen issues which we can guarantee will happen. However long we are expected to be away from PVR I would guess it won't be correct and the fan base will dwindle. I would prefer us to stay at PVR until the last possible moment.

As for high costs maintaining PVR you only need an extra 100 adults paying £15 and you have an healthy income, especially as we have 5 games in Feb alone - £7500 in one month. Paul Whitehead was successful in getting extra people in and new sponsorship deals but currently the club seems happy to see it out as we are and limp out of PVR like a stray dog looking for shelter.

Jimmy wrote:

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I was pleased with the WUSA meeting last night, Matt explained the options available, so something that initially sounds screwy (Welling playing home games in Tonbridge) has logic when you start to realise it may be the best practical option. And if it is (and to be honest, if we have to move out during a development and are committed to playing in a NLS standard ground, then it looks like Tonbridge is the most viable option) then the next stage is to work out how best to make it as practical as possible for fans to go to, ie coaches from Welling to Tonbridge.

Looking at the National League streaming channel, they charge individuals £9.50 for one match streaming, or £22 for a month. Social venues are charged £180 for a match streaming, no price mentioned for the cost of a month social streaming, maybe they could come up with a price if asked. But at present that means Welling could stream a midweek match and show it in the bar for £180, and if 18 fans paid £9.50 to watch it, and a few drinks were bought, that would cover the £180 cost. If more fans attended the price per fan could drop.

I watched some World Cup matches at the Welling bar, it was a great atmosphere, much better than staying at home watching it on tv. So as there is no way I could make midweek home games played at Tonbridge, streaming at PVR would be a sound solution.

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 Jimmie....PVR will be a building site, there won't be any bar's 

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So now that we have addressed the elephant in the room, what are peoples thoughts on the apparent move to Tonbridge?
It would appear this is pretty much set in stone, so maybe nows the time to offer any practical ideas people may have.
Personally, if the project were considering a option of Cray Wanderers at 6 figures, they should be able to provide funding for Tonbridge at 5 figures.
This is where our team need to be cute.
We know PVR is no longer viable, but need to have some form of poker hand, if only holding low figures.
To make the supporters fully fund this move is impracticable.
Take a leaf out of Truros book.

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 Honestly I'd prefer it if we took a bitter pill of a double relegation and dropped to the Isthmian South East and moved somewhere more local. But I can understand the decision that seems to have been made.

I also hope Erith and Belvedere can now go on and find their own stadium. Bexley Council should help them.