Sixways on City's ground-share list (From Worcester News)
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Sixways on City's ground-share list
8:30am Friday 3rd February 2012 in Sport
WORCESTER City have approached the Warriors about the possibility of sharing Sixways while they wait for a new home to be built.
The Blue Square Bet North club have to leave St George’s Lane in June 2013 so it can be bulldozed for housing by Careys New Homes.
Property developers St Modwen gained planning permission for a stadium at Nunnery Way last month but there is no guarantee that it will be ready in time.
City expect to be homeless for at least the 2013/14 season and are looking at options for a temporary ground-share with vice-chairman Colin Layland saying the club had not ruled out opening a dialogue with the Warriors.
“That’s not out of the equation,” he said. “We have made contact with managing director Charlie Little and we are hoping to have talks with him.
“There’s nothing concrete, it’s another option but we haven’t got anything in black and white.”
It is the first time the current City board have approached the Aviva Premiership outfit although the odds are stacked against a deal being done.
Using the main stadium pitch is unlikely to be attractive to the rugby club in terms of operating costs and would also bring up the issue of primacy of tenure — as landlords, Warriors’ fixtures would take priority.
Sixways is one of several options being considered to provide City with a short-term home but Warriors managing director Little has so far declined to comment.
Another venue being looked at is Bromsgrove Sporting’s Victoria Ground.
Officials from the Blue Square Bet North club visited the site last Saturday and renting at the Athium Midland Combination Division One promotion-chasers remains realistic.
City have raised concerns about the quality of the floodlights, which are currently below the standard required for the Conference, and number of turnstiles, but feel those problems are not insurmountable.
Layland, who headed up the scouting mission, added: “It remains an option and I would leave it on the table. The infrastructure is in place and it ticks all the boxes.
“If the league looked at it they might see different things but my main concern would be the ground’s floodlights.”
Redditch United, Kidderminster Harriers and Evesham United are other possibilities with the latter currently long-term tenants at the Lane before the expected move to their new Cheltenham Road ground later this year.
Comments(41)
Nigel Thornberry
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10:56am Fri 3 Feb 12
CityBlueBoy
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11:36am Fri 3 Feb 12
On your bike !!
Nigel Thornberry
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11:54am Fri 3 Feb 12
I would've thought that you wouldn't want to play at sixways anyway, such is your disdain for our local rugby team. Hope you enjoy playing at Bromsgrove or Evesham. Might even find a new fan if you're lucky
CityBlueBoy
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1:54pm Fri 3 Feb 12
As many have said 'glory supporters'.
toofaraway
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2:08pm Fri 3 Feb 12
At no time has anyone said there is any disdain for our local rugby club, I for one hope they do well and follow their results. Any disdain is for the glory hunting supporters who decide not to follow when they get relegated but dust down their shirts and become supporters once again once back in the top league.
The thought of a 'Worcester Club' that holds all sports, rugby , football even hockey would be a good thing for the city as a whole.
I do not think it will happen but it is one of the more sensible things that have been said. Why spend money on two or three sports grounds spread around the city when as one club there could be one outstanding stadium. The money WCFC have / make could be put towards some of the further improvements that WWRFC want to make to the stadium.
Sure, they might even be able to use the rent to pay to strengthen the squad a little more too.
"Haha ridiculous claims." What claims?
The rugby club are meeting with the football club. No claims just facts. Cecil obviously is not totally against it otherwise he wouldn't even have bothered to agree to a meeting (Or to have suggested it maybe??)
Doogie 46
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2:52pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Unfortunately the contract with St Modwen Developments precludes the football club from even considering such an idea for the next five years.
I presume Rugbylover means "covenant" regarding the use of the Sixways land - must say it`s never been mentioned before when this topic has been discussed , but if the football club could ever be extricated from the clutches of St Modwen the all-embracing sports centre would be well worth serious consideration.
Nigel Thornberry
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3:38pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Please could City fans stop accusing Worcester Warriors fans of being "glory supporters". Warriors fans are widely recognised as extremely loyal supporters who create a great atmosphere. Hardly surprising that crowd levels dropped when they were in the Championship, this happens everywhere in every support. They still had the highest attendance in the league by some distance.
toofaraway
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3:54pm Fri 3 Feb 12
For someone who once said they attend many games at St. Georges Lane you will know that a training pitch could not be used due to regulations but if they did offer that, I think that would be a good idea, as long as the football club were allowed to build on it. Again allowing the city of Worcester to have one Worcester sports centre.
I say this not for the good of the football club but for the good of the town. Of course being a glory hunter you will only think of the rugby club not the good of the town.
Unfortunately St. Modwens might have more to say about that than either the football or ruby club.
Nigel Thornberry
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4:04pm Fri 3 Feb 12
DeBrian Thronker
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4:11pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Nigel Thornberry
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4:16pm Fri 3 Feb 12
zx12r
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4:23pm Fri 3 Feb 12
This idea will, almost certainly make them even more stubborn, add to the fact that the FA would insist on City having the right on when they play. So can you really see a crowd of maybe 750 holding sway over 10,000, not a chance in hell.
toofaraway
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4:25pm Fri 3 Feb 12
The rugby club appear to be moving towards more Friday games which would solve the fixtures problem as would alternate home and away games.
The pitch wear and tear maybe more of a problem for both codes.
I will agree to disagree about the quality of either team as it is not pertinent to this topic
toofaraway
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4:33pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Nigel Thornberry wrote:yes it is easy to realise this is a farming county, just need to read your output....
it wouldn't be good for the town to have a proper football club anyway. It's quite nice having such a terrible side. It means we can focus on proper sports like rugby and cricket. Stop pretending football is good. Man up and realise rugby is better. This is farmer county and rugby is what we do.
There is plenty of room in the county for many sports. I will support my local teams through thick and thin (mostly thin). I still follow & support WCCC (Having played for them in the early 80s) and will hope the Warriors do well too.
You will be trying to kick the basketball side out next and they are looking to win their premier league.
Enjoy your glory hunting
Nigel Thornberry
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4:40pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Nigel Thornberry
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5:00pm Fri 3 Feb 12
CityBlueBoy
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5:02pm Fri 3 Feb 12
Lew Smoralz
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5:38pm Fri 3 Feb 12
I am not surprised that they have almost bankrupted their football club!
Out of desperation they obviously want somebody to rescue them, but their problems are totally self-inflicted by their sheer stupidity.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
CityBlueBoy
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6:32pm Fri 3 Feb 12
No Cecil made it and still continues to do so
Lew Smoralz
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8:22pm Fri 3 Feb 12
CityBlueBoy wrote:And WCFC have a rule that stops any Cecil from owning their club because the club will always be owned by the fans who are much wiser and more business oriented than a philanthropist like Cecil.
And Warriors made what they have now themselves ??
No Cecil made it and still continues to do so
What idiots, the fans managed to squander £5M and made WCFC homeless; so they are now going round with their begging bowl asking/demanding that others help them out of their self-engineered disaster.
CityBlueBoy
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9:51am Sat 4 Feb 12
Lew Smoralz wrote:Hahaha you havent got a clue boy.
CityBlueBoy wrote:And WCFC have a rule that stops any Cecil from owning their club because the club will always be owned by the fans who are much wiser and more business oriented than a philanthropist like Cecil.
And Warriors made what they have now themselves ??
No Cecil made it and still continues to do so
What idiots, the fans managed to squander £5M and made WCFC homeless; so they are now going round with their begging bowl asking/demanding that others help them out of their self-engineered disaster.
See you down the lane when Warriors next go down and you stop yourself from being a glory supporter.
Again, the fans didnt lose the money !! How could they ?? The previous board lost the money.
You will find out one day when Cecil pulls the plug and the business of Warriors may come crashing down. At least you will still have the souless and non atmospheric Sixways Stadium though. Remember Warriors are not where they are now because of their fans but because of Duckworth !!
toofaraway
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10:42am Sat 4 Feb 12
Lew Smoralz wrote:So, because on the two occasions you visited the ground and you stood next to a person you didn't like you decide the club should go bankrupt!
When I first came to live in Worcester I went to watch WCFC with a view to becoming a regular supporter. I quickly forgot the idea when I encountered some of the most repulsive, self-opinionated, and arrogant specimens of humanity that I have ever met anywhere. I only went twice!
I am not surprised that they have almost bankrupted their football club!
Out of desperation they obviously want somebody to rescue them, but their problems are totally self-inflicted by their sheer stupidity.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
What a perfect life you must lead.
Unfortunately, the rest of us have to live in the real world. In this society there is a rogue element, people we do not really like but that will never stop me going to watch my club and support them? I will take myself off to another part of the ground where I am in company that I do not mind and watch some very entertaining football.
If it was a social club you were looking for then maybe the rugby ground is better for you and you can go glory hunting along with the rest of them and prey at the table of Duckworth. BUT, If it’s a good game of non-league football where you can interact with the players and be right next to the ground rather than buried up tin the heavens paying £30 to watch some millionaires feign injury then maybe you should try coming to St. Georges Lane.
As you say, sow what you reap. If you actually made an effort to walk around and meet people you will see that there are some very nice people amongst the 750 that regularly attend. I am sorry the 3 or 4 from that 750 you happen to stand next to were not in your league.
And as for “when I encountered some of the most repulsive, self-opinionated, and arrogant specimens of humanity that I have ever met anywhere” from your comments here I think you would make an ideal support as you just described yourself perfectly.
brooksider
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12:13pm Sat 4 Feb 12
Rugbylover wrote:There are two rugby clubs playing at Sixways, do you know which one you are talking about?
Dont know why this is being suggested. There is a covenient on the land restricting it to rugby use only so moving the football club there even for a short time is not even an option.
Lew Smoralz
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9:04pm Sat 4 Feb 12
These are the people who I decided I wanted nothing to do with when I first arrived in Worcester, and they can turn any argument upside down and distort the truth at will.
Let them rot in their two tin huts by the motorway says I!
toofaraway
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9:19pm Sat 4 Feb 12
Lew Smoralz wrote:In your own words, Indeed you are one repulsive, self-opinionated, and arrogant specimen
I see that the poison brigade from WCFC are out in droves.
These are the people who I decided I wanted nothing to do with when I first arrived in Worcester, and they can turn any argument upside down and distort the truth at will.
Let them rot in their two tin huts by the motorway says I!
you are unable to debate a subject but instead turn to abusing those who you disagree with.
If you hate Worcester so much then LEAVE. You will not be missed
Lew Smoralz
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9:31pm Sat 4 Feb 12
toofaraway wrote:I love living in Worcester, and I have no intention of leaving because one of the WCFC hate brigade is trying to poison me.
Lew Smoralz wrote:In your own words, Indeed you are one repulsive, self-opinionated, and arrogant specimen
I see that the poison brigade from WCFC are out in droves.
These are the people who I decided I wanted nothing to do with when I first arrived in Worcester, and they can turn any argument upside down and distort the truth at will.
Let them rot in their two tin huts by the motorway says I!
you are unable to debate a subject but instead turn to abusing those who you disagree with.
If you hate Worcester so much then LEAVE. You will not be missed
These are the sad specimens who have managed to drag a proud football club with 100+ years tradition to its knees as they pursue their manic goals, and I don't think they are intelligent enough to even know what their goals are! They just destroy whatever they come into contact with.
They have managed to destroy their own football club and are now looking for something to distract opinion elsewhere, and so they pick on me on this board for exposing them for what they are.
This is typical of the low lives who are the main supporters of this failed football club. All I have done is to expose them for what they are.
siphillips79
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11:29pm Sat 4 Feb 12
So regarding the point in the article about city using the rugby club ground to temporarely play their 2012/13 home games there.
Lets face it it would suit all parties wether the supporters like it or not!
The fact is city need somewhere local to play their games and sixways is local though im sorry its still some way off being a great stadium!
Wether the warriors supporters want to admit it or not i know the facts that the new renovation works has put a massive strain on thier finances, if im right i was told a quote by one of their board members that to break even they would have to have 2-3 big bookings in their new conference suites per week for the next 10 years to pay off the new stand.
Warriors fans are simply obnoxious and rude, im sorry but thats the dealings ive had with them and think that because their in the top flight of their sport they think there good, lets face it in the premiership their a poor side!
Warriors have a chance to help out their neighbours and fellow worcester city friends, would you see some poor guy in the street hurt and bleeding and leave him be because you couldnt be bothered to help him NO!
hopefully me and you people of worcester would stop and help the guy!
Well that guy is worcester city who have been goings for decades providing entertainment and joy to many people in worcester. So no excuses and moaning and just help that guy in need.
The council have turned there back on city but lets face it, didnt we expect that from them?
its time to unite as a city and help our sports clubs in hard times, i know if the ball was on the other foot that city would help the warriors or the cricket club or the basketball club.
So warriors and Cecil stop being selfish and ignorant and help you local clubs out!
catterbutts
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11:56am Sun 5 Feb 12
CityBlueBoy wrote:If you had been at Sixways yesterday, you would have found 6,000 'Glory Supporters' watching an LV= Cup game in the snow.
Not rude at all, just saying you need a little exercise and need to get on your bike.
As many have said 'glory supporters'.
Given that neither Worcester nor Ospreys could progress to the finals, not a shabby turn-out - especially considering the weather?
toofaraway
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12:32pm Sun 5 Feb 12
catterbutts wrote:Yes a really good turn out - very good to see as well.
CityBlueBoy wrote:If you had been at Sixways yesterday, you would have found 6,000 'Glory Supporters' watching an LV= Cup game in the snow.
Not rude at all, just saying you need a little exercise and need to get on your bike.
As many have said 'glory supporters'.
Given that neither Worcester nor Ospreys could progress to the finals, not a shabby turn-out - especially considering the weather?
When they play in the Prem league it does encourage support and I hope long may it continue.
I would love the Warriors to stay in the Premier League and not yo-yo between that and the Championship.
I followed the Rugby club when it was just that, The Worcester Rugby Club (Not Warriors) in the lower leagues and they were lucky to get 50 watching them.
I am glad Cecil has made the club what it is and brought supporters to the City.
Wouldn't it be good to work together for the good of all sports in the City? If only that was possible.....
brooksider
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11:39pm Sun 5 Feb 12
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ushmush
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10:32am Mon 6 Feb 12
I used to play rugby, and I used to go and watch Worcester play before the injection of cash and their rise to the Premiership. It was nice back then, a family atmosphere, songs were sung, I knew the players and as a fan you could meet them in the bar after the game. There's no atmosphere now.
As for a ground share then why not? It'll be for a year or two. I can't see it happening though, to Bromsgrove it is I reckon.
SazB
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12:36pm Mon 6 Feb 12
mod1979
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8:22pm Mon 6 Feb 12
jovialcommonsense
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9:15pm Mon 6 Feb 12
mod1979 wrote:You a professional motivator by any chance?
What a shame that a city such as Worcester has such poor sporting teams to represent it or is it a true reflection of it residents. The football team has been an embarrassment for many years. The cricket team has won major honors in the past but this will never happen again and as for the rugby team manufactured by an individual they have great facilities for a rugby club but no tradition no trophies and no class. Worcester is not a rugby city unlike the likes of Gloucester and Leicester and will always struggle in the top division.
Tradition has to start somewhere and then takes many years to establish!
As to virtually everyone else.....support your local sport scene and stop the petty bickering, Worcester is big enough for all and some teamwork would not go amiss.
mod1979
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10:04pm Mon 6 Feb 12
Worcester Rugby Football Club, sorry Gold and Blues oh no the marketing men decided to call them Warriors. Founded 1871 won nothing.
Worcester City Football Club. Founded 1902 won nothing.
Demolish the lot and build yet another Tescos.
If you want to watch local professional football and Cricket travel to the West Midlands Conurbation, and for top class Rugby I advise Gloucester a fine team with tradition a trophy room and passionate noisy support.
jovialcommonsense
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10:13pm Mon 6 Feb 12
Andy (Ledbury)
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11:27am Tue 7 Feb 12
Try looking up 1979 - it seems to be your number. Unlucky if you werent one of the 8,000+ crammed into SGL for the Kettering win.
Worcester City had a successful period in the late 50's that attracted many youngsters of that time to become lifelong fans. And then again in the late 70s.
It is undeniable that the Club hasnt had any phase as successful since then - which is all anyone under the age of 40 will have seen.
Doesnt stop their long-standing fans from following them. But it is fair to say it also hasnt attracted a major new following. But crowds are on the up this season, and a lot more youngsters around.
mod1979
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2:57pm Tue 7 Feb 12
Andy (Ledbury) wrote:As for 1979 my friend I was one of the 8000+ crammed into St. Georges lane for the 3-0 win against Kettering Town,
mod1979
Try looking up 1979 - it seems to be your number. Unlucky if you werent one of the 8,000+ crammed into SGL for the Kettering win.
Worcester City had a successful period in the late 50's that attracted many youngsters of that time to become lifelong fans. And then again in the late 70s.
It is undeniable that the Club hasnt had any phase as successful since then - which is all anyone under the age of 40 will have seen.
Doesnt stop their long-standing fans from following them. But it is fair to say it also hasnt attracted a major new following. But crowds are on the up this season, and a lot more youngsters around.
also there for Newport County Somerton Park and St. Georges Lane FA Cup games.
The great come back against Burton Albion Staffordshire Senior Cup Final 1977. Shrewsbury away Welsh Cup final
Plymouth, Coventry and Aldershot to name but a few, so as for the Nobby Clarke years I was there too but I am afraid these days will never return again.
Most of my comments are vented at the manufactured Rugby Club and why did I do that? because a fair few of their followers comments were on here.
Lew Smoralz
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6:52pm Thu 9 Feb 12
FC fans are on here loudly insulting the rugby club from whom they are asking for help, the clubs fans and Cecil who created his own dream and let us join in.
Such blind stupidity beggars (sic) belief. A nasty lot of individuals!
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Rugbylover says...
8:45am Fri 3 Feb 12