Re: 4 new stadium sites

By Greg (NBFC)3/10 13:49Sat Oct 3 13:49:25 2026In response to Re: 4 new stadium sites

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Oh dear, VoR, you "Gala Fields tinted specs" really give you a tinted view of reality. Just think about what you're saying:

"They wouldn't have to give up anything, their privileges would remain the same & their accesses would be greatly enhanced."

So currently Griff are the prime tenants of three pitches. They have absolute priority for the Pingles stadium and their junior teams on the two at Gala Fied.

We breeze in, build a new stadium over those two pitches. Immediately Griff have given up one pitch. Then are we really saying that their ladies juniors will have priority over Boro in the new stadium? Of course not - so they have given up their priority on Gala Field. If there was any sort of issue with GF, would we want priority over the Pingles? Possibly - so they may lose that primacy too. Quite clearly, whatever happens their privileges would change. Now be a good chap, and - just for once - admit that your statement there was maybe just a tad inaccurate.

Then look at their current stadium. As you mentioned, they have just been relegated, so the Pingles is almost certainly one of the best grounds in their league. Why would they need a better one? And, to be blunt, could Boro afford to build a better stadium than the Pingles anyway? Initially, probably not!

There are benefits to be had, but I don't think Griff would see it as a net benefit to them.

Also - and I have heard this from a number a sources (though not confirmed officially) I believe the council are keen to keep a strip of undeveloped land between Attleborough and Coton. That would prevent building on Gala Field anyway.