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In comparison to Lewes FC, it's also a sod to get to for many, if not most - something the Albion spent hundreds of thousands of pounds telling the government (and Lewes District Council) ad infinitum a few years ago.
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New Stadium plans for Whitehawk...
- Thread starter Munkfish
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In comparison to Lewes FC, it's also a sod to get to for many, if not most - something the Albion spent hundreds of thousands of pounds telling the government (and Lewes District Council) ad infinitum a few years ago.
- Jul 7, 2003
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I must say, it would amuse me slightly if the local council granted permission for a stadium development there, albeit a very small one, given all the shenanigans the Albion encountered when investigating Sheepcote Valley as a possibility.
Just can't see it being ideal, to be honest, with the best will in the world, the entrance to East Brighton park is a pain in the arse on any Saturday afternoon, with all the park teams playing down there. There's no station for several miles, and while the area is very well served by buses, I just don't see people bussing in from all over the city to watch Whitehawk.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
You saw these I take it?
and not only a new stadium, a new training ground which would probably put a lot of league clubs to shame...
I'm with you, sort out their infrastructure. But honestly, a decent stand and a couple of covered terraced ends would probably do wouldn't it, at least until their crowds break 400!
London Irish
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You saw these I take it?
and not only a new stadium, a new training ground which would probably put a lot of league clubs to shame...
I'm with you, sort out their infrastructure. But honestly, a decent stand and a couple of covered terraced ends would probably do wouldn't it, at least until their crowds break 400!
But arguably that would be a fail from a marketing perspective? They will get some decent crowds if they deliver those facilities, I don't think the message that they are merely tarting up their current facilties with a new stand would really break them out of their current low level of perception by football fans in the city.
Now of course do the owners have the money to deliver such an ambitious scheme? Who knows but it will fun to watch
patcham seagulls
New member
Personally with participation in structured football declining, and obesity growing annually, any investment in sussex football facilities should be welcomed.
I do feel whitehawk will struggle to increase their fan base and make the club financially viable, but if ksd group want to plough money in, good luck to them.
Regarding being the alternative/second team.
Lewes currently also have plans to develop part of their ground, (check their website) and with a fan ownership now fully in place after the financial difficulties of previous years.
Any fan looking to escape the pressures and financial demands of supporting a top end prem or championship club, would probably enjoy visiting the pan!
I do feel whitehawk will struggle to increase their fan base and make the club financially viable, but if ksd group want to plough money in, good luck to them.
Regarding being the alternative/second team.
Lewes currently also have plans to develop part of their ground, (check their website) and with a fan ownership now fully in place after the financial difficulties of previous years.
Any fan looking to escape the pressures and financial demands of supporting a top end prem or championship club, would probably enjoy visiting the pan!
timseagull
New member
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Lewes are installing beach huts as corporate boxes....?
Yes, and there's also this, it seems...
http://www.lewesfc.com/regeneration/
I'm sure I read an article once that said "build it and they will come", but I can't remember if the article was about football clubs or brothels.
Return of the Rev
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BrianWade4
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This back at you! I want all Sussex teams to do well and with Albion and Crawley in the professional leagues and teams like Lewes, Bognor, Horsham, Eastbourne, Worthing and Whitehawk doing well by their standards, I am not sure Sussex football has had it so good in a national context
DNB_Seagull
Dirty Northerner. For now
- Apr 27, 2014
- 579
Looks abit to palacey for my liking but how the hell is that the p*lace crest? Bird on ball is pretty common, y'know.
See post 12. They're practically the same. But as has been pointed out, it's not a Palace crest, it's the Whitehawk crest. Palace's came years later.
DNB_Seagull
Dirty Northerner. For now
- Apr 27, 2014
- 579
I know it's not FFS. I pointed that out 'but how the hell is that the p*lace crest' but it looks similar but it's not the same okay?
GreersElbow
New member
I think you need to calm down a bit, it's a forum post....
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Brighton and Hove City
- Get lost, Whitehawk really has nothing to do with Hove.
Brighton City
- Stupid. Brighton without Hove is not a city.
Why can they not be Brighton United, or East Brighton FC, or even Brighton Whitehawk
- Get lost, Whitehawk really has nothing to do with Hove.
Brighton City
- Stupid. Brighton without Hove is not a city.
Why can they not be Brighton United, or East Brighton FC, or even Brighton Whitehawk
Pinkie Brown
I'll look after the skirt
Brighton and Hove City
- Get lost, Whitehawk really has nothing to do with Hove.
Brighton City
- Stupid. Brighton without Hove is not a city.
Why can they not be Brighton United, or East Brighton FC, or even Brighton Whitehawk
Agreed with the Hove stuff. They have no connection with Hove whatsoever. If Brighton City was rejected last year as potentially confusing, then Brighton and Hove City should be dumped as well!
East Brighton Hawks would work. A more geographically prominent name, yet still identifying with their roots.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Eh? The Amex is within the Brighton and Hove boundary.
The albion have played at grounds in both Brighton and Hove.
Whitehawk have nothing to do with Hove, so unless they merge with a Hove club, then what right have they to take the name ?