Planning permission was granted today for the new club shop. It’ll be interesting to see how quickly building work begins. #NFFC
I think it can only be a positive that the issue of the City Ground atmosphere has been raised. There are definitely some tangible things that can be done to help things in the short and medium term. #NFFC
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It has been great listening to the different podcasts feeding back on this evening. If you’re not willing to be patient for a partnership of Glasner and Syrianos then I can’t really get behind your view. #NFFC
Also, reflections on the abuse of footballers and their families, the home atmosphere dilemma and an awful lot of photos from inside the training ground during a fascinating evening.
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When does it become a little odd that the football club haven’t even acknowledged that they’ve received planning permission for an £800 million development to take the City Ground to 52,000? #NFFC
It’ll be intriguing to see how vocal the club are tomorrow. I imagine it’ll be low key until other issues are solved, but it’d be nice to hear from some key figures. #NFFC
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One hurdle overcome. Well done to everyone involved at the football club to get to this point. Now to solve the crowd and traffic flow problems. Can we do that before May? That is the question we’re all keen to know the answer to now. #NFFC
Eventual capacity over 52,000. Estimated cost £790m. Some details here behind #NFFC's major expansion plans
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TrickyNFFC retweeted
🌳 BACK THE CITY GROUND 🌳
The City Ground is more than a stadium. It is the historic home of Nottingham Forest, at the heart of our club, our city and our community.
The proposed redevelopment represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure Forest’s long-term future, increase capacity, create investment and jobs, strengthen the local economy and deliver a bigger, better experience for supporters.
As Nottingham Forest Supporters’ Trust, we are calling on the Rushcliffe Planning Committee to approve the plans and allow this opportunity to move forward.
Six seasons of a sold-out stadium have shown the demand. Now is the time to secure the future.
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The significant issue raised is the Nottingham and Union Rowing Club object to the plans. They claim the boundary overlaps their land and so they should be compensated with new facilities. This has been dismissed as a private legal matter and will not impact tomorrow. #NFFC
One last set of documents on the planning portal ahead of tomorrow. Crowd flow issues are still not agreed and will remain a part of the S106 and approval is still recommended. #NFFC
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I also haven’t got it in me to track the planning application of a bloody footbridge for 4 years. #NFFC
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The only thing I personally want soon after the final committee’s decision is clarity on the club’s stance. What are we proposing in terms of a realistic solutions to crowd flow and what kind of time frame are we putting on starting work. 🤞🏻 #NFFC
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There can’t be many stadiums with capacities of 35K+ that do not make significant road closures for a short period after a match. Can someone with a greater understanding than me explain why Nottingham cannot do similar? A new bridge feels like it should be a last resort. #NFFC
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However, having looked at the plans on the portal, they are absolutely something the club should be shouting about on approval. They are game-changing and properly impressive. #NFFC
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If *touch wood* approval is given next week, it’ll be intriguing to see how the club broadcast everything. Everything about these new plans has been extremely low key, understandable given the length of time it has taken to get to this point. #NFFC
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They may try and push through some form of agreement prior to the planning committee next week, but I think there is just too much to work through at this stage, so it will all remain conditions the club will have to meet as part of the legalities. #NFFC
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