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Seems like it`s put your money where your mouth is Town Trust.

Shows you how thick the Luddites are if they cant see why the Council needs to sell The Shay. The statement, not that it is needed to anybody with half a brain cell, is just confirmation that The Council like others is in a financial mess and that they will need to sell if offers are made and the terms are right. Its clear that there will not be any further development of The Shay and even keeping the stadium in a good state is not something the Council can promise. The Skircoat Stand with its grass in the Toilets, broken seats and Roof and the North Stand with its capacity reduced will be closed in the future forever if it stays under Council control. I still would like some more info from Tony Abbott about his plans but its clear The Shay will go downhill under The Council

Shay not for sale and not proceeding with Abbott offer. Fantastic news.

If that was the case either the ground would be put on the open market or the council old proceed discussion about the offer would they not?

Geoff I know you are a thick luddite but the Shay is open for offer in the future. The present offer has not been accepted but that they are still talking to Reactivmedia. Why if its not for Sale? If the Council want to keep hold of the Shay why look for ideas and other resources?

Anything will always be open to an offer. There is nothing to prevent someone bidding for something that is not for sale. If they were that desperate to sell it they'd have it on the market faster than you can say Pay Day Loans. I think it is clear from that statement that the council want to keep control of the Shay, put possibly allow sponsorship of the ground name and the stands, again, something I'd have not qualms with.

Mr Abbott will get out bid by Bubba and his Bubberites, they are selling the contents of Towns trophy room to raise the funds.

Anyone want a blue and white carpet?

Why would The Shaymen need to bid, particularly on something that is not for sale?

You can read into that what you wish but it does not actually say we are not selling it in the long term and you and I know they can't while the ACV is in place.

I read it that they are happy to listen to sensible suggestions and you know what one might be to sell it if that becomes the best option.

Don't be so sure Super Geoff and as for your comment great news that confirms you are very blinkered.

Oh the irony in that statement. The only way I can see selling it become the best option for the council is if the Stadium Trust were to reemerge and to control of the ground.

The Stadium Trust was a poor option last time and was a waste and achieved little. It also will not have the money ever to develop the stadium and wont have money to sort the North or Skircoat stands out which are in a poor state and need investment that will cost millions. Its a matter of time before the Council sell the Stadium. The Council are leaking money and a stadium that is a financial millstone will get sold one day. Its just a question of when and to whom. Blinkered Luddites that follow the FC Pubteam may rejoice now, but for how long?