Normally around a project such as building a new ground the location would be known - in the interests of the site owner to leak with the hopes of a bidding war. Finding a location is as far down the line we could have got at best IMO.
Take Foolhams ground expansion for example, they have gone through a year of public consultations with the local council before they even got the go ahead - note PUBLIC. This isn't the kind of thing that will go under the radar, so I am highly skeptical of Fernandes saying 'work is starting' unless that is the planning stage.
Furthermore, he needs to accept we are not a club suitable for a 40,000 seater stadium. Yes we need a new ground, but I don't want an empty shell like that of Sunderland/Wigan with no atmosphere. To build up a fan base to that level takes years. I mean we haven't exactly been at full capacity every week at Loftus Road. Best scenario would be building a 25,000-30,000 seater with the ability to expand it, with demand.
Take Foolhams ground expansion for example, they have gone through a year of public consultations with the local council before they even got the go ahead - note PUBLIC. This isn't the kind of thing that will go under the radar, so I am highly skeptical of Fernandes saying 'work is starting' unless that is the planning stage.
Furthermore, he needs to accept we are not a club suitable for a 40,000 seater stadium. Yes we need a new ground, but I don't want an empty shell like that of Sunderland/Wigan with no atmosphere. To build up a fan base to that level takes years. I mean we haven't exactly been at full capacity every week at Loftus Road. Best scenario would be building a 25,000-30,000 seater with the ability to expand it, with demand.
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