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Bristol set for Parade
GUINNESS Premiership side Bristol are poised to play at Rodney Parade next season while their Memorial Ground is being redeveloped.
Talks are at an advanced stage for the English side, coached by former Ebbw Vale favourite Richard Hill, to play their league and European home games over the border.
They are currently the tenants of Bristol Rovers but next season are poised to fit in their games alongside Newport, who own Rodney Parade, and Newport Gwent Dragons.
Nothing has yet been signed but all the necassary approval has been given and developments are expected early next week.
With the surface at Rodney Parade one of the best around, there is confidence that three teams can easily be catered for, while the amount of games Bristol play on a Sunday would reduce the chance of a fixture clash.
10:12pm Friday 21st March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Up the Port, Risca on 11:11pm Fri 21 Mar 08
The BBC Sport website claims that Rodney Parade is owned by The Dragons, and that Newport RFC share the ground with them.
No prizes for guessing which team will be playing its games elsewhere, if there were to be a congestion problem.
The BBC Sport website claims that Rodney Parade is owned by The Dragons, and that Newport RFC share the ground with them.
No prizes for guessing which team will be playing its games elsewhere, if there were to be a congestion problem.
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 11:58pm Fri 21 Mar 08
At least the turnstiles will get some use now.
At least the turnstiles will get some use now.
Posted by: Bela, Llandenny on 12:16am Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]gwentman[/bold] wrote:
At least the turnstiles will get some use now.[/quote] True. A pro club side that has kept its identity should draw a crowd.
gwentman wrote:
At least the turnstiles will get some use now.
True. A pro club side that has kept its identity should draw a crowd.
Posted by: slider, Abertillery on 1:05am Sat 22 Mar 08
Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ?
Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ?
Posted by: Up the Port, Risca on 1:39am Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]slider[/bold] wrote:
Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ? [/quote] Why should the Dragons take a "share" of the cash?
It is Newport's stadium, so Newport's rental revenue!
The Dragons ca keep their hands off!
slider wrote:
Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ?
Why should the Dragons take a "share" of the cash?
It is Newport's stadium, so Newport's rental revenue!
The Dragons ca keep their hands off!
Posted by: phil#9, Swansea on 10:51am Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]slider[/bold] wrote:
Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ? [/quote] development of RP is being undertaken so that it doesnt affect on field activities. i.e. playing at RP while work is being done.
slider wrote:
Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ?
development of RP is being undertaken so that it doesnt affect on field activities. i.e. playing at RP while work is being done.
Posted by: Curtis, Newport on 10:53am Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Up the Port[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]slider[/bold] wrote: Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ? [/quote] Why should the Dragons take a "share" of the cash? It is Newport's stadium, so Newport's rental revenue! The Dragons ca keep their hands off![/quote] Tony Brown is the major shareholder and is therefore, the ownwer of Rodney Parade. He is the one who will decide what happens to it.
Up the Port wrote:
slider wrote: Nice idea - a bit of extra cash for Npt RFC and the Dragons to share - but were the Dragons supposed to be tarting up the parade NEXT YR AS WELL ? ? ?
Why should the Dragons take a "share" of the cash? It is Newport's stadium, so Newport's rental revenue! The Dragons ca keep their hands off!
Tony Brown is the major shareholder and is therefore, the ownwer of Rodney Parade. He is the one who will decide what happens to it.
Posted by: dragonterracesupport
er, newport on 12:33pm Sat 22 Mar 08
oh great ! something else we can all bicker about
oh great ! something else we can all bicker about
Posted by: Dave P, Glos on 12:49pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Nice idea - hope it takes off. Would be great for all of Gwent (and also Wales) if the Dragons are able to get extra income which they can then invest, hopefully in the new stadium and quality players.
I can't believe that anyone could be narrow minded enough to disagree with that.
Nice idea - hope it takes off. Would be great for all of Gwent (and also Wales) if the Dragons are able to get extra income which they can then invest, hopefully in the new stadium and quality players.
I can't believe that anyone could be narrow minded enough to disagree with that.
Posted by: Up the Port, Risca on 1:28pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Dave P[/bold] wrote:
Nice idea - hope it takes off. Would be great for all of Gwent (and also Wales) if the Dragons are able to get extra income which they can then invest, hopefully in the new stadium and quality players. I can't believe that anyone could be narrow minded enough to disagree with that.[/quote] It is Newport RFC's stadium. More than likely, if this does go ahead, NRFC will have to play the odd game at another ground because of the congestion, which is an awful state of affairs.
The Dragons do not have any collateral, they do not own the stadium, why should they take any of the cash? Newport needs that cash to assit its own survival, and buy players to help challenge Neath.
Newport fans have been short changed enough, without having to watch the lodgers stealing money from NRFC, as well!
Why not kick the Dragons out, see if the mythical land of Gwent can find a home for them elsewhere, and then get Bristol in as lodgers that actually DO pay rent?
Dave P wrote:
Nice idea - hope it takes off. Would be great for all of Gwent (and also Wales) if the Dragons are able to get extra income which they can then invest, hopefully in the new stadium and quality players. I can't believe that anyone could be narrow minded enough to disagree with that.
It is Newport RFC's stadium. More than likely, if this does go ahead, NRFC will have to play the odd game at another ground because of the congestion, which is an awful state of affairs.
The Dragons do not have any collateral, they do not own the stadium, why should they take any of the cash? Newport needs that cash to assit its own survival, and buy players to help challenge Neath.
Newport fans have been short changed enough, without having to watch the lodgers stealing money from NRFC, as well!
Why not kick the Dragons out, see if the mythical land of Gwent can find a home for them elsewhere, and then get Bristol in as lodgers that actually DO pay rent?
Posted by: jonty, on the fence on 8:19pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Lets hope the supporters dont get to like good rugby bristol is not that far away
Lets hope the supporters dont get to like good rugby bristol is not that far away
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 8:32pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]jonty[/bold] wrote:
Lets hope the supporters dont get to like good rugby bristol is not that far away [/quote] Ha ha. Nice one.
jonty wrote:
Lets hope the supporters dont get to like good rugby bristol is not that far away
Ha ha. Nice one.
Posted by: Dugstar, Newbridge on 10:46am Mon 24 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Up the Port[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Dave P[/bold] wrote:
Nice idea - hope it takes off. Would be great for all of Gwent (and also Wales) if the Dragons are able to get extra income which they can then invest, hopefully in the new stadium and quality players. I can't believe that anyone could be narrow minded enough to disagree with that.[/quote] It is Newport RFC's stadium. More than likely, if this does go ahead, NRFC will have to play the odd game at another ground because of the congestion, which is an awful state of affairs.
The Dragons do not have any collateral, they do not own the stadium, why should they take any of the cash? Newport needs that cash to assit its own survival, and buy players to help challenge Neath.
Newport fans have been short changed enough, without having to watch the lodgers stealing money from NRFC, as well!
Why not kick the Dragons out, see if the mythical land of Gwent can find a home for them elsewhere, and then get Bristol in as lodgers that actually DO pay rent?[/quote] Yeah lets do that, lets get the Dragons out of Newport and give the money they give to Newport RFC to another club, and before you say they don't I know they do from a very very good source.
Up the Port wrote:
Dave P wrote:
Nice idea - hope it takes off. Would be great for all of Gwent (and also Wales) if the Dragons are able to get extra income which they can then invest, hopefully in the new stadium and quality players. I can't believe that anyone could be narrow minded enough to disagree with that.
It is Newport RFC's stadium. More than likely, if this does go ahead, NRFC will have to play the odd game at another ground because of the congestion, which is an awful state of affairs.
The Dragons do not have any collateral, they do not own the stadium, why should they take any of the cash? Newport needs that cash to assit its own survival, and buy players to help challenge Neath.
Newport fans have been short changed enough, without having to watch the lodgers stealing money from NRFC, as well!
Why not kick the Dragons out, see if the mythical land of Gwent can find a home for them elsewhere, and then get Bristol in as lodgers that actually DO pay rent?
Yeah lets do that, lets get the Dragons out of Newport and give the money they give to Newport RFC to another club, and before you say they don't I know they do from a very very good source.
Posted by: gwentman, newport on 10:34pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Nice to see the Newp fanatics are alive and kickin
Nice to see the Newp fanatics are alive and kickin
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