Liam

It is clear that if Hadley decided to demand repayment of the money they have put in then the club would be in danger of going under very quickly. Additionally, the current site would then need some expensive improvements to ensure it could continue to host football at its current level; these being the installation of new floodlights and major refurbishing of seating. It think it would also be fair to say that to make it viable at its current level of football (or higher) it would also need to install a state of the art 3G pitch to replace the current grass one. I would suggest that little lot (including Hadley investment to rescue the club) wouldn't give much change (if any at all) out of ?1 Million. In terms of sustainability on its current site I think a quick look at the accounts at Companies House give a few clues as to its ability to make losses.

Any support from the football club for a development is based on the fact that the club will not be required to ground share and move out of the area. On that basis it will be necessary for the club's stadium to be completed prior to any development on the current site.

edulresident, very selective use of things on Twitter. I am one of those who has been targeted by Mr Govier just for making mention of DHFC. Unfortunately, people's pasts cannot just be erased and, whilst I would like to give Mr Govier the benefit of the doubt, his posts are illogical and mischief making. Again, if these are the exchanges that Mr Barber is referring to then once again he has got it wrong, just like the drumming that did not exist.

I have read this thread with mostly bemusement as the attempt to justify the original complaint seems to veer into various objections each time one is disproved. Firstly the drumming, there were no drums and most of the advertising signs behind the goals are now canvas banners so making a noise on them is impossible. PA system, I think you will find is well within noise limits and is certainly not on after the end of a game. In most cases the last music played is at half time and so finishes around 8.45. Unfortunately I think you will find that the stadium requires a PA System both from league rules and a safety perspective. Announcements are kept to those required to give out information and not a running commentary. Highlights of the game in question versus Leiston are available at www.footballexclusives.com and you will hear no drumming. In reality, the club are good neighbours and a benefit to the community as a whole. Finally, the current stadium has a capacity of 3000 and not 1000.