Talks over the renewal of the club’s lease of the City Ground have stalled in recent months and a group of councillors have angered Nottingham Forest fans with their latest suggestion
Following news last week that the club could have to find a new home if negotiations with the city council fell down, Nottingham Forest’s future at the City Ground is still up in the air.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the club’s lease on the City Ground, a group on Nottingham City Council has proposed that they relocate to a location close to Toton Tram Station.
The news is being presented for debate by the council members and is seen as a “last resort.” We would advise them to consider some of the following remarks made by Reds fans, who openly express their emotions:
Kingie: Forest is being moved to Toton! Is the City Council acting incompetently? Or are they merely clinging to tenuous hope? The club’s name will be changed to Derby Forest as the next step. Oh, my dear, LOL!
That being said, renting the current location for £1 million is a pittance in comparison to the £173 million that was spent on players and the excessive wage expenditures that violated FFP regulations last year. Come on, REDS, show your support for your city and quit extorting your supporters in order to boost your net profit.
Wanwan: Don’t forget Toton. The embankment, a vast tract next to the Trent that is fully capable of supporting 50,000–60,000 people and has infrastructure built in, is the only option that would be acceptable. Walkable from town, with a park and ride and tram stop nearby. would have enormous advantages for the meadows
Cloughs1980red:
Whoever made this suggestion ought to reconsider. Even though the club does not yet know which league it will play in or whether it will face additional sanctions, building a new stadium should not even be considered at this time, even if this is a fantastic idea in light of what is happening at Everton with their new ground and PSR. Although a new stadium would be fantastic, this location is exactly midway between Nottingham and Derby.
It is easy to picture Richard Masters or Rick Parry flipping through an atlas to locate Toton and discovering that it is sandwiched between two East Midland cities. Then, one of them would suggest that Derby Forest should replace Nottingham Forest as the club’s name. It was, after all, Wimbledon’s transformation into MK Dons. What would happen as a club if we were to choose this course of action? Would we be able to continue playing at the City ground while a new stadium is being built, or would we have to move like Coventry in order to play all of our games every season? Personally, I think we should stay put and see if Evangelos can buy the lease out. Personally, I don’t want to see one of those sponsored flat-pack stadium constructions. It must continue to be the City Ground since it has been for more than a century.
Redspaniel: If Forest relocates, they ought to consider options beyond a stadium. They can consider revenue-generating activities such as conferences, clubs (like sports clubs), scouting, and entertainment. All of which we currently lack the resources or room to carry out. In order to be competitive in today’s society, we must make money. Being at City Ground puts restrictions on us.
RoanBlue: The local infrastructure is the issue, in my opinion. It has deteriorated so much over the last thirty years that nothing is left. Talk about abandoned communities. It is feasible for fans to arrive at the stadium, see the game, and then leave. The A52 was supposed to be a slip road leading to the station, which would have been located at Toton sidings, during HS2. Since there are only two stations in this area—Sawley Junction and Ilkeston—the train from Nottingham to this location is not practical.
To the best of my memory, the tram was likewise lowered to reach the sidings. Football traffic would be a nightmare for anyone parking nearby. There would need to be underground parking for designated vehicles. Since I reside here, it’s good to have a quick commute to the ground, but it’s just not practical for me.
Weaponsgrade: Too far from the city, with no amenities and inadequate transport connections. There will be no more pubs or chip shops like the ones we used to enjoy on matchday. The WFCG is necessary.
Several Nottinghamshire County council members have proposed this notion, thinking it would be the club’s “last resort”. They intend to talk more about this at a future meeting. David Martin, an independent councillor from Selston, said: “We have watched with growing anger as negotiations between Nottingham Forest and Nottingham City Council over a new lease have broken down. This has made it doubtful whether Nottingham Forest will continue to play at the renowned City Ground, where it has been since 1898.”
“As a county council, it is evident that we must engage with the club, which is a major economic driver for our county,” he continued. Nottinghamshire Live claims that Toton already has the necessary infrastructure, such as a railway station and tram stop.
He also made the following suggestion: “Any new stadium at Toton will far surpass the City Ground’s current capacity.” Investigating options now is incredibly logical and should only be done as a last resort if Nottinghamshire County Council were sincere about assisting the club in growing.”
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