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Saints army on march
9:00am Thursday 15th May 2008
Comments (93)SAINTS fans are joining the ranks for a march up to Knowsley Road this Saturday demanding a new stadium.
Fans are being encouraged to arrive at Victoria Square, outside St Helens Town Hall, at about 3.30pm before a red and white army begins a march to Knowsley Road ahead of the evening home fixture against Catalans Dragons.
A number of events are planned both inside and outside the ground in a bid to fuel further backing for a development that is said to be critical for Saints' long-term Super League future.
Dave Dooley (58), secretary of the Independent Saints Supporters Association said: "We want to show the strength of feeling for this new stadium and set out to councillors that the project has the backing of the community. We're hoping a minimum of 1,000 will take part."
Key players behind the stadium believe the weight of public support could influence whether decision makers give the plans the nod at local and national level.
It is believed Saints chairman Eamonn McManus and chief executive Tony Colquitt may join the crowds for the march, along with the town's politicians.
Even if councillors make a resolution to grant approval on Tuesday, there are further hurdles to overcome before the stadium gets the green light.
Councillors will consider three planning applications, which seek permission to: Create a Tesco Extra supermarket alongside a stadium at the former United Glass site at Peasley Cross; the redevelopment of the current Tesco at Chalon Way for alternative retail use; build homes on Knowsley Road.
The failure of any of the applications to secure approval would scupper the financial package and result in the collapse of the three projects.
Even if the committee grant planning permission, the developments will be referred to the Government Office for the North West.
Civil Servants will then aim to decide within 21-days whether a public inquiry should be held into the plans or if the council's resolution can stand.
If an inquiry is called, the Planning Inspectorate will examine the applications before making a recommendation to Hazel Blears, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, who would have the final say. This process could take 12 months.
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Joe, says...
1:28pm Thu 15 May 08
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Joe, says...
1:28pm Thu 15 May 08
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Alfiesays, St Helens says...
1:51pm Thu 15 May 08
Knowsley Road itself is a dreadful road to drive down (parked cars and bollards everywhere). More houses will make it worse. So, why not build the stadium (if you must have one) on the former Triplex site. This weeks the ground in that area, no need for another supermarket, and at least the traffic generated, will not be any worse than we have right now. There - wasnt that easy
Alfiesays, St Helens says...
1:51pm Thu 15 May 08
Knowsley Road itself is a dreadful road to drive down (parked cars and bollards everywhere). More houses will make it worse. So, why not build the stadium (if you must have one) on the former Triplex site. This weeks the ground in that area, no need for another supermarket, and at least the traffic generated, will not be any worse than we have right now. There - wasnt that easy
Alfiesays, St Helens says...
1:51pm Thu 15 May 08
Knowsley Road itself is a dreadful road to drive down (parked cars and bollards everywhere). More houses will make it worse. So, why not build the stadium (if you must have one) on the former Triplex site. This weeks the ground in that area, no need for another supermarket, and at least the traffic generated, will not be any worse than we have right now. There - wasnt that easy
D Richards, nutgrove says...
2:01pm Thu 15 May 08
if saints are to get a super league license the new stadium IS a must.
D Richards, nutgrove says...
2:01pm Thu 15 May 08
if saints are to get a super league license the new stadium IS a must.
D Richards, nutgrove says...
2:01pm Thu 15 May 08
if saints are to get a super league license the new stadium IS a must.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
3:55pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
3:55pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
3:55pm Thu 15 May 08
s.houghton, st helens says...
8:52pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone wrote:And the rest will be doing nothing. Whats your point?
Yawn, yawn, yawn here we go again, .5% of the population are going to march.
s.houghton, st helens says...
8:52pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone wrote:And the rest will be doing nothing. Whats your point?
Yawn, yawn, yawn here we go again, .5% of the population are going to march.
s.houghton, st helens says...
8:52pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone wrote:And the rest will be doing nothing. Whats your point?
Yawn, yawn, yawn here we go again, .5% of the population are going to march.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
11:11pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone wrote:My point is, the population of St Helens is about 200,000 people, 1000 marchers = .05% of the population, in a denocracy that means nothing, it also means that 99.05% of the townsfolk are not interested.
Yawn, yawn, yawn here we go again, .5% of the population are going to march.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
11:11pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone wrote:My point is, the population of St Helens is about 200,000 people, 1000 marchers = .05% of the population, in a denocracy that means nothing, it also means that 99.05% of the townsfolk are not interested.
Yawn, yawn, yawn here we go again, .5% of the population are going to march.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
11:11pm Thu 15 May 08
Frankie Flintstone wrote:My point is, the population of St Helens is about 200,000 people, 1000 marchers = .05% of the population, in a denocracy that means nothing, it also means that 99.05% of the townsfolk are not interested.
Yawn, yawn, yawn here we go again, .5% of the population are going to march.
Arthur Bitter, Knowsley Road says...
8:37am Fri 16 May 08
I canvassed in the town centre last saurday and received fanyastci positive response from match-goers and townsfolk. The town is behind this as they know the status of the town is closely linked with the fortune of the Saints.
Any right thinking person would see the fantastic long term benefits to the St Helens.
Now Freddie crawl back under your stone.
Arthur Bitter, Knowsley Road says...
8:37am Fri 16 May 08
I canvassed in the town centre last saurday and received fanyastci positive response from match-goers and townsfolk. The town is behind this as they know the status of the town is closely linked with the fortune of the Saints.
Any right thinking person would see the fantastic long term benefits to the St Helens.
Now Freddie crawl back under your stone.
Arthur Bitter, Knowsley Road says...
8:37am Fri 16 May 08
I canvassed in the town centre last saurday and received fanyastci positive response from match-goers and townsfolk. The town is behind this as they know the status of the town is closely linked with the fortune of the Saints.
Any right thinking person would see the fantastic long term benefits to the St Helens.
Now Freddie crawl back under your stone.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
10:56am Fri 16 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
10:56am Fri 16 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
10:56am Fri 16 May 08
Phil, says...
1:28pm Fri 16 May 08
So you think that a handful of people represent the town?
You are delusional.
Phil, says...
1:28pm Fri 16 May 08
So you think that a handful of people represent the town?
You are delusional.
Phil, says...
1:28pm Fri 16 May 08
So you think that a handful of people represent the town?
You are delusional.
ANGRY DAVE, LANCASHIRE says...
4:45pm Fri 16 May 08
ANGRY DAVE, LANCASHIRE says...
4:45pm Fri 16 May 08
ANGRY DAVE, LANCASHIRE says...
4:45pm Fri 16 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
8:02pm Fri 16 May 08
ANGRY DAVE wrote:Oh dear Angry Dave that is a typical response from a shaven headed pop bellied beer swilling idiot who runs out of arguments and propably wants to fight if Saints get beat, your comment has summed your interlect.
Frank why dont you just f**k off and stay in your sad little world you f*****g nonce.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
8:02pm Fri 16 May 08
ANGRY DAVE wrote:Oh dear Angry Dave that is a typical response from a shaven headed pop bellied beer swilling idiot who runs out of arguments and propably wants to fight if Saints get beat, your comment has summed your interlect.
Frank why dont you just f**k off and stay in your sad little world you f*****g nonce.
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
8:02pm Fri 16 May 08
ANGRY DAVE wrote:Oh dear Angry Dave that is a typical response from a shaven headed pop bellied beer swilling idiot who runs out of arguments and propably wants to fight if Saints get beat, your comment has summed your interlect.
Frank why dont you just f**k off and stay in your sad little world you f*****g nonce.
CC, st helens says...
11:01am Sat 17 May 08
CC, st helens says...
11:01am Sat 17 May 08
CC, st helens says...
11:01am Sat 17 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
11:16am Sat 17 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
11:16am Sat 17 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
11:16am Sat 17 May 08
godofhellfire, Haresfinch says...
11:35am Sat 17 May 08
godofhellfire, Haresfinch says...
11:35am Sat 17 May 08
godofhellfire, Haresfinch says...
11:35am Sat 17 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
12:14pm Sat 17 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
12:14pm Sat 17 May 08
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
12:14pm Sat 17 May 08
deb, says...
1:53pm Sat 17 May 08
deb, says...
1:53pm Sat 17 May 08
deb, says...
1:53pm Sat 17 May 08
KERRY N RUTTER, haydock says...
1:59pm Sat 17 May 08
KERRY N RUTTER, haydock says...
1:59pm Sat 17 May 08
KERRY N RUTTER, haydock says...
1:59pm Sat 17 May 08
vik, st h says...
2:02pm Sat 17 May 08
KERRY N RUTTER wrote:By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..
vik, st h says...
2:02pm Sat 17 May 08
KERRY N RUTTER wrote:By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..
vik, st h says...
2:02pm Sat 17 May 08
KERRY N RUTTER wrote:By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..
miserablemoaner, says...
2:16pm Sat 17 May 08
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .
KERRY N RUTTER wrote:By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..
miserablemoaner, says...
2:16pm Sat 17 May 08
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .
KERRY N RUTTER wrote:By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..
miserablemoaner, says...
2:16pm Sat 17 May 08
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .
KERRY N RUTTER wrote:By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
2:24pm Sat 17 May 08
deb wrote:At no time have I ever stated that I do not want the new stadium in fact living where I live I would like the stadium to open today, but that is not possible, my point is that it is a minority of the population of the town who are doing all the shouting convincing themselves that everyone is behind them when this is not so, I understand that the people who enjoy rugby are eager for a new stadium but for me and many like me it means nothing, the town was here before the rugby and if the rugby ceased to exist for any reason the town would still be here. so really it is not that important.
dear me frankie, what a pathetic little man you really are,you sound like such a pigheaded individual, just because YOU dont agree with the new stadium you think that anyone who does is daft!!! well im not a real rugby fan bit i do think its important that as a town with an excellent rugby team we should have the facilities to prove this.now mr flintstone i dare say you will have a scathing reply to make so BRING IT ON fool. xx
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
2:24pm Sat 17 May 08
deb wrote:At no time have I ever stated that I do not want the new stadium in fact living where I live I would like the stadium to open today, but that is not possible, my point is that it is a minority of the population of the town who are doing all the shouting convincing themselves that everyone is behind them when this is not so, I understand that the people who enjoy rugby are eager for a new stadium but for me and many like me it means nothing, the town was here before the rugby and if the rugby ceased to exist for any reason the town would still be here. so really it is not that important.
dear me frankie, what a pathetic little man you really are,you sound like such a pigheaded individual, just because YOU dont agree with the new stadium you think that anyone who does is daft!!! well im not a real rugby fan bit i do think its important that as a town with an excellent rugby team we should have the facilities to prove this.now mr flintstone i dare say you will have a scathing reply to make so BRING IT ON fool. xx
Frankie Flintstone, St Helens, Merseyside. says...
2:24pm Sat 17 May 08
deb wrote:At no time have I ever stated that I do not want the new stadium in fact living where I live I would like the stadium to open today, but that is not possible, my point is that it is a minority of the population of the town who are doing all the shouting convincing themselves that everyone is behind them when this is not so, I understand that the people who enjoy rugby are eager for a new stadium but for me and many like me it means nothing, the town was here before the rugby and if the rugby ceased to exist for any reason the town would still be here. so really it is not that important.
dear me frankie, what a pathetic little man you really are,you sound like such a pigheaded individual, just because YOU dont agree with the new stadium you think that anyone who does is daft!!! well im not a real rugby fan bit i do think its important that as a town with an excellent rugby team we should have the facilities to prove this.now mr flintstone i dare say you will have a scathing reply to make so BRING IT ON fool. xx
vik, st h says...
3:17pm Sat 17 May 08
miserablemoaner wrote:That should be a capital "B" at the beginning of a sentence and "Miserablemoaner" should also start with a capital letter and be two words, now go to the back of the class.
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .KERRY N RUTTER wrote: WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
vik, st h says...
3:17pm Sat 17 May 08
miserablemoaner wrote:That should be a capital "B" at the beginning of a sentence and "Miserablemoaner" should also start with a capital letter and be two words, now go to the back of the class.
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .KERRY N RUTTER wrote: WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
vik, st h says...
3:17pm Sat 17 May 08
miserablemoaner wrote:That should be a capital "B" at the beginning of a sentence and "Miserablemoaner" should also start with a capital letter and be two words, now go to the back of the class.
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .KERRY N RUTTER wrote: WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
miserablemoaner, says...
4:19pm Sat 17 May 08
vik wrote:And 'consist' of two words, surely? And 'vik' should begin with a capital letter.
miserablemoaner wrote:That should be a capital "B" at the beginning of a sentence and "Miserablemoaner" should also start with a capital letter and be two words, now go to the back of the class.
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .KERRY N RUTTER wrote: WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
miserablemoaner, says...
4:19pm Sat 17 May 08
vik wrote:And 'consist' of two words, surely? And 'vik' should begin with a capital letter.
miserablemoaner wrote:That should be a capital "B" at the beginning of a sentence and "Miserablemoaner" should also start with a capital letter and be two words, now go to the back of the class.
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .KERRY N RUTTER wrote: WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
miserablemoaner, says...
4:19pm Sat 17 May 08
vik wrote:And 'consist' of two words, surely? And 'vik' should begin with a capital letter.
miserablemoaner wrote:That should be a capital "B" at the beginning of a sentence and "Miserablemoaner" should also start with a capital letter and be two words, now go to the back of the class.
vik wrote:by the look 'of' your spelling, surely? Which is also mangling grammar .KERRY N RUTTER wrote: WE WILL BE THERE TO GIVE ARE SURPORT FOR ARE TOWN AND TEAM.WE ARE JEW TO HAVE A NEW STADIUM.THE GOUND IS OLD AN NOT REALY SAFE FOR KIDS AN THE TOILETS NEED DOING.WE HAVE A GOOD TEAM .THEY DESEVE THE UPGRADE.. .....COME ON SAINTS...THANKE KEZ N RUTTER..By the look at your spelling it's a new school we need.
Joe, says...
1:28pm Thu 15 May 08
zzz