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smudgie · 21-05-2011, 13:51

Well I chuck my 10 pence worth in.

As much as I have liked the crown over the years, this season we have seen it simply is not up to the job. Especially at hosting big games and everything that comes with them.

The main problem as everybody knows is the disaster that is the pitch. No matter what is done to it, we are still going to have the same problems as the run off from one side of the quarry leads directly underneath the pitch. Loads of rain = Raising of the water table = flooded pitch, it aint rocket science.

My ideal scenario would be to re-locate and incorporate the Sports Centre as part of ASFC, that way the club could earn money ALL day EVERY day from the use of the sports facilities. Our lads would then have a superb place to use the gym, astroturf pitch, swimming pool etc etc. Dont get me wrong I think moving over to Blackburn Rugby club has been a great move but we really could do with something we could call "our own"

Ive said it a few times, but something in a similar vein to that which Burton Albion have would be ideal. Its the perfect size, has everything a supporter needs and could easily be used for other sporting events and concerts if needed. Ok some people may not be a fan of the modern grounds but given the problems we have had, something NEEDS to be done.

As Proccy said on Late Kick Off the other week........... "The Crown Ground is rather past its sell by date" ........... I Would have to agree.

21-05-2011, 13:51	#19
smudgie Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,307 Liked: 498 times Rep Power: 6449	Re: where does the club go from here? Well I chuck my 10 pence worth in. As much as I have liked the crown over the years, this season we have seen it simply is not up to the job. Especially at hosting big games and everything that comes with them. The main problem as everybody knows is the disaster that is the pitch. No matter what is done to it, we are still going to have the same problems as the run off from one side of the quarry leads directly underneath the pitch. Loads of rain = Raising of the water table = flooded pitch, it aint rocket science. My ideal scenario would be to re-locate and incorporate the Sports Centre as part of ASFC, that way the club could earn money ALL day EVERY day from the use of the sports facilities. Our lads would then have a superb place to use the gym, astroturf pitch, swimming pool etc etc. Dont get me wrong I think moving over to Blackburn Rugby club has been a great move but we really could do with something we could call "our own" Ive said it a few times, but something in a similar vein to that which Burton Albion have would be ideal. Its the perfect size, has everything a supporter needs and could easily be used for other sporting events and concerts if needed. Ok some people may not be a fan of the modern grounds but given the problems we have had, something NEEDS to be done. As Proccy said on Late Kick Off the other week........... "The Crown Ground is rather past its sell by date" ........... I Would have to agree.