Stadium name

[roversdude]

I like it it’s ours

[In the box]

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"Club Doncaster Sports Village"

Not very catchy.

  :lol:no local business willing to putting up their cash to support their local team .. it’s better to give it a name that it has meaning The Terry Bramhall Stadium ..

Who's Terry Bramall?
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[Danmckay456]

I think it’s a good thing its obvious Terry Bramall is mapping a blueprint for rovers future and it’s better to have things in place now than when it’s too late.

He’s not got where he’s got with due diligence and a business brain and also does alot for the community so it’s a big thankyou in my eyes he’s put the future instead of a few bob not many clubs would do that especially at our level !!

[Pancho Regan]

I’m in favour of the principle behind this and it’s a bold move to forego any income from a stadium sponsor.

I’m just not sure about the “Village” bit and would have preferred “Club Doncaster Stadium” but that’s just my opinion.

[graingrover]

I think the term village draws attention to the fact that the surrounds of the stadium are multi sport friendly and are included  in the long term lease .Any prospective buyer benefits not only from the community brand but the fixed assets that enable the delivery of a broader range of community events . I recall  the stadium was valued at £20 million and and the surrounding land at a further £15 million .

[Move DRFC]

Club Doncaster Sports Stadium or Arena would be more suitable. The Village might grow on me though.

[mrfrost82]

I'm interested to see what "developing the physical footprint" will consist of.

[Danmckay456]

Bars restaurants etc would generate money and could be used all year round

[waldron40]

Any prospective buyer benefits not only from the community brand but the fixed assets that enable the delivery of a broader range of community events . I recall  the stadium was valued at £20 million and and the surrounding land at a further £15 million .

Surely the stadium and the surrounding land still belong legally to Doncaster Council, and leased to Club Doncaster under two separate leases. In which case they would not be fixed assets for the Club itself?

[silent majority]

Any prospective buyer benefits not only from the community brand but the fixed assets that enable the delivery of a broader range of community events . I recall  the stadium was valued at £20 million and and the surrounding land at a further £15 million .

Surely the stadium and the surrounding land still belong legally to Doncaster Council, and leased to Club Doncaster under two separate leases. In which case they would not be fixed assets for the Club itself?

It’s not 2 separate leases, it’s just the one. But it still has another 90 years to run.

The VSC also hold the ACV covering the same area.

[MachoMadness]

Willing to bow to Terry's experience on developing and branding properties if I'm honest. If we're looking to grow the profile of the place we have the right man in charge.

[RoseTInteD]

It doesn’t matter what we all think as the powers that be will do what they want.

Personally, Belle Vue was a name we all related to, was simple and was not renamed every few years like we do now.

I agree with Pancho that “Club Doncaster Stadium” would have been simpler and easier to remember if we have to go down that path. “Lakeside Stadium” would have been my first choice as away fans coming to Doncaster would more likely know the Lakeside area. But that’s just my opinion.

[GazLaz]

I’m in favour of the principle behind this and it’s a bold move to forego any income from a stadium sponsor.

I’m just not sure about the “Village” bit and would have preferred “Club Doncaster Stadium” but that’s just my opinion.

"Stadium" isn't a reflection of what is trying to be portrayed is it. Completely bypasses the objective.

[RoseTInteD]

Speaking personally again, and I know I am out on a limb here, but I am a fan of Doncaster Rovers football fan. The whole Club Doncaster concept means we are losing sight of what matters to some of us (obviously just me) and that is Doncaster Rovers the football club. Football is just being lost amongst rugby, Belles, community, charity and everything else that Club Doncaster represents. There are other football clubs in the country higher up the league tables that don't surround themselves in "The Club" concept.

Speaking personally again, LONG LIVE DONCASTER ROVERS.

[Draytonian III]

Personally I think “The Village “ is terrible and it would lead to journalists and other supporters using the term village idiots a lot, but if it brings in money so be it. I’ll just keep referring to it as The Keepmoat or The Rovers

[roversdude]

Speaking personally again, and I know I am out on a limb here, but I am a fan of Doncaster Rovers football fan. The whole Club Doncaster concept means we are losing sight of what matters to some of us (obviously just me) and that is Doncaster Rovers the football club. Football is just being lost amongst rugby, Belles, community, charity and everything else that Club Doncaster represents. There are other football clubs in the country higher up the league tables that don't surround themselves in "The Club" concept.

Speaking personally again, LONG LIVE DONCASTER ROVERS.

Agree with the fact that I support Rovers not too fussed about the Belles and Dons, however Club Doncaster brings in the money so if it aids Rovers I’m behind it

[DRFC-Hanksie]

Should have been called the 'Lakeside Stadium'.

I'll still call it the Keepmoat though.

[TonySoprano]

"The village " got a ring to it,  unique and recognisable

[Rupee92ONLY]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

[Move DRFC]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

Padel courts would be a fantastic investment.

[Usher wide.]

I’m in favour of the principle behind this and it’s a bold move to forego any income from a stadium sponsor.

I’m just not sure about the “Village” bit and would have preferred “Club Doncaster Stadium” but that’s just my opinion.

"Stadium" isn't a reflection of what is trying to be portrayed is it. Completely bypasses the objective.

Whatever ‘objective’ is trying to be portrayed here (& I’m not saying the concept isn’t a bad one), it’s a football stadium for the majority of people who attend it on an annual basis.

[Danmckay456]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

I agree get that mound of a hill flattened and get an exhibition centre built for multi purpose events that would be mint for Doncaster saves venturing to Sheffield or Leeds etc for gigs !!!! We’ve been crying out for a decent music venue for years

[Sprotyrover]

Club Doncaster Sports Stadium or Arena would be more suitable. The Village might grow on me though.

We could become know as THE VILLAGE PEOPLE!

[Sprotyrover]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

I agree get that mound of a hill flattened and get an exhibition centre built for multi purpose events that would be mint for Doncaster saves venturing to Sheffield or Leeds etc for gigs !!!! We’ve been crying out for a decent music venue for years

There is toxic waste buried in it!

[drfchound]

Club Doncaster Sports Stadium or Arena would be more suitable. The Village might grow on me though.

We could become know as THE VILLAGE PEOPLE!

YMCA as the players walk out song then ?

[Pancho Regan]

Looked down the list of things I give a shit about and this definitely isn't on there.

Only question is why we are foregoing revenue from selling the naming rights. Will be decent if not massive sum.

We’re not forgoing sponsorship money. There’ll still be room for them.

But the plan is to grow the Club Doncaster brand so that will be a constant going forward.

Only just seen this post, which nullifies my earlier comment about forgoing sponsorship monies.

Apologies Martin.

[RoseTInteD]

Can't we use that 'mound of a hill' as a ski slope or for ski boards, etc?

The sarcasm on Twitter and here is deafening!

Welcome to joining 'The Village People' and maybe that's why we had pink kit this season. A sign of the times come.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

I agree get that mound of a hill flattened and get an exhibition centre built for multi purpose events that would be mint for Doncaster saves venturing to Sheffield or Leeds etc for gigs !!!! We’ve been crying out for a decent music venue for years

There is toxic waste buried in it!

Why, did someone bury toxic waste before excavating the lakes to make up the two hills with the spoil? One of which was originally intended to be a ski slope.

As it stands there's some nice walks around there, inuding the lake, and good views from the top of those hills, which all help towards physical and mental wellbeing.

The Village provides activities for so many people, not just sport either. When I started going to the gym a couple of years ago, I was surprised how many folk are down there during the day and evenings. With that comes direct spend on memberships of various groups and clubs but also the indirect spend, which I'm sure there's room for expansion into other activities and catering.

Someone mentioned above about Man City and their sports complex which has cost billions but we have our own. Maybe a smaller version but the same principles apply, it's all about participation and turnover.

We, amongst friends, will call the stadium what we want but it means more to far more to people than just Doncaster Rovers on a match day and something that more local businesses are likely to invest in for their employees too.

[Sprotyrover]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

I agree get that mound of a hill flattened and get an exhibition centre built for multi purpose events that would be mint for Doncaster saves venturing to Sheffield or Leeds etc for gigs !!!! We’ve been crying out for a decent music venue for years

There is toxic waste buried in it!

Why, did someone bury toxic waste before excavating the lakes to make up the two hills with the spoil? One of which was originally intended to be a ski slope.

As it stands there's some nice walks around there, inuding the lake, and good views from the top of those hills, which all help towards physical and mental wellbeing.

The Village provides activities for so many people, not just sport either. When I started going to the gym a couple of years ago, I was surprised how many folk are down there during the day and evenings. With that comes direct spend on memberships of various groups and clubs but also the indirect spend, which I'm sure there's room for expansion into other activities and catering.

Someone mentioned above about Man City and their sports complex which has cost billions but we have our own. Maybe a smaller version but the same principles apply, it's all about participation and turnover.

We, amongst friends, will call the stadium what we want but it means more to far more to people than just Doncaster Rovers on a match day and something that more local businesses are likely to invest in for their employees too.

I think you will find this was a topic a decade ago on here and toxic waste was mentioned

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I don’t mind Club Doncaster when it’s not the only identity we talk about and we lose sight of the football, like how it was previous. Bramall has clearly stepped up on wanting football success.

I don’t know what’s financially viable and what isn’t but some sort of ‘mini’ version of that Co-Op place Man City are a part of would be good. East stand side. Get padel courts and similar in there that will be used every day and also offers advertising space. Could even move the gym into there too and use the current gym as more office space to rent out. Have it where it can be turned around into a 2/3000 capacity venue to hold bigger events throughout year like comedy shows, music gigs and boxing nights on weekends regularly. Could also be a decent ‘fanzone’ on match days.

Just one idea for that east stand side of the ‘Village’.

I agree get that mound of a hill flattened and get an exhibition centre built for multi purpose events that would be mint for Doncaster saves venturing to Sheffield or Leeds etc for gigs !!!! We’ve been crying out for a decent music venue for years

There is toxic waste buried in it!

Why, did someone bury toxic waste before excavating the lakes to make up the two hills with the spoil? One of which was originally intended to be a ski slope.

As it stands there's some nice walks around there, inuding the lake, and good views from the top of those hills, which all help towards physical and mental wellbeing.

The Village provides activities for so many people, not just sport either. When I started going to the gym a couple of years ago, I was surprised how many folk are down there during the day and evenings. With that comes direct spend on memberships of various groups and clubs but also the indirect spend, which I'm sure there's room for expansion into other activities and catering.

Someone mentioned above about Man City and their sports complex which has cost billions but we have our own. Maybe a smaller version but the same principles apply, it's all about participation and turnover.

We, amongst friends, will call the stadium what we want but it means more to far more to people than just Doncaster Rovers on a match day and something that more local businesses are likely to invest in for their employees too.

I think you will find this was a topic a decade ago on here and toxic waste was mentioned

Thought that was a reference to the posts in the Politics Section.