The Way Fernandes is talking....

[W12_Ranger]

.....does anyone get the impression a stadium announcement is on the horizon?

[rangerforevereastcote]

.....does anyone get the impression a stadium announcement is on the horizon?

have no clue but think a little early no??

[BennyBoyRs]

I would say so. I only hope they really think about the design, and keep the crown ontop of the pitch.

[W12_Ranger]

have no clue but think a little early no??

You'd think so wouldn't you, he just seems to be making a bit off noise at present about it

[QPR Richard]

I think it's a little early too, but the speed at which he works, anything's possible.

[Ric-Roc]

Tbh I'd expect an announcement on new training facilities before ground.

Although it could all be tied in of course.

[QPR Richard]

I would say so. I only hope they really think about the design, and keep the crown ontop of the pitch.

I have a feeling that when the time comes for a new stadium, the board will seek the opinions of the fans before they make a decision.

[QPR_NW10]

Tbh I'd expect an announcement on new training facilities before ground.
Although it could all be tied in of course.

agree mate. need to be showing build a football club, not a show and lights football stadium to get more gate receipts.

[Ric-Roc]

I agree NW10.

New ground is a 5-6 year project. Pretty sure new training ground could be done in a quarter of that time. Step by step as you say.

[LoftusRoadLad]

I have a feeling that when the time comes for a new stadium, the board will seek the opinions of the fans before they make a decision.

And wot opinions do you think we will give ?...How thick the cushions should be ? or don't stock that orrible beer ? Or..thats a good one ask Cookes to run the catering ! Oh pie n mash at half time !

[QPR Richard]

And wot opinions do you think we will give ?...How thick the cushions should be ? or don't stock that orrible beer ? Or..thats a good one ask Cookes to run the catering ! Oh pie n mash at half time !

Noooooo lol, just think the board might ask what the fans want in terms of design and facilities.

[JudoRanger]

apparently TF wants a new training ground in place for Jan 2013, and options include buying a slice of Harlington site and building a new place there.

definatley would say though that in my opinion announcement on training facility would happen first as it wont take as long as a stadium would.

[qpr]

It will happen but it won't happen soon. Give it 2 seasons I reckon

[QPRDave]

He did talk about both a training ground and stadium on Keys & Gray, and said after that show they were off to look at new training ground options.
The one thing he did say about criteria for new stadium was didn't want a track or anything
around the outside,hopefully looking to build a tight stadium.

[wicksta]

You'd think so wouldn't you, he just seems to be making a bit off noise at present about it

Not sure if you heard his interview on Talksport in the week but when asked about the ground he said the only goal at the moment is Premier League survival and looking at new training facilities. He said in the long term a stadium move would be needed though. It certainly didn't sound like an announcement was imminent.