Training Ground & Academy: Expansion Plans

[GreenBlue]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

is it just me or is there a similarity in views and words between Isley46 and the PFC Coalition?

[Pompey55]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

is it just me or is there a similarity in views and words between Isley46 and the PFC Coalition?

And he/ she is a totally new poster on this forum with no comment at all on footballing matters

[pompeygunner]

Before we go down the paranoia route can't we just accept that as fans some have different views?
Our recent history shows that we've been right to question & raise points on ownership.
Ref the no footballing matters comment, well if he/she has just joined I say give them a chance eh.
The last thing we'd want surely is to become a echo chamber where only certain views are supported.

[Portchesterblue2]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

[Pompey1984+1]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

According to the Coalition the Trus sorted ROKO and the club only bought it to save money.

[pompeygunner]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

According to the Coalition the Trus sorted ROKO and the club only bought it to save money.

Tornante bought it rather than pay rent, whether that saved money is debateable?
The PST/Presidents did get us Roko??
The TG is a weird one with regards to Tornante, they've concentrated on revamping the Gym & getting more subscriptions there rather than sorting out the drainage for the pitches. I think thats a bit skewed myself.

[Pompey55]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

According to the Coalition the Trus sorted ROKO and the club only bought it to save money.

Tornante bought it rather than pay rent, whether that saved money is debateable?
The PST/Presidents did get us Roko??
The TG is a weird one with regards to Tornante, they've concentrated on revamping the Gym & getting more subscriptions there rather than sorting out the drainage for the pitches. I think thats a bit skewed myself.

According to Moushino the training ground situation is already being addressed and will be mostly sorted in time for next season

[Pompey1984+1]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

According to the Coalition the Trus sorted ROKO and the club only bought it to save money.

Tornante bought it rather than pay rent, whether that saved money is debateable?
The PST/Presidents did get us Roko??
The TG is a weird one with regards to Tornante, they've concentrated on revamping the Gym & getting more subscriptions there rather than sorting out the drainage for the pitches. I think thats a bit skewed myself.

Except they have said there are works planed for the training ground this summer, and it was discussed somewhere why the work wasn't done during the season. The money brought in from the gym is going to the club.

[phat_chris]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

is it just me or is there a similarity in views and words between Isley46 and the PFC Coalition?

You weren't the only one to notice.

[pompeygunner]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

According to the Coalition the Trus sorted ROKO and the club only bought it to save money.

Tornante bought it rather than pay rent, whether that saved money is debateable?
The PST/Presidents did get us Roko??
The TG is a weird one with regards to Tornante, they've concentrated on revamping the Gym & getting more subscriptions there rather than sorting out the drainage for the pitches. I think thats a bit skewed myself.

Except they have said there are works planed for the training ground this summer, and it was discussed somewhere why the work wasn't done during the season. The money brought in from the gym is going to the club.

Delighted to hear that tbh. Cheers for the info.

[Portchesterblue2]

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/foot ... ns-4075189


Nothing imminent, or at least that they are prepared to disclose at the moment but there is obviously aspirations - a plan if you will.

A development and better use of the Roko footprint might be enough to bring the Academy under one roof and allow for the younger age groups to train evenings -without having to purchase additional land.

Get rid of the players parking area and relocate to the main Roko car park (fence / section off a secure parking area if required).
Get rid of the present dilapidated astro areas and tennis courts.
Rotate the U18 pitch 90degrees
Use the additional space to add in one or two further pitches side by side, same direction as the U18 rotated pitch (Or one all weather 4g with floodlights or dome) - shouldn't be any restriction to floodlights as they already exist).

That would show proper statement of intent.

because they have shown no statement of intent at all so far have they, buying ROKO wasnt a statement was it, oh hang on the previous owners bought that didnt they??

According to the Coalition the Trus sorted ROKO and the club only bought it to save money.

Tornante bought it rather than pay rent, whether that saved money is debateable?
The PST/Presidents did get us Roko??
The TG is a weird one with regards to Tornante, they've concentrated on revamping the Gym & getting more subscriptions there rather than sorting out the drainage for the pitches. I think thats a bit skewed myself.

the reason for them buying it is surely irrelevant ?? they put the money up and paid
The PST may well have "secured" ROKO, and i am never going to be little the amazing achievements of the Trust and the presidents, but securing ROKO and being able to buy it are 2 very different things