Falmer: Announcements

Friday, 28th October 2005

At last, John Prescott has given the news we have all been waiting for - its a FALMER YES YES YES....

The morning the news was delivered in post format to the club, and a further press release is expected from the Office of the Deputy PM as well as the club, and those who were also against the plans.

After 8 years campaigning for the project, we are delighted to says its a

YES...

FALMER MARCH 2005 TODAY...

Monday, 26th September 2005

Martin Perry has announced that he believes the Falmer decision is imminent. He is urging all fans of the club to come along to tonight's march to show Prescott how important the decision is. It is due to get under way around 5:30pm from Madeira Drive, with thousands expected to take part in the march to the Brighton centre.

Prescott will be watching, and has said he knows the march is set to take place, and is due to make his decision in the coming weeks.

The last march in 2004 saw ex-manager Micky Adams attend to show his support. Steve Coppell will today be making an appearance to also show his support.

If you are going to the march tonight, please arrive around 5pm to ensure the march takes place on time. A report and pictures from the previous march can be found from the Falmer Main Menu.

PLANS FOR FALMER MARCH 2005...

Thursday, 01st September 2005

The following has been received from Tim Carder, Chairman of the BHA Supporters Club about the Falmer March which is due to take place this month. For information on last years march at the Labour Party Conference, check out the Falmer Archive here.

"I have this evening returned from a meeting to confirm a March for Falmer along Brighton sea-front on MONDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER, to coincide with the Labour Party Conference which is in Brighton again this year. I'm sending this email out to alert everyone in advance of the more organised publicity.

With the Falmer decision deadline on 31st October, THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. We don't know if it will make a difference but we cannot afford not to try, so PLEASE COME ALONG. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, RELATIVES, NEIGHBOURS - AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN - AND SPREAD THE WORD. Supporters of other clubs will be welcome. Colours, placards, banners, etc are encouraged. REMEMBER, THIS IS THE LAST THING YOU WILL HAVE TO DO IN THE SAGA THAT IS FALMER!

We will have flyers and posters available at the two home games between then and 26th September (Sheffield United and Coventry) which you will be able to collect from our campaign tables for the South and North Stands. Please take them and distribute them yourselves so that as many people as possible know. These will be available by email soon.

The format will be very similar to last year's march. Meet on Brighton sea-front (Madeira Drive) to the east of the Palace Pier (by Volk's Railway Station) at 5pm for a start at 5.30pm. The march will again proceed to the conference at the Brighton Centre where a rally will be held. This year, though, we will disperse immediately after the rally rather than march back to the start.

Remember, there will be no parking in Madeira Drive itself. Allow plenty of time and use buses if you can. A £2.60 Saver ticket will allow you unlimited travel all day.

PLEASE TURN UP. DON'T THINK IT WON'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE - IT JUST MIGHT."

RUMOUR: FALMER ANNOUNCEMENT ANY DAY?

Tuesday, 30th August 2005

Talksport this morning made an announcement that John Prescott, the Deputy PM, will be announcing his decision at a conference soon. They indicated that it could be made at the Labour Party Conference which will be taking place next month, however the government does not make any formal announcements on these decisions at party conferences. We also know that the confirmation will initially be in the form of a letter sent to all interested parties.

When the club played Hull city 10 days ago, fans delivered a postcard to John Prescott's constituency offices. More information on this can be found here.

FALMER CAMPAIGN GOES TO HULL

Tuesday, 16th August 2005

Brighton & Hove Albion’s plans for a new Community Stadium at Falmer, which would secure its future, are in jeopardy.

Despite an overwhelming show of public support, a report by a Planning Inspector dismissed the proposals, on grounds of lack of National Interest and that part of the site is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The final decision though now rests with the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott. He has indicated that his make-or-break decision will be published by 31 October.

Quite simply, without Falmer, there can be no Brighton & Hove Albion. Why? Because their present temporary home (for a Championship football team) is a 7,000 capacity athletics stadium - income is capped and ongoing losses are the inevitable result.

PRESS RELEASE:

Continuing their campaign for a new stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion supporters will be delivering a giant 4’ by 3’ postcard to the Deputy Prime Minister’s Constituency HQ on Saturday 20 August at 12.30pm. [430 Holderness Road, Hull, HU9 3DW – opposite Westcott Street].

Chairman of the Falmer For All Campaign, Paul Samrah, said “As the Albion are playing Hull City in their new KC Stadium this Saturday, we thought we would take the opportunity to deliver a postcard to Mr Prescott from the people of Brighton & Hove. Very soon, the Deputy Prime Minister will be deciding whether our City can have a stadium of its own - at Falmer. Every great City needs a stadium – it is vital for the community and for Brighton & Hove Albion. Our future is in Mr Prescott’s hands.

OLYMPICS BOOST FOR FALMER

Tuesday, 12th July 2005

The club have today reported that they believe that the Olympics, which has been handed to London for 2012, could boost our chances of getting Falmer.

Just under a week ago, the International Olympic Committee announced that London would be hosting the games, winning by just four votes against Paris. Prime Minister Tony Blair called the win "a momentous day" for Britain, however the club is hoping that John Prescott will give the go ahead for Falmer as part of the promises made by the London Olympic bid team.

Although the government has until the end of October to make a decision, the club is hoping for an early decision - maybe as quick as the end of this month! Martin Perry then believes the ground could be ready for 2008, four years ahead of the games...

Back in 1948, The Goldstone played host to the Luxembourg V Afghanistan game as part of the Olympics. Dick Knight said "We would love to welcome the 2012 Olympics back to Brighton."

NO STADIUM, NO SIGNINGS

Tuesday, 14th May 2005

The season ended over a month ago, and despite a number of financial gains the club have so far been unable to attract any new players to the club. However, McGhee believes the failure to make any progress in moving towards a permanent home is affecting the clubs hopes of signing players.

"If I was sitting talking to strikers and players this summer going into a 25,000 stadium, then it would be a different kettle of fish," McGhee told the Brighton Argus. "There is no doubt in my mind if we'd had a stadium we would have kept Dan Harding."

A number of rumours have been going around, including news that Freddy Eastwood was to join the Albion. However, Southend Chairman Geoffrey King has insisted that the 21 year old striker will not be going anywhere! The latest transfer news is that McGhee is now looking at Southampton striker Dexter Blackstock?

McGhee has since been talking to BBC SCR, and told them that he will not pay 'over the odds'. He will only splash the cash on players he believes are good value for money!

KNIGHT MAKES APPEAL TO PRESCOTT

Tuesday, 31st May 2005

After Albion fan Aaron Berry won the £250,000 price from Coca Cola's Win A Player Competition for the club, Dick Knight has once again made a plea to Prescott to give us a stadium!

"We'll get a new player and what we need now is a new stadium for him to play in," Knight said. "I urge John Prescott to let us have a real stadium so we can leave Withdean."

DEADLINE SET FOR DECISION

Friday, 20th May 2005

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has released a deadline for the Falmer decision to be made. Under new government guidelines, planning applications must now have a deadline when a decision must be made by.

The date set for a decision on Falmer is the 30th October 2005. The club had initially released a statement after the reopened inquiry stating they thought a decision would be made around this time.

NEW FALMER DOWNLOADS

Friday, 20th May 2005

We have a number of new Falmer downloads for you to use on your computer. These can be found in the multimedia downloads page - click here to find them now.

MORE SEATS AVAILABLE AT WITHDEAN

Wednesday, 18th May 2005

Albion's application for an extra 2000 seats at Withdean has finally been granted today by Brighton and Hove City Councils planning committee. This verdict also means that we can continue to play at Withdean until 2008.

Despite getting permission for the new seats, the club cannot have them installed until a third park and ride location is found. The Mill Road site is also now full to capacity during most games, meaning an increase in parking in the no-go zone.