EL NOMBRE Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I say they go for full independence from Paisley and be done with it once and for all They really are a bunch of whingin cnuts out there.If they were really THAT well off they wouldnae be living in or around Paisley at all....and wouldnae care one way or the other.Aw fur coat and nae knickers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roswell Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Being so well off perhaps they can pay for a new training ground somewhere away from there mansions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Sea Saint Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 They also fear the value of their properties could be adversely affected. Says it all really, its f'ckaw tae dae wi' the floodlights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northendsaint Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Just to let you know that Cllr. Sharkey and some residents have organised another public meeting tonight. Burning torches, pitchforks, and such like will be provided. They will not be happy until the training ground is closed in the evenings so that the lights don't pollute their environment, and the youngsters stop making any noise. From today's PDE Anger as council snubs footie site showdown Nov 4 2009 by Cameron Hay, Paisley Daily Express RESIDENTS in the upmarket Ralston area of Paisley have shown council chiefs a red card after they snubbed an invite to a public meeting to tackle problems caused by St Mirren’s new training base. More than 160 Ralston homeowners have signed a petition to highlight their concerns about the training ground, in Allanton Avenue, which they claim is making their lives a misery. Among the problems they have identified are the strength of floodlights, excessive noise, a build-up of traffic and loss of privacy. They also fear the value of their properties could be adversely affected. A public meeting will take place in Ralston Community Centre tonight at 7pm and protesters have been left fuming after bosses at Renfrewshire Council turned down an invitation to attend the event. In a letter sent to the Ralston Residents’ Action Group, the council’s director of communications, Paul Gannon, insisted the fact there is an ongoing planning application submitted by St Mirren concerning the training base means it would be inappropriate for him to go along to the meeting. Mr Gannon added: “The council will require to have regard to the statutory and other provisions which apply to the consideration of that planning application and, in view of this, attendance at the public meeting would not be appropriate.” But the decision has been slammed by Councillor Jim Sharkey, who represents residents in the Ralston area. Mr Sharkey said: “I am disgusted the council officials have refused to attend the public meeting. “Their reason for not doing it because of a planning application by St Mirren is retrospective. “I’ve given my commitment to the residents that I will turn up at the meeting and I want to see representatives from St Mirren there too. “What had been called for is a proper public meeting on the issues. This was promised to the residents by the council in October 2007 and has never been done. “It is time to listen to people instead of telling them what to accept.” Brian Caldwell, St Mirren’s general manager, confirmed he has received an invite to tonight’s meeting. He added: “Three directors and myself met with representatives of RRAG, councillors and council officials on Friday to discuss outstanding issues in relation to our new training facilities. “It gave everyone the opportunity to air their views. “We were able to update the residents on where we are in relation to these outstanding issues, in particular the floodlighting, and try to move forward and be good neighbours.” The problem with the lights is being dealt with and new bulbs with less glare are being fitted.St Mirren are doing all they can to meet the residents requirements.I have a message to Mr Sharkey regarding his committment to the residents.Thats your feckin job and what you were elected to do.I also have a message to the residents.Do you want to return to the barren wasteland which was a drinking den for your local and not so local lads and ladettes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Sid Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 In a show of support for the club, we should hold regular magic bottle vigils at the training ground. The Supras could organise it - lots of sweary placards, a few fireworks and big Shuggie leading the choir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL NOMBRE Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 In a show of support for the club, we should hold regular magic bottle vigils at the training ground. The Supras could organise it - lots of sweary placards, a few fireworks and big Shuggie leading the choir. Toys R Us are doing a sale oan Star Wars goodies......a chibbed up lightsabre duel would be epic. No doubt they'll call enviromental health next to complain about a giant invisible bee disturbing their peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Toys R Us are doing a sale oan Star Wars goodies......a chibbed up lightsabre duel would be epic. No doubt they'll call enviromental health next to complain about a giant invisible bee disturbing their peace Yup , The Ralston Hummmmmmmbeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Noticed this in The Sun today: Turn the Buddie lights off SPL side St Mirren have called in a team of experts after angry locals claimed floodlights at the club's training ground were "blinding" them. Resident's living next to the club's multi-million-pound facilitiy in Ralston, Paisley, branded the glare "too bright". And yesterday the Buddies admitted the problem could be down to them ordering the wrong bulbs. One resident, who asked not to be named, said: "It is honestly like something from Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Everyone has had enough." Last night Buddies general manager Bryan Caldwell said: "We've got specialists to look at the lights. "We are trying to be good neighbours and we will change the type of bulb we are using." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Just to let you know, St Mirren, as a gesture of goodwill, have agreed to switch off the lights at 9pm from Monday the 16th November. From Monday the14th December there will be no night time use of the astro pitches (except Wednesdays) until the 18th of January, as the youth teams will be shut down. This should be enough time to revise the lighting setup. The club are also tendering for high level netting to go above the already 6m high fence. The club will be arranging an open day for local residents during the Christmas holidays. Will that be enough for you Cllr. Sharkey ??????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennant's Lager Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) Just to let you know, St Mirren, as a gesture of goodwill, have agreed to switch off the lights at 9pm from Monday the 16th November. From Monday the14th December there will be no night time use of the astro pitches (except Wednesdays) until the 18th of January, as the youth teams will be shut down. This should be enough time to revise the lighting setup. The club are also tendering for high level netting to go above the already 6m high fence. The club will be arranging an open day for local residents during the Christmas holidays. Will that be enough for you Cllr. Sharkey ??????????? Of course it won't. The locals won't be happy until they have it for themselves as a secure dog walking area. Edited November 15, 2009 by Tennant's Lager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windae cleaner Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Of course it won't. The locals won't be happy until they have it for themselves as a secure dog dumping area Fixed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Monkey Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Nothing, but nothing, gets people's backs up like the idea that they might lose a couple grand off the value of their house. I've worked in and with the local press for years and the only time people protest about anything, you can guarantee house value is the root cause. Doesn't matter what they dress it up as - concerns about the environment (new building developments), noise (airports), health (phone masts), traffic problems... There's nowt worse than NIMBY, but they make good copy so journo's will only be too happy to fuel their fires. I know I always was - I dined out on mobile phone mast stories for about three years. It'll come to nothing in the end because the council has given Saints permission to build exactly what we've built - it's impossible to take that permission away. Just let them bump their gums until they find something else to whinge about. Can I suggest we set up a welfare and cottaging centre for gay convict immigrant heroine users round the corner? They'll soon forget about Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyMac Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just let them bump their gums until they find something else to whinge about. Can I suggest we set up a welfare and cottaging centre for gay convict immigrant heroine users round the corner? They'll soon forget about Saints. that might just appeal to Cllr Sharkey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Just let them bump their gums until they find something else to whinge about. Can I suggest we set up a welfare and cottaging centre for gay convict immigrant heroine users round the corner? They'll soon forget about Saints. just shocking That is blatant discrimination...........I mean what about the predatory indigenous gaynlesbo whinging minority majority then ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 (edited) Of course it won't. The locals won't be happy until they have it for themselves as a secure dogg dumping area. Fixed the fix for you! Edited November 16, 2009 by john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Sid Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Probably worthy of its own thread; however I see that cuntcillor sharkey has been showing his true colours by behaving in an aggresive and abusive manner following his fellow cuntcillors pointing and laughing at his as he carried on his bizarre campaign against St Mirren football club and the gentlefolk of Paisley. He has effectively been told to stop being a fanny by his own party. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Probably worthy of its own thread; however I see that cuntcillor sharkey has been showing his true colours by behaving in an aggresive and abusive manner following his fellow cuntcillors pointing and laughing at his as he carried on his bizarre campaign against St Mirren football club and the gentlefolk of Paisley. He has effectively been told to stop being a fanny by his own party. : He has indeed http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/renfrewshire-news/2009/11/23/paisley-councillor-s-behaviour-is-unacceptable-87085-25217378/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 He has indeed http://www.paisleyda...87085-25217378/ It speaks volumes for the character of the residents group if they've chosen to put their trust in him. I think there will be a wee bit less attention seeking behaviour with regards to this story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Cllr. Sharkey has form in threatening even his own colleagues to get trips abroad. Remember this ? http://www.independent.co.uk/news/lord-provost-holds-onto-his-post-after-labour-suspension-1241074.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaside Nipper Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 He has indeed http://www.paisleyda...87085-25217378/ 'robust politics in Renfrewshire'................... I once was doorstepped by Sharkey and he really is quite a persistant and dogmatic individual, imho of course. The guy clearly has an agenda , a chip and a half plus a rather bumptious and condescending attitude. Of course he never picked up my vote despite his promises , then again no feckin doorstepping politician is getting my vote , rather my back up. For the record Councillor Sharkey, I have since moved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Just jumped to the first couple of pages of this thread, lots of posts by people no longer with us (not dead, just gone from B&WA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Just jumped to the first couple of pages of this thread, lots of posts by people no longer with us, just gone from B&WA. Can you be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Can you be sure........ Not anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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