Lord Pityme Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Its a twenty minute walk from the SoL to Sunderland City Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 12 hours ago, Stuart Dickson said: It's not my story. If you read back I wasn't at the game. However I have no reason to doubt the word of my son. Fairly obvious what's happened here: "Can I get into the car park please?" "Sorry mate, only if you have a pass, but if you go just round the corner.... Hang on, are you Stuart Dickson's boy?" "Yeah." "Why didn't you say? Nearest car parking is at Asda at Linwood." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Its a twenty minute walk from the SoL to Sunderland City Centre. Rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Dickson really needs to teach his kids the meaning of "personal responsibility" as does everyone else who was parking on a yellow line and finally ended up being fined. Grow a pair of balls the lot of you FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, Stuart Dickson said: Rubbish. Yup, for you it's forty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, Stuart Dickson said: Rubbish. It says 15 minutes on their official website, and these things are always underestimated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3682Sunderland Council created maps for tourists. As you'll see they class the Stadium and the National Glass Centre as town centre sites. I wouldn't. I've always believed the town centre starts at the Empire which is across the bridge. However my mate, a life long resident of the town says they all class the town centre as starting at the Collery Tavern which is the pub immediately opposite the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 8 minutes ago, Stuart Dickson said: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3682Sunderland Council created maps for tourists. As you'll see they class the Stadium and the National Glass Centre as town centre sites. I wouldn't. I've always believed the town centre starts at the Empire which is across the bridge. However my mate, a life long resident of the town says they all class the town centre as starting at the Collery Tavern which is the pub immediately opposite the stadium. I hope you raged against that blatant waste of public money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Why would anybody who is a season ticket holder need to get directions for somewhere to park ? Seem to me Dickson son should not be allowed out by himself. [emoji603] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I hope you raged against that blatant waste of public money. I didn't. But I'm considering dropping them an email thanking them for the proof - as if it was ever needed - that the Stadium Of Light is a City Centre Stadium. There probably are some football stadiums around the country more central to their city but I can't think of any off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Drew said: It says 15 minutes on their official website, and these things are always underestimated. Do you mean it's really 10 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Stuart Dickson said: http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3682 Sunderland Council created maps for tourists. As you'll see they class the Stadium and the National Glass Centre as town centre sites. I wouldn't. I've always believed the town centre starts at the Empire which is across the bridge. However my mate, a life long resident of the town says they all class the town centre as starting at the Collery Tavern which is the pub immediately opposite the stadium. 16 minutes ago, Stuart Dickson said: I didn't. But I'm considering dropping them an email thanking them for the proof - as if it was ever needed - that the Stadium Of Light is a City Centre Stadium. In one post you disagree that it is in the centre and in the next you claim no proof was really needed that it is in the centre. You know, I am beginning to think that you are one of those irritating cunts who would start an argument in an empty house simply for the hell of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
div Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Are we really having an argument about how close Sunderland's stadium is to Sunderland City Centre? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood buddie Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 minute ago, div said: Are we really having an argument about how close Sunderland's stadium is to Sunderland City Centre? Why? The Olympics are finished? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 arguing over parking at home games, theres a bloody thousand places to park in the industrial area, if folk canny be arsed walking a few minutes, how the hell can they be arsed watching the dross we are being served the now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, linwood buddie said: The Olympics are finished? Any referendums coming up? ETA - should that be 'referenda'? Edited August 22, 2016 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Are we really having an argument about how close Sunderland's stadium is to Sunderland City Centre? Why? Dunno. I'm clearly right. There shouldn't be anyone arguing with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, div said: Are we really having an argument about how close Sunderland's stadium is to Sunderland City Centre? Why? Cos' it sure beats talking about St Mirren at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Pityme Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, Stuart Dickson said: Rubbish. https://goo.gl/maps/CpnDHCEaB8m of course satelite technologhy that is accurate to within six inches may be wrong and you are right..? somehow i doubt it though..! Edited August 22, 2016 by Lord Pityme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I didn't. But I'm considering dropping them an email thanking them for the proof - as if it was ever needed - that the Stadium Of Light is a City Centre Stadium. There probably are some football stadiums around the country more central to their city but I can't think of any off the top of my head. Would not say it is anymore a city centre stadium than say Newcastle old Love Street even Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddieinEK Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 https://goo.gl/maps/CpnDHCEaB8m of course satelite technologhy that is accurate to within six inches may be wrong and you are right..? somehow i doubt it though..! Please don't bring "six inches" into it!That is a whole new debate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 42 minutes ago, Lord Pityme said: https://goo.gl/maps/CpnDHCEaB8m of course satelite technologhy that is accurate to within six inches may be wrong and you are right..? somehow i doubt it though..! You see, you CAN make useful and sane posts when you try hard enough. Well done. Can't wait to see how Dickson manages to argue against that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 2 hours ago, div said: Are we really having an argument about how close Sunderland's stadium is to Sunderland City Centre? Why? In fairness I tried to start one about that stupid bloody ebola nurse but nobody was interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 https://goo.gl/maps/CpnDHCEaB8m of course satelite technologhy that is accurate to within six inches may be wrong and you are right..? somehow i doubt it though..! See there's your problem. You've taken the town centre as the absolute centre of town. It's like telling someone on Hope Street they need to walk all the way along Argyle Street past all the shops to get to the town centre at the tower at Glasgow Cross. The local council class the Stadium as being part of the City Centre. Locals class the city centre as starting at the Colliary pub which is across the road from the stadium. I've said already I would have always classed the town centre as starting at the Empire which is closer to the exit at the home end that the entrance at the away end. No matter how you do it the Stadium Of Light is at very worst extremely close to the City Centre, probably the stadium closest to the centre of any city in the UK and my point is utter valid. An average home gate of 40,000. City centre stadium. Prime site and loads of parking restrictions yet Sunderland run a solution with Park n ride. St Mirren, average gate around 2000, situated in a desolate wasteland that the council plans to demolish and somehow parking has become a big issue as the council milk their cash cow and as the club close their own customers out of the club car park because.... And I'll quote this... "St Mirren fans were not paying enough money" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Would not say it is anymore a city centre stadium than say Newcastle old Love Street even Hearts. Hearts? You try walking from Gorgie to Princes Gardens. Certainly more than 704 yards.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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