Eddie Mitchell defies planning officers as work starts on Cherries' car park (From Thisisdorset)

Lord Spring wrote:
Criminal damage. it is not his property

CourtOffside wrote:
“We need clarity from the club on what agreements they will put in place to provide parking while their works take place,”

Maybe doing it outside the football season? Like.. now? Duh.

Lord Spring wrote:
Criminal damage. it is not his property

The Renegade Master wrote:
Although I think the resurfacing work is a good idea, Mitchell's decision to go ahead with the work without permission shows the arrogance of the man and his utter contempt of authority.

Bob49 wrote:
"This is a win - win project for everyone, how dumb is this Council?”

or you ?

Why is this cost being put through the books of the football club ?

Why if the club is 'happy' to pay has it now put this sudden dealine on things ?

What is really being lined up for this site that will need daily use of the car park ?

mysticalshoelace wrote:
I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

Pierre France wrote:
What's the rush? Why is there a self-imposed deadline of the funding not being available after the end of the month? I'm sure the council would have given the green flag to go ahead with the re-surfacing once the red tape had been cut. Now Mitchell has made an enemy out of the council, I'm sure they will do everything they can not to give permission for the proposed 4th stand and hotel.

harrythered wrote:

Bob49 wrote:
"This is a win - win project for everyone, how dumb is this Council?”

or you ?

Why is this cost being put through the books of the football club ?

Why if the club is 'happy' to pay has it now put this sudden dealine on things ?

What is really being lined up for this site that will need daily use of the car park ?

I would imagine the deadline is because it is the close season and if the work is completed before the end of July it will cause less inconvenience to residents with supporters having to park elsewhere. As for why the club is backing it and what plans are there - well you don't need a crystal ball to see AFCB plans for a 4th stand and new hotel - they were on public display a couple of weeks ago, and I think you will find the Council still harbour plans for an ice rink as well. Answered your questions I hope......

Bob49 wrote:

harrythered wrote:

Bob49 wrote:
"This is a win - win project for everyone, how dumb is this Council?”

or you ?

Why is this cost being put through the books of the football club ?

Why if the club is 'happy' to pay has it now put this sudden dealine on things ?

What is really being lined up for this site that will need daily use of the car park ?

I would imagine the deadline is because it is the close season and if the work is completed before the end of July it will cause less inconvenience to residents with supporters having to park elsewhere. As for why the club is backing it and what plans are there - well you don't need a crystal ball to see AFCB plans for a 4th stand and new hotel - they were on public display a couple of weeks ago, and I think you will find the Council still harbour plans for an ice rink as well. Answered your questions I hope......

The deadline does NOT talk of work commencing, but funding being withdrawn.

There is already enough hard standing parking for the hotel and the fourth stand does not require hard standing. The work could easily be completed between games.

The council never 'harboured' plans for an ice rink. The original plans were so flawed it was obvious they were never intended to be developed, and were quickly forgotten once the required planning permission was given.



ps I suggest you wise up a bit harry.

pete woodley wrote:
Eddie already has them eating out of his hand,he is getting away with it and wants more and more of Kings Park.

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:
I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

I think you will find the Council will still own the land and the only benefit to the club is match day parking revenue in return for the club fronting the cost of much needed improvement. Perhaps you would rather pay a little extra Council Tax and get the Council to improve it.

*Fiona* wrote:
This mans behaviour is beyond egotism. His narcissism and sense of entitlement is out of control. He has Roman Emperor Syndrome. Theres something not right about him and he shouldnt be in a leadership position. He is a liability to the football club.

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:
I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

I think you will find the Council will still own the land and the only benefit to the club is match day parking revenue in return for the club fronting the cost of much needed improvement. Perhaps you would rather pay a little extra Council Tax and get the Council to improve it.

I'd happily pay a bit more council tax to have Kings Park totally returned to green open space! The council and AFCB seem totally committed to covering it in concrete and sports pitches!

*Fiona* wrote:
He's unprofessional. He's getting some kind of perverse kick out of his blatant disregard of Bmth Councils authority-look at his smug facial expression. Its like he's saying 'come and have a go if you think your hard enough'

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:
I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

I think you will find the Council will still own the land and the only benefit to the club is match day parking revenue in return for the club fronting the cost of much needed improvement. Perhaps you would rather pay a little extra Council Tax and get the Council to improve it.

I'd happily pay a bit more council tax to have Kings Park totally returned to green open space! The council and AFCB seem totally committed to covering it in concrete and sports pitches!

I don't know how old you are but sports pitches have been there for well over over 50 years, and the car park in question used to be a rubbish tip and was filled with waste, any way I thought the Park was given to the people of bournemouth for enjoyment and recreation.”

*Fiona* wrote:
He's unprofessional.

He's getting some kind of perverse kick out of his blatant disregard of Bmth Councils authority-look at his smug facial expression.

Its like he's saying

'come and have a go if you think your hard enough'

harrythered wrote:
Go for it Eddie, theres nothing wrong with a bit of contempt for red tape and petty minded Council bureaucracy. The Council must hate being shown how petty and obstructive they are.

harrythered wrote:

pete woodley wrote:
Eddie already has them eating out of his hand,he is getting away with it and wants more and more of Kings Park.

where does it say that the club or EM is being given the land, it doesn't and that is because the Council will retain ownership just as with the training pitches.

Bob49 wrote:
"This is a win - win project for everyone, how dumb is this Council?”

or you ?

Why is this cost being put through the books of the football club ?

Why if the club is 'happy' to pay has it now put this sudden dealine on things ?

What is really being lined up for this site that will need daily use of the car park ?

harrythered wrote:

Bob49 wrote:

harrythered wrote:

Bob49 wrote:
"This is a win - win project for everyone, how dumb is this Council?”

or you ?

Why is this cost being put through the books of the football club ?

Why if the club is 'happy' to pay has it now put this sudden dealine on things ?

What is really being lined up for this site that will need daily use of the car park ?

I would imagine the deadline is because it is the close season and if the work is completed before the end of July it will cause less inconvenience to residents with supporters having to park elsewhere. As for why the club is backing it and what plans are there - well you don't need a crystal ball to see AFCB plans for a 4th stand and new hotel - they were on public display a couple of weeks ago, and I think you will find the Council still harbour plans for an ice rink as well. Answered your questions I hope......

The deadline does NOT talk of work commencing, but funding being withdrawn.

There is already enough hard standing parking for the hotel and the fourth stand does not require hard standing. The work could easily be completed between games.

The council never 'harboured' plans for an ice rink. The original plans were so flawed it was obvious they were never intended to be developed, and were quickly forgotten once the required planning permission was given.



ps I suggest you wise up a bit harry.

Well if funding is likely to be withdrawn it would suggest to anyone with a brain cell that work would commence immediately upon permission being given to start. There is very little hard standing available for a hotel on a match day and in any event who would build a hotel and expect guests to endure the dust bowl outside the front door and window of your room, sure work could go on between games but isn't it better to get it over and done with in the close season? As for the ice rink - you need to wise up, the Council is still in talks with a major developer.

simong wrote:
Well done Eddie Mitchell. If we rely upon the local council or the jobsworth's that 'work' there nothing would ever get done - except of course when one of the fools comes up with an idea like the IMAX or surf reef.

Afcbpete wrote:
I can only go back to my one big concern regarding all these buiding works that Mitchell wants to do, WHO is paying for it in the long run. Will it go down as loans against the football club, which he will be getting 6% interest on, plus it's work for his workforce, or is he really that concerned. I'm not convinced it's the latter sadly and this is the major concern that many AFCB supportes have. That said, the areas being re-vamped are and always have been an absolute disgrace, so if it's not to the financial detriment of the football club, then I'm all for it. I am however, VERY, very suspicious!!!

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:
I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

I think you will find the Council will still own the land and the only benefit to the club is match day parking revenue in return for the club fronting the cost of much needed improvement. Perhaps you would rather pay a little extra Council Tax and get the Council to improve it.

I'd happily pay a bit more council tax to have Kings Park totally returned to green open space! The council and AFCB seem totally committed to covering it in concrete and sports pitches!

I don't know how old you are but sports pitches have been there for well over over 50 years, and the car park in question used to be a rubbish tip and was filled with waste, any way I thought the Park was given to the people of bournemouth for enjoyment and recreation.”

My point is that there's not much park left in Kings Park and each year it shrinks a little bit more. There really isn't the need for so many athletics/football/a

ny other type of sport pitches and a failing football club which shouldn't be there in the first place.

Roband65 wrote:
Lets be honest he has to find some work for his lads now seven and gee have hit rock bottom !

Freddie frog wrote:
You hit the nail on the head 'harrythered' the 'Park' is for All the people of Bournemouth not just AFC Bournemouth Fans! Flooding was mentioned in the article, where exactly does EM think the water will go when the whole of the area has a surface of black tar? How many Parks do you know that have such large car parks for 'park users' maybe these were the reasons for deferring the decision. Not some cllrs whim as some have suggested.

EGHH wrote:
Lets hope he gets prosecuted and the car park ripped up at his expense.

Talkingheadera wrote:

Freddie frog wrote: You hit the nail on the head 'harrythered' the 'Park' is for All the people of Bournemouth not just AFC Bournemouth Fans! Flooding was mentioned in the article, where exactly does EM think the water will go when the whole of the area has a surface of black tar? How many Parks do you know that have such large car parks for 'park users' maybe these were the reasons for deferring the decision. Not some cllrs whim as some have suggested.

It's called drainage thicko

pete woodley wrote:
If eddie gets away with startng early,the council will not be able to stop others,he is showing complete contempt for the laws.

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:
I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

I think you will find the Council will still own the land and the only benefit to the club is match day parking revenue in return for the club fronting the cost of much needed improvement. Perhaps you would rather pay a little extra Council Tax and get the Council to improve it.

I'd happily pay a bit more council tax to have Kings Park totally returned to green open space! The council and AFCB seem totally committed to covering it in concrete and sports pitches!

I don't know how old you are but sports pitches have been there for well over over 50 years, and the car park in question used to be a rubbish tip and was filled with waste, any way I thought the Park was given to the people of bournemouth for enjoyment and recreation.”

My point is that there's not much park left in Kings Park and each year it shrinks a little bit more. There really isn't the need for so many athletics/football/a


ny other type of sport pitches and a failing football club which shouldn't be there in the first place.

I think you will find the football club has been there for getting on for a century and is actually on land bequeathed it by the Cooper Dean Estate.

ElmerFudd wrote:

Bob49 wrote:
"and worry about the real illegal planning and back-handers that go on!"

oh dear

are you really that daft ?

You have not questioned why a club the size of Bournemouth (with it's continued debt problems) is spending £600,000 on tarmacing a car park that it DOESN'T even own.

For what ?

To stop a few boy racers, to fill in some pot holes ?

Anyone with an IQ into double figures might suggest that 'IF' a new stand and hotel is being built then would it not be far better to tarmac the carpark after all the heavy contractors vehicles have trundled backwards and forwards over it.

The whole scam stinks, and that smell only grows stronger with this sudden guff about funding being withdrawn so it has to start immediately.

quote: "oh dear are you really that daft ?"
quote: "Anyone with an IQ into double figures might suggest that 'IF' a..."

Well, quite right my IQ isn't in double fugures, BUT it's in triple figures... 159 actually, one of the highest in the country, oh, and I attained two BSc's (one with Honours), a Masters and a PhD, so please don't make childish sweeping assumptions designed to score cheap points about someone who you don't even know.
So, let's see you apologise and admit that "daft" doesn't even come into it.
And if you refuse to believe that half the planning process isn't based on back-handers and favours, then your really are living in fantasy laa-laa land.
QED

pete woodley wrote:
Bob 49,i dont often agree with you,but some people are really gullible over Mitchell.

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote:

harrythered wrote:

mysticalshoelace wrote: I object to the insidious takeover of Kings Park by AFC Bournemouth aka Eddie Mitchell, he won't be content until he's got his greedy, greasy little paws on every patch.

I think you will find the Council will still own the land and the only benefit to the club is match day parking revenue in return for the club fronting the cost of much needed improvement. Perhaps you would rather pay a little extra Council Tax and get the Council to improve it.

I'd happily pay a bit more council tax to have Kings Park totally returned to green open space! The council and AFCB seem totally committed to covering it in concrete and sports pitches!

I don't know how old you are but sports pitches have been there for well over over 50 years, and the car park in question used to be a rubbish tip and was filled with waste, any way I thought the Park was given to the people of bournemouth for enjoyment and recreation.”

My point is that there's not much park left in Kings Park and each year it shrinks a little bit more. There really isn't the need for so many athletics/football/a ny other type of sport pitches and a failing football club which shouldn't be there in the first place.

Mr N James wrote:
I've read alot about the guy in this fine paper. he comes across a total DI*K HEAD. and any body who supports this guy is also a DI*K HEAD ,Have a nice day all

John T wrote:

*Fiona* wrote:
This mans behaviour is beyond egotism. His narcissism and sense of entitlement is out of control. He has Roman Emperor Syndrome. Theres something not right about him and he shouldnt be in a leadership position. He is a liability to the football club.

By referring to Mitchell having Roman Emperor Syndrome, I assume you are likening him to Emperor Nero who fiddled while Rome burned after a fire ignited by himself to clear land for his own palatial ambitions.
Mitchell certainly knows how to fiddle and the rest, as they say, will soon be history. Nearly all the Roman Emperors got their comeuppance; and so in the not too distant future will the Seven Developments Empire.
This is probably the reason why Mitchell is wanting to rush through the 'supposed' funding.
Like with the Surf Greef, it will be the Council taxpayer who ultimately picks up the bill for this skullduggery.

Bob49 wrote:
Oh dear, they are out in force today ... maybe it's the sunshine.

So harry, here we are, as previously posted -

"Why is this cost being put through the books of the football club ?

Why if the club is 'happy' to pay has it now put this sudden deadline on things ?"

Those are mine and there are numerous more from other posters

And to Renegade Master, a really odd one who simply makes things up to reply to - perhaps he could point out to us all where I said anything in this thread about -

"corruption in the planning department?"

sea poole wrote:
ElmerFudd -Priceless! Brilliant piece of commentary! Can't wait to read Bob49's response -if he begins to understand the content of what you have posted!

Bob49 wrote:
"As to your stupid ill-informed comment about back-hander allegations, I have raised six for investigation and, so far, five have been upheld."

dearie me

it must be All Idiots Day today as they are popping up like

Now I expect you can quote us all the names and dates to which you have raised these six "back-hander allegations". Maybe include how and when they were upheld ... and by who,

Perhaps whilst you are at it you could point out to us all what comment I made about "back-hander allegations". The time, or maybe the direct quote will do.

Just so others don't think that you are making things up as another chap on here does, quite frequently.

Oh, and your comment about "the deliberately placed typo" does seem rather an odd thing to be doing for someone who has (supposedly) "two BSc's (one with Honours), a Masters and a PhD" and an IQ of 159 (just a couple of points off the highest possible total of 161).

Anyway, I'm sure we are all looking forward to you naming those involved in your five upheld investigations so don't be too long in telling us.

bicameral wrote:
Radj195 do you really live in Thistlebarrow Road?

bicameral wrote:
well go outside now i will be there in 2 minutes to say hi

CourtOffside wrote:
Anyway.

Is the work still going on, or did Eddie just send a couple of JCBs round to try and force the issue somewhat?

bicameral wrote:
I think they are intending to remove the dirt mounds to stop the training pitches flooding.

i am not sure where they will fling the mud to though? (Given the mud belongs to the park?)

Sam Shepherd wrote:
Good afternoon all

The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that I've removed several comments from this thread.
If you see similar problems developing on any of our stories, please don't wade in - use the report this post button to let us know and we can tackle the issue before it becomes a 30 comment long mud-slinger. Many thanks

ElmerFudd wrote:

Sam Shepherd wrote:
Good afternoon all

The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed that I've removed several comments from this thread.
If you see similar problems developing on any of our stories, please don't wade in - use the report this post button to let us know and we can tackle the issue before it becomes a 30 comment long mud-slinger. Many thanks

oh Sam, you are a bit of a spoilsport. :)

However, maybe if the trolling was stopped in the first place, and the accusatory and unsubstantiated comments aimed at newcomers to the forum were monitored better, it wouldn't encourage to stand up for themselves and defend against their accusers.

bang on this then wrote:
Its a good job Harry cant read these sad lavatorial comments from 11.29 .

Mr Mitchell you are a great GENTLEMAN a credit to the town,

IGNORE THE TAD TROLL.