I don't think Capital spend would fall within the FFP remit, which is more Profit & Loss oriented as far as I'm aware.
Quote from: Sexual Ealing on August 02, 2020, 12:42:40 AMI would do anything for a pair of silk stockings and a toothbrush.Anything?
I would do anything for a pair of silk stockings and a toothbrush.
Absolutely maidstone. Great to find a kindred architectural spirit on here. I was one of the first 100 to sign the petition to demolish St Pancras station. What the North Stand has going for it is the plausible myth perpetuated by HDE that the structure was deliberately bulked up to take a future hotel. Buildings these days can be regarded as having historic significance for non architectural reasons, WW2 prefabs beimg a typical example. Cardington airship hangar being another.
Went past Charlton's ground over the weekend and it reminded me again of the benefits of building below ground level. I'd sooner do that to add on an extra 10,000 or so capacity than alter the look of the four main stands. Well OK, was never a big fan of the Doug Ellis, so they can bulldoze that and reattempt a more contemporary effort. The North needs gutting in the concourses and at the rear, but pitchside, it has been the one constant from the successful late 70s, 80s and 90s teams until now. Keep it, but sort it out.
It makes sense timing wise regarding crowds, but surely not re FFP? Right now our number one priority has to be consolidating our place in the PL and I would think we need to use every bit of cash FFP allows to do that over the next few years?