Ansem Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Edited November 15, 2022 by Ansem narduch, Trois Reds, Ivan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Nice pickup for Pacific! Too bad he didn't get a longer look in MLS though. Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanman Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) From a curious and supportive outsider: The last I heard was that the hydro pole was going to migrate across the road, but then the pro footie mayor lost an election to the Anti-Fun Party. Is the hydro pole staying or going? ...or, keeping the curse on the sport in Canada in mind, are they adding a second one? Edited November 15, 2022 by vancanman ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, vancanman said: From a curious and supportive outsider: The last I heard was that the hydro pole was going to migrate across the road, but then the pro footie mayor lost an election to the Anti-Fun Party. Is the hydro pole staying or going? ...or, keeping the curse on the sport in Canada in mind, are they adding a second one? You're aware Pacific put out a tweet supporting the incumbent a few days before the election? Then eliminated it. This is the height of stupidity and arrogance on the part of a private entity. If I were newly elected I'd scoured every single deal they have with the city of Langford because they obviously have no respect for democratic process. ted 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vancanman Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: You're aware Pacific put out a tweet supporting the incumbent a few days before the election? Then eliminated it. This is the height of stupidity and arrogance on the part of a private entity. If I were newly elected I'd scoured every single deal they have with the city of Langford because they obviously have no respect for democratic process. 6 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: You're aware Pacific put out a tweet supporting the incumbent a few days before the election? Then eliminated it. This is the height of stupidity and arrogance on the part of a private entity. If I were newly elected I'd scoured every single deal they have with the city of Langford because they obviously have no respect for democratic process. Nope. So I guess the answer to my question is there'll be at least one hydro pole in the middle of the stadium for the foreseeable future. The curse continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) 56 minutes ago, vancanman said: Nope. So I guess the answer to my question is there'll be at least one hydro pole in the middle of the stadium for the foreseeable future. The curse continues. It is not a curse, though, I have to insist. That was one of the most boneheaded things I have ever seen a club do, declare for an incumbent in a municipal election. It shows such a low level of political savvy and a deep disrespect for their own fans, who have every right to vote in any way they want, of course, regardless of how the team or the stadium might have gotten there. I was told by someone on site last summer that the previous stadium expansion brought in from Italy did not go through a proper public tender, and that one of the things that could delay the new stands was having to ensure that any public expenditure did go through a proper bidding process. So if they want to lift up the rugs and see what's under, they are likely to find things. I'm a Pacific fan, and a CPL fan, and understand perfectly well that to get municipalities to cooperate on infrastructure there are often dubious deals being done that benefit my interests as a fan. Sport advances all too often with a load of crap steaming just under the surface. I am just looking at it objectively: they are dopes those guys, Shillington, Friend, or maybe just the dolt who put out that tweet on his own, thinking he was helping the cause. Edited November 15, 2022 by Unnamed Trialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I think the pole is being moved as we speak. I might drive past this evening toontownman, Ftduck, canucksfan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, Aird25 said: I think the pole is being moved as we speak. I might drive past this evening A heritage moment for the CPL. My it rest in peace, or pieces. Pottsy3, narduch and vancanman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, toontownman said: A heritage moment for the CPL. My it rest in peace, or pieces. Haha I think it’s just moving across the road. It’s still critical for the city Unnamed Trialist and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 I like the Ongaro signing, but it's not nearly enough to replace what we've lost, and what we're rumoured to lose. Looking forward to more roster announcements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Good news for Dean Shillington & Co if this is true: ...but begs the question of why they felt a need to send that pro-Stew Young tweet, if that's the case. Edited November 17, 2022 by Ozzie_the_parrot Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Aird25, Shway and NVsoccer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Good news for Dean Shillington & Co if this is true: ...but begs the question of why they felt a need to send that pro-Stew Young tweet, if that's the case. Not to mention all Pacific fans... Stew is the main reason a team ended up in this city. I'm sure I'll regret saying this, but I'm not sure I consider a small amount of public support to be a breach on democracy like some seem to. He's been a big part of the club Edited November 17, 2022 by Aird25 Shway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 On 11/16/2022 at 10:33 AM, Aird25 said: I think the pole is being moved as we speak. I might drive past this evening This is underrated news. Holy shit, hopefully I can finally watch a Pacific FC home game and not feel like its Rogers TV recording U10 soccer. ted, BradMack, Ftduck and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) Makes sense that the deals were already signed for both the hydro poll and new stands. Those aren't the kind of projects you can put together last second. Especially in today's supply chain issue environment Edited November 17, 2022 by narduch Unnamed Trialist and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, narduch said: Makes sense that the deals were already signed for both the hydro poll and new stands. Those aren't the kind of projects you can put together last second. Especially in today's supply chain issue environment If we're getting political, that makes you wonder why the Langford Now group even bothered to attack the stadium expansion plans in the nights leading up to the election. narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 With the new stands what will the capacity rise too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 12:11 PM, Unnamed Trialist said: they are dopes those guys, Shillington, Friend, or maybe just the dolt who put out that tweet on his own, thinking he was helping the cause. It was boneheaded for sure. I am also pretty sure that neither Friend nor Shillington knew nothing about it and I expect they are the ones who had it pulled. Anyway, it's old news. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aird25 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 What are the odds we see any of these players on the island next season: Zach Ellis-Hayden, Jay Chapman and Stefan Karajovanovic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Just curious if any of the Pacific fans have heard anything about this, but as a rugby fan I've been hearing that a pro team is coming to BC, with the most likely destination being Langford (since the stadium was originally built for rugby). Team would be in SLAR (not MLR), but even in a short season (5-7 home games) could really chew up the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 On 11/17/2022 at 10:04 AM, Ansem said: like to see Didic go on trial or loan abroad before the start of the season. See him test himself at an higher level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Watchmen said: Just curious if any of the Pacific fans have heard anything about this, but as a rugby fan I've been hearing that a pro team is coming to BC, with the most likely destination being Langford (since the stadium was originally built for rugby). Team would be in SLAR (not MLR), but even in a short season (5-7 home games) could really chew up the field. They played the entire Women's Rugby 7s there (not any more), plus the national training programme is there, and I don't think it chewed up the field. Perhaps you are referring to what could wear out field turf faster? I realize the life of a new generation turf field is limited, just not sure how long it is. edit, thanks for the tip @Watchmenhere's a story https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2022/10/06/slar-set-to-add-north-american-teams-in-2023/ Edited November 20, 2022 by Unnamed Trialist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Pacific have decided it doesnt take a Village anymore Thank You, Mark Village! Metro, NVsoccer, narduch and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/19/2022 at 5:13 PM, Watchmen said: Team would be in SLAR (not MLR), but even in a short season (5-7 home games) could really chew up the field. Why? It's a plastic field, built purposely to withstand heavy use. Artificial turf doesn't get "chewed up" like natural grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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