Jump to content

Training facilities


Souleycouley93

Recommended Posts

  • 3 weeks later...

Regardless of where the fans come from and how far the Kilmarnock supporting community reaches it does make far more sense to have the training facilities in Kilmarnock. There's no saying that the facilities won't be used on match days. Short sessions, fitness tests etc on the day probably aren't unusual and it takes the stress off the Rugby Park pitch. It makes far more sense to have the facilities a short bus journey from the stadium than bringing the players in from Kilwinning or somewhere else.

Edited by Fletch
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, Fletch said:

Regardless of where the fans come from and how far the Kilmarnock supporting community reaches it does make far more sense to have the training facilities in Kilmarnock. There's no saying that the facilities won't be used on match days. Short sessions, fitness tests etc on the day probably aren't unusual and it takes the stress off the Rugby Park pitch. It makes far more sense to have the facilities a short bus journey from the stadium than bringing the players in from Kilwinning or somewhere else.

Agreed it is much better having the players in the town for community initiatives etc.  Hopefully the new facility will also create some additional jobs in the town.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

23 minutes ago, tanerba'Tam said:

That's interesting - question to land experts re planning - can you build such a complex on green belt without complicated planning proposals as not for housing?

Did the guy at Rowallan not just throw up a huge riding arena and it was accepted?

:7: 

Green belt proposals can be very complicated from a planning perspective.  Exacerbated of course depending on what planning officer is assigned to the case.

The guy at Rowallan may have had someone who was a soft touch.  For the training facilities any proposal would be better placed in a simple site to avoid any headaches, never mind financial implications.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

33 minutes ago, Fletch said:

Regardless of where the fans come from and how far the Kilmarnock supporting community reaches it does make far more sense to have the training facilities in Kilmarnock. There's no saying that the facilities won't be used on match days. Short sessions, fitness tests etc on the day probably aren't unusual and it takes the stress off the Rugby Park pitch. It makes far more sense to have the facilities a short bus journey from the stadium than bringing the players in from Kilwinning or somewhere else.

A think the “stress” on the pitch from a late fitness test would be very limited. Can’t imagine a short session on the day of a game either. Kilwinning is 15 minutes away. There is no suggestion from the club we have or will make an approach for KSC. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 hour ago, PrestersKtid said:

Bit in the record today from Clarke saying the new training facility will raise us up to the higher levels of scottish football. 

Said 3 locations "in the town" being considered with a decision to be made by next month.  

For me the best part of the new training facility is that Steve Clarke will be in charge whilst it’s being designed and built.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

57 minutes ago, Bobby14 said:

A think the “stress” on the pitch from a late fitness test would be very limited. Can’t imagine a short session on the day of a game either. Kilwinning is 15 minutes away. There is no suggestion from the club we have or will make an approach for KSC. 

I'm not saying they should keep it in the town in case someone needs a fitness test. I'm saying it makes sense to have it in the town and close to the stadium for it to be easily accessible if it's needed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Was there not talk in the past about both golf courses in the town being viable as 18 hole courses. Membership has tailed off in quite a few courses in Ayrshire and other areas. Maybe a possibility if Council looking to rationalise and raise funds for other projects?

 

Edited by tanerba'Tam
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Plenty of land also on the site of the old slaughter house.

Lots of options, not bothered if it's in the town or not.

As long as SC has plenty of input in design, layout. We now have a board who appear to be listening to those with experience. Brilliant opportunity to do things as done down in the premiership.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 hours ago, Chum said:

For me the best part of the new training facility is that Steve Clarke will be in charge whilst it’s being designed and built.

This 100%, he has worked in the best training facilities in England and will pass ideas onto the club. he really is here for the long run as he will want a chance to reap the benefits of the facilities, it puts us in a much better position to attract players having our own training complex 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...