Originally Posted by Steve Daniels

To Rob Birch. Had a phone call today from someone that said you wanted to no were I had gone, and that I had disapeared, now this might be b........ks, let me tell you that I never disapear if Rob Birch or anyone wants to no were I'm at then please let me know so stop speading shite I love action ate words ok.

Originally Posted by Steve Daniels

Birchy 4 got one thing, never say I hide son cause that's fighting talk which is way out of your depth, I'v left gone whatever so son move on !!!

Originally Posted by John Smith (Post 26157)

With what looks like the imminent demise of Bromsgrove Rovers (in administration) and the disappearance of Herbert, Ward and Daniels I wonder what's going to happen with this forum when The Rovers are officially no more.

Originally Posted by Bromsgrove Standard

Sporting set November date for Victoria Ground bow.


ONE OF THE men behind Bromsgrove Sporting has said he hopes the team will make their long-awaited Victoria Ground bow in November after the district council gained possession of the site. Officials from Bromsgrove District Council moved in to end the long-running dispute over the Birmingham Road site which saw Bromsgrove Rovers continue to use the ground despite Sporting being awarded the lease in June.

Sporting spokesman Rob McLaren said: “It’s fantastic news. The ground looks good. The council has done a fantastic job in clearing out and the main work now is the pitch. “The ground just needs tender loving care, but it’s wonderful finally to be in a position to be able to play football at the Victoria Ground,” he added.

Mr McLaren confirmed the club had offered everything demanded by Bromsgrove Rovers during talks over a groundshare and confirmed they had to offer a groundshare as part of their agreement with the District Council. “What do Bromsgrove Rovers want? If they want to play football they can. If they want to keep the team going and start again next year using the Victoria Ground then they can. “To me that begs the question what did they really want from being at the Victoria Ground?”

According to the council Bromsgrove Rovers failed to return the keys to the building to the authority, despite agreeing to return the keys. Administrators Sanderlings had acknowledged the club had no legal right to remain at the Victoria Ground.

“As responsible landlord, the council has now taken possession of the ground and can confirm that, whilst it has been allowed to fall into some disrepair, grounds maintenance officers are already working with Bromsgrove Sporting to enable matches to be played. The council wants to get football in Bromsgrove back on track and looks forward to the ground being restored to its position of pride within the community,” he added. The Standard tried to contact Bromsgrove Rovers, but no one was available for comment.