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Not too difficult! 

1223 from Bedford to St Pancras, Underground to Vauxhall, 1354 to Hersham, arrives 1421, 5 minutes walk to ground and time for a pint and a burger before kick-off.

Leave at 1830, 15 minute stagger to the station, 1849 to Vauxhall, Underground to St Pancras, 2005 to Bedford arriving 2040 where a lovely lady will meet you and berate you for being so Huckleberryly Pear!
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So eloquently put, sir, regarding the lovely lady and her response LOL
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unaware of BOE ground but LS have signed 2 year deal with Esher with an option for another 2 years
that will be at least 3 years before they can move there
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How about a complete relocation to North of the border and becoming Scottish London? Direct flights from Jersey to Glasgow and Edinburgh work for me
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When Nottingham sadly had to move from Ireland Avenue it took us a couple of years to find somewhere
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Why is it even good for either club?
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Perhaps Esher will now relocate from Hersham to the town they are named after?
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Originally posted by romford romford wrote:

Perhaps Esher will now relocate from Hersham to the town they are named after?

We are happy stay in the servants’ quarters for our namesake town. The land is cheaper!
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Can anyone explain why London Scottish could not stay at RAG until their new ground was ready rather than undergo a temporary move to Esher? 
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Originally posted by Richard Lowther Richard Lowther wrote:

Can anyone explain why London Scottish could not stay at RAG until their new ground was ready rather than undergo a temporary move to Esher? 


Options could be

1 They have got a better financial deal at Esher

2 They have had a fall out

3 They have a new source of income who wants to get things moving


Sure there are more options and I haven't a clue what it could be although they do seem to be recruiting heavily
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Plough Lane? 
Wimbledon Scottish...LOL
Looking forward to new beginnings.
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Rumour is that they might look to develop the University of Westminster site, up by Chiswick Bridge.
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Esher's Pitch does not have the best of reputations with one 1st team using it alternate weekends, I wonder what state it will be in being played on every weekend ?
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Originally posted by Kentish Man Kentish Man wrote:

Esher's Pitch does not have the best of reputations with one 1st team using it alternate weekends, I wonder what state it will be in being played on every weekend ?

I'm sure the budget spent on the Molesey Rd pitch will exponentially increase - I'm sure they'll be ok!
Rucks and mauls may bust my balls, but whips and chains excite me!!
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Originally posted by Richard Lowther Richard Lowther wrote:

Can anyone explain why London Scottish could not stay at RAG until their new ground was ready rather than undergo a temporary move to Esher? 

one of John Dee's options is correct
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No doubt the rest of us will find out soon.
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The loss of bar revenue and the ability to hold pre match lunches where you receive the reward may be a driving factor it was when we moved from Rectory field to Well Hall
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Originally posted by JonDee JonDee wrote:

When Nottingham sadly had to move from Ireland Avenue it took us a couple of years to find somewhere

Wonder how that is now seen in hindsight.
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There is a good interview on the Richmond web site about this. Seems 'amicable'.
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My understanding of how Richmond / London Scottish worked was that there is an independent company that runs the catering and facilities. Not sure who maintains the grounds / pitches. This surely is only viable if the clubhouse and grounds are used to full capacity.

The bills to run the place virtually stay the same and London Scottish leaving surely puts the burden of these running costs on Richmond.

I assume by London Scottish moving on the income is halved.
Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.
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