Houchen Wants to host Eurovision 2023

Not sure what peoples issue is here. Shock as mayor does something to promote the region, that hasn’t cost anything, and showed a bit of ambition (even if it was never going to happen).
Because it's purely self-promotion for no reason other than distracting from the problems that he should actually be dealing with..

It's like Bausor pretending that we're in to sign Haaland instead of negotiating with clubs for realistic signings.
 
Because it's purely self-promotion for no reason other than distracting from the problems that he should actually be dealing with..

It's like Bausor pretending that we're in to sign Haaland instead of negotiating with clubs for realistic signings.

Great example, and I bet the people sticking up for Houchen would be the same slagging Bausor off if he was doing as you've described.
 
Not sure what peoples issue is here. Shock as mayor does something to promote the region, that hasn’t cost anything, and showed a bit of ambition (even if it was never going to happen).
But he’s not though as we have no arenas ( let alone ones capable to host this or the hotel space.

Eurovision is huge ( the tv media accreditations alone are in the thousands) it’s a mamouth event.

It was a stupid ego trip that was frankly ridiculous.

That said I hope you’ll be fully supporting Billingham 2040
 
The Amazon depot or the Argos warehouse both look big enough indoor buildings, I don't know what you're all on about? Plus, they've both probably got a lot of deckchairs and stuff to sit on, or at least can be delivered easy enough.

Anyway, if he get's me a ticket I'll vote for him.
 
Putting a retractable roof on the Reynolds? Not sure where this line of argument is going given the circumstances but I’ll play. No - if you’re willing to pay for it. I’m not. I’m sure most sane people wouldn’t either so yes it is probably insurmountable
Firstly, i never mentioned a retractable roof.
Secondly, it doesn't have to be an argument, it could be a discussion or a brainstorming session and if we conduct it with open minds and engaged imaginations who knows where it will lead? Especially if we dismiss the idea that retractables are not the only roof, circuses don't have them and nor does the O2 arena.

So we've missed out on Eurovision but perhaps the Reynolds Arena could find a future as a permanent and flexible events/exhibition space; it's certainly underemployed at the moment and looking in need of a little care and attention.
 
A Stockton to Darlington type Mono Rail would have connected the new "Houchin Eurovison Arena", the 10,000 passengers a day flying out of Teesside Airport and the Snow Dome.

Come on people, you all need to be more visionary, like Ben is.

Someone should tell Houchen what the monorail did for North Haverbrook and Ogdenville, and he'll be on the phone to Lyle Lanley before you can say "wasting more tax payer money".
 
Because it's purely self-promotion for no reason other than distracting from the problems that he should actually be dealing with..

It's like Bausor pretending that we're in to sign Haaland instead of negotiating with clubs for realistic signings.
Yes yes yes but in that instance Bausor would, by bidding for Haaland, be promoting our Club and not paying a penny for the privilege? Whats not to like!?
 
Firstly, i never mentioned a retractable roof.
Secondly, it doesn't have to be an argument, it could be a discussion or a brainstorming session and if we conduct it with open minds and engaged imaginations who knows where it will lead? Especially if we dismiss the idea that retractables are not the only roof, circuses don't have them and nor does the O2 arena.

So we've missed out on Eurovision but perhaps the Reynolds Arena could find a future as a permanent and flexible events/exhibition space; it's certainly underemployed at the moment and looking in need of a little care and attention.
Maybe do the World Cup Final.
 
7 UK cities are in the running to host Eurovision on the shortlist..

Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield.

All NORTHERN 👍
LEVELLING UP HAS STARTED 👍
 
Why just the final, stop talking Teesside down, he should bid to host the whole world cup from start to finish.

The Riverside, Little Boy Park, Synners Ground, Reynolds Arena, Hall Drive, Marton Cricket Club - there you go, you just need to show ambition.

Synners Ground?

It's been knocked down, and Houchen didn't step in to help.
 
7 UK cities are in the running to host Eurovision on the shortlist..

Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield.

All NORTHERN 👍
LEVELLING UP HAS STARTED 👍

I think it's a question that everyone on here has wondered about. Where does the Barnes part of username come from?

Nobody is asking about the first part.
 
I think it's a question that everyone on here has wondered about. Where does the Barnes part of username come from?

Nobody is asking about the first part.
My username is actually from a horse I used to have shares in, it was the worst in the country at one point and went on a VERY long losing streak..🤣
 
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