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By mrjanitor (registered) | Posted January 08, 2011 at 15:37:12

I know it's beating a dead horse however I find it amazing that the owner of the Montreal Alouettes spent 5.7 Million of his own money to expand Percival stadium from 20,000 to 25,000 with boxes.

The stadium's capacity was increased from 20,202 to just over 25,000, with an upper deck added to the south side grandstands, a new permanent section replacing bleachers in the east end zone, and 19 new corporate boxes.

Yes, provincial (19.3 Million) and city money (4 Million) were in the mix however look at the ratios. 19.65% of the funding for the expansion was provided by the owner, up front no less.

And Bob Young was going to contribute 8-10 Million spread out over 10 years for a brand new 25,000 seat stadium.

I am personally starting to think Bob Young is far more broke than he lets on. He's in financial trouble from what I see, do we want to get in bed with this guy?

Alouettes unveil stadium expansion

Comment edited by mrjanitor on 2011-01-08 15:42:01

I am the love child of Karl Marx and Ayn Rand

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