18 Jul 2014 19:37:42
Just translated a Kuwaiti newspaper interview with fawaz in it says "businessman and veteran sports Fawaz Mubarak Hasawi owner and president of the club Nottingham Forest FA in an exclusive interview to the newspaper that he decided to launch the name of the State of Kuwait on the playground ( The City Ground)'s Club Nottingham so that it is named (Kuwait City Ground) in addition to put the name of the State of Kuwait on the team jerseys official so that it becomes as follows (KUW), after receiving the blessing of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Young Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah. "

1.) 18 Jul 2014
I have just read the article and, although the translation isn't great, it does seem to be true.

2.) 18 Jul 2014
Am l the only person slightly cringing having read that? Fawaz has only given during his time at the club but this feels like taking something away. Would probably be good financially, is it progress? Really not sure how it sits with me.

3.) 18 Jul 2014
18 Jul 2014 20:53:33
No, no and no. 'The Kuwait city ground' sponsored by Kuwait the country with its capital city 'Kuwait City' as the sponsor. Looks like a sneaky attempt at keeping the city ground alive but rebranding at the same time. I don't care how much money it brings in and I don't mind the stadium being called the fawaz arena or the Adidas ground for example. But Kuwait City ground is no more Nottingham than the others and the idea of it becoming a piece of Kuwait in the East Midlands would really rub me the wrong way. I hope it isn't true. Rant over.

4.) 18 Jul 2014
18 Jul 2014 22:51:44
I agree why should a your name be changed, we're not a Kuwait football team

5.) 19 Jul 2014
It's football these days! times have changed! you have to do what it takes to get back to the top! Quit being negative all the time! You can't be successful without having good financial backing! ask man city, Chelsea, PSG ect. support it not fight it! Fawaz is doing what's right for forest, as he has already shown in his short time that hae has been here! FTID COYR

6.) 19 Jul 2014
Really? The Kuwait city ground in my eyes is a decent compromise! All these people coming on moaning that we can't spend money on players and we have to sell our best players because of FIFA fair play. Well this way it is still city ground. There is no pleasing some people! Kuwait is the sponsor, doesn't make our club Eastern European or change anything! It is so short sited you saying that. When st James park got changed to sports direct arena, they didn't start selling half time dodgy jogging bottoms did they? The name is just like the name on the shirt, it doesn't change a thing about the club. Like the carling/worthington/league cup. We have kept city ground as the name so it's a win in my opinion.

{Ed003's Note - Finances are nothing to do with FIFA fair play rules in The Championship.}

7.) 19 Jul 2014
I think we have to be a realistic about the matter.
Re naming the ground is a way around FFP, Man City have been backed the the same government to the tune of millions.
We have to remember that the club actually runs at a loss and without Fawaz we would be doomed.
He wants to do what's best for the club and with the extra financial backing the promised land can't be far away.
We can't expect a big sponsorship deal until we get promoted as can we expect Fawaz to keep spending his own money.
We don't want to lose our better players but without financial assistance we will only end up with a fine and a transfer embargo.
I know which I would prefer

8.) 19 Jul 2014
Go for it Fawaz - no issues here

9.) 19 Jul 2014
How any fan can complain at the name change is beyond me. It will still be the city ground to us fans. Basically still the city ground if the rumoured name is to be believed any ways. Our owner is from KIWAIT, he's trying to get big investment from KUWAIT so if that means adding Kuwait before city ground to secure extra funds to strengthen and comply with ffp then so be it as it's all for the greater good of our club.

10.) 19 Jul 2014
To All those that are against this

Can I just introduce you to modern day football.

This could be our first step onto a long road to the big time and what do you do?

Moan
Find something to grumble about

Some of you are unbelievable

11.) 19 Jul 2014
It will always be the City Ground regardless of any renaming. Fantastic times ahead, young lads in, tried and tested in and more to come. One of the things that exites me that we have not had is the stability and people in the background working wonders.

12.) 19 Jul 2014
Fawaz loves the club & is as passionate as us all Forest fans. So in Fawaz we trust~ with Top Flight Football destined at the Q8 City Ground!

13.) 19 Jul 2014
A great idea. Onwards and upwards.

14.) 19 Jul 2014
I'm afraid that's the sign of the times. People are desparate for success and only money will buy you that. If you want to keep up you need to sell all your assets, your name, your history and your heritage. Do we want to be a Man City or a Notts county? I think take the money and go for it. Whatever happens it will always be the City Ground to the fans.

15.) 19 Jul 2014
I can't understand why anyone would be negative about this. Which do you care most about, the city ground having Kuwait in front of it or a 3rd star on our shirts?

16.) 19 Jul 2014
Kuwait City Ground Oh mist rolling in from the trent?. Nah

17.) 19 Jul 2014
I say, go for it! I want my beloved Forest back in PL, and football at the highest level today take the right persons and money at the right time. I trust in Fawaz, this could be the right time, persons and money, GO REDS FOREVER!

18.) 19 Jul 2014
Arsenal lost Highbury completely and were given a shiny new stadium called The Emirates. Seems like most have accepted that now. As a name change its a less aggressive compromise, bring on the prem.

19.) 19 Jul 2014
19 Jul 2014 10:11:59
We will all still call it the city ground. Don't see why people would be bothered. If it means a lot of money coming in then crack on. People think fawaz can just pump money into the club but he can't. Ffp prevents that and we need ways around it.

20.) 19 Jul 2014
Let's hope they do no want to change our colours or badge :- (

{Ed034's Note - why would they?? Fawaz lives tradition

21.) 19 Jul 2014
As long as we remain Nottingham Forest. does it really matter. we can't keep losing 8 to 10 million every year. Follow Forest home and away enjoy following your club, the names of grounds are changing quickly with the times. The mist will always roll in from the Trent. U REDS

22.) 19 Jul 2014
What's not to like about this deal!! Millions in the bank and still " City Ground" in the name? Win win I think!

23.) 19 Jul 2014
Because Ed, Kuwait Government giving u s millions KUW on the shirt, Kuwait City Ground, I can see them wanting to add Green and black to our colours, just a thought? that's one thing I wouldn't be happy about :- ( we will always be Red!

{Ed034's Note - fawaz has only ever gone on about history, fans, tradition. There is absolute no reason to think this will happen.

24.) 19 Jul 2014
Let's be honest at least there not tryin to re name it somethin that has absolutely nothin to do with the club, for example the I pro stadium. We would still be keepin the name which shows the owners passion and pride for the club