I can just see the lunatic archaeological fringe using it as a delaying tactic, as per . . .
[Link: news.bbc.co.uk]So much fuss for a bunch of burnt stones.
PS
Re. the ESG story. It's redevelopment not an expansion, but it's also a little bit of back to the future. Part of the plan is to reopen the old Hereford/Gloucester canal.
Oh and for the record, I'm all for the redevelopment as it means HUFC's stadium will get a much needed make over.