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THE managing director of WG Developments has refuted claims the stadium proposals were to gain support for a housing development.

Wayne Gold said the two went "hand in hand" and, in reality, if people did not want the stadium, the houses did not appear, and if people did want the stadium, the only way to fund it was through the houses.

He said: "It's very simple. If people want the facilities and what goes with it, the only way to fund it out of the private sector is to create houses on that land.

"I think it's countryside, but it's actually private land and, over the next few years, land will eventually be developed as housing is needed.

"The reality is, that land will one day be developed, in my opinion. By this route it will be developed sooner, but the community gets something back."

Almost 200 people attended a meeting last week on the proposals and Mr Gold said their thoughts and ideas had been welcomed.

"You would not expect everyone to be in favour, but we have already seen a lot of enthusiasm for our plans, and the positive comments from Braintree MP Brooks Newmark are much appreciated," he said.

Mr Gold said he had a contractual interest in all sites where the proposed development would be, which meant no-one else could buy or sell the land.

He added that a family trust owned the land, but declined to name it.

In response to claims that Braintree Town do not need a 6,000-capacity stadium, club chairman Lee Harding said it was not a question of needing a larger stadium for the crowds the club currently got.

He said it was about the requirements for the league they hope to be promoted to - the Blue Square Premier, one step from the Football League - which meant they would need at least a 5,000-capacity stadium and improvements would have to be completed within 12 months.

Mr Harding said: "Nothing is guaranteed. We have a game plan to progress and are working very hard at the club and hope to get support for a new stadium."

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