Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:41 pm  

Tricky2309 wrote:

To coin one of your well used phrases "why should I do your research for you" the information is out there if you are that interested go and find it yourself

I have done plenty of research. I have yet to find a direct quote from rodney walker / Yorkcourt saying that all the money needed for the stadium is available and assigned to the project.

So far 3 wakey posters have replied to my question and not one is capable of providing a straightforward answer.

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:46 pm  

SimonBarrett wrote:

So do you have a link to a reputable source showing the money is not all in place?

A ludicrous question. A wakey poster has said the money is all in place and I have asked for reputable source. Not rumours or posters playing some form of chinese whispers. The stadium buid is not some secret. It is a public large scale project.

I have asked a very straightforward question. Perhaps a better informed wakey poster can provide a genuine answer.

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:55 pm  

GiantJo wrote:

I have done plenty of research. I have yet to find a direct quote from rodney walker / Yorkcourt saying that all the money needed for the stadium is available and assigned to the project.

So far 3 wakey posters have replied to my question and not one is capable of providing a straightforward answer.

You obviously haven't looked very far. It is well documented that provided the whole development has planning permission, the funds are there for the stadium

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:31 pm  

Right I've just cleaned up the thread and I'm going to unlock it so the debate can continue. I stress, however that this is a STADIUM thread for discussion about the Castleford Tigers stadium development. That considered it must remain on topic otherwise it will be yet another thread that is consigned to the trash can. You have been warned.

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 2:45 pm  

The licence process was meant to create stability in the game. However the recession + the RFL statements on stadia + the RFL stating at least 1 club will be promoted has put several clubs under intolerable pressure. Rather than have a situation where a couple of clubs face relegation and everyone else can plan ahead we have 4/5 clubs worrying about the chop in 2011.

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:50 pm  

GiantJo wrote:

The licence process was meant to create stability in the game. However the recession + the RFL statements on stadia + the RFL stating at least 1 club will be promoted has put several clubs under intolerable pressure. Rather than have a situation where a couple of clubs face relegation and everyone else can plan ahead we have 4/5 clubs worrying about the chop in 2011.

Your most sensible post ever!

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:07 pm  

The Clan wrote:

Your most sensible post ever!

I am in a state of shock here.

Re: Latest stadium up date : Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:20 pm  

GiantJo wrote:

The licence process was meant to create stability in the game. However the recession + the RFL statements on stadia + the RFL stating at least 1 club will be promoted has put several clubs under intolerable pressure. Rather than have a situation where a couple of clubs face relegation and everyone else can plan ahead we have 4/5 clubs worrying about the chop in 2011.

true, but surely the big argument in favour of the franchise system was to bring stability on the field so a team can blood youngsters for the long term good knowing they don't have to spend money they don't have signing journeymen aussies to avoid the drop.

the pressure your talking about has been caused in part by year upon year of stagnation by clubs on the facilities front, when capital was more readily available in the form of grants etc too many clubs chose to do nothing. Now, the RFL were well within their rights to give these clubs the hurry up on improving their facilities or else, the trouble is the global financial meltdown has occurred since and the RFL should really revisit these stadium minimum requirements in light of the current situation and give everybody more time seeing as the financial landscape has changed so dramatically

Re: Latest stadium up date : Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:28 am  

GiantJo wrote:

The licence process was meant to create stability in the game. However the recession + the RFL statements on stadia + the RFL stating at least 1 club will be promoted has put several clubs under intolerable pressure. Rather than have a situation where a couple of clubs face relegation and everyone else can plan ahead we have 4/5 clubs worrying about the chop in 2011.

agreed. the idea was good but the execution pathetic. also has made the championship competition a joke, its worthless since they made winning the northern rail into a qualifying trophy!!

everything that happens on the field is becoming irrelevant in modern rugby league.

the whole sport is becoming a laughing stock!

new ground update please... : Tue May 04, 2010 6:03 pm  

rugby league express states Salford and Wakefield grounds well on the way ! How much longer do we need to wait for an update, i have seen trucks moving around on site but nowt coming out from club. Come on B.O.D let us have a bit of good news