: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:28 pm  

Whilst having no idea about how long the process may take, you have to imagine with Rodney Walker spearheading the trust he has the experience and knowledge to ensure this moves quite quickly and smooth

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:31 pm  

vastman wrote:

Really not working out for you is it you sad little troll. 12,000 is adequate for starters and would actually be adequate for most HULL FC games. All modern stadia can be up sized as and when, and when we need it we will. If we start to regularly draw 10,000 plus gates I'll be more than happy and RL will have another 5 figure club.

Now crawl back under your stone.

In the 2007, 2008 and current season (thats over 30 games iirc, whether you include play-offs or not) we have only had one crowd under 12k. We have also had 4 crowds over 22k iirc again. So you are very, very wrong with that statement.
Talking about Wakeys ground, although I think a capacity of 14-15k would have been better (I think Wire's capacity has hindered them slightly. If they had a ground of around 16-18k, I feel early on they would have attracted a couple more thousand fans for some games who could have stayed with the club, but thats a different story) the idea of Wakey getting their new ground finally should only be met with positivity. Their current ground is shocking, I've never been to a worse ground and if Wakey were building a new 5k stadium that would be an improvement!

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:31 pm  

tb wrote: Have a look here Yeah not a easy and quick jobby by the looks of it But i think brown paper bags will save us some time

tb wrote: Have a look here Yeah not a easy and quick jobby by the looks of it But i think brown paper bags will save us some time

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 3:21 pm  

The Key wrote:

In the 2007, 2008 and current season (thats over 30 games iirc, whether you include play-offs or not) we have only had one crowd under 12k. We have also had 4 crowds over 22k iirc again. So you are very, very wrong with that statement.
Talking about Wakeys ground, although I think a capacity of 14-15k would have been better (I think Wire's capacity has hindered them slightly. If they had a ground of around 16-18k, I feel early on they would have attracted a couple more thousand fans for some games who could have stayed with the club, but thats a different story) the idea of Wakey getting their new ground finally should only be met with positivity. Their current ground is shocking, I've never been to a worse ground and if Wakey were building a new 5k stadium that would be an improvement!

I'll give you that one

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 4:24 pm  

Just wait until the i's have been dotted and the t's crossed concerning Cougar Park!













































We havebeen waiting for quite a long time time but it is imminent

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:08 pm  

The Key wrote:

In the 2007, 2008 and current season (thats over 30 games iirc, whether you include play-offs or not) we have only had one crowd under 12k. We have also had 4 crowds over 22k iirc again. So you are very, very wrong with that statement.
Talking about Wakeys ground, although I think a capacity of 14-15k would have been better (I think Wire's capacity has hindered them slightly. If they had a ground of around 16-18k, I feel early on they would have attracted a couple more thousand fans for some games who could have stayed with the club, but thats a different story) the idea of Wakey getting their new ground finally should only be met with positivity. Their current ground is shocking, I've never been to a worse ground and if Wakey were building a new 5k stadium that would be an improvement!

I have been writing that on here for years. But the minute I write it, some dope comes on here and accuses me of trolling.

The fact of the matter is that there may be no approval or agreed contract by 2011, in which case Wakey are likely to drop back into the Championship. At that point I would think that a more modest 8,000 capacity stadium, with 5,000 seats and 3,000 terrace capacity, would be appropriate.

People need to understand that the Championship is going to become bigger and better, what with the TV telecast on Sky every Thursday night, and all the great French clubs joining in (Paris or Lyon or both could well follow Toulouse in 2012). There will be a great international competition to enjoy in the Championship

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:21 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

I have been writing that on here for years. But the minute I write it, some dope comes on here and accuses me of trolling.

The fact of the matter is that there may be no approval or agreed contract by 2011, in which case Wakey are likely to drop back into the Championship. At that point I would think that a more modest 8,000 capacity stadium, with 5,000 seats and 3,000 terrace capacity, would be appropriate.

People need to understand that the Championship is going to become bigger and better, what with the TV telecast on Sky every Thursday night, and all the great French clubs joining in (Paris or Lyon or both could well follow Toulouse in 2012). There will be a great international competition to enjoy in the Championship

LOVELY!

Go watch Warrington play in it then!

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:08 pm  

The Clan wrote:

LOVELY!

Go watch Warrington play in it then!

You seem to assume that we are still in the Promotion-relegation system, where position on the table was everything. Actually I have to inform you that a licensing system began this year, and position on the table is not a major issue any more. According to the criteria, Wakefield were lucky to get a spot in 2009. They are on notice about their future license.

Warrington will never be dropped. Their only problem is on the field. But they have everything else in place, including a poorly designed, soulless, but nonetheless adequate stadium.

Wakefield can be dropped because of a number of factors against it. These include being too close to Castleford, not having a good junior set up, not having enough supporters, and having a dreadful, disgusting stadium.

That is why Wakefield needs to think long and hard about what it is aiming for with a new stadium, and find out is it going to materialise before the Second Coming, let alone before the licensing decisions in 2011.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:11 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

Actually I have to inform you that a licensing system began this year, and position on the table is not a major issue any more.

Really? How does one decide who plays in a Grand Final then? Do clubs have to submit a statement in no more than 50 words why they deserve to be there?

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:14 pm  

littlerich wrote:

Really? How does one decide who plays in a Grand Final then? Do clubs have to submit a statement in no more than 50 words why they deserve to be there?

You misunderstand me. I was pointing out to my bitter friend from Wakefield that position on the Super League table -- namely being at the bottom or not -- is not a major issue for a license renewal decision. The other criteria are more important.