: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:47 pm  

Walshovski wrote:

But that obviously is not correct, we have achieved much higher gates when we have taken internationals to larger grounds in the past. Wigan and Huddersfield is short sighted in the extreme.

That was before the World Cup faisco though.

The optimism of the English RL going public going into the tournament will be low.

I guarentee none of the games will be sold out.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:32 pm  

RedRy wrote:

Sorry mate, don't think I worded that well enough. I meant grounds football stadiums that don't host RL like City of Manchester could've been an option or Anfield, Goodison, Reebok etc. rather than stadiums that hold RL games anyway.

Completely agree to be honest, or at least in terms of the 'bok and Eastlands (keep away from those Scouse dumps! ) but that won't stop me from attending all of the games.

Most disappointing aspect, for me, is the final being at Elland Road - the place is an utter dump and surely Eastlands would have been a better option.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:45 pm  

Love the way the venues have been advertised:

Aus v NZ
The Stoop, London

France v NZ
France

France, right then - that's all I need to know - I might go to that.

: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:13 pm  

To put things into perspective:

Eng vs Argentina: Rugby union friendly. Venue: Old Trafford. Capacity 76000.

Opening game of the 4 nations tournament: Keepmoat stadium. Capacity 15000.

: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:33 am  

To put things into perspective:

Eng vs Argentina: Rugby union friendly. Venue: Old Trafford. Capacity 76000.

Opening game of the 4 nations tournament: Keepmoat stadium. Capacity 15000. Embarassed

Keepmoat stadium chosen because of the atmosphere created when they staged a semi there last year.

Still not for an international of this level, RL edging their bets for a decent crowd and a good atmosphere, after the WC. TERRIBLE.