Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:26 am  

cheekydiddles wrote:

According to GH the work on the combined Rugby/cricket stand needs to start no later than this September to be completed in time for the Ashes and Cricket World Cup so no way can we get this and South Stand done at the same time whilst still playing at HQ

Normal circumstances no. But then again, with our probable season to come, crowds could drop significantly for 2018, which would accomodate this.

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:43 am  

Gotcha wrote:

Normal circumstances no. But then again, with our probable season to come, crowds could drop significantly for 2018, which would accomodate this.

It's all part of GH's cunning plan then

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:46 am  

Biff Tannen wrote:

It's all part of GH's cunning plan then

. Truthfully though, I don't think there is a cat in hells chance we would play in a ground without two sides. We are not Wakefield to be fair.

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:34 pm  

If the North Stand rebuild is to go ahead soon, I'd be very surprised if the South Stand is replaced at the same time.

They are all very quiet on the issue of funding too and I await more information on that front with particular interest.

It's a lovely day today. Might go for a walk around Tetley Field

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 12:55 pm  

YCC have just stated they intend to stay in Leeds at Headingley and confident they will find funding for the new development. However if in the event of funding not being found and they came to the decision to relocate I wonder if that would affect the RL clubs future at Headingley ? I know this is hypothetical ,but I bet its been discussed by both parties

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:28 pm  

As far as funding goes I understand the council are debating which services to cut this week. IF they cut domestic abuse provision, child services and help for the elderly sufficiently, they hope they can find the money to give to Caddick's company so Caddick's other company can be given a healthy contract to build an "iconic" downsized rugby ground with no atmosphere and an "iconic" cricket ground that can continue to attract crowds of up to 8,000 for the annual May tests against Sri Lanka

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:44 pm  

If YCCC can't fund the new stand at Headingley, how on earth will they be able to fund the development of an entirely new ground that will meet the ECB's requirements?
That is exactly what has bankrupted Durham & Glamorgan.
Hants have only done it due to Bransgrove's backing & they are up to their eyes in debt too.

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 2:42 pm  

How much would the combined Headingley complex be worth ? Not enough to pay for building two new stadiums

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:12 pm  

lionarmour87 wrote:

YCC have just stated they intend to stay in Leeds at Headingley and confident they will find funding for the new development. However if in the event of funding not being found and they came to the decision to relocate I wonder if that would affect the RL clubs future at Headingley ? I know this is hypothetical ,but I bet its been discussed by both parties

I'd like to know where this YCCC funding for the new development is coming from, given the club is over £20 million in debt.

Re: Stadium Redevelopment : Sat Jan 14, 2017 3:32 pm  

Just hope it's not coming from hospitals, schools, old peoples homes etc. Those poor folk reminiscing over Loiners 1980s exploits.