: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:07 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

I like Wakey and I'm keeping an eye out for them after the hospitality in the Challenge Cup game but, come on, just have a think about this one, yeah?

In play off games at Hull and Wigan we filled back of sticks ok there may have been the odd spare seat but not many!

It was obviously going to be liek that they were massive games for us!

Not that it mattes as this was in 2004 ffs!

: Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:32 pm  

Leyther_Matt wrote:

I like Wakey and I'm keeping an eye out for them after the hospitality in the Challenge Cup game but, come on, just have a think about this one, yeah?

He's kind of right we almost did I was there. The fugure we took to Hull was given as 3,800 if memory serves. Not quite filling it but not far off. At Wugan due to them opening only one turnstile many Trin fans missed the first half. But again I'd guess similar. We actually travel rather well.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:06 am  

vastman wrote:

He's kind of right we almost did I was there. The fugure we took to Hull was given as 3,800 if memory serves. Not quite filling it but not far off. At Wugan due to them opening only one turnstile many Trin fans missed the first half. But again I'd guess similar. We actually travel rather well.

Always had a very good and loyal hardcore. Attracting the ones beyond the hardcore has always been the problem, and Belle Vue is a lot to do with that. A new stadium will add on a few thousand extras who want to see something new, will add on more away fans who will be interested in a new stadium, and with a good ticketing strategy, I can easily envisage a 10,000 average. Other clubs will laugh at the figure, but last year's average was over 7,000, and so how much harder would it be to add on 3,000 in a new stadium? The people of Warrington can answer that question.

As an example, how many more existing fans will encourage a friend to go along, or will take their kids when they don't now because they know their kids won't get a good view? Compare how many away fans go to Huddersfield than come to Belle Vue.

It has to be remembered that Wakefield is a rugby town with a long and rich rugby history. It's not like pulling them into Quins. The interest is there, and the willingness to be interested, and so watch this space.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:14 am  

Good news for Wakefield and I hope it comes off. Most of the criticisms of the club have centered around the existing dilapidated stadium.

With, hopefully, increased crowds in a new stadium the club will be in a very strong position.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:35 pm  

Barnacle Bill wrote:

Good news for Wakefield and I hope it comes off. Most of the criticisms of the club have centered around the existing dilapidated stadium.
With, hopefully, increased crowds in a new stadium the club will be in a very strong position.

Yes, a lot of criticism of the club has centred around the existing dilapidated stadium. It is the biggest black mark against the club.

However a lot of sceptics on this thread have argued that the Wakey fans are getting too excited too soon, because of the economic climate.

It is going to be very, very hard to raise the money for such a project at this time. Sir Rodney Walker may be a great dealmaker, but he cannot change the psychology of gloom and doom that exists in the business community. When the clouds of recession lift, it could be another story. But no one knows when that will happen. And the clock is ticking for Wakefield (and Cas, and Salford) as we head towards 2011.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:37 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

Yes, a lot of criticism of the club has centred around the existing dilapidated stadium. It is the biggest black mark against the club.

However a lot of sceptics on this thread have argued that the Wakey fans are getting too excited too soon, because of the economic climate.

It is going to be very, very hard to raise the money for such a project at this time. Sir Rodney Walker may be a great dealmaker, but he cannot change the psychology of gloom and doom that exists in the business community. When the clouds of recession lift, it could be another story. But no one knows when that will happen. And the clock is ticking for Wakefield (and Cas, and Salford) as we head towards 2011.

And Hull KR with there dump of a stadium

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:40 pm  

Gaslight wrote:

And Hull KR with there dump of a stadium

Yes, you are right.

How did I forget them?

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:44 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

Yes, a lot of criticism of the club has centred around the existing dilapidated stadium. It is the biggest black mark against the club.

However a lot of sceptics on this thread have argued that the Wakey fans are getting too excited too soon, because of the economic climate.

It is going to be very, very hard to raise the money for such a project at this time. Sir Rodney Walker may be a great dealmaker, but he cannot change the psychology of gloom and doom that exists in the business community. When the clouds of recession lift, it could be another story. But no one knows when that will happen. And the clock is ticking for Wakefield (and Cas, and Salford) as we head towards 2011.

There's nothing wrong with being sceptical and the proof of the pudding will be in the eating, as they say. At the moment they have got over the first hurdle (of many) but it is a step in the right direction. The club now has the challenge of delivering the stadium and good luck to 'em I say.

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:05 pm  

Saint Simon wrote:

Warrington (off the feild at least) have been transformed by their 12000 capacity stadium, its a sensilble size and will give plenty of atmosphere. Good luck

13024 actually!

: Mon Apr 20, 2009 7:07 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

Yes, you are right.

How did I forget them?

So what about Bradford Albert?

After all Odsal is really like an oversized Belle Vue, but because of their 'recent' success, are they infallible in your eyes?