: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:28 pm  

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Mike

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:51 am  

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.

What about Saints and Bradfod - oh you forgot because they fit into your silly little plan - how convenient.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:38 pm  

vastman wrote:

What about Saints and Bradfod - oh you forgot because they fit into your silly little plan - how convenient.

Saints who will be starting construction in the next few months? Aye.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:50 pm  

Ski wrote:

Saints who will be starting construction in the next few months? Aye.

Calm down, he was making a point to a renowned troll....not having a pop at Saints!!!!

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:55 pm  

Ski wrote:

Saints who will be starting construction in the next few months? Aye.

That was what fans at Salford and Castleford were saying 18 month ago. A word of warning, don't believe it until you see them digging the foundation or in the case of Halifax putting the roof on some ten years later!

I hope work begins when you say it will but pride comes before a fall and even Saints are not above the vagueries of Stadium developments.

So for now you are basically in the same boat as the rest of us with a few more boxes ticked - are you not. In which case said troll should have included you.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:03 pm  

tbh i think we should stop sniping at each others stadium projects and hope that they all come to fruition for the good of the game

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:33 pm  

vastman wrote:

What about Saints and Bradfod - oh you forgot because they fit into your silly little plan - how convenient.

I did not forget about Saints and Bradford.

Saints are much more advanced than the ones I listed - Wakefield, Cas and Salford. I am not worried about Saints. They will be as much a success in building a modern stadium as they are in everything else.

I am worried about Bradford. Their stadium is not up to standard, and they are losing massive numbers of spectators every week by not having a modern stadium. Part of the problem Bradford faces is the influx of Asian immigrants in recent years who don't give a damn about rugby league. But Bradford's stadium is not as dire, not as repugnant, as Belle Vue. Moreover, Bradford remains a much more serious rugby league community than Wakefield. It is ticking off more boxes of the Super league franchise criteria than Wakefield. Bradford will probably scrape through in 2011.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:05 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

Tell me who counted the 10,000 Cas fans at Headingley. I want to meet him.

Now, early in the year, while you are winning, and with the statistical bias of a local derby against Wakefield already played, it may be 8,003. Let us take a look at the figures of home crowd average at year's send. That might wipe the smirk off your face.

1st of all GL to Wakie on their new ground
2nd of all Alice's Phallus you chat sum right bollox

Now to cas' averave crowds.

8003 current. home games remaining
Leeds Est 11,000
Warrington 7.5-8,000
Catalans 7-7,500
Hull FC 10,000
Hull KR 9-10,000
Wigan 8-9,000
Celtic (last home game) 7,000

Do the sums, That might wipe the smirk off your face.

GL Cas AND Wakefield on thier new grounds. BOTH teams would average 10,000 with new grounds.

Last of all...Im not bothered about a english lesson...I wasnt bothered at school and even less now

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:12 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

Part of the problem Bradford faces is the influx of Asian immigrants in recent years who don't give a damn about rugby league.

Is that a recent phenomenon? I really don't see your logic here, an influx of people who "don't give a damn about rugby league" would have zero effect on Bradfords crowds. What exactly are you trying to say?

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:15 pm  

Alice's Phallus wrote:

I did not forget about Saints and Bradford.

Saints are much more advanced than the ones I listed - Wakefield, Cas and Salford. I am not worried about Saints. They will be as much a success in building a modern stadium as they are in everything else.

I am worried about Bradford. Their stadium is not up to standard, and they are losing massive numbers of spectators every week by not having a modern stadium. Part of the problem Bradford faces is the influx of Asian immigrants in recent years who don't give a damn about rugby league. But Bradford's stadium is not as dire, not as repugnant, as Belle Vue. Moreover, Bradford remains a much more serious rugby league community than Wakefield. It is ticking off more boxes of the Super league franchise criteria than Wakefield. Bradford will probably scrape through in 2011.

WTF -- You write some real garbage.

To even suggest the Asian migrant numbers in Bradford are affecting/will affect Bradford is bordering on the insane.

The non white population of Bradford rose by approx 2% from 1991 to 2001. and most of the non white pop.arent classed as immigrants - they are British born.
The next census isnt due while 2011.
So pray tell,,how do you know there has been an influx of Asian immigrants in Bradford.

Bradford are not losing massive numbers because of their stadium -- their losing numbers because of their on field performances