Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:01 am  

Leeds have released a video today of what their new North & South stands will look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubmD6zYKRcM Do any other clubs have developments in the pipeline? Wakey & Cas?

Leeds have released a video today of what their new North & South stands will look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubmD6zYKRcM Do any other clubs have developments in the pipeline? Wakey & Cas?

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:09 am  

There's workmen doing site investigation works for the Cas ground this week and there's a slight amendment to PP submitted to the council in regards to a change in I believe just one of the shops.

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:34 am  

Gronk! wrote:

There's workmen doing site investigation works for the Cas ground this week and there's a slight amendment to PP submitted to the council in regards to a change in I believe just one of the shops.

Good news. Is the new ground still going to be at Glasshoughton?

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:46 am  

Doom&Gloom Merchant wrote: Good news. Is the new ground still going to be at Glasshoughton? Yeah, but not where it was originally planned. Not too far from the Waystone plan but it's a new company building it. Map: http://castlefordyoursay.co.uk/our-proposal/

Doom&Gloom Merchant wrote: Good news. Is the new ground still going to be at Glasshoughton? Yeah, but not where it was originally planned. Not too far from the Waystone plan but it's a new company building it. Map: http://castlefordyoursay.co.uk/our-proposal/

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:56 am  

Really like the new headingley, always thought Leeds needed a more modern, high-profile ground given the size of the club and how well known they are. Finally done something about that massive gap between the cricket stand and the pitch as well. Love that banqueting hall with the dual aspect windows to see both grounds. I suppose there is nothing that can really be done about the terracing on the end seen as there is no room behind it.

Do we know what capacity it is going to be, I imagine it will be getting close to Wigan and hull, around 25,000?

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:00 am  

yorksguy1865 wrote:

Really like the new headingley, always thought Leeds needed a more modern, high-profile ground given the size of the club and how well known they are. Finally done something about that massive gap between the cricket stand and the pitch as well. Love that banqueting hall with the dual aspect windows to see both grounds. I suppose there is nothing that can really be done about the terracing on the end seen as there is no room behind it.

Do we know what capacity it is going to be, I imagine it will be getting close to Wigan and hull, around 25,000?

There are no figures mentioned on capacity but, from the loose statements floating around, it will probably be very similar to what Headingley currently has (although I expect a slight increase as some of the safety restrictions get lifted).

Because of where it is, planning permission for any substantial capacity increase would be nigh-on impossible to get approved. Headingley is already one of the most congested parts of the city so the idea of an extra x-thousand turning up on Friday night won't go down well.

The emphasis from the club seems to be more about increasing revenue from hospitality and premium seats, which is probably the right thing to do given the ground's limitations.

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:39 am  

As the premier sporting club in the city it’s quite right they get a venue worthy of their achievements, it’s just a shame the western terrace cannot be redeveloped.

Surely with all this cash splashing about, couldn’t the powers that be purchase the offending abodes?

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:45 am  

cant they stick a roof on the western terrace?

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 12:38 pm  

When are the Leeds developments due to be underway?

Re: Stadium Developments : Thu Jan 28, 2016 12:50 pm  

g_balls wrote:

When are the Leeds developments due to be underway?

End of 2016. Capacity (rugby) will be limited to 13,000 during the 2017 season apparently.