Re: Ground share to be announced : Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:03 pm  

Great news, I had hoped for either them or FC United.

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:15 am  

Brilliant news for you this. Sale are in decline and Stockport County are sorting themselves out.

Man Utd Reserves is a far better fit.

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:56 am  

Just a thought , Salford , Sale and Man U reserves at Barton.

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:12 am  

u45d wrote:

Just a thought , Salford , Sale and Man U reserves at Barton.

Can't see Man U being happy about that

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:48 am  

j.c wrote:

Can't see Man U being happy about that

why???

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:56 am  

david caesar wrote:

why???

It could make a real mess of the pitch.
If i remember rightly blackburn once kick up a fuss at the lsv because the pitch wasnt up to standards ,i think they even threatened to pull out,could be wrong though.Also i'm not sure if Genesis were there at the time.

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:17 pm  

It'd be mint to have United reserves on to raise the profile.

So that makes the ratio of those with sense who'd like to see a top sporting side, well-supported locally and known throughout the world at Barton to those who'd like to see a team from a boring sport which tried to kill off rugby league, with little to no support in the area instead at 11 to 1. Comprehensive, really.

I'd love to know what the reasoning behind not wanting a football side there yet welcoming a rugby union side with open arms is.

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:35 pm  

Jibmeister wrote:

I'd love to know what the reasoning behind not wanting a football side there yet welcoming a rugby union side with open arms is.

Personal sporting preference?

What sort of crowds do UTD reserves currently attract?

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:58 pm  

EX.SALF.UNI wrote:

What sort of crowds do UTD reserves currently attract?

Depends on the draw of the fixture, can be a few hundred, can be over a thousand. Some games have attracted a few thousand people as well, if it's a big enough occasion. But the games are always broadcast on MUTV and there's full match reports and home venue details on the website. Even ignoring the attendances, the stadium itself will be opened up to a huge audience.

Re: Ground share to be announced : Fri Feb 17, 2012 1:06 pm  

I'd certainly pop down to a few United reserve games if they were to move in. Sale on the other hand