Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:30 am  

I wonder how long the RFL is contracted to hold the CC at Wembley for? Early bird deals are available for next year! https://www.rugby-league.com/article/62 ... 5K,4OF3A,1

I wonder how long the RFL is contracted to hold the CC at Wembley for? Early bird deals are available for next year! https://www.rugby-league.com/article/62 ... 5K,4OF3A,1

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:13 am  

It's completely lost its charm for me. Maybe i have been too many times in 15 years.

Pros
-tradition

Cons
-half empty
-expensive dayout/weekend
-miles from action even with £70 ticket.
-wembley locality is like a failed 3rd world state.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:17 am  

A VERY long and expensive day, the only thing I enjoyed was the Camden Hells IPA. Wanted to smack the Wakefield idiot sat next to me... like the above poster says we're miles from the action even at 51 quid, too many part time fans killed the atmosphere, think the passing of RB added to the subdued mood too, not to say anyone can be faulted for the lovely tribute during abide with me.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:42 am  

Wires71 wrote:

It's completely lost its charm for me.

Me too. I went to many Challenge Cup finals in the 80s and 90s as a neutral, and the day really did have that 'carnival of rugby' feel. You would see fans of all clubs there, proudly wearing their colours, and it was a day to enjoy. These days, it feels more like a day to endure, and you see far fewer neutrals there now.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 8:55 am  

The Speculator wrote:

Me too. I went to many Challenge Cup finals in the 80s and 90s as a neutral, and the day really did have that 'carnival of rugby' feel. You would see fans of all clubs there, proudly wearing their colours, and it was a day to enjoy. These days, it feels more like a day to endure, and you see far fewer neutrals there now.

2009 felt special to me as it had been my first visit for 19 years and at the "new" Wembley but I'm not going again even if we get there. The one mile walk through Wembley to our parking was utterly depressing. If that's the vision for the United Kingdom in the long term I'll be glad to be out of it.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:06 am  

Wires71 wrote:

2009 felt special to me as it had been my first visit for 19 years and at the "new" Wembley but I'm not going again even if we get there. The one mile walk through Wembley to our parking was utterly depressing. If that's the vision for the United Kingdom in the long term I'll be glad to be out of it.

That was the last time I went as well, me and the wife, said that I wouldn’t go again due to the drunken idiots who can’t handle their alcohol spoiling it for the others. Went back on Saturday for obvious reasons, bought decent seats but still had some of the same around us Royal box next time

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:16 am  

Big lads mate wrote:

That was the last time I went as well, me and the wife, said that I wouldn’t go again due to the drunken idiots who can’t handle their alcohol spoiling it for the others. Went back on Saturday for obvious reasons, bought decent seats but still had some of the same around us Royal box next time

The RFL should run a deal.

Helicoptered in to avoid the crashes on the M40 and the driving from A40 to Wembley and the extortionate parking.
Seats not next to vexed up slobs/neanderthals.
Allowed to bring in own food that has basic nutrition.
Helicoptered home.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:22 am  

Wires71 wrote:

It's completely lost its charm for me. Maybe i have been too many times in 15 years.

Pros
-tradition


Cons
-half empty
-expensive dayout/weekend
-miles from action even with £70 ticket.
-wembley locality is like a failed 3rd world state.

It's a third empty at best.

I agree you are slightly away than most purpose built rugby grounds, Piedome and Huddersfield the same, we had 51 tickets and were six rows back good for closeness but right on tryline at warrington end.

Wembley better than it was with Boxpark etc, I remember going down the High street for a wimpy back in the day, things are certainly better.

I never park anywhere near Wembley I always park at Hammersmith and get the tube in just a better travelling experience.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:26 am  

I believe the current contract runs out after next season.

Btw, if anyone wants to book a cheep accommodation now for next season.

Wembley final is 7/6/25

It’ll be officially released in a few days.

Re: Wembley contract : Mon Jun 10, 2024 9:59 am  

Big lads mate wrote:

That was the last time I went as well, me and the wife, said that I wouldn’t go again due to the drunken idiots who can’t handle their alcohol spoiling it for the others. Went back on Saturday for obvious reasons, bought decent seats but still had some of the same around us Royal box next time

I know what you mean. We had a family in front of us who looked like some kind of Deliverance/Shameless hybrids, and drunk lads behind us, one of whom knocked over one of his many pints, so I spent the second half of the match with my feet in a puddle of ale. It's just tiresome.