Re: Stadium : Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:41 am  

BigNige wrote:

As someone involved in the construction of LSV I was wondering what is the supporters opinion of the stadium now you've had a few games there?.

I for one think that the new stadium is fantastic. Well planned and set out, good vision of the pitch wherever you sit (or are allowed to sit). It's a ground to be proud of playing at and calling HOME.

But I am concerned about the management of the place - seems to be a lack of common sense and of any assistance to give LCRL a 'leg up the ladder' so to speak - surely a free hour or two per week to train on the pitch is not asking too much considering the potential revenue we COULD bring.

Not too bothered what they charge for 'refreshments' like hundreds of others I will not buy anything I consider too expensive.

Pre and post visits to Leigh East club house for bargain booze, atmosphere and good grub means I can stand / sit (great to have the choice) and watch the game without the need to be tempted to waste my hard earned cash! As said before LSV need to look around on match days and compare / compete

: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:51 am  

MC wrote:

legislation says you can not have a beer and be able to see the pitch - they didnt do it - the bloody scaffolding is there which looks pretty bad

That only applies to football games, and has been enforced for LGFC matches.

: Thu Apr 30, 2009 10:52 am  

Love the ground but it does need something that shouts out LEIGH CENTURIONS PLAY HERE Definitely need a place to show off the memorabelia too, at the moment its just a fantastic ground that we rent it should say more than that lets hope the club will be able to sort something out like a sign that says THE HOME OF LEIGH CENTURIONS.

: Fri May 01, 2009 10:35 am  

The LSV won't feel like 'home' for a while. We need a bit of history behind us there. People running the stadium need to listen to the fans too. Surely it makes sense to have a bar for fans to drink in before and after the game. The money they are losing by not providing this is criminal. Overall the stadium is fantastic but as with all things new there are things that need ironing out.

: Fri May 01, 2009 5:56 pm  

Chris Dalton wrote:

Guys, coming from a widnes fan you may or may not like this comment, but Hilton Park was a mess. One of the worst grouns I've ever been to.

Nostalgia is temporary. But what you've just moved in to is far better than that.

You mean there is nowt nostaligic about standing in other peoples pi55.

: Fri May 01, 2009 6:38 pm  

I love the ground

I get a great seat where i get a great view of the game,

I don't get 'weet thru' when it rains,

The clock on the scoreboard works,

I don't get pee on me shoes when I have a wazz,

I can hear the announcements on the tannoy,

There are no dark patches in floodlit games.

Etc... etc...

: Fri May 01, 2009 6:43 pm  

Stadium is great. Simple as..
Maybe the big screen could display the old scoreboard from HP for the ones with a bit of nostalgic memories.

: Fri May 01, 2009 9:14 pm  

What memorabelia? we did not have any at the last place. Just a few photos/pictures and I think they would have belonged to the past players association not Leigh Rugby.

: Fri May 01, 2009 9:21 pm  

MrLobby wrote:

What memorabelia? we did not have any at the last place. Just a few photos/pictures and I think they would have belonged to the past players association not Leigh Rugby.

Scoreboard clock

: Sat May 02, 2009 9:21 am  

I hate sitting down, especially when it's freezing. Plus being charged the pleasure and killing the atmosphere all the same time.