How much have they paid?

Can we have a word with Widders and get Russell Crowe to unveil the coliseum in full gladiator kit?



I'm still not convinced about calling it the coliseum. I haven't been to Rome but i'm pretty sure the coliseum didn't have an asbestos roof and corrigated iron sides.

When they first called it "The Jungle" there were loads of people who regarded it as being the end of the world as we know it. As far as I'm concerned, you can call it what you like. The official name doesn't really matter. I don't think the Coliseum will catch on in popularity like The Jungle did, but who cares. Great news on the sponsorship front and lots of good news coming out of the club in the last few weeks.

(Glad I'm not reading the other forum any more, however!)

More good news to follow next week too

I think it's a fantastic name for a club that has a Roman history! Oh, and the money coming into the club from this sponsorship is pretty fantastic as well!!

Whats in a name these days its all about the wonga where stadiums are concerned in any sport....as people have already said if they're willing to pay then they can call it what they like we will all call it by our own preference anyway whether it be darn't lane, weldon rd, the jungle or coliseum.

Personally i've always answered we're at home or away to whoever when questioned where we're playing at the weekend rather than with any of the above or DW, Headingley, KC etc etc.

Another BIG well done to Craig Poskitt again the lad has really earnt his corn this year in a very difficult economic climate.

Exactly,people forget Castleford was a Roman garrison town,its a nod to the past while the money it brings helps the club now and hopefully in the future

Can just picture it now. Typical castleford household on a Sunday afternoon.

Dad. "Tiberius get yer skates on we're off t'coliseum".

In my experiance your more likely to say 'move your a**e' than get your skates on

Do you think anyone in Bradford called Odsal "The Grattan Stadium"? Of course we didn't. However, the large amount of cash we got for having it called that on official documents and announcements was nice.

Let's face, RL is not a mega money sport, so if someone wants to pay your club a large amount of cash to name your stadium then who are you to say no? With a few rare exceptions there's not any clubs in the league that are in a position to turn away investors

cracking news, well done to all involved,

Hi this looks like great news for Cas I have had a look at the probiz website which has left me what does this firm do. I have seen how it maximises business opportunities and there are investment opportunities abroad. Given the current state of economies this is either a great investment for Cas or it could be problematic. Only time will tell but good luck

How could it be problamatic?

this year-no money for naming rights

Next year- a large sum of money for naming rights.