Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:50 am  

marshman wrote:

i can't help but be annoyed that both clubs have dragged their feet so much

Totally agree.

Interesting timing of this announcement given the 2 sides play this weekend.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:54 am  

The more I hear on the matter, the more I am convinced we have all been subject to a smoke and mirrors show. The way things stand (as I interpret) one club will be going to the wall come the next round of franchises and as much as I love playing Wakey and the banter with fans, I would rather it be us that survived. Neither clubs fans would be willing, imo, to travel to a shared stadium in either of the locations and this is increasingly looking like the final chapter in this sorry saga.

The BoD's of both clubs should hang their heads in shame because their false promises will lead to the expulsion/demise? of one strong SL club.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:59 am  

Also, i can't decide which venue is best for either/both clubs. Obviously as a Cas fan i want it to be at Glasshoughton or even better that we both get our own stadiums. But if we do get two stadiums at the current locations it makes me think that we may as well have a joint stadium since they are so close. Newmarket kind of looks better suited to a halfway between point for both clubs, but Glasshoughton just looks the better location for sponsorship and the rest.

Do Wakey fans look at the Newmarket location and see this as being "the perfect spot and it's where our ground should always have been" for your own ground or "the only option we have for our own ground"?

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:06 am  

It's certainly frustrating that its taken this long, whereas if we'd considered this before we would almost definitely be a lot further down the road with regards to getting a stadium built.

It's probably no surprise that Cas fans feel they're in the best position and Wakey fans think they are but I can only see the feasibility study going one way. I am fairly confident that Glasshoughton will be the one to get the go ahead but until I see some bricks being laid there I'll remain somewhat nervous.

Unfortunately if the ground share becomes a reality, the club who has to travel to the "other ground" will lose a lot of fans immediately and it will only be a matter of time before that club is forced to merge with the other or die IMO. It's a sad state of affairs considering what both clubs have brought, and continue to bring to the game.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:10 am  

Legionited wrote:

It's certainly frustrating that its taken this long, whereas if we'd considered this before we would almost definitely be a lot further down the road with regards to getting a stadium built.

It's probably no surprise that Cas fans feel they're in the best position and Wakey fans think they are but I can only see the feasibility study going one way. I am fairly confident that Glasshoughton will be the one to get the go ahead but until I see some bricks being laid there I'll remain somewhat nervous.

Unfortunately if the ground share becomes a reality, the club who has to travel will lose a lot of fans immediately and it will only be a matter of time before that club is forced to merge with the other or die IMO. It's a sad state of affairs considering what both clubs have brought, and continue to bring to the game.

On the other hand, it could work in the opposite direction and a lot of neutrals will go down and watch the other games. I know if WTRLFC were at home, theoretically in Glasshoughton, I'd go down and watch them play as I'm a rugby league fan.

However, that's only if it was at Glasshoughton. If it was at Newmarket, who's going to pay Waystone/Cas back for the costs they've already incurred?

There is one logical solution for me - and like many others - that is Glasshoughton.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:13 am  

Its down to the new governmets cuts, the council can now no longer keep their promise. I will never understand why any working class man would vote for them pillocks!
The two clubs need to get this sorted and quick, Cas are at a more advanced stage than Wakefield there is no argument there (If you are sane). Time is of the essence, which leaves only one conclusion!

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:17 am  

Fully wrote:

On the other hand, it could work in the opposite direction and a lot of neutrals will go down and watch the other games. I know if WTRLFC were at home, theoretically in Glasshoughton, I'd go down and watch them play as I'm a rugby league fan.

You know, I'd never thought of this until you mentioned it but if Wakey were playing at Glasshoughton and Cas weren't playing elsewhere I'd probably go see a few of their games too as it's only down the road.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:19 am  

If a shared ground is at Glasshoughton, whenever Cas are away i too would go watch Cas away.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:25 am  

Legionited wrote:

You know, I'd never thought of this until you mentioned it but if Wakey were playing at Glasshoughton and Cas weren't playing elsewhere I'd probably go see a few of their games too as it's only down the road.

Exactly. Wakefield could probably benefit more from having a Cas fanbase on their doorstep. Not only could it improve marketing in our area but they would get us going through the gates for their attendances. Not only that, the additional revenue could benefit both sides probably.

Re: Wakey Express- Groundshare : Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:27 am  

Therailwayendisuponus. wrote:

Its down to the new governmets cuts, the council can now no longer keep their promise. I will never understand why any working class man would vote for them pillocks!
The two clubs need to get this sorted and quick, Cas are at a more advanced stage than Wakefield there is no argument there (If you are sane). Time is of the essence, which leaves only one conclusion!

Are you suprised by that, its what they do best

I'm sane ish not wanting to turn over the same story but i keep being told you don't have the funds and without Wakey agreeing to join you, you won't be able to build (at this present time) and times running out for us both.

I just don't know anymore i really don't, its all very sad.