O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:34 pm  

Just in case anyone wants to discuss sensibly this time. http://www.therhinos.co.uk/news/17475.php Some Leeds fans think they may be looking at moving to a new ground.

Just in case anyone wants to discuss sensibly this time. http://www.therhinos.co.uk/news/17475.php Some Leeds fans think they may be looking at moving to a new ground.

Re: O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:34 pm  

Paul Caddick would know as much as any developer in regards to the real cost of such ground improvements, as well as a real time business plan for re-payment of the investment in todays market conditions.

The Rhino's as a club are thought to have one of the best 'club setups' in SL, and also to be one of (if not the most) financially viable clubs. Hence, if Leeds are forced to re-consider the risk of investing in their development plans, it doesn't bode well for others.

Re: O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Thu Sep 08, 2011 6:47 pm  

I've mentioned it before however, it is worth looking at the Baltic Dry Index to understand why their development is on hold. Investment, development and major projects are extremely high risk when the market is in the state it is today. Paul Caddick will use enough aggregate material, to know that the market is naff at the moment. wiki quote.....'Because dry bulk primarily consists of materials that function as raw material inputs to the production of intermediate or finished goods, such as concrete, electricity, steel, and food, the index is also seen as an efficient economic indicator of future economic growth and production. The BDI is termed a leading economic indicator because it predicts future economic activity' No specialist knowledge required to read the graph given on the below link. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=BDIY:IND Sorry it's a boring one.....but unfortunately it's a real one!!

I've mentioned it before however, it is worth looking at the Baltic Dry Index to understand why their development is on hold. Investment, development and major projects are extremely high risk when the market is in the state it is today. Paul Caddick will use enough aggregate material, to know that the market is naff at the moment. wiki quote.....'Because dry bulk primarily consists of materials that function as raw material inputs to the production of intermediate or finished goods, such as concrete, electricity, steel, and food, the index is also seen as an efficient economic indicator of future economic growth and production. The BDI is termed a leading economic indicator because it predicts future economic activity' No specialist knowledge required to read the graph given on the below link. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=BDIY:IND Sorry it's a boring one.....but unfortunately it's a real one!!

Re: O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Thu Sep 08, 2011 7:53 pm  

Due to its general condition the capacity of the south stand was reduced 12 months ago and the Health & Safety Executive gave Leeds a 2 year licence for the use of the stand. My understanding is that this 2 year period expires at the end of next season at which time the stand will close completely.

It will therefore be interesting to see where Ali's brass band will find themselves!

Re: O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:36 pm  

the_grobs wrote: I've mentioned it before however, it is worth looking at the Baltic Dry Index to understand why their development is on hold. Investment, development and major projects are extremely high risk when the market is in the state it is today. Paul Caddick will use enough aggregate material, to know that the market is naff at the moment. wiki quote.....'Because dry bulk primarily consists of materials that function as raw material inputs to the production of intermediate or finished goods, such as concrete, electricity, steel, and food, the index is also seen as an efficient economic indicator of future economic growth and production. The BDI is termed a leading economic indicator because it predicts future economic activity' No specialist knowledge required to read the graph given on the below link. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=BDIY:IND Sorry it's a boring one.....but unfortunately it's a real one!! I can see it now.... "Rhinos go down on aggregate."

the_grobs wrote: I've mentioned it before however, it is worth looking at the Baltic Dry Index to understand why their development is on hold. Investment, development and major projects are extremely high risk when the market is in the state it is today. Paul Caddick will use enough aggregate material, to know that the market is naff at the moment. wiki quote.....'Because dry bulk primarily consists of materials that function as raw material inputs to the production of intermediate or finished goods, such as concrete, electricity, steel, and food, the index is also seen as an efficient economic indicator of future economic growth and production. The BDI is termed a leading economic indicator because it predicts future economic activity' No specialist knowledge required to read the graph given on the below link. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/quote?ticker=BDIY:IND Sorry it's a boring one.....but unfortunately it's a real one!! I can see it now.... "Rhinos go down on aggregate."

Re: O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Fri Sep 09, 2011 11:11 am  

The Southstand has never recovered from the Grand Final in 2007, if we could recreate that same atmosphere at our new stadium it would be awsome. Add to that some of the atmosphere we created at the play off semi final defeat at Saints and no other set of supporters would be able to match us.

Re: O/T Leeds cannot afford a new South Stand or can they? : Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:03 am  

the_grobs wrote:

Paul Caddick would know as much as any developer in regards to the real cost of such ground improvements, as well as a real time business plan for re-payment of the investment in todays market conditions.

The Rhino's as a club are thought to have one of the best 'club setups' in SL, and also to be one of (if not the most) financially viable clubs. Hence, if Leeds are forced to re-consider the risk of investing in their development plans, it doesn't bode well for others.

Financially viable because none of the profits go back into the upkeep of the ground. Leeds are very lucky they co-habit with Yorkshire CC.