: Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:09 pm  

Asim wrote:

Great idea, I wonder what they have done with that?

I also think a few people might be surprised by the level of opposition to this use of public money from the non Bulls supporting people in the city, there's a hell of a long way to go.

Think that one thing that comes across in the article is that a lot of the funding is coming from external sources. this should go someway to counter the critiscm that public money shouldn't be used to provide a new stadium for a private company as its made clear in the article that the scheme provides facilities for , and will be partly funded by, cycling,gymnastics,netball and tennis as well as rugby league. This together with tie in with university/college should bring in a lot of external funding. By no means a done deal but certainly positive news.

: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:22 pm  

mat wrote:

Think that one thing that comes across in the article is that a lot of the funding is coming from external sources. this should go someway to counter the critiscm that public money shouldn't be used to provide a new stadium for a private company as its made clear in the article that the scheme provides facilities for , and will be partly funded by, cycling,gymnastics,netball and tennis as well as rugby league. This together with tie in with university/college should bring in a lot of external funding. By no means a done deal but certainly positive news.

Totally agree, having done some digging today, certain steps seem to have been made which give me optimism.

Having worked with Yorkshire Forward before, the fact that they are on board is also an encouraging development.

: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:41 pm  

mat wrote:

Think that one thing that comes across in the article is that a lot of the funding is coming from external sources... This together with tie in with university/college should bring in a lot of external funding. By no means a done deal but certainly positive news.

I know Uni people are involved but doubt any Uni money whatsoever will be forthcoming. The College are keen by all accounts though.

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:55 am  

Asim wrote:

Great idea, I wonder what they have done with that?

It's inside the Odeon.

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:05 am  

steamingbull02 wrote:

I stopped reading after

"Council chiefs today pledged that the creation of the Odsal Sporting Village was now a top priority. "

Gerry Sutcliffe is the main reason nothing will happen, he can't be seen favouring his own constituancy!

Maybe Andy Burnham had a hand in Leigh getting their Sports Village.

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:50 am  

If it is going to happen they will need to get a move on. If it doesnt happen in the next couple of years before the money runs out it wont happen for at least a decade.

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:28 am  

The initial planning, a few drawings etc is the first step. The key step is getting the money together. All the organisations mentioned ie Yorkshire forward do not have any money themselves but are skilled at getting interested parties/companies/private money on board. In this climate that will be more difficult than usual. And yes - building work needs to start by the end of the season next year to be ready for 2012 - not a lot of time to get fully planned & contracted up

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:32 am  

Jimmybull wrote:

Having worked with Yorkshire Forward before, the fact that they are on board is also an encouraging development.

Did you work with them on something in Leeds?

If they are involved I think we have 2 options - get the public of Bradford to say they are strongly against it or convince them that Odsal is actually in Leeds, "Yorkshire" Forward will fall over themselves to get the project sorted then.

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:56 am  

Well I'm feeling Bullish about the future - a new season soon and more positive news about the ground - hopfully it will rival the Colossuem when complete

: Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:36 am  

Asim wrote:

If they are involved I think we have 2 options - get the public of Bradford to say they are strongly against it or convince them that Odsal is actually in Leeds, "Yorkshire" Forward will fall over themselves to get the project sorted then.

The tactics are already in progress. Someone cut a hole in the roof, let all the water in and left it to decay. When it's too late to do anything about it the new plans can get underway.