Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:09 am  

BillyRhino wrote:

To the untrained eye it may look like a glorified bike shed, but to our rhubarb waving neighbours it's cutting edge architecture!

yes so it on tv and my first and last thoughts was what a load of crap some one must have been to build that

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:30 am  

Unfortunately not all clubs can secure millions in grants for a new stand/roof.

The stand provides cover for a few thousand extra fans, improves atmosphere and looks ok without being flashy. Plus brings a little extra sponsorship in.

There is a new bar, renovation of restaraunt in boxes. New changing rooms upgrade.

This is over the past year. Let's be fair, I'm happy wakey are improving and tweaking the ground and living within their means.

Maybe it is polishing a turd but hopefully that turd will be flushed with Newmarket decision soon.

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:47 am  

Not sure why certain fans are gnashing their teeth at the improvements at BV. It is a TEMPORARY structure, designed to improve the spectator experience in the SHORT TERM.

I fail to see how the club can be criticised for that.

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:41 am  

dboy wrote:

Not sure why certain fans are gnashing their teeth at the improvements at BV. It is a TEMPORARY structure, designed to improve the spectator experience in the SHORT TERM.

I fail to see how the club can be criticised for that.

I agree, Wakefield's new board should be praised for at least doing something after years of empty promises. However if a new ground isn't under construction (and I mean properly under construction, not a Castleford style photo shoot of the CEO sticking a shovel in the ground) come licence time next time round, then serious questions need to be asked.

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:43 am  

I just find it odd that on the eve of a decision to possibly move away from Belle Vue they finally start spending money on ground improvements.

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:53 am  

Easty wrote:

I just find it odd that on the eve of a decision to possibly move away from Belle Vue they finally start spending money on ground improvements.

Its quite simple Easty, the new board PROMISED improvements to BV.

After years of the old board promising and not delivering we have no choice but to comply.

The clubs running within its means.

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:03 am  

BillyRhino wrote:

To the untrained eye it may look like a glorified bike shed, but to our rhubarb waving neighbours it's cutting edge architecture!

A bit like the South Stand then ?

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:06 am  

LyndsayGill wrote:

A bit like the South Stand then ?

The southstand is cutting edge architecture to you?

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:08 am  

Wakey doesn't have one stand half as good as the south stand. How you fit 12k in BV is beyond me.

Re: Stadium Developments : Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:22 am  

Tre Cool wrote:

Wakey doesn't have one stand half as good as the south stand. How you fit 12k in BV is beyond me.

Heyup, its the leader of the "my stand's bigger than your stand" gang.