Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 1:54 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

It's probably the reason why Leeds have scaled down the South Stand redevelopment.

I think that's more to do with the economic climate. Leeds don't really need more corporate, we have all we need. But to be fair most stadium plans get a scale down from the initial artists impression! It also had headingley surrounded by trees and park? Thats not happening either.

My mate is the cad engineer for the Cas ground! That was like bloody wembley first draft! big metal arch and the lot! seating all the way round like a bowl! Those plans soon got slashed! It's gonna be like wire.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 2:06 pm  

sgtwilko wrote:

I think that's more to do with the economic climate. Leeds don't really need more corporate, we have all we need. But to be fair most stadium plans get a scale down from the initial artists impression! It also had headingley surrounded by trees and park? Thats not happening either.

My mate is the cad engineer for the Cas ground! That was like bloody wembley first draft! big metal arch and the lot! seating all the way round like a bowl! Those plans soon got slashed! It's gonna be like wire.

I think it is fantastic that Leeds are keeping the southstand as a terrace. It is iconic in RL. It would have been a real shame had it been a corporate hot spot.

Leeds need to fix the away end though!

I think most new RL grounds will have to be like wires or the LSV. Although the extension of the HJ should make it look much better.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 2:49 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

It's probably the reason why Leeds have scaled down the South Stand redevelopment.

Aren't the funds for that development "ringfenced?"

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 2:51 pm  

Odemwingie wrote:

I think it is fantastic that Leeds are keeping the southstand as a terrace. It is iconic in RL. It would have been a real shame had it been a corporate hot spot.

Leeds need to fix the away end though!

I think most new RL grounds will have to be like wires or the LSV. Although the extension of the HJ should make it look much better.

The away end is poor but totally restricted by the housing.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 5:13 pm  

sgtwilko wrote:

The away end is poor but totally restricted by the housing.

They could at least put a roof over what's there. That big tree provides a bit of shelter but not much lol

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 6:44 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

It's probably the reason why Leeds have scaled down the South Stand redevelopment.

I seem to recall that it was more of a planning issue and the stand had to be below a certain height, hence the reduction in size and capacity in the scaled down proposals.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 7:44 pm  

P-J wrote:

I'd actually flip the centre and winger salaries.

A very good centre makes his winger look good.

I agree. Gleeson helped Goulding get into the England team! Now he can't get into first grade at club level.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 7:53 pm  

Getting back to transfer rumours Steffan Ratchford is in today's League Express saying how he's always dreamt of playing for his hometown team and hopes that one day it can happen. He said he's grateful to Salford for all they've done for him and it would be a big decision to leave but he's going to take his time thinking about his next move.

Sounded like a guy that has a few offers on the table and I wouldn't be suprised to see him in a Wigan shirt next season.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 8:10 pm  

Last Son of Wigan wrote:

I agree. Gleeson helped Goulding get into the England team! Now he can't get into first grade at club level.

Talk about an exageration. Goulding had a very good season last season and what Goulding did well had little to do with Gleeson. Maguire is ruthless and there were times last season when Goulding wasnt in the team and when Pryce and Roberts were selected instead. This is absolutely no different to what has happened so far this season when Goulding was left out after the Catalan match, after being fantastic the when the week before against Leeds. Liam Farrell has also been dropped this season, as has been Josh Charnley amongst others, and I am sure just like last season Goulding will get his chance again. This competition for places is great for the club.

Re: Rumours and signings v6 (inc Maguire Rumours) : Mon May 16, 2011 8:14 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Getting back to transfer rumours Steffan Ratchford is in today's League Express saying how he's always dreamt of playing for his hometown team and hopes that one day it can happen. He said he's grateful to Salford for all they've done for him and it would be a big decision to leave but he's going to take his time thinking about his next move.

Sounded like a guy that has a few offers on the table and I wouldn't be suprised to see him in a Wigan shirt next season.

He could turn out to be a very decent signing indeed.