It wouldn't look good, but how could the SL react when the next franchises come round? I can't forsee how we'd look the lesser of the parties involved as we've been part of J30 from the start and it is in Wakefield. Similarly I don't remember the RFL stating ground shares are a problem in an application.
It would be intriguing to know what weight would be given to the less tangible issues that don't strictly meet the points criteria, e.g. the perceived consequences of Cas effectively being the junior partners in the deal.
All ifs and buts i suppose.
Both clubs in one stadium would not, in itself, be a problem. The challenge for both clubs will be to make the business work from that stadium.
2 clubs with 10k crowds; competitive sides and good community / junior work will be fine!
Both clubs in one stadium would not, in itself, be a problem. The challenge for both clubs will be to make the business work from that stadium.
2 clubs with 10k crowds; competitive sides and good community / junior work will be fine!
I was originally talking largely in speculation. However, if there are concerns about Cas' plans, what is their incentive in hiding this? Surely the later they leave it, the harder it will be to arrange alternatives, or is it the case that they are playing for time in the hope thinsg somehow fall into place?
I was originally talking largely in speculation. However, if there are concerns about Cas' plans, what is their incentive in hiding this? Surely the later they leave it, the harder it will be to arrange alternatives, or is it the case that they are playing for time in the hope thinsg somehow fall into place?
Thats exactly what the cas fan told me last night, that was the reason a member of their board left (aswell as being owed money), RW & JF are laughing it off, claiming we pulled the wool over the RFL's eye's, why shouldn't they.
I may not like Castleford, or there fans, but i do feel for them if this is true.
It wouldn't look good, but how could the SL react when the next franchises come round? I can't forsee how we'd look the lesser of the parties involved as we've been part of J30 from the start and it is in Wakefield. Similarly I don't remember the RFL stating ground shares are a problem in an application.
It would be intriguing to know what weight would be given to the less tangible issues that don't strictly meet the points criteria, e.g. the perceived consequences of Cas effectively being the junior partners in the deal.
All ifs and buts i suppose.
Surely the potential revenue streams for Wakefield Trinity would be affected by Castleford Tigers sharing the ground.
I'm not sure what the charitable trust and Wakefield Trinity's tenancy agreement will include or not include but surely if Wakefield were the only tenant then the stadium would be generating revenue for Wakefield Trinity seven days a week.
I'm assuming that the charitable trust will turn the stadium over to Wakefield Trinity for its day-to-day running and that Wakefield Trinity can then utilise the stadium to maximise revenues from all the various activities that will then take place in the stadium.
If however the Castleford Tigers were also a tenant then they would be sharing in many of those revenue streams. That can only have a detrimental effect on one or both clubs, but if Wakefield at in the box seat as the anchor tenants then why would it make good business sense to agree to a ground share.
The possible reasons I can see are:
Firstly tohelp smooth the planning and building process and to circumvent any political obstacles that may hamper the planners decision-making process.
Secondly we may have trouble maximising the funding available from the government and other agencies when there are two stadium projects so close together. One stadium may stand a better chance of securing a higher level of funding and therefore stand a better chance of being successful in their applications.
Thirdly, a higher level of funding may lead to a better standard of stadium meaning perhaps a higher capacity or an inbuilt potential for expanding at a later date.[/b]
I was originally talking largely in speculation. However, if there are concerns about Cas' plans, what is their incentive in hiding this? Surely the later they leave it, the harder it will be to arrange alternatives, or is it the case that they are playing for time in the hope thinsg somehow fall into place?
Denial might be one reason!
More likely, if this is true, is the need to be seen as having done everything possible before admitting defeat in their stadium quest. They will then need a strategy to manage the release this information to the public and to the Rugby football league/super league.
Richard Wright would be in a very precarious position as the chairman of Castleford Tigers if this information is not managed properly. There would be calls for his head on a platter not least because of the continuous spouting off propaganda in all forms of media that he has embarked upon for the last five years.
Both clubs in one stadium would not, in itself, be a problem. The challenge for both clubs will be to make the business work from that stadium.
2 clubs with 10k crowds; competitive sides and good community / junior work will be fine!
To the best of you knowledge have any potential names for the stadium been banded around yet?
As if it were a Community Stadium, run by a Trust, for the district of Wakefield, one might assume something like The Wakefield Community Stadium, however if Cas were to come in on this i think that would be a MAJOR hurdle for them, their fans. And may suggest Cas were merely tenants, when in truth we both would be, all of this based on name alone.
But as they say, what's in a name....
To the best of you knowledge have any potential names for the stadium been banded around yet? As if it were a Community Stadium, run by a Trust, for the district of Wakefield, one might assume something like The Wakefield Community Stadium, however if Cas were to come in on this i think that would be a MAJOR hurdle for them, their fans. And may suggest Cas were merely tenants, when in truth we both would be, all of this based on name alone. But as they say, what's in a name....
please join my campaign for it to be called the Dreadnought Stadium
I think that is a name which is not only steeped in Wakefield Trinity tradition but will also capture the imagination of potential new fans, players and even away supporters.
please join my campaign for it to be called the Dreadnought Stadium
I think that is a name which is not only steeped in Wakefield Trinity tradition but will also capture the imagination of potential new fans, players and even away supporters.
Create a Fund & buy the naming rights.
I would chip in £50 (lets call that a "share" for a 10 year lease on that name.) Make 1000 Shares available for fans to buy.
Bet you could find 1000 fans would could either buy a share of that or chip together and buy one as a group. Cant imagine it being more that £50,000. can it? Over to you lot...