: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:29 am  

Glad to hear David Hinchcliffe will be involved also.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:39 am  

although this is good news the only thing that bothers me is that the
announcement says creating world class facilities for CLUBS in the DISTRICT.shouldn't they just be saying CITY?????

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:54 am  

stantrin wrote:

although this is good news the only thing that bothers me is that the
announcement says creating world class facilities for CLUBS in the DISTRICT.shouldn't they just be saying CITY?????

It can be read the other way, e.g. when Ted is quoted as saying "this is very exciting for rugby league in the district" it arguably makes Wakey look the inclusive ones, where as Cas made it clear they were doing their own thing. In franchising terms we are the club willing to represent the whole area.

Equally using the term district opens us up to a wider catchment area. It equates Wakefield Trinity to being the representatives of Rugby for the whole area. In a similar vein positing the stadium on the edge of Wakefield, bordering Cas/Leeds territory isn't a bad idea, as it makes us the most local club in the border area. Obviously, we have to be sure Batley and Dewsbury don't encroach to the other side...

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:54 am  

stantrin wrote:

although this is good news the only thing that bothers me is that the
announcement says creating world class facilities for CLUBS in the DISTRICT.shouldn't they just be saying CITY?????

I’m sure if it’s available to everyone, not just sports clubs, within the district then it will generate larger grants to help develop it.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:59 am  

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:04 am  

The Clan wrote:

Boody hell,they work quick,it wasn't there yesterday!!

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:20 am  

bloomers wrote:

It can be read the other way, e.g. when Ted is quoted as saying "this is very exciting for rugby league in the district" it arguably makes Wakey look the inclusive ones, where as Cas made it clear they were doing their own thing. In franchising terms we are the club willing to represent the whole area.

Equally using the term district opens us up to a wider catchment area. It equates Wakefield Trinity to being the representatives of Rugby for the whole area. In a similar vein positing the stadium on the edge of Wakefield, bordering Cas/Leeds territory isn't a bad idea, as it makes us the most local club in the border area. Obviously, we have to be sure Batley and Dewsbury don't encroach to the other side...

yes good point bloomers as long as it is wakefield ONLY

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:39 am  

JINJER wrote:

Boody hell,they work quick,it wasn't there yesterday!!

Wasnt there an hour ago when I visited theres tons of land round there most of it flat, about 10 houses which the building work might affect (i.e. noise ) same applies for match days, about 200yrds from motorway junction for me a perfect location.

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:48 am  

mutley cat wrote:

ste reckons we could still train on a Friday and all walk together

Gonna be great Chris, Fridays after training, Sunday afternoons.......couple of beers in clubhouse after our game, then a nice walk round to the Stadium (we should be back to Sundays by the time were in )

: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:23 am  

Outwood Vic wrote:

Gonna be great Chris, Fridays after training, Sunday afternoons.......couple of beers in clubhouse after our game, then a nice walk round to the Stadium (we should be back to Sundays by the time were in )

sounds like a plan