Dave Naylor Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I did a Google Map of every ground that's been subject to a rumour. You should be able to click on it to view it at Google or just click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGE Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 A new rumour is Mossley, would that meet the requirements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Naylor Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Who knows, but it's now on the map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 It's all rumour. That's the problem. Anybody would think it's a matter of national security. He needs to get a grip and tell us.I think he wants to wait for everyone to buy their season tickets then tell us its the nou camp in Spain or something daft like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeOfTheTubularBandage Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Anything further than the regional arena, has to be a no go, surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyed8 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mossley would be the worst choice access wise after leigh, a car would be only viable way to get there Sundays, one bus an hour from Ashton is the only other option. The train is a no go unless you fancy a steep one mile hike from bottom to top Mossley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyed8 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mossley would be the worst choice access wise after leigh, a car would be only viable way to get there Sundays, one bus an hour from Ashton is the only other option. The train is a no go unless you fancy a steep one mile hike from bottom to top Mossley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyedspud Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mossley doesn't meet the minimum standards OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Baron Mk11 Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Cross off the ones he owes money to and look at what's left. (Meant light heartedly) before you all jump on me LOL QUIS CUSTODIAT IPSOS CUSTODES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints10coach Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 We could make all the dual registered players feel at home, by playing at the Galpharm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGE Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Mossley would be the worst choice access wise after leigh, a car would be only viable way to get there Sundays, one bus an hour from Ashton is the only other option. The train is a no go unless you fancy a steep one mile hike from bottom to top Mossley. It would be interesting how people travel to Whitebank now. Suspect there are not a majority following your route. It's immaterial if the standards are not met I guess. But there are buses every 2o mins with some as few as 25 mins journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeOfTheTubularBandage Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Saints....John Smith's Stadium would be fine for me. I can be there in a few minutes. Lol. Although a few hundred in a 26,000 all seater might feel a bit empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyedz Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 It would be interesting how people travel to Whitebank now. Suspect there are not a majority following your route. It's immaterial if the standards are not met I guess. But there are buses every 2o mins with some as few as 25 mins journey Ha ha ha , a Bus every 20 mins on a Sunday anywhere in the country , never mind Oldham, and it will be 2 buses or more even to Whitebank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyed8 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It would be interesting how people travel to Whitebank now. Suspect there are not a majority following your route. It's immaterial if the standards are not met I guess. But there are buses every 2o mins with some as few as 25 mins journey As stated not on a Sunday, there is a bus from the town centre to top Mossley a 20 min journey but they are hourly but you would still have to get into Oldham. Not that it matters if the ground isn't up to standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyedspud Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 It isn't....i keep hearing mossley & saddleworth as options...but they don't meet the standards so its not a option OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyedz Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 It isn't....i keep hearing mossley & saddleworth as options...but they don't meet the standards so its not a option saw the state of the Saddleworth facilities on BBC Look North last week and i was astounded ........ it looked a wreck, im surprised it meets National League standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyedspud Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 that stand they have,down the sideline, is fine...if they had another being the goal opposite the dressing sheds then maybe its a viable option...but they don't OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyedz Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 that stand they have,down the sideline, is fine...if they had another being the goal opposite the dressing sheds then maybe its a viable option...but they don't I was refering to the "Bricks" all stacked together behing the goals , sorry changing facilities and club house. Sheds probably is the correct word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyedspud Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ive heard a very strong rumour about the manchester regional athletics arena... OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Naylor Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ive heard a very strong rumour about the manchester regional athletics arena... Out of all the rumoured grounds, that's the only one where someone (MancRL) has said that CH has been seen on site in recent months. Given what little information we have available, that's got to put it near the top of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancRL Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Out of all the rumoured grounds, that's the only one where someone (MancRL) has said that CH has been seen on site in recent months. Given what little information we have available, that's got to put it near the top of the list. Phil Fitton who is the main man at Manchester Rangers, he worked for the RFL. And I believe he knows CH. Now If this were to happen? I think sport England and others would need to give their approval. Obviously Oldham being professional and Rangers being amature bring different conditions for both clubs. But if Oldham did get to play there? the fans won't be dissapionted and it is within reasonable traveling distance of Oldham. I know it's second best to BP, but it does have many things BP doesn't have. If they did manage to get the Regional Arena? Firstly, if the attendance was big enough? There would be a case to open 'City Square' on match days. Or at least open it partly. Which would increase the fan experience on the day with the option for live music and entertainment. Which I believe in the long term Oldham could exploit and attract new and more support whilst planning their return to Oldham. I don't know if the Regional Arena, Etihad Campus is going to happen. But I genuinely believe this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity for 'Roughyeds' to use this possible temporary move to put the club back on the Map. If any of you Oldham supporters have some spare time on Friday? Come along and watch the Rangers v Rochdale Cobras game at 19.30 KO and have a look for yourself. I'm wondering if this did happen? Is there going to be some kind of partnership between Oldham and Rangers? THE NORTH OF ENGLAND WITH A POPULATION OF NEARLY 17 MILLION PEOPLE IS THE TRUE EXPANSION AREA FOR RUGBY LEAGUE........IF IT CAN'T EXPAND HERE, WHERE CAN IT EXPAND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Naylor Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 I don't know if the Regional Arena, Etihad Campus is going to happen. But I genuinely believe this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity for 'Roughyeds' to use this possible temporary move to put the club back on the Map. If any of you Oldham supporters have some spare time on Friday? Come along and watch the Rangers v Rochdale Cobras game at 19.30 KO and have a look for yourself. On the Sunday when we won promotion, the feeling was that a ground announcement would quickly follow. Manchester Rangers had a home game that Friday and had the news broke that our home in 2016 was indeed The Regional Arena, I was going to come along for a look-see. Anyway, the announcement didn't come. I sort of wish I'd come along anyway now. This Friday, it's the club's presentation dinner so anyone attending wouldn't be able to make it down for the game. Looks like it's your last home game of the season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancRL Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I travelled there last Friday on the Metrolink from Bowker Vale, Crumpsall. Which is a similar journey to many Oldham supporters who live in the Oldham area would need to make. It's a pretty easy trip with trams every 12 minutes off peak, 6 minutes peak and a massive Metrolink stop at the Etihad which caters for thousands. Because the Regional Arena has got a low roof all the way round it....apart from keeping you dry, it also creates a good atmosphere keeping the noise inside. The running track is basically a warm-up track so it's a lot closer to the pitch than photos give it justice. You'll just have to take my word for that. At the moment they only open the bar and cafe inside the indoor running track due to Rangers average 170 attendees which caters well for that crowd. But they allow you to bring your drinks into the stadium from there. But 'City Square' is literally right outside the stadium. I don't know if this will happen. I'm just trying to inform Oldham RLFC supporters about the place. So please don't shoot the messenger. THE NORTH OF ENGLAND WITH A POPULATION OF NEARLY 17 MILLION PEOPLE IS THE TRUE EXPANSION AREA FOR RUGBY LEAGUE........IF IT CAN'T EXPAND HERE, WHERE CAN IT EXPAND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Naylor Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Looking at MCFC's home games from 13th February onwards, looks like there are 6 potential occasions where the advertised Saturday fixture could be moved to the Sunday for TV purposes. I'm assuming here that games at the Arena and The Etihad wouldn't take place simultaneously. Of the 6 games, maybe three are likely candidates for a move to Sunday: the Manchester derby then Spurs and Arsenal. I reckon that gives sufficient leverage for Oldham being allocated away games on those dates or the game being moved to Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBR Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Or maybe kick off at 5.30pm to catch some of the football fans who might fancy a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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