billybulldog Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 BillyBulldog, I wasn't having a pop at Batley at all. The point I was making was that when Dewsbury played at Mount Pleasant back in the 90's, the playing surface got so much useage on it that it turned into a quagmire. The same thing could happen to ours is Wakey come to town. fair enough lupset sorry buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9' oller Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 And to think the sand used to take kicks made no difference to the playing surface. One things for sure you knew who had busy games compared to those who didnt! 'Shaw cross juniors, Birkenshaw, Mirfield, Heckmondwike Panthers, Stainland Stags and then the Heavy woolen donkeys... WARDY, STOZZA, GT, KARL OR KEAR MUST OF DROPPED A DIGIT FROM MY MOBILE NUMBER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 And to think the sand used to take kicks made no difference to the playing surface. One things for sure you knew who had busy games compared to those who didnt! Sand? Johnny come lately!! Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimbobRam Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Boxing day games are always played at headlingley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Back on topic, anyone know when they will be some kind of announcement from both clubs about this possible ground share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Dewsbury have already made an announcement as I referred to earlier: the ball is in Wakefield's court. Until they decide what they intend to do we won't waste any more energy on hypothetical issues. Michael Carter indicated that they will make a decision by September. We wasted enough time on this last season with no benefit whatsoever for the club, so would be unlikely to repeat that mistake. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketram Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I predict no decision to be made before the end of the season. Carter will be holding out for something, as I do think sharing with us is a last resort. However, saying that, if they do come we must need some notice to start making changes I.e terrace at the other side, possible new turnstiles/bogs ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredm Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 What do you think the attendances would be if they come to your place? Will their fans follow them or desert them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I think they can only squeeze 1600 into the overblown bus shelter if it rains Fred, which it does a lot! So if Leeds come to visit most will have to stand on milk crates on Owl lane Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 What do you think the attendances would be if they come to your place? Will their fans follow them or desert them? The simple answer is we don't know Fred - only the Wakefield fans could realistically predict their response to such a change. PM is quite wrong of course (isn't he always - it must be some sort of unprofessional pride) in that the end terrace will be fully segregated from the South Stand by next season, hence allowing the capacity to be increased. This work is progressing notwithstanding Wakefield's arrival - if the do come then it is likely that terracing will also need to be installed at the Western end to comply with SL requirements. (I can't imagine how much work will be needed at Mount Pleasant when they gain promotion.) Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The simple answer is we don't know Fred - only the Wakefield fans could realistically predict their response to such a change. PM is quite wrong of course (isn't he always - it must be some sort of unprofessional pride) in that the end terrace will be fully segregated from the South Stand by next season, hence allowing the capacity to be increased. This work is progressing notwithstanding Wakefield's arrival - if the do come then it is likely that terracing will also need to be installed at the Western end to comply with SL requirements. (I can't imagine how much work will be needed at Mount Pleasant when they gain promotion.) Segregation will be available next season! Does that mean we can stick the 200 Dewsbury fans that turn up to watch Batley win can be shoved at the windy end (And I don't mean the bit where Coolie stands). Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EQUALIZER Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 If they do lodge with us .... who has priority??? will SL leave us feeling like we are sleeping on the sofa in our own place?? Dewsbury will have priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Dewsbury will have priority. Ha ha Your jokes are always the best Tranqulizer Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsfandan Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Segregation will be available next season! Does that mean we can stick the 200 Dewsbury fans that turn up to watch Batley win can be shoved at the windy end (And I don't mean the bit where Coolie stands). ha ha we have had a poor season and still get bigger attendances than you no 500 crowds for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keep The Faith Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 ha ha we have had a poor season and still get bigger attendances than you no 500 crowds for us I doubt you have better than us http://tombatley.wordpress.com/ Give it a read.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EQUALIZER Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I doubt you have better than us we had better crowds when we were in a division below.Lets face your team deserves better support then what you lot give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldram Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 we had better crowds when we were in a division below.Lets face your team deserves better support then what you lot give. I have a feeling that the dogs may have better crowds than us next season - but not necessarily increased attendances. Lets face it, we have dwindling attendances this year with a team that, poor as they have been, will still be stronger than next seasons, given our almost certain financial constraints. Censorship ends in logical completeness when nobody is allowed to read any books except the books that nobody reads. George Bernard Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 we had better crowds when we were in a division below.Lets face your team deserves better support then what you lot give. Us lot, give our club incredible, loyal and generally unstinting support, much as 'you lot' give your club. It is those residents of our towns who would not be considered to be 'us lot' who need to be enticed through the turnstiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Hmm, using the stacks of money that they don't have, no doubt. I suspect that, if they do come, we may have to get used to their presence for a while longer than predicted. Dewsbury Trinity has a certain ring to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Dewsbury Trinity has a certain ring to it! But not the Dreadnought Rams! Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EQUALIZER Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Off topic but are the gates shared in the next rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Off topic but are the gates shared in the next rounds. No, unfortunately for Batley (Oh dear!!). Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPH Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 ha ha we have had a poor season and still get bigger attendances than you no 500 crowds for us spot on....you are up there in the 600's "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine" ....Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPH Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 No, unfortunately for Batley (Oh dear!!). as you know.....we don't need the money..... I heard Leeds are being generous though....and we will get a few bob from our match at Headingly..... "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine" ....Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 as you know.....we don't need the money..... I heard Leeds are being generous though....and we will get a few bob from our match at Headingly..... Typical of Garry Hetherington - generous to a fault I hear. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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