Hopping Mad 898 Report post Posted March 10 (edited) 2 hours ago, Futtocks said: Bootham Crescent's opposite the hospital too... just on the other side. Aye but you can't see it from the main road (or the hospital's main entrance). Edited March 10 by Hopping Mad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 2,892 Report post Posted March 10 5 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: It’s probably fair to say York overachieved last year. I expect York, Toronto and Whitehaven all to pick up their first win soon. York yes, but I wouldn't hold to much hope for the other two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simon Hall 1,208 Report post Posted March 11 If our first 4 fixtures had been Whitehaven, Oldham, Batley & Sheffield, we might have had 8 points and be right up there, then this thread would have had the title "York for Super League?". 7 3 Quote http://www.alldesignandprint.co.uk Printing & Graphic Design with Nationwide Service Programmes | Leaflets | Cards | Banners & Flags | Letterheads | Tickets | Magazines | Folders | Brand Identity plus much more Official Matchday Programme Print & Design Partner to York City Knights, Heworth ARLFC, York Acorn RLFC & Hunslet RLFC Official Player Sponsor of Marcus Stock for the 2020 Season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShropshireBull 47 Report post Posted March 11 No one is pulling up trees in that second pack and I dont expect the likes of Widnes, Fax or Bulls to take points off the top three either. Its not slipping up vs the lower ranked teams and games vs eachother that will decide that 5th spot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meast 1,309 Report post Posted March 11 21 hours ago, HarrogateKnights said: Depends which way you come from, free parking is available if you know where to look (trade secrets). The park and ride goes to Monks Cross and alot of other transport options are being thought about What i meant was, with such good transport links and various park and ride schemes, why would anyone feel the need to drive into the centre? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarrogateKnights 453 Report post Posted March 11 1 hour ago, meast said: What i meant was, with such good transport links and various park and ride schemes, why would anyone feel the need to drive into the centre? We do each week mainly, because there are 3-4 of us and its cheaper to do that. Depends what you want from the match day experience i suppose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gav Wilson 1,725 Report post Posted March 11 1 hour ago, meast said: What i meant was, with such good transport links and various park and ride schemes, why would anyone feel the need to drive into the centre? So then, whats the issue with the new stadium? It's literally right next to a park & ride. 1 Quote @GavWilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meast 1,309 Report post Posted March 11 33 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said: So then, whats the issue with the new stadium? It's literally right next to a park & ride. No issue for me, but it might be for some people who go to York on the lash and are put off by having to trek 2 miles to the stadium? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gav Wilson 1,725 Report post Posted March 11 51 minutes ago, meast said: No issue for me, but it might be for some people who go to York on the lash and are put off by having to trek 2 miles to the stadium? It's 2 miles. Ten minutes in a car or a 40 minute walk on a sunny day. Huntington isn't much of a 'trek' from the city centre and there are plenty of bus services that go there, plus a match day shuttle that'll be implemented. That it is a stadium miles away from anything in the middle of nowhere is a complete myth. Brand new stadium just aren't built in city centres anymore, nor should they be. 3 Quote @GavWilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,753 Report post Posted March 11 4 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said: It's 2 miles. Ten minutes in a car or a 40 minute walk on a sunny day. Huntington isn't much of a 'trek' from the city centre and there are plenty of bus services that go there, plus a match day shuttle that'll be implemented. That it is a stadium miles away from anything in the middle of nowhere is a complete myth. Brand new stadium just aren't built in city centres anymore, nor should they be. Plus, it’s a nice place to be. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 1,276 Report post Posted March 11 1 hour ago, meast said: No issue for me, but it might be for some people who go to York on the lash and are put off by having to trek 2 miles to the stadium? It’ll be about £3-£4 in an Uber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADREDNIGE 613 Report post Posted March 11 Having read comments in the York Evening Press from fans things arnt too good with parking. Two hours and strictly controlled, not much time to attend a game and shop or a meal, cinema, bowling etc. Hopefully it will be looked into (unless it as already been changed). Looking forward to going to the new stadium but will miss Bootham Crescent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gav Wilson 1,725 Report post Posted March 11 5 minutes ago, MADREDNIGE said: Having read comments in the York Evening Press from fans things arnt too good with parking. Two hours and strictly controlled, not much time to attend a game and shop or a meal, cinema, bowling etc. Hopefully it will be looked into (unless it as already been changed). Looking forward to going to the new stadium but will miss Bootham Crescent. Thats in the neighbouring Vangard shopping centre next door. The stadium itself has 400 parking spaces that will be available to buy online for £5 per game, no time restriction. (Bootham Crescent has 19 spaces) If we're selling out 400 parking spaces every home game, we'll be doing better than I thought! 4 1 Quote @GavWilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 521 Report post Posted March 11 2 hours ago, Gav Wilson said: It's 2 miles. Ten minutes in a car or a 40 minute walk on a sunny day. Huntington isn't much of a 'trek' from the city centre and there are plenty of bus services that go there, plus a match day shuttle that'll be implemented. That it is a stadium miles away from anything in the middle of nowhere is a complete myth. Brand new stadium just aren't built in city centres anymore, nor should they be. How many pubs on that two mile walk? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 1,276 Report post Posted March 12 14 hours ago, Gav Wilson said: Thats in the neighbouring Vangard shopping centre next door. The stadium itself has 400 parking spaces that will be available to buy online for £5 per game, no time restriction. (Bootham Crescent has 19 spaces) If we're selling out 400 parking spaces every home game, we'll be doing better than I thought! Are there any parking restrictions at the park and ride next door, surely people can just use that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarrogateKnights 453 Report post Posted March 12 15 hours ago, Hela Wigmen said: How many pubs on that two mile walk? Depends which way you go but plenty to be arriving merry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hela Wigmen 521 Report post Posted March 12 6 minutes ago, HarrogateKnights said: Depends which way you go but plenty to be arriving merry Great news. Get them in Super League. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,753 Report post Posted March 12 2 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Are there any parking restrictions at the park and ride next door, surely people can just use that Not at the P&R but within the Vanguard complex there is a limited time free. Which is also the same at the Monks Cross retail park across the road. Not sure but between the 2 of them you could have maybe 4-5 hours in total. There are places locally when you can park free and walk down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,851 Report post Posted March 13 On 12/03/2020 at 08:51, Hela Wigmen said: Great news. Get them in Super League. That’s a good idea actually, P&R could be decided on the quality of drinking and nights out in the town the club are based in. Newcastle Thunder and Sheffield Eagles would be straight in, Warrington and Cas would be in trouble though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hopping Mad 898 Report post Posted March 13 (edited) On 11/03/2020 at 14:04, Gav Wilson said: That it is a stadium miles away from anything in the middle of nowhere is a complete myth. Maybe an unfortunate hangover from when Huntington Stadium opened (on the same site as the LNER Community Stadium, for those who don't know)? There wasn't much infrastructure near the new stadium in 1990 and, of course, it was said to be in Ryedale (which, technically, it was). The club calling itself Ryedale-York for a season or two probably strengthened non-residents' impression the stadium was somewhere near Malton or Pickering! Edited March 13 by Hopping Mad 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Taylor 285 Report post Posted March 13 Talking about York, massive congratulations to Tim Spears (who if plays this weekend) will play his 400th career game. One of the most respected forwards in the Championship, hard as nails - but a genuinely top person too. Good luck and enjoy the game Tim. 9 Quote 2008 RFL Wakefield & District Young Volunteer of the Year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarrogateKnights 453 Report post Posted March 13 54 minutes ago, Chris Taylor said: Talking about York, massive congratulations to Tim Spears (who if plays this weekend) will play his 400th career game. One of the most respected forwards in the Championship, hard as nails - but a genuinely top person too. Good luck and enjoy the game Tim. 100% this been fantastic for us 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marklaspalmas 1,438 Report post Posted March 13 1 hour ago, Chris Taylor said: Talking about York, massive congratulations to Tim Spears (who if plays this weekend) will play his 400th career game. One of the most respected forwards in the Championship, hard as nails - but a genuinely top person too. Good luck and enjoy the game Tim. A great servant to Fev. Well done Britney. 4 Quote A Featherstone Rovers Blog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
