Grand Final will NOT be at Old Trafford

[Tommygilf]

3 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:

Simply because it hasn't been mentioned doesn't mean that it isn't a factor, unless you know different. I would imagine that having two Champions League matches scheduled closely together either side of the date for the GF would mean that it would be a serious consideration.

Their exact wording was around SL availability and time needed to dress the stadium. Not to burst any high preconceptions you might have, but "biosecurity" is just a good clean and the restriction of access to specific personnel to specific areas.

[Scubby]

12 minutes ago, Tommygilf said:

Their exact wording was around SL availability and time needed to dress the stadium. Not to burst any high preconceptions you might have, but "biosecurity" is just a good clean and the restriction of access to specific personnel to specific areas.

Exactly, even one lost premier league game or Champions league game (because of outside circumstances) is worth millions. Some football club just won't want to bend their protocols atm.

[paul hicks]

5 hours ago, Tommygilf said:

Biosecurity hasn't been mentioned once in this discussion (by MUFC) and we have teams sharing stadiums already. This is down to pitch availability, nothing more or less.

well if you want an iconic ground that's not been used by other teams and would be easy for the likely teams to get to how about Odsal. pitch is still in good condition as a couple of local teams played there last month. the team coaches drive down into the bowl so that's close to the changing rooms and any guests could be housed on one floor of the coral stand  .

also of course the question of rent does not apply indeed there could be a small profit from advertising ect .  it can not be denied its an iconic stadium as so many threads have mentioned it as one.

it could also be perhaps the last ever game to be played there which would make it that extra bit special .

[Mr Plow]

47 minutes ago, paul hicks said:

well if you want an iconic ground that's not been used by other teams and would be easy for the likely teams to get to how about Odsal. pitch is still in good condition as a couple of local teams played there last month. the team coaches drive down into the bowl so that's close to the changing rooms and any guests could be housed on one floor of the coral stand  .

also of course the question of rent does not apply indeed there could be a small profit from advertising ect .  it can not be denied its an iconic stadium as so many threads have mentioned it as one.

it could also be perhaps the last ever game to be played there which would make it that extra bit special .

Not sure Odsal looks great on TV. I think ideally they’ll want a soccer ground if not a neutral rugby league stadium will be used.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was the Etihad with the RFL moving there and its being in Manchester

[Industria ditat]

If we want somewhere well known that isn't 'tin pot' why don't we do something a bit different - see if we can play at Old Trafford cricket ground. If there are no crowds it doesn't matter that the stands are away from the playing surface, and if nothing else the venue will attract attention from the media.

[Damien]

14 minutes ago, Mr Plow said:

Not sure Odsal looks great on TV. I think ideally they’ll want a soccer ground if not a neutral rugby league stadium will be used.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was the Etihad with the RFL moving there and its being in Manchester

I'd be amazed if it was at the Etihad. Man City have never been too keen on Rugby League being played there.

[Cheshire Setter]

Dubai will be crying out for publicity at the moment. They’d probably fly the teams over for free too. And they have the stadium already.

Guaranteed fair weather too in November/December. Temp in the twenties and little chance of rain.

[Loiner]

On 17/10/2020 at 10:40, sweaty craiq said:

Soccer pitch in season so same issues as OT imo. Leeds, Warrington, Saints - one of them wont be in.

 

Looks like it will be saints then

[Loiner]

On 17/10/2020 at 11:33, Blind side johnny said:

Salford would seem to be the obvious solution to me. After all it won't be far for either of the finalists to travel, will it?

Getting from Leeds is a nightmare on the M62.

[Loiner]

On 17/10/2020 at 12:47, roughyed8 said:

Whitebank stadium would be a fitting venue for such a prestigious event

Once went to Whitebank with Hunslet Warriors when they played in the challenge cup, I must say it was the biggest dump I've been in. I was helping our kit man, the showers didn't work even in the home dressing room, the Oldham captain I think it was Marcus St Hiliaire asked to use ours when we had finished.

[paul hicks]

5 hours ago, Mr Plow said:

Not sure Odsal looks great on TV. I think ideally they’ll want a soccer ground if not a neutral rugby league stadium will be used.

Wouldn't be surprised if it was the Etihad with the RFL moving there and its being in Manchester

does any ground look good when playing a match in an empty stadium . at least people may recognise the stadium which is more than can be said for the boring concrete stadiums build off the same plan. These days  

[Impartial Observer]

13 minutes ago, ShropshireBull said:

If they were allowed spectators, play it in France.

Sky wouldn't have it in France, they would need to transport all the equipment they need out there and everyone who went apart from the teams would need to isolate for 2 weeks on their return. 

[Scubby]

18 hours ago, paul hicks said:

does any ground look good when playing a match in an empty stadium . at least people may recognise the stadium which is more than can be said for the boring concrete stadiums build off the same plan. These days  

There's one person on this forum fully qualified to answer this question..... 

[Bleep1673]

As I suggested, but not for logistical reason, for financial reasons, back in July, when I suggested it for the Cup Final. As there is no spectators going to be allowed, they could play the final almost anywhere. KC Stadium sounds a good bet, as does the John Smiths, I wouldn't play it at Headingly as Rhinos still have a chance of making it a Home final, and that would be unfair. Bolton might work, as they are struggling in League 2, and could do with the money, probably. Same goes for Blackpool. Especially as they missed out on Championships Bash weekend.

[sweaty craiq]

It’s at LSV, the 8 changing rooms, full HD floodlighting, brilliant media facilities and on site warm up facilities made it an easy choice when foc

[Damien]

13 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said:

It’s at LSV, the 8 changing rooms, full HD floodlighting, brilliant media facilities and on site warm up facilities made it an easy choice when foc

If the match changes to a Wednesday night then we'll know its Leigh.

[17 stone giant]

24 minutes ago, Damien said:

If the match changes to a Wednesday night then we'll know its Leigh.

Any team can win a Grand Final in sunny Manchester on a Saturday. Only the truly great teams can do it on a cold wet Wednesday night in Leigh.

[Oldbear]

4 hours ago, 17 stone giant said:

sunny Manchester

I know I’ve been out of the country for a lot of years but those are words I never expect to see in the same sentence.

[Just Browny]

11 hours ago, Damien said:

If the match changes to a Wednesday night then we'll know its Leigh.

At 6pm. And for the first time the organisers will be able to justify it by arguing it was chosen because supporters couldn't get there by train.

[Futtocks]

Sky have announced it'll be at the KCOM Stadium.

[Man of Kent]

KCOM. Confirmed

[Man of Kent]

Sat 27 Nov. 8pm KO.

[Chris22]

Good that it's at a stadium not used in the often used stadiums.

Would have preferred a larger ground, but we have to go for the cheapest option at the minute.

Makes sense really.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Well it does have a crown in the seats...

[Futtocks]

4 minutes ago, Man of Kent said:

Sat 27 Nov. 8pm KO.

I wasn't listening with full attention, but I thought they said it would be a Friday evening match.