Wakefield Trinity plans submision

[Agbrigg]

9 minutes ago, Hull Kingston Bronco said:

I think what Wakey are finally doing is great. Just like Hull KR have done, we don't need everyone to move into one of those new, Lego identikit stadiums, we just want every club to bit-by-bit invest in meaningful improvements. One part of the ground at the time. Gives consumers choice too eh - if you want the open terrace experience, why not

Yes well put comment. It may be a bit mix and match and the west terrace is still far below modern standards. However lets not forget any grounds main ingredient, the pitch ! Maximum dimension, perfectly flat and latest hybrid technology. Many RL stadiums absolutely put Wakeys to shame  but some have pitchs that are way below the standard at Belle Vue. Very few seem to give the club credit for that.

[Eddie]

On 08/11/2022 at 07:58, Forever Trinity said:

Well one thing is for certain all those people who have berated the club over the years will now be able to visit sit in first class facilities with a great view of the game on a brand new pitch under new lights with a new big screen and if they have an EV charge it up in the car park.  Hopefully we will see all the knockers in the stand once opened.

Not all the people who’ve berated the club over the years, unless the stand holds 100,000. 

[Mr Frisky]

4 hours ago, Agbrigg said:

Yes correct, i would also add its been operating at reduced capacity for a while now due to unsafe terracing. New improvements give it 3600 capacity

Plus for the anoraks 2600 new stand

                                   2500 for west away side( i think)

                                    500 boxes 

That's a lot of boxes.

[SalfordSlim]

6 hours ago, Wakey Til I Die said:

Nah you lot can still slum it whilst we live it up in luxury. 

Bleedin' death trap that stand, hope you've filled in the crater behind the dugouts since I was there a couple of seasons back.

[RL Tragic]

20 hours ago, Hull Kingston Bronco said:

I think what Wakey are finally doing is great. Just like Hull KR have done, we don't need everyone to move into one of those new, Lego identikit stadiums, we just want every club to bit-by-bit invest in meaningful improvements. One part of the ground at the time. Gives consumers choice too eh - if you want the open terrace experience, why not

Totally agree , I think it adds character to be able to identify a stadium on TV . Many of the new ones are fairly interchangeable . 

[Hull Kingston Bronco]

1 hour ago, RL Tragic said:

Totally agree , I think it adds character to be able to identify a stadium on TV . Many of the new ones are fairly interchangeable . 

People don’t go to Rugby League for the ‘enormodome’ premium sporting experience. They come for the game, and it’s connection to the community. I like grounds that tell an evolving story.
 

Leeds new facilities are great like that too - keeping the South Stand terrace, having the unique double-sided stand, making a feature of the Directors box in the North East corner. Love boutique stadia like that, even when they’re larger than Wakey’s as Headingley is.
 

In the US they even seem to manage to do some great asymmetrical grounds at proper scale too, like Chicago Cubs ground, Boston’s Fenway Park, the daft Pirate ship at Tampa Bay with its working cannons

[RL Tragic]

2 hours ago, Hull Kingston Bronco said:

People don’t go to Rugby League for the ‘enormodome’ premium sporting experience. They come for the game, and it’s connection to the community. I like grounds that tell an evolving story.
 

Leeds new facilities are great like that too - keeping the South Stand terrace, having the unique double-sided stand, making a feature of the Directors box in the North East corner. Love boutique stadia like that, even when they’re larger than Wakey’s as Headingley is.
 

In the US they even seem to manage to do some great asymmetrical grounds at proper scale too, like Chicago Cubs ground, Boston’s Fenway Park, the daft Pirate ship at Tampa Bay with its working cannons

I think if Cas had one decent plastic seats cantilever affair it would make it Bob on as RL grounds go . 

[Northern Eel]

16 hours ago, Hull Kingston Bronco said:

People don’t go to Rugby League for the ‘enormodome’ premium sporting experience. They come for the game, and it’s connection to the community. I like grounds that tell an evolving story.
 

Leeds new facilities are great like that too - keeping the South Stand terrace, having the unique double-sided stand, making a feature of the Directors box in the North East corner. Love boutique stadia like that, even when they’re larger than Wakey’s as Headingley is.
 

In the US they even seem to manage to do some great asymmetrical grounds at proper scale too, like Chicago Cubs ground, Boston’s Fenway Park, the daft Pirate ship at Tampa Bay with its working cannons

If I recall correctly, Lansdowne Road had a huge terrace behind the sticks at one end until the very end. That made it an iconic view. You can have traditional and modern, you just need to look after it. 

[Davo5]

2 hours ago, Northern Eel said:

If I recall correctly, Lansdowne Road had a huge terrace behind the sticks at one end until the very end. That made it an iconic view. You can have traditional and modern, you just need to look after it. 

Croke Park had its Hill 16 terrace replaced with new terracing as part of the stadium rebuild & accommodates 10k supporters.

[Forever Trinity]

On 25/11/2022 at 15:16, Wakey Til I Die said:

Can you point me in the direction of any previous pre-season spiel thats anything other that positive?? From any club?? I reckon you’ll struggle!

But i can promise you many fans are worried about the strength of the squad even with the reserve grade Kiwi that is linked. Right now we are relegation favourites for a reason.  

Like every season

[PREPOSTEROUS]

2 minutes ago, Forever Trinity said:

Like every season

Understand where you are coming from but as things stand we are significantly weaker than last season and we struggled for most of the 2022. I'm hoping the sum is greater than the parts and the youngsters fire in 2023. 

[sweaty craiq]

21 hours ago, RL Tragic said:

I think if Cas had one decent plastic seats cantilever affair it would make it Bob on as RL grounds go . 

Only if they extend it to full size

Edited November 27, 2022 by sweaty craiq

[Hull Kingston Bronco]

9 hours ago, Northern Eel said:

If I recall correctly, Lansdowne Road had a huge terrace behind the sticks at one end until the very end. That made it an iconic view. You can have traditional and modern, you just need to look after it. 

…and a two-tiered terrace (my personal favourite ground eccentricity, Southampton had one n’all), plus trains running under the main stand. That’s the kind of stuff I’m here for! 

[GeordieSaint]

On 26/11/2022 at 18:43, RL Tragic said:

I think if Cas had one decent plastic seats cantilever affair it would make it Bob on as RL grounds go . 

It’ll need a bit more than that - the away end is pretty awful as well. But there’s plenty of space for two new stands. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

38 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said:

It’ll need a bit more than that - the away end is pretty awful as well. But there’s plenty of space for two new stands. 

Cas away end is the best in the comp.  Headingley a close 2nd.  Don't change either.

[Josef K]

Cas & Leeds uncovered terracing are great if it’s not raining 

[Forever Trinity]

13 hours ago, Josef K said:

Cas & Leeds uncovered terracing are great if it’s not raining 

At lesast the rain is free at both grounds when you have paid for no cover

[PREPOSTEROUS]

 

[Forever Trinity]

2 hours ago, PREPOSTEROUS said:

 

Was just about to post this

[graveyard johnny]

2 hours ago, PREPOSTEROUS said:

 

they're  called wildcats again?

Edited November 28, 2022 by graveyard johnny

[Forever Trinity]

On 28/11/2022 at 17:17, graveyard johnny said:

they're  called wildcats again?

No they are not it wasn't carried out by the club 

[fighting irish]

On 28/11/2022 at 14:46, PREPOSTEROUS said:

 

Brought me to tears that.

I just love to see and hear stories about our game improving, growing and prospering. 

[Kirmonds pouch]

On 27/11/2022 at 20:42, GeordieSaint said:

It’ll need a bit more than that - the away end is pretty awful as well. But there’s plenty of space for two new stands. 

Needs a hell of a lot more than that, some floodlight that belong in the 21st century would be a start combined with a full size pitch.

[Forever Trinity]

Here's a comparison for the future of what it was like to now and when its completed

 

[Damien]

First work I've seen on the North Stand: