Gomersall Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 https://treizemondial.fr/les-dragons-catalans-veulent-jouer-au-velodrome/ WRITTEN BY NICOLAS · OCTOBER 30, 2021 L'Indépendant tells us in its edition of the day that the club is thinking about relocation next summer. The Catalan Dragons and President Bernard Guasch seem to have restarted the relocation machine. Since the beginning of their history, Dragons have often relocated their matches to larger-capacity stadiums to try to reach a larger audience. The club has already passed through Narbonne, Montpellier, Toulouse and Barcelona, which was a success with a match at Camp Nou that will go down in history. This time the Independent announces another mythical stadium in the sights of the Perpignan club: the Orange Vélodrome stadium, Olympique de Marseille stadium. A major challenge is to fill a stadium of 67,000 seats but which would reward Provençal clubs that are major talent suppliers within the Catalan Dragons. Case to follow therefore. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I love that Catalan have the ability to dream big. Wish the same could be said for a few of the others. 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Mead Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Is the LSV not available then? 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I'm presuming this is just for one or two games? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Catalans always show great ambition. Good stuff. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: I'm presuming this is just for one or two games? Maybe a derby loop fixture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Scubby said: Maybe a derby loop fixture? That would be a good idea. One each home and away and one neutral. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Yes, I remember a Widnes plan to play a game at Chester City's ground, to spread the faith as it were. Very similar... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 minute ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: That would be a good idea. One each home and away and one neutral. If Super League had any kind of leadership it would insist that clubs took loop fixtures on the road to develop the game. Imagine what a boost it would be for the likes of London Broncos, Coventry, Crusaders, Sheffield, Newcastle, York if they could build a weekend around a SL loop fixture (and their own home game)? 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, Scubby said: If Super League had any kind of leadership it would insist that clubs took loop fixtures on the road to develop the game. Imagine what a boost it would be for the likes of London Broncos, Coventry, Crusaders, Sheffield, Newcastle, York if they could build a weekend around a SL loop fixture (and their own home game)? It’s certainly worth a try and it wouldn’t be much of a gamble given the poor attendances for a lot of the loop fixtures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If this goes ahead then I'm going to do my best to get there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hull Kingston Bronco Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Dallas Mead said: Is the LSV not available then? They’re trying to set realistic goals at this stage. That’s to come later. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 It would be good if more clubs showed this sort of ambition and took games on the road to get a bigger crowd than normal. I say that whilst wondering where Hull would go though as they already have a very large stadium and there's nothing local that has a big enough capacity to warrant moving! Pointless taking games to Grimsby out Scunthorpe in their current grounds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If it is a mythical stadium how will the fans find it? 5 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...
DoubleD Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Can any of our French friends advise if the Dragons would get financial incentives for doing this - ie. from the Marseille mayor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPosh Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Marseilles Magic. 1 People called Romans they go the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabby Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Dallas Mead said: Is the LSV not available then? Obviously you have never visited the LSV. Nor the Halliwell Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabby Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: If it is a mythical stadium how will the fans find it? They may consider to fill their own stadia,before taking the mythical adventure on. What a load of codswallop. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Mead Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tabby said: Obviously you have never visited the LSV. Nor the Halliwell Jones. Warrington season ticket holder since 1991 champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Warrior Dragon Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I hope you are OK, Tabby, but I sense you are not having the best of Saturday evenings. I recommend that you give the TRL fora a miss for today, and just relax. 5 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The British Lion Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Great stuff Catalans! Love that they are pioneering these initiatives in SL. Don't be concerned about what the rest are doing (m62 clubs - mine is one of them ;-)) Go create your market! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvusxiii Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Whippet13 said: If this goes ahead then I'm going to do my best to get there. Did a city break at Marseille. Fab time. Highly recommended! TESTICULI AD BREXITAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 31 minutes ago, corvusxiii said: Did a city break at Marseille. Fab time. Highly recommended! It has a reputation for being unsafe, is that deserved? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabby Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Dallas Mead said: Warrington season ticket holder since 1991 champion Unlucky for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Daddy said: It has a reputation for being unsafe, is that deserved? Only as unsafe as most cities 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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