Whippet13 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 This sounds very interesting and the sort of thing that we should be creating: https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rfl-planning-new-facility-including-900-seat-stand-near-etihad-campus With a 900 seat stand they must be thinking about hosting games there for various sports, so it's not just a training facility. It might even reignite the Manchester Rangers idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The storm Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, Whippet13 said: This sounds very interesting and the sort of thing that we should be creating: https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rfl-planning-new-facility-including-900-seat-stand-near-etihad-campus With a 900 seat stand they must be thinking about hosting games there for various sports, so it's not just a training facility. It might even reignite the Manchester Rangers idea. Its love rugby league reporting it so likely to be total hype and nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 This would be great to see and it is investment in infrastructure like this that I have been wanting to see for some time. It doesn't say but I presume this is coming from the RLWC funding. Again if so it's great to see it being used for something that will leave a real legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del capo Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 50 minutes ago, The storm said: Its love rugby league reporting it so likely to be total hype and nonsense It has been in the planning process for ages but it is primarily an education outlet. an add on to everything else going on at the Etihad campus these days. Definitely not nonsense. And not to be dedicated ( that question was asked months ago ) to any one club at any level at this stage........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 What benefit is there in having a 900 seat venue? That's not a negative comment, I'm curious to know if anyone might have an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 59 minutes ago, The storm said: Its love rugby league reporting it so likely to be total hype and nonsense Except that the project dates back to at least 2018 and this is merely the latest update. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Daddy said: What benefit is there in having a 900 seat venue? That's not a negative comment, I'm curious to know if anyone might have an idea So local kids/RL comps can be played/watched at 'the Etihad'? If they are building an education centre - which, I imagine, will bring in revenue - attaching a few hundred seats in front of it won't be all that costly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Whippet13 said: This sounds very interesting and the sort of thing that we should be creating: https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rfl-planning-new-facility-including-900-seat-stand-near-etihad-campus With a 900 seat stand they must be thinking about hosting games there for various sports, so it's not just a training facility. It might even reignite the Manchester Rangers idea. The wording is odd, " 900-seat pitch facing stand.....for people to begin developing their `big match` skills. " It sounds almost like to me that it is some sort of crowd simulator exercise for practising certain skills in front of a grand stand that abuts the pitch. Now the fact that the stand may be empty when some one is there diffusing bombs or practising their kicking game, etc. etc. may not be the point, it may just to be getting used to exercising certain skills in front of a grandstand. Sort of like simulating the game day experience. Just speculating on the odd wording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del capo Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 52 minutes ago, The Rocket said: The wording is odd, " 900-seat pitch facing stand.....for people to begin developing their `big match` skills. " It sounds almost like to me that it is some sort of crowd simulator exercise for practising certain skills in front of a grand stand that abuts the pitch. Now the fact that the stand may be empty when some one is there diffusing bombs or practising their kicking game, etc. etc. may not be the point, it may just to be getting used to exercising certain skills in front of a grandstand. Sort of like simulating the game day experience. Just speculating on the odd wording. Exactly so. Likewise for largely local sports / leisure type students to practice their media skills - commentary , interview techniques etc as well as of course being a training camp within a stadium experience for ALL levels of the RL rep family. Council I understand and local college (s) very keen but MMU withdrawal from the campus in favour of concentrating on Oxford Rd has not helped. Not sure if planning has gone in yet but the brochure I saw was really exciting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Wilson Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 3 hours ago, The storm said: Its love rugby league reporting it so likely to be total hype and nonsense I think you're getting LRL mixed up with SARL... @GavWilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 2 hours ago, The Daddy said: What benefit is there in having a 900 seat venue? That's not a negative comment, I'm curious to know if anyone might have an idea Salford's next move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 32 minutes ago, Wanderer said: Salford's next move? Swinton's next move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del capo Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 https://www.rugby-league.com/uploads/docs/200916_ Community Board Minutes September 2020_FINAL_KBV1.pdf Link above of interest. Item 8, covers the Etihad proposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleboroRoughyed Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 More likely to be Oldham’s next temporary home. We’ve previously played at the mini Etihad (with the running track) - awful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 19:21, Whippet13 said: This sounds very interesting and the sort of thing that we should be creating: https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rfl-planning-new-facility-including-900-seat-stand-near-etihad-campus With a 900 seat stand they must be thinking about hosting games there for various sports, so it's not just a training facility. It might even reignite the Manchester Rangers idea. In my opinion for what its worth i think it was a mistake by the RFL not to endorse the Manchester Rangers bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Makes me chuckle when people post Salford or Swinton's next move. They obviously have no geographic awareness. The Etihad is only a couple of miles from the Oldham border. On the opposite side of Manny from either Salford or Swinton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 44 minutes ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: Makes me chuckle when people post Salford or Swinton's next move. They obviously have no geographic awareness. The Etihad is only a couple of miles from the Oldham border. On the opposite side of Manny from either Salford or Swinton. Tbf, its not like Sale is anywhere near Swinton either so you can't blame people for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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