Yorkshire viking Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Why is it that when it comes to stadiums Yorkshire club are miles behind the Lancashire teams .? Even in football there grounds are miles behind . Edited November 30, 2021 by Yorkshire viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Because we are still down the pits and when we are not there we are walking our whippets or having a pint of mile in the local. Weve no time for fan comfort our way. Edited December 2, 2021 by Mumby Magic 1 1 Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Nice first post and thread. I have to say my first thought is to wonder what returning\banned forum member this is 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Because Tesco wanted new supermarkets in "Lancashire" maybe? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 'Cos they are tight in Yorkshire? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Ask George Whitebread, he’ll know. Edited November 30, 2021 by Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, RigbyLuger said: Because Tesco wanted new supermarkets in "Lancashire" maybe? No Tesco involvement in Widnes, Leigh or Salford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire viking Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Spidey said: No Tesco involvement in Widnes, Leigh or Salford Or rochdale . Spotlands better than most rugby stadiums in Yorkshire. Although shared with footy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 On the flipside, how many of the Yorkshire clubs have ended up homeless, like Oldham & Swinton. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, JonM said: On the flipside, how many of the Yorkshire clubs have ended up homeless, like Oldham & Swinton. Bradford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Eddie said: Bradford. Not homeless. The RFL own the lease on their ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just now, JonM said: Not homeless. The RFL own the lease on their ground. Just like someone else owns the lease on Swinton and Oldham’s grounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, Yorkshire viking said: Why is it that when it comes to stadiums Yorkshire club are miles behind the Lancashire teams .? Even in football there grounds are miles behind . Headingley is the best Stadium in Super League. Huddersfield and Hull FC both play from is decent Football stadiums as is the case with Wigan. The Wakefield based teams just don’t have any serious money behind them similar to that with Salford who were built a stadium but now leaving it as they can’t afford to pay the rent. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire viking Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Headingley is the best Stadium in Super League. Huddersfield and Hull FC both play from is decent Football stadiums as is the case with Wigan. The Wakefield based teams just don’t have any serious money behind them similar to that with Salford who were built a stadium but now leaving it as they can’t afford to pay the rent. You forgot Doncaster who have a decent stadium which is shared with the football club .but to me poor stadiums are holding the sport back . Super league should bring in minimum standards for stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Headingley is the best Stadium in Super League. Huddersfield and Hull FC both play from is decent Football stadiums as is the case with Wigan. The Wakefield based teams just don’t have any serious money behind them similar to that with Salford who were built a stadium but now leaving it as they can’t afford to pay the rent. You've also got the likes of York and Doncaster playing in nice modern stadiums. I haven't actually been to York's yet but it looks great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MZH Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Yorkshire viking said: You forgot Doncaster who have a decent stadium which is shared with the football club .but to me poor stadiums are holding the sport back . Super league should bring in minimum standards for stadium In an ideal world that would be great, but where does the money come from? We aren't a wealthy sport. The reason why Cas and Wakefield are still playing in knackered old stadiums isn't because they just can't be bothered to do anything about it. They would love to be in modern ones if they could. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire viking Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, MZH said: In an ideal world that would be great, but where does the money come from? We aren't a wealthy sport. The reason why Cas and Wakefield are still playing in knackered old stadiums isn't because they just can't be bothered to do anything about it. They would love to be in modern ones if they could. How many years has these two clubs been in super league ? How many millions of pounds have they received by being there yet they havent improved any of there grounds in that time . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super major Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 36 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: Headingley is the best Stadium in Super League. Huddersfield and Hull FC both play from is decent Football stadiums as is the case with Wigan. The Wakefield based teams just don’t have any serious money behind them similar to that with Salford who were built a stadium but now leaving it as they can’t afford to pay the rent. spent much time on the western terrace? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmichaelsays Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, Yorkshire viking said: How many years has these two clubs been in super league ? How many millions of pounds have they received by being there yet they havent improved any of there grounds in that time . You probably need to do some research into how many RL stadiums have come about, and how Wakefield and Castleford have been unlucky (at best) and outright shafted (at worst). Many people ask "why don't they do what [club] did?" and the answer is "they did". But sometimes retail developments fall through and sometimes local authorities are completely negligent in enforcing Section 106 conditions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stirlin Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 55 minutes ago, MZH said: You've also got the likes of York and Doncaster playing in nice modern stadiums. I haven't actually been to York's yet but it looks great. When you do , splash out on the hospitality , the venues , service , and food are first rate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 42 minutes ago, super major said: spent much time on the western terrace? It’s lovely on a summer’s evening, but if it’s not for you there are 3 other modern stands to choose from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 57 minutes ago, Yorkshire viking said: How many years has these two clubs been in super league ? How many millions of pounds have they received by being there yet they havent improved any of there grounds in that time . Exactly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Eddie said: Just like someone else owns the lease on Swinton and Oldham’s grounds? Not really the same. Swinton & Oldham move about from season to season, with no real permanent home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, MZH said: You've also got the likes of York and Doncaster playing in nice modern stadiums. I haven't actually been to York's yet but it looks great. Widnes and Wire do also, and Leigh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Wanchuk Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Yorkshire viking said: How many years has these two clubs been in super league ? How many millions of pounds have they received by being there yet they havent improved any of there grounds in that time . Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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