Tommygilf Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Its looking likely in the near to mid future that Old Trafford will be significantly redeveloped by Manchester United. During that time its likely that both Man U and the SL Grand Final would have to find temporary new homes. We've seen that when OT wasn't available for the no fans Final, Hull was chosen as a replacement, but I wouldn't expect it to be in the running when fans are able to go. Where would you take it? All scenarios open, OT could take 3 years to knock down and rebuild etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, Tommygilf said: Its looking likely in the near to mid future that Old Trafford will be significantly redeveloped by Manchester United. During that time its likely that both Man U and the SL Grand Final would have to find temporary new homes. We've seen that when OT wasn't available for the no fans Final, Hull was chosen as a replacement, but I wouldn't expect it to be in the running when fans are able to go. Where would you take it? All scenarios open, OT could take 3 years to knock down and rebuild etc. Assuming the early evening kick off is set in stone then, for realism's sake, it has to be a ground that's along the M62 corridor. 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...
Harry Stottle Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, Tommygilf said: Its looking likely in the near to mid future that Old Trafford will be significantly redeveloped by Manchester United. During that time its likely that both Man U and the SL Grand Final would have to find temporary new homes. We've seen that when OT wasn't available for the no fans Final, Hull was chosen as a replacement, but I wouldn't expect it to be in the running when fans are able to go. Where would you take it? All scenarios open, OT could take 3 years to knock down and rebuild etc. Etihad seems to be the obvious choice, needs to be kept in the "heartlands" no where east of the Pennines suitable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 2 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Etihad seems to be the obvious choice, needs to be kept in the "heartlands" no where east of the Pennines suitable. I agree that the Etihad is the obvious choice and would mean changing the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 3 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Assuming the early evening kick off is set in stone then, for realism's sake, it has to be a ground that's along the M62 corridor. Perhaps you change the kick off time then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Just now, Tommygilf said: Perhaps you change the kick off time then? Perhaps. But people like the kick off time and it fits well around Sky's schedule and the fact that the football season is underway. So I don't think it's something that will be changed. 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...
Damien Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, gingerjon said: Perhaps. But people like the kick off time and it fits well around Sky's schedule and the fact that the football season is underway. So I don't think it's something that will be changed. I do think the game being at night really adds to that gladiatorial feel and the atmosphere. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Anfield will hold 61,000 by some point in 2023-2024, so will be bigger than the Etihad. I’m not sure what the hospitality is like at either, which could play a part in any decision. I would probably go with either of those given a week’s notice is probably as big as any set of fans get to organise travel and it might be a bit of a stretch to organise travel to a Cardiff, London or Newcastle in that period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henson Park Old Firm Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 (edited) Etihad safe bet, but may I suggest Hampden Park make a weekend of it... Something different Play wheelchair grand final, women's grand final, championship grand final and SL final over 2 days Edited May 26 by Henson Park Old Firm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Mead Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Leigh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Etihad, without question. Likely end up with Elland Road triple header with Women and Championship. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Just now, Dave T said: Etihad, without question. Likely end up with Elland Road triple header with Women and Championship. Wheelchair final played on the road outside *at the same time*. 4 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...
Dave T Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 3 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Wheelchair final played on the road outside *at the same time*. Simmons commentating shouting through a traffic cone. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 While Anfield will be a larger stadium by that point I would also say the Etihad. It would be in the same city as normal, more central in the heartlands than Anfield, a more modern facility, more accessible from the city centre and public transport links. And the leg room at Anfield is just horrendous. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Etihad or the redeveloped Anfield. Really you want a 60k+ stadium fairly local and they will be the only two that ticks the box in the North. If we wanted to be adventurous I think the Millennium Stadium would work well for the Grand Final, and I think it would sell well in Wales, but it would be a risk and would take more of a push from the RFL than we normally see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Has to be the Etihad,Anfield is an awful ground surrounded by a dump with poor transport links. Maybe the LSV on a Wednesday night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin7094 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 30 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Etihad seems to be the obvious choice, needs to be kept in the "heartlands" no where east of the Pennines suitable. Odsal? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 What's going on with Man City developing the Etihad anyway? I know they were planning on expanding the other end to mirror the latest expansion but it seems to have gone a bit quiet, at least I haven't seen much anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 8 minutes ago, Damien said: Etihad or the redeveloped Anfield. Really you want a 60k+ stadium fairly local and they will be the only two that ticks the box in the North. If we wanted to be adventurous I think the Millennium Stadium would work well for the Grand Final, and I think it would sell well in Wales, but it would be a risk and would take more of a push from the RFL than we normally see. I think it's a real shame the game hasn't found a place for Cardiff. The game has done pretty well in that stadium. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, Dave T said: I think it's a real shame the game hasn't found a place for Cardiff. The game has done pretty well in that stadium. I do like the idea of moving it elsewhere than Manchester to spread the event but its a risk too. Cardiff, with its rich RL history and roots, is the only place I'd consider for that really. As I said it a gamble but I think it could work well there. The Etihad is the safe option but ultimately that's just keeping it in Manchester. Nothing wrong with that but it is an opportunity to try elsewhere too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Mead Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 8 minutes ago, Damien said: I do like the idea of moving it elsewhere than Manchester to spread the event but its a risk too. Cardiff, with its rich RL history and roots, is the only place I'd consider for that really. As I said it a gamble but I think it could work well there. The Etihad is the safe option but ultimately that's just keeping it in Manchester. Nothing wrong with that but it is an opportunity to try elsewhere too. Pretty sure Cardiff doesn’t have RL “roots” mate. We’ve tried and failed to get RL going there, multiple times. Union all the way there boyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 8 minutes ago, Damien said: I do like the idea of moving it elsewhere than Manchester to spread the event but its a risk too. Cardiff, with its rich RL history and roots, is the only place I'd consider for that really. As I said it a gamble but I think it could work well there. The Etihad is the safe option but ultimately that's just keeping it in Manchester. Nothing wrong with that but it is an opportunity to try elsewhere too. Newcastle is commutable for fans of the finalists with an 8pm finish. 52,300 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 1 minute ago, Dallas Mead said: Pretty sure Cardiff doesn’t have RL “roots” mate. We’ve tried and failed to get RL going there, multiple times. Union all the way there boyo. People I have played RL with and against from Cardiff must have been a figment of my imagination then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I'd go 3 different venues for the 3 years (if thats how long it takes).. Cardiff, Etihad and the new Everton stadium.. job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 2 minutes ago, Scubby said: Newcastle is commutable for fans of the finalists with an 8pm finish. 52,300 As I said I wouldn't consider anywhere with less than a 60k capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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