gingerjon Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 49 minutes ago, Dave T said: It's a perfect example of how cheap we are isn't it? Yup. And how bad at investing to build a new audience. With regards to Headingley: it is both an excellent facility that is right to use *and* the lazy and obvious choice. 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...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said: I pointed this out to the Official Wolves twitter feed when they were moaning about having to stand uncovered. From their very own website. You can lead a wolf to water but you can't make it drink I guess you can soak the wolf on the Western terrace if it rains though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatmichaelsays Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: I always thought the much talked about hotel was part of the cricket side of things, not RL Leeds run and operate the hotel and the corporate event spaces, even though it is on the cricket ground side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I'm not a Leeds fan, but aren't the reasons for the non-redevelopment of the Western Terrace obvious, with the houses right behind them. Wakefield have the same issue of their "away" end, but with houses of a slightly lower value in North Wakefield than North Leeds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 5 hours ago, yipyee said: Its everytine some says 'best in all codes of rugby by far' or 'best in the league' well its not as the away end is worse than wakeys away end. Its an ok stadium but not the best and certainly no where near the best if your an away fan. So apart from your opinion of the WT what is wrong with the other 3 stands? Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, RigbyLuger said: I'm not a Leeds fan, but aren't the reasons for the non-redevelopment of the Western Terrace obvious, with the houses right behind them. Wakefield have the same issue of their "away" end, but with houses of a slightly lower value in North Wakefield than North Leeds! Yes ,but not only that it's a matter of cost I think those two stands cost about £ 40.000000 Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Frightful Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Has anyone mentioned the Western Terrace yet?…. I was just wondering… 3 Hull FC....The Sons of God... (Well, we are about to be crucified on Good Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, fieldofclothofgold said: Yes ,but not only that it's a matter of cost I think those two stands cost about £ 40.000000 If Leeds could have upgraded the WT they would have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, RigbyLuger said: I'm not a Leeds fan, but aren't the reasons for the non-redevelopment of the Western Terrace obvious, with the houses right behind them. Wakefield have the same issue of their "away" end, but with houses of a slightly lower value in North Wakefield than North Leeds! There's also a public footpath (granted a bit of an assault hotspot that shouldn't exist) that would have to be considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: There's also a public footpath (granted a bit of an assault hotspot that shouldn't exist) that would have to be considered. If the Headingley Development had not been in The City of Leeds there would not be comments about the WT Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Frightful said: Has anyone mentioned the Western Terrace yet?…. I was just wondering… I think it might have been covered on here But it's not ' covered ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1 Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, RigbyLuger said: I'm not a Leeds fan, but aren't the reasons for the non-redevelopment of the Western Terrace obvious, with the houses right behind them. Wakefield have the same issue of their "away" end, but with houses of a slightly lower value in North Wakefield than North Leeds! We got there in the end,folks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Chrispmartha said: Who do you support? Anyway, there are allocated spaces in both the north and south stand just buy one of those if standing on the WT annoys you, its not difficult. I think the point is that its not the best rugby stadium, 3 stands are good, one side resembles a war zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 5 hours ago, fieldofclothofgold said: So apart from your opinion of the WT what is wrong with the other 3 stands? 3/4 is ok Other clubs have 4/4 Therefore Leeds are 1/4 from ever having 'the best' facilities 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, yipyee said: I think the point is that its not the best rugby stadium, 3 stands are good, one side resembles a war zone And the point is that even with the open terrace its seen as the best purpose built rugby stadium when you add in all the facilities. If take headingley with any of its shortcomings over a identikit stadium anyday of the week. ’best’ is of course subjective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, yipyee said: 3/4 is ok Other clubs have 4/4 Therefore Leeds are 1/4 from ever having 'the best' facilities Facilities doesn’t just mean covered stands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 27 minutes ago, yipyee said: 3/4 is ok Other clubs have 4/4 Therefore Leeds are 1/4 from ever having 'the best' facilities It cost an awful lot more than those two other clubs and the roof didn't blow off either . I think this anti Leeds thing is because it's a City Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 minute ago, fieldofclothofgold said: think this anti Leeds thing is because it's a City That would be a real weird reason for anyone who maybe dislikes Leeds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said: And the point is that even with the open terrace its seen as the best purpose built rugby stadium when you add in all the facilities. If take headingley with any of its shortcomings over a identikit stadium anyday of the week. ’best’ is of course subjective I never really understand 'identikit' or 'flatpack' as any kind of criticism of a stadium. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 20 hours ago, GUBRATS said: What difference would that make ? I'm surprised the OLP wasn't suggested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Dave T said: I never really understand 'identikit' or 'flatpack' as any kind of criticism of a stadium. Its just a way of describing stadiums that don’t have a lot of character, history or individuality, and that’s not really a big criticism, saints and wires stadiums are great and its a real credit to them that they were forward thinking and got them built, Im just glad Leeds decided to rennovate the old stadium rather than move, which I appreciate wasn’t probably an option for some clubs. but with that came comprising in places such as the WT. I really like what Hull KR have managed to do at their stadium aswell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, fieldofclothofgold said: I think this anti Leeds thing is because it's a City Like Hull, Salford, Bradford, York and Wakefield? 1 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...
fieldofclothofgold Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 13 minutes ago, Dave T said: That would be a real weird reason for anyone who maybe dislikes Leeds. Well there are places near to Leeds who have that attitude. Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said: Its just a way of describing stadiums that don’t have a lot of character, history or individuality, and that’s not really a big criticism, saints and wires stadiums are great and its a real credit to them that they were forward thinking and got them built, Im just glad Leeds decided to rennovate the old stadium rather than move, which I appreciate wasn’t probably an option for some clubs. but with that came comprising in places such as the WT. I really like what Hull KR have managed to do at their stadium aswell I'm not sure I see character in knocking down three stands and replacing them with 100% brand new buildings, and leaving an old one there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Just now, fieldofclothofgold said: Well there are places near to Leeds who have that attitude. Maybe it's not because they are city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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