Roughyed Rats Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Following the early positive rumblings has anybody heard anything about us potentially playing at BP next season? Has CH approached Frank Rothwell? It all seems to have gone a little bit quiet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 24 minutes ago, Roughyed Rats said: Following the early positive rumblings has anybody heard anything about us potentially playing at BP next season? Has CH approached Frank Rothwell? It all seems to have gone a little bit quiet? From what little info we've had, we know Frank mentioned getting "the rugby" back. I also believe that the council were looking at being involved, dunno where I heard it but it involves a new pitch. So I guess there are many balls to juggle before any announcements are made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyed Rats Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 52 minutes ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: From what little info we've had, we know Frank mentioned getting "the rugby" back. I also believe that the council were looking at being involved, dunno where I heard it but it involves a new pitch. So I guess there are many balls to juggle before any announcements are made. Sounds pretty positive and looks like it suits all parties. Has anyone released anything saying that discussions have taken place? I've googled but found nothing out there. For me it's absolutely critical if we are going to try and get into the Championship and achieve Cat B status (I'm assuming ground / facilities will be one of the criteria). Whitebank served a purpose but we have to be at BP if we have any kind of ambition to do something other than just survive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheddingswasus Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) I am fairly certain in his podcast CH stated he hadn’t been in talks with OAFC and he only knew what had been said in the papers, or words to that effect Edited October 17, 2022 by sheddingswasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyed Rats Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 50 minutes ago, sheddingswasus said: I am fairly certain in his podcast CH stated he hadn’t been in talks with OAFC and he only knew what had been said in the papers, or words to that effect When was this and have you got a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Lofter Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 What level of crowds are Latics getting now they are Non-League? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheddingswasus Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Roughyed Rats said: When was this and have you got a link? https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Episode-12-Chris-Hamilton-Podcast/B0B842723C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyed Rats Posted October 17, 2022 Author Share Posted October 17, 2022 31 minutes ago, sheddingswasus said: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Episode-12-Chris-Hamilton-Podcast/B0B842723C Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlywurly2 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 An old School friend of mine works at BP and has told me that the Rugby isn't welcome there 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochdale Roughyed Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Pigeon Lofter said: What level of crowds are Latics getting now they are Non-League? Thanks. Latics average attendance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandle Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 well over 6 thousand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Curlywurly2 said: An old School friend of mine works at BP and has told me that the Rugby isn't welcome there Not surprising tbh. I too know someone who works at latics. They said pretty much the same thing and that was some time ago. Seems like bridges burnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecrab Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 We are at BP next year and another crackin 2nd row signing on its way 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 13 minutes ago, moorside roughyed said: Not surprising tbh. I too know someone who works at latics. They said pretty much the same thing and that was some time ago. Seems like bridges burnt. Well, good job it's not up to your mate who works there! The pod cast is from July. As we all know , a week is a long time in politics, never mind rugby league. So let's just see what happens. TBH, latics could do with extra income, and a relayed pitch. So let's just see what the intermediaries come up with. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just now, The Art of Hand and Foot said: Well, good job it's not up to your mate who works there! The pod cast is from July. As we all know , a week is a long time in politics, never mind rugby league. So let's just see what happens. TBH, latics could do with extra income, and a relayed pitch. So let's just see what the intermediaries come up with. Signings ok so far. And if those potential signings come off we'll be up there where it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 1 hour ago, moorside roughyed said: Not surprising tbh. I too know someone who works at latics. They said pretty much the same thing and that was some time ago. Seems like bridges burnt. You do know where the team have been based for training all last season dont you? Ask your mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyed Rats Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, herbie said: You do know where the team have been based for training all last season dont you? Ask your mate. On little Wembley and out of the north stand at BP; courtesy of the previous owners Brass Bank Limited. However, that has now been sold to Frank Rothwell, so presumably the balls firmly in his court now? Edited October 18, 2022 by Roughyed Rats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangle Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 I don’t mind where we play obviously BP would be great the only difference between me and some of the doom merchants is I actually go 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyed Rats Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Tangle said: I don’t mind where we play obviously BP would be great the only difference between me and some of the doom merchants is I actually go Who is doom and gloom on this thread? I'm pretty sure we all agree that BP would be the best option and we are hoping that it comes to fruition, so not sure what the issue or your point actually is?? Edited October 18, 2022 by Roughyed Rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 14 hours ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: Well, good job it's not up to your mate who works there! The pod cast is from July. As we all know , a week is a long time in politics, never mind rugby league. So let's just see what happens. TBH, latics could do with extra income, and a relayed pitch. So let's just see what the intermediaries come up with. As I said it was some time ago she said that to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 13 hours ago, herbie said: You do know where the team have been based for training all last season dont you? Ask your mate. As I said it was some time ago I was told. It'd be great for the club if they could play in a proper stadium in the town. No haven't got a clue where they train. More bothered about how they're performing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) Just read a piece on the RFL site about hornets releasing a dozen or so players and how they're having to cut their cloth accordingly. It seems their relationship with the football club is having a negative impact. Income from ground related streams, such as car parking, has been severed. Just shows what a nightmare it can be negotiating with a potential landlord. Although the deal we had with stalybridge would give us an insight into what is needed. I'm sure latics would be looking at something beneficial and concrete and sustainable. Edited October 18, 2022 by The Art of Hand and Foot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roughyed Rats Posted October 18, 2022 Author Share Posted October 18, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: Just read a piece on the RFL site about hornets releasing a dozen or so players and how they're having to cut their cloth accordingly. It seems their relationship with the football club is having a negative impact. Income from ground related streams, such as car parking, has been severed. Just shows what a nightmare it can be negotiating with a potential landlord. Although the deal we had with stalybridge would give us an insight into what is needed. I'm sure latics would be looking at something beneficial and concrete and sustainable. Saw that and agree completely. Perhaps Frank should buy us and it solves that issue. Imagine that, actually owning our own stadium. A man can only dream. Edited October 18, 2022 by Roughyed Rats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Roughyed Rats said: Saw that and agree completely. Perhaps Frank should buy us and it solves that issue. Imagine that, actually owning our own stadium. A man can only dream. It'd be great if he did. Comes across as a genuine bloke to me. Then I woke up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curlywurly2 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 On 18/10/2022 at 14:11, Roughyed Rats said: Saw that and agree completely. Perhaps Frank should buy us and it solves that issue. Imagine that, actually owning our own stadium. A man can only dream. He'd have to have a shufty at the legendary books first 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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