The Future is League Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 14 hours ago, daz39 said: At tonights End of season awards Ken Davy has announced he is to become the Chairman replacing Keith Hellawell who becomes the club president. The fans have been asking for change at the top and this seems to be the start. In even more exciting news, Ken also announced the club are to build their own stadium in the future. This is excellent news for us and hopefully will see us leave that god awful soulless blue and white dump forever. What percentage of their present stadium do they own if any at all?
PREPOSTEROUS Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 1 hour ago, dboy said: The £2m a year he already writes off on the Giants is hardly "pocket change". If ever there are tangible stadium plans, it won't being funded out of his own pocket. From what I have read HTFC are willing to pay off Davy from the SM company. This will give him a nice little bonus to fund a new stadium. 1
PREPOSTEROUS Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 (edited) . Edited September 17, 2024 by PREPOSTEROUS
PREPOSTEROUS Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 (edited) . Edited September 17, 2024 by PREPOSTEROUS
dboy Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 Did you hear that from 3 different sources? 2
sheddingswasus Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 2 hours ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: Any photos?
whatmichaelsays Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 What would be a suitable site for Huddersfield? One thing that could play into Davy's hands here is that Kirklees Council are under a lot of pressure with their leisure budget. KAL earmarked several centres for closure last year due to repair and refurbishment costs, as well as operating losses (the centre at the John Smiths did eventually close). It wouldn't be a terrible proposition for the council to work with the Giants in exchange for the club's support in modernising council leisure facilities.
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 2 hours ago, MrIzzard said: Pocket change for Ken one of the smartest buissness men in Yorkshire who happens to love RL. That's for one stand at an already established ground.
Griff Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 16 minutes ago, whatmichaelsays said: What would be a suitable site for Huddersfield? One thing that could play into Davy's hands here is that Kirklees Council are under a lot of pressure with their leisure budget. KAL earmarked several centres for closure last year due to repair and refurbishment costs, as well as operating losses (the centre at the John Smiths did eventually close). It wouldn't be a terrible proposition for the council to work with the Giants in exchange for the club's support in modernising council leisure facilities. There'll undoubtedly be some funding available from NGOs or the Council on an "if-you-make-these-facilities-available-to-the-general-public-when-there's-no-match-we'll-give-you-some-money" basis. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!"
PREPOSTEROUS Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 12 minutes ago, Griff said: There'll undoubtedly be some funding available from NGOs or the Council on an "if-you-make-these-facilities-available-to-the-general-public-when-there's-no-match-we'll-give-you-some-money" basis. Kirklees are practically bankrupt, they have no money to give. 1
whatmichaelsays Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 1 hour ago, Griff said: There'll undoubtedly be some funding available from NGOs or the Council on an "if-you-make-these-facilities-available-to-the-general-public-when-there's-no-match-we'll-give-you-some-money" basis. I think it's less about Kirklees handing over cash (they don't have any), but if the Giants can help solve a problem for the council (eg, a crumbling leisure centre that needs repairing), then that can make the land acquisition / planning process a lot easier. 2
Padge Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 1 hour ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: That's for one stand at an already established ground. Refurb tends to be more expensive than rebuild. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits.
Damien Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 2 hours ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: That's for one stand at an already established ground. But that was a refurb and you only need one stand like that. It needn't cost the earth for a couple more basic stands.
Agbrigg Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 7 minutes ago, Damien said: But that was a refurb and you only need one stand like that. It needn't cost the earth for a couple more basic stands. If you are talking about Belle Vue, the new stand was not a refurb , it was a complete new build. The stand behind the sticks was a refurb. 2 1
Agbrigg Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 I can remember back in the early days of SL , many clubs were in their old stadia. Hull and Huddersfield move into their new big joint stadia and there was an air of superiority about them. How things have changed. Huddersfield now want out and a smaller stadium which they own. Listening to many Hull FC supporters they dislike the KC and wish the boulevard site was still there to build their own new/ refurb stadium. 1
Damien Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 17 minutes ago, Agbrigg said: If you are talking about Belle Vue, the new stand was not a refurb , it was a complete new build. The stand behind the sticks was a refurb. I know, I meant that it meant demolishing and clearing the existing stand which means more cost rather than just a complete new build.
devonhawk Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 (edited) A new ground for Fartown would be a huge step in the right direction. It would be a great legacy for Ken Davy, and it would increase attendance for the club. Going to rattle around in the Smith’s is not inspiring for players or supporters, and isn’t conducive to attracting new supporters. Okay, I know the Mend a Hole at Cas is in need of upgrades, but 8,000 people in a 12,000 capacity ground creates a great atmosphere. Same at Warrington, Widnes, Fev. Edited September 17, 2024 by devonhawk Rugby League would likely be far better if the RFL weren’t involved.
Agbrigg Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 1 hour ago, Damien said: I know, I meant that it meant demolishing and clearing the existing stand which means more cost rather than just a complete new build. No it doesn't, any site needs substantial ground works. You must also take into account that there may have been extra demolition costs but offset against this money will have been saved by having existing, drains,sewers and services already in place.
Damien Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 33 minutes ago, Agbrigg said: No it doesn't, any site needs substantial ground works. You must also take into account that there may have been extra demolition costs but offset against this money will have been saved by having existing, drains,sewers and services already in place. I disagree, the whole reason clubs build stadiums elsewhere is because it is far cheaper. Anyhow its really not important. 1
Worzel Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 2 hours ago, Agbrigg said: I can remember back in the early days of SL , many clubs were in their old stadia. Hull and Huddersfield move into their new big joint stadia and there was an air of superiority about them. How things have changed. Huddersfield now want out and a smaller stadium which they own. Listening to many Hull FC supporters they dislike the KC and wish the boulevard site was still there to build their own new/ refurb stadium. This is an interesting trend eh. There was a time when I’d wince coming into Craven Park compared to the (as then) KC Stadium, but with the way things have - slowly, painfully - played out over the years since we’re far better off owning our own ground, and after step-by-step development over the years it is a far better facility for a Super League club. Funny how things end up.
Griff Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 5 hours ago, PREPOSTEROUS said: Kirklees are practically bankrupt, they have no money to give. Still leaves the NGOs. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!"
Henson Park Old Firm Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/exclusive-huddersfield-giants-owner-ken-davy-makes-big-stadium-claim-in-bid-to-emulate-rival-97152/ 3
The Future is League Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 19 minutes ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/exclusive-huddersfield-giants-owner-ken-davy-makes-big-stadium-claim-in-bid-to-emulate-rival-97152/ Well I hope he can achieve it sooner rather than later
Henson Park Old Firm Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 “I say that because it has always been too big for the Giants and we are looking to develop a stadium with an initial capacity of 7,500 or 8,000."
MrIzzard Posted September 17, 2024 Posted September 17, 2024 9 hours ago, dboy said: The £2m a year he already writes off on the Giants is hardly "pocket change". If ever there are tangible stadium plans, it won't being funded out of his own pocket. Please do divulge you obviously have knowledge to the contrary?
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