Blind side johnny Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 On 19/09/2024 at 10:17, Just Browny said: Is there a particular side of Huddersfield that works better for the club's traditional fanbase? Presumably around the old Fartown site? Meltham doesn't sound great as it is a fair way from the town centre and the M62, if you're a travelling supporter you want town centre or near the ring road so you can take advantage of the train line or motorway. The one plus of the JS is that you can see it from everywhere so it doesn't feel out of the way. I reckon if you look at the majority of SL grounds nowadays they are no longer central nor focussed upon public transport, which is why car parking is currently a most important aspect for all grounds. 2 Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change.
Henson Park Old Firm Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/huddersfield-giants-legend-sheds-light-on-new-stadium-plans-97224/ 1
LeeF Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 13 minutes ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/huddersfield-giants-legend-sheds-light-on-new-stadium-plans-97224/ A 3 year timescale as quoted in the article is interesting. It means that a site has been identified and owned or nearly is and that the plans are well advanced and almost ready to be submitted 1
Agbrigg Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 After looking at the crowd last night it is obvious why it needs to happen. You also have to applaud the Huddersfield BoD for accepting the issue and starting their plans. They could easily have kept limping along in John Smiths. It's a real pity that The Bulls BoD still live in the last millennium and keep trying to keep horrible Odsal as their home. Their need is even greater than Huddersfield but I still feel the have this weird fixation that Odsal is their future. 2
OMEGA Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 On 18/09/2024 at 16:28, dboy said: TWO million per year. £2m per year is clearly sustainable for him, no issue there. Chucking a huge lump sum at a build is a different matter altogether. Ken Davy doesn’t put £2M a year into the Giants, it closer to a quarter of that! The £2M figure was a lazy guess by former Wakefield owner Carter and seemed to take root with the Trinity fans but it has no basis in reality. 1
dboy Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 1 hour ago, OMEGA said: Ken Davy doesn’t put £2M a year into the Giants, it closer to a quarter of that! The £2M figure was a lazy guess by former Wakefield owner Carter and seemed to take root with the Trinity fans but it has no basis in reality. Yeah, none of me , you Carter has seen what Davy does or doesn't do. I'm sure I've seen something other than Carter, but I certainly can't recall where that is. As far as Carter statements go, I believe he said Davy wrote off £2.2m per year. Who cares though - having a Sugar Daddy is fine, as long as they are in it for the long run and Davy clearly is. However, on the point being made about the personal investment Davy would make towards a stadium - if he isn't writing off £2m per year on operating costs, I'd suggest it strengthens the point that he's even less likely to be willing to write off £20m of personal wealth on a stadium.
dboy Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 I will also say - I really do hope Hudds get the new stadium - the point is, it ain't coming out of the owners bank account.
Agbrigg Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 45 minutes ago, dboy said: I will also say - I really do hope Hudds get the new stadium - the point is, it ain't coming out of the owners bank account. I agree with that and I would also add, the three year(ish) target seems a very long shot. However Ken and co must have a realistic plan
dboy Posted September 20, 2024 Posted September 20, 2024 49 minutes ago, Agbrigg said: I agree with that and I would also add, the three year(ish) target seems a very long shot. However Ken and co must have a realistic plan The latest "news" isn't from the club directly. There won't be a stadium in 3 years time. There might not even be a submission, let alone PP by then. We've seen how the wheels turned at Wakey - Cas are seeing it now. I believe Cas already have PP and they won't see a stadium in 3 years, so the chances of a new build from fresh in Hudds...
Padge Posted September 21, 2024 Posted September 21, 2024 22 hours ago, dboy said: The latest "news" isn't from the club directly. There won't be a stadium in 3 years time. There might not even be a submission, let alone PP by then. We've seen how the wheels turned at Wakey - Cas are seeing it now. I believe Cas already have PP and they won't see a stadium in 3 years, so the chances of a new build from fresh in Hudds... Wigan's Stadium had planning consent approved in Nov 97 and was built and opened September 99. 2 years build time for a 25k all seater. Planning took 3 months from submission to approval. 3 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.
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted September 21, 2024 Posted September 21, 2024 1 hour ago, Padge said: Wigan's Stadium had planning consent approved in Nov 97 and was built and opened September 99. 2 years build time for a 25k all seater. Planning took 3 months from submission to approval. When was it first mooted?
Leeds Wire Posted September 21, 2024 Posted September 21, 2024 Pointless post but good luck to the Giants, I genuinely wish them well as I've said on here many times. I think a new stadium is the way forward but what happens to the existing stadium when the awful soccer team inevitably falls apart?
daz39 Posted September 22, 2024 Author Posted September 22, 2024 23 hours ago, Leeds Wire said: Pointless post but good luck to the Giants, I genuinely wish them well as I've said on here many times. I think a new stadium is the way forward but what happens to the existing stadium when the awful soccer team inevitably falls apart? Thanks, and the last bit won't be our problem, i have Town supporting mates who are already worried when the rich American guy gets bored what will happen, ironic considering a huge chunk of their fanbase wish nothing but sorrow for Ken and the Giants and are taking great joy in the fact they think 'Town are kicking the eggchasers out'. HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
bobbruce Posted September 22, 2024 Posted September 22, 2024 On 17/09/2024 at 10:00, Henson Park Old Firm said: Any photos? Think someone posted some on here a few months ago.
Londonbornirishbred Posted September 22, 2024 Posted September 22, 2024 Slightly off topic, but I met one of your old players the other Day in Wellington NZ. Kenny O'Brien. Played for you at Fartown in the late 80's.....
Griff Posted September 22, 2024 Posted September 22, 2024 3 hours ago, daz39 said: Thanks, and the last bit won't be our problem, i have Town supporting mates who are already worried when the rich American guy gets bored what will happen ........ Another rich bloke will come along. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!"
daz39 Posted September 23, 2024 Author Posted September 23, 2024 (edited) 12 hours ago, Londonbornirishbred said: Slightly off topic, but I met one of your old players the other Day in Wellington NZ. Kenny O'Brien. Played for you at Fartown in the late 80's..... Before my time, think he was more mid 80's. Edited September 23, 2024 by daz39 HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
daz39 Posted November 12, 2024 Author Posted November 12, 2024 More changes to the Giants set up, Andy Kelly moves to become the clubs first Director or Rugby, this is something the fans have been asking for for a while now, one criticism aimed at the club was they appeared to be doing the same thing that has failed them for over 20 years now and the club seem to have agreed and acted upon this. Tom Clough also joins as head of performance, Steve Fox is moved to Head of Academy with Ex-Leeds coach Jonny Wainhouse coming in as head of Scholarship. It's good to see the club finally being positively active at backroom level, hopefully these changes see a change in attitude, mindset and performance from the whole club now. 6 HGSA.org.uk proudly partnering with https://www.sportsandbetting.net/ the ultimate destination for people who enjoy sports betting.
Henson Park Old Firm Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-stadium-recommended-for-national-heritage-list-99746/
Gooleboy Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 1 hour ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-stadium-recommended-for-national-heritage-list-99746/ There's more atmosphere on Mars than in that stadium.
The Future is League Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 2 hours ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-stadium-recommended-for-national-heritage-list-99746/ Perhaps it won't be a Rugby League stadium in the future 24 minutes ago, Gooleboy said: There's more atmosphere on Mars than in that stadium. Perhaps a smaller new stadium my help with the atmosphere. https://huddersfieldhub.co.uk/huddersfield-giants-want-to-build-a-new-stadium-but-theres-complications-over-the-4-potential-sites/
Worzel Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 2 hours ago, Henson Park Old Firm said: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-league-stadium-recommended-for-national-heritage-list-99746/ "With a capacity of over 20,000, it is often half empty which is one of the reasons why Giants owner Ken Davy has expressed a desire to move away from the site." I bet the Giants would be delighted it it was half-empty! Last year it was 80% empty (yes, literally), which is precisely why they need a more suitable ground. 2
Taffy Tiger Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 (edited) They would also dramatically improve their utilisation score if they moved to a smaller ground . It could end up being the difference between Cat A or Cat B , or even SL or Championship . Edited December 5, 2024 by Taffy Tiger
M j M Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 8 hours ago, Gooleboy said: There's more atmosphere on Mars than in that stadium. Not when it's full.
Dullish Mood Posted December 5, 2024 Posted December 5, 2024 9 hours ago, Gooleboy said: There's more atmosphere on Mars than in that stadium. Wow……seriously?
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