Disco wrote:So you're suggesting it's logical that Castleford should abandon the years of work they've put in to the Glasshoughton project, walk away from the stadium and from Waystone at the 11th hour, just so they can get into bed with Wakefield and their latest pipe dream?

It's about as logical as believing you can build a stadium on green belt land with no plans, no permission and no money. Oh, hang on...

andyed-wiganrl wrote:Personally if your honest Cas's ground is as much a dream as wakeys as things stand.

Joint ground..15/16k capacity..two stands apiece named after each club ...two stands amber and black on the castleford side of the ground...two stands red and blue on the side of the ground facing wakefield.....would really make the griund unique IMO!!!

In affect you could have a castleford side and a wakey side to build up the intensity of the derby games, and for home games for each team...open 'their' respective 2 home stands, with the other teams stand housing away fans, and one stand closed. would work perfectly for both teams IMO, with the capacity of the ground being approximately 11/12k for normal home games with one end shut...and 15/16k for the derbys.

Both clubs have an end terrace, keep with history 'The Belle View Terrace' and the 'Wheldon End' etc and one after a notable player....ie. The John Joyner Stand facing the Don Fox Stand etc.

This could also promote extra interest in both clubs IMO and would be a new ground, but a new ground with real character and history almost given to it overnight....something the modern grounds lack completely IMO.

Realistically, I think this is the only way either will get a ground and makes sence on so many levels. I also honestly think this is the only way both clubs can possibly remain in superleague. Otherwise I see both denied franchises and playing out their days in NL1, or Joining to become 'Calder' a thought that neither fan would like.

A joint venture and ground is the only sensible option IMO.

The Chronicler of Chiswic wrote:Given the current economic climate, I'm wondering whether the RFL will quietly drop the ground standards section from the licence renewal requirements.

The Chronicler of Chiswic wrote:Given the current economic climate, I'm wondering whether the RFL will quietly drop the ground standards section from the licence renewal requirements.

Ski wrote:Plenty, and empty site ready to build on.

Saints are currently touting the cheapest builders out ready for an August/Saptember start date.

dids858 wrote:Two poles were seen pricing up the job.