Post subject: Re: Toronto and our chances of SL invite
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:31 pm
Bulls Boy 2011
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Joined: Jan 09 2011 Posts: 4337 Location: Shipley, Bradford
Bulliac wrote:I'd guess that any stock car alterations to the stadium would knock any ideas of SL even deeper into the realms of fantasy that they were already? I just don't think putting Odsal back how it was in the sixties is exactly Elstone and SL's view the future. On a practical point where would the pits go? Will the Coral stand have to go? The track would be wide enough for speedway but not stocks, maybe can it be raised and then the cars could race under it, a bit like the tunnels in the Monaco Grand Prix..
I'm sure I read somewhere that the pits would be behind the Coral Stand? Could be wrong but I'm sure I did read it somewhere.
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Post subject: Re: Toronto and our chances of SL invite
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:43 pm
MicktheGled
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Joined: Jan 23 2008 Posts: 8034 Location: The Provident Stadium, Odsal.
Bulls Boy 2011 wrote:
Bulliac wrote:I'd guess that any stock car alterations to the stadium would knock any ideas of SL even deeper into the realms of fantasy that they were already? I just don't think putting Odsal back how it was in the sixties is exactly Elstone and SL's view the future. On a practical point where would the pits go? Will the Coral stand have to go? The track would be wide enough for speedway but not stocks, maybe can it be raised and then the cars could race under it, a bit like the tunnels in the Monaco Grand Prix..
I'm sure I read somewhere that the pits would be behind the Coral Stand? Could be wrong but I'm sure I did read it somewhere.
It's in my interview with Steve, the maintenance of the stock cars will take place behind the South Bank stand.
There is more room than previously due to the removal of the old huts.
Post subject: Re: Toronto and our chances of SL invite
Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:39 pm
Bulliac
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Joined: Mar 01 2002 Posts: 10969 Location: Bradbados
I'm pretty underwhelmed myself, if I'm honest. Whilst I have nothing against Stocks or speedway per se, in fact I like both, I'm not keen on being even further from the rugby action than we used to be. With my rugby hat on it has long been my hope that the track would eventually go and we could watch from a bit nearer the pitch.
I'd love to watch the motorsport at Odsal but have the Bulls in that 'boutique' ground over the road. That is my position and I am unanimous in that.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Mark Twain
Post subject: Re: Toronto and our chances of SL invite
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:48 am
JTCFJG
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Joined: Jan 07 2017 Posts: 336
Maccbull_BigBullyBooaza wrote:I know motorsport is dangerous but have things got that bad?
'Great defence, always wins games, y'only have to score one more point than them. If tha does, tha'll win, if that doesn't tha'll lose, learn from it, more than the win last week.'. Peter Fox, 1980.
Post subject: Re: Toronto and our chances of SL invite
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:49 am
JTCFJG
Club Captain
Joined: Jan 07 2017 Posts: 336
MicktheGled wrote:The new perimeter fencing is ready to be installed.
Everyone is waiting for the green light to be given next Thursday.
Exciting times.
Mick, what happens on Thursday? Decision re SL or just on ground?
'Great defence, always wins games, y'only have to score one more point than them. If tha does, tha'll win, if that doesn't tha'll lose, learn from it, more than the win last week.'. Peter Fox, 1980.
Post subject: Re: Toronto and our chances of SL invite
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:11 am
JTCFJG
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Joined: Jan 07 2017 Posts: 336
Wigan Bull wrote:Don't disagree with any of that.....it is all a very sad and re-occurring pattern isn't it, rolling from one disaster to the next. I keep an eye on things from a distance these days, more out of duty than hope.
That said, it wouldn't surprise me to see us admitted, then the RFL change the rules to stop promotion and relegation, giving us a fighting chance and the SL becoming a franchised closed shop again. This is probably the optimist in me, but god knows with our sport. The top tier would certainly be better with a competitive Bulls in it.
To echo some of the other opinion on here, I fear for the sport generally....
Agreed. I think the Bulls going up (almost inevitable) is a strategy designed to save the whole sport not just the Bulls. Odsal is viable for a few years with £1m and gives the game, the RFL, SL and of course the Bulls and Bradford Council time to get cracking on a long term plan, Richard Dunn and another ground.
This is a worthy risk for all in these very worrying and troubled times.
'Great defence, always wins games, y'only have to score one more point than them. If tha does, tha'll win, if that doesn't tha'll lose, learn from it, more than the win last week.'. Peter Fox, 1980.
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