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Post by kilop on Apr 8, 2021 14:44:54 GMT
Why can't we swap with Salford Fc?
Is that not a better option for us and gets us away from the elephant in the room which is the current stadium?
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Post by steveh on Apr 8, 2021 15:08:58 GMT
Why can't we swap with Salford Fc? Is that not a better option for us and gets us away from the elephant in the room which is the current stadium? I haven't been to the Salford City's ground but I doubt it would be up to Super League standard if it's not even suitable for the wendyball Championship (though still probably better than Wakefield's)
Edit: just had a look on Wikipedia and with a capacity of barely 5k and only 2k seated it's a bit on the small side but with our current attendance record we couple probably fill it on a consistent basis. However, I think moving there as that stadium stands would be an admission as a club that we had no ambition to be anything remotely like a major force in RL and to not have anything other than a handful of die hard fans.
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Post by hillbillyred on Apr 8, 2021 15:29:02 GMT
"Why can't we swap with Salford Fc?"
Why would they swop? Sit on it and make us buy it, more like.
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Post by bonitared on Apr 8, 2021 15:29:03 GMT
Not acceptable to ‘Superleague
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Post by JJR on Apr 8, 2021 16:46:44 GMT
Not a hope Steve
According to the MEN Sale have made a serious verbal bid, Salford City showing interest.
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Post by giasf on Apr 8, 2021 17:59:21 GMT
Anyone care to explain how Sale would afford this? SCFC theoretically could with the backing of Lim, but why would they?
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Post by Astleyred on Apr 8, 2021 18:03:44 GMT
Not acceptable to ‘Superleague The criteria for replacing Toronto was average 2k attendance, 5k minimum capacity stadia. Peninsula is 5,100, imagine the atmosphere. Also how can the club be preparing their own bid when we cannot even afford thd current rent? |
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Post by prestwichred on Apr 8, 2021 18:39:44 GMT
Why can't we swap with Salford Fc? Is that not a better option for us and gets us away from the elephant in the room which is the current stadium? I haven't been to the Salford City's ground but I doubt it would be up to Super League standard if it's not even suitable for the wendyball Championship (though still probably better than Wakefield's)
Edit: just had a look on Wikipedia and with a capacity of barely 5k and only 2k seated it's a bit on the small side but with our current attendance record we couple probably fill it on a consistent basis. However, I think moving there as that stadium stands would be an admission as a club that we had no ambition to be anything remotely like a major force in RL and to not have anything other than a handful of die hard fans.
Your not Michigan Red are you ? |
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Post by redunderthebed on Apr 8, 2021 19:36:52 GMT
I like the peninsula stadium but it’s basically a small AJ Bell. Standing behind the posts, seats along the side, empty corners. It feels louder at times cos is smaller. The seating has a lot less leg room than at the AJ Bell. Hard to see much from behind the posts as the stands are shallow. Ok for me cos I’m 6’4” but not sure what it’s like for smaller people
The big advantage it has is the beer and food stalls behind the stand. They’re some of the best I’ve seen in any sport outisde of national stadiums
But it’s far too small and would be a big step down. It would shout ‘championship ambition’
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Post by john964 on Apr 8, 2021 20:13:27 GMT
I like the peninsula stadium but it’s basically a small AJ Bell. Standing behind the posts, seats along the side, empty corners. It feels louder at times cos is smaller. The seating has a lot less leg room than at the AJ Bell. Hard to see much from behind the posts as the stands are shallow. Ok for me cos I’m 6’4” but not sure what it’s like for smaller people The big advantage it has is the beer and food stalls behind the stand. They’re some of the best I’ve seen in any sport outisde of national stadiums But it’s far too small and would be a big step down. It would shout ‘championship ambition’ |
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Post by john964 on Apr 8, 2021 20:17:19 GMT
I like the peninsula stadium but it’s basically a small AJ Bell. Standing behind the posts, seats along the side, empty corners. It feels louder at times cos is smaller. The seating has a lot less leg room than at the AJ Bell. Hard to see much from behind the posts as the stands are shallow. Ok for me cos I’m 6’4” but not sure what it’s like for smaller people The big advantage it has is the beer and food stalls behind the stand. They’re some of the best I’ve seen in any sport outisde of national stadiums But it’s far too small and would be a big step down. It would shout ‘championship ambition’ Which is why I give more credence to Salford City/Reds ground share than sale/reds. Salford 3or 4 years ago nothing happened,and city want to moveup. Real question is what will future rent/ relationship be,can't day I think it been that great with the Squatters ( Sale, because they will sell their sole?) |
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Post by kilop on Apr 8, 2021 21:37:38 GMT
I like the peninsula stadium but it’s basically a small AJ Bell. Standing behind the posts, seats along the side, empty corners. It feels louder at times cos is smaller. The seating has a lot less leg room than at the AJ Bell. Hard to see much from behind the posts as the stands are shallow. Ok for me cos I’m 6’4” but not sure what it’s like for smaller people The big advantage it has is the beer and food stalls behind the stand. They’re some of the best I’ve seen in any sport outisde of national stadiums But it’s far too small and would be a big step down. It would shout ‘championship ambition’ Is there no opportunity for development of the stands to increase capacity? I'm guessing 8-10k total would be ideal. |
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Post by devilsadvocate on Apr 8, 2021 21:57:41 GMT
As I said earlier in the topic my understanding is Salford City are only in if they are promoted.
As for the peninsula.Well it's too small.Yes are average crowds just about git but our average is bumped up by those games where we touch 7k+.Also expansion of the Peninsula is unlilely.The locals were besides themselves with the current incarnation plus where do people park!
As for Altrincham not sure that's much different in size.We could be at a tipping point here.Where do Salford really see themselves as a Super League club or not?
I still think the Council can make or breaK this.They can prevent the sale if they want to if they feel that Salford won't survive
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Post by prestwichred on Apr 8, 2021 23:05:10 GMT
No chance of expansion at Moor Lane.
It would never get past the planning phase.
I’d love Salford to move there as it’s walking distance for me but unfortunately it won’t happen.
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Post by kreuzbergred on Apr 10, 2021 3:01:21 GMT
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