There may well be valid reasons why the North Stand is unavailable, not just financial ones.

you could all go sit in the skircoat stand as im sure alot of the fax fans will be sitting in the new stand as we have waited 10 years for it

They can open the North, its just logistics, We go down this road every year.
South Stand is 3211, North 1020, Skircoat 2330, East 3500 (Figures from Shaymen Website)
I think the North Stand problem is facilities, toilets etc, refreshments. Im sure because it doesnt have the tunnel exits, if its provided with adequate ameneties it can hold more than the south Stand, 3500 if im not mistaken.
Not sure why part of the south Stand is cordoned off, H&S probably or maybe they dont want people sneaking into the East Stand, maybe its just been left since there was a building site and away players running on, i dont know, seems silly though.
Maybe its a test for EMC, can they provide beer and burgers to Leythers at the other end of the ground
One other thing to consider is, how many stewards will be required in the East Stand, i would imagine it could test our stewarding resources to the max, and im not sure if enough will have been inducted, theres only so many care in the community about too

south stand end was taped off after an incident at a town game when there was nearly a scuffle between fans and players who had to walk past there to the temporary changing rooms.now new changing rooms are ready it should be removed ?

i have it on good authority that the North Stand will be shut for the forseable future

As for the taped off area, indeed it was an incident at a footy game and was cordened off as thats where the away players went after the game, i presume it will now be removed.

Better get editing that franchise application then

looks like a good game this sunday so 3 of us making the trip over.

Is there parking nearby chaps and how much can i expect to pay

Cheers
in advance

Also i think it would be better for both sets of fans to be segragated, makes it much safer and a much better atmposhere

Depends on whether the HBOS car park is open, (Hunger Hill). They were charging £2 when it was open, and it's secure. You'll be best contacting the club about that. There is also the B&M car park, not sure of the price, bottom side of the Shay. Not heard good things about it, tbh. There's Huddersfield Rd., or plenty of parking spaces in the town centre - only 5 mins walk to the ground.

cheers

It's getting quite worrying when I can add to your Shay advice

B&M car park is £2 and, without wanting to jinx it, I've parked on there plenty of times without a problem.

Why is the North Stand not going to be used?
They expecting us and Leigh/Widnes fans to all be in the South Stand less those who sit in the East Stand?
I was hoping that the games against teams who will bring 500 or more would be put in the North Stand its better for both sets of fans.
PLEASE.

It would appear to me that a lot is riding on how many people move to the East Stand. To me, I imagine most 'movers' would be from the Skircoat with not many from the South, surely?

Dare say Sunday will be a trial run for such a situation and will be used when deciding what happens when you play Widnes. Not much good for us, though