This sounds a bit LSV..ish. It's the Council's Stadium though. They've forked out the cash (on behalf of the electorate of course) so they get to decide i suppose.

By bringing in an external contractor to do the catering, the Council have effectively created a middle man who also wants a slice of the profits. This was always going to lead to an increase in the cost of food and drink. You just hope common sense will be used in finding a balance of value for money and profit especially as the Shay is 5 minutes from the Town Centre rather than being out of town where choice is extremely limited.

I personally dont use the bars, but I do normally purchase a hot drink before the game and at half time, the cost being 90p per drink. If this increases dramatically then I shall definately bring my own. Its not that I am tight, but the increase would be for no value whatsoever, so I definately wouldnt pay it.

I usually enjoy staying round for a pint after the ame and seing Neil Arber interviewing the players, I'l be a bit gutted if it does close straight after the game to be honest

dont think the new bar in main stand will close though so will have to use that one.

the bloke in the burger van said when he has to put his prices up a tea will be £1.70

LSV is indeed EMC, it's £3 for a pint and £1.80 for a brew. Think it's about £2 for a bottle of coke but not 100%.

Looks like takings will be down.

I shall look forward to playing "Sneak the flask past the gate staff" in the very near future, perhaps there will be strip searchs

This view is NOT shared by johngrantsnumber1 of the football forum.

Simple solution if you don't have the brass for the beer go and buy it elsewhere! Better than moaning on here about it.

this is exactly what i plan to do, i do have the brass however i do not feel it is worth it for the product and dont think many people will do so i am encouraging people to follow mine and other fans lead and boycott this monster of a company hopefully getting rid of them in the process and making it a more enjoyable matchday experience for all

If it's not 100% Coke, it can't be the [ireal thing[/i surely

This page on the councils website gives email addresses for the stadium manager and sales manager for conferencing and events, has anyone given them any feedback yet? www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/ve ... index.html

This page on the councils website gives email addresses for the stadium manager and sales manager for conferencing and events, has anyone given them any feedback yet? www.calderdale.gov.uk/leisure/ve ... index.html