Problem with Odsal is they dont own the place to start with ,and the council cant even get investers to develop the city centre

There are too many problems regarding Odsal to write about. The same applies to the City itself and the Council.

I mentioned upthread that you can't really make the comparison with new urban baseball parks, because 1) They have 81+ games a season with which to fill the coffers, and 2) Civic Councils can be shoehorned into funding on the prospect that they'll have a future income stream from increased local sales tax for hotels/shops/restaurants. Neither of those conditions are present in UK RL, and any development would have to involve somebody willing to write off a hell of a lot of money.

On another note, I went to the Vet often in the early 90's. It did have an Odsal vibe about it. There was also something Bradfordian about the post-match journey changing onto the 15th St. trolley.

The end is near for Andy Reid I reckon. With all the money that has been invested in that team they need a return. Sean McDermott sorely missed IMO. Reid is losing the players. A loss against against the Giants and that could be it.

The Gold Coast Titans Stadium looks excellent. Capacity in excess of 27,000 enclosed would create a great atmosphere. Need something along a similar design.

How can a fat bloke like Andy Reid coach professional nfl players and tell them how to keep in shape?I heard someone say the other day"its like having a fat doctor who the refers you to a fat dieticion"

I only ever saw the vet for the outside and thought it looked ok,but I had heard the stories,but I believe its was only built around 1970

I never did like those 'cookie cutter' stadiums like the Vet, Three Rivers, Riverfront etc.

Never saw a game there either but I was in Philadelphia when they tore it down and it was quiet a big deal at the time.

Why the mere thought of Wakefield City Council trying to impose themselves and dictate planning policy in another city, protect it's own selfish interests to the detriment of another local authority, politicians abusing their position as leader of the council for a handful of votes, the fact that we are 'all' supposed to be part of the Leeds City Economic Region and despite knowing that Leeds have had a massive economic advantage handed to them on a plate in the Aire Valley!!! I am sure Wakefield Council would not be so hypocritical as to object to a stadium, community sports facilities and thousands of jobs that would equally benefit the people of it's own city who live close to the border... would they?

After all, it is not a new music arena we are are talking about here is it... then of course... that would be different story!

I don't know what on earth made me think of the issue.

Im a bit lost. Anyone care to enlighten me?

No.