It's just started chucking it down in Leeds.

If Stains lose on Friday, will they offer that as an excuse?

I think the excuse will be, we're shi'ite, you're good.

We gave up excuses weeks ago. If we lose, it's coz we're rubbish.

Southstand is sold out for fridays game!

But isn't it south stand that is only half open due to the other half being on the verge of falling down? Or is that another stand?

nobody seems to know what the problem is. structeral we have been told. basically the stand is due to be knocked down and replaced and the club,rightly, don't want to spend a fortune in repairs at this stage

At least when a stand is falling down, we do something about it, unlike some clubs

Actually FYI its nowhere near half the stand, its about 1000 if that off the capacity of the stand itself. not that much at all. we would have sold the whole stand out if we had it. wait till the new southstand is up and then we will see whos ground is falling down.. come to think of it.. hows the progress for your new ground going?

Fantastico, looking forward to visiting it when its up and running.

So am I! It will be great not to have rain dripping on my head throughout a match (I have my own special hole in the roof, but I am in no way unique in that experience!)

Apparently our season ticket sales are up 62% on this time last year because the club has let it be known that season ticket holders will get privileges when we move into the new stadium. So if Leeds are ever struggling for season ticket holders, they know what to do.

That was a big concern for our fans too. I can't see the club getting rid of your standing area. Being able to stand is crucial to a rugby league match IMO! Saints are using the areas behind the sticks for standing so it won't be the same for us but at least those who like to stand will get their chance.