Quote: moto748 "I don't see it as a case of councils tendering for it; what's in it for them? '"
10000/15000 people visiting and spending money in the local pubs, bars, restaurants, shops, hotels etc who would not otherwise be there. Councils are not going to pay mega money, but it's worth something to the local area.
Quote: moto748 " find a stadium where they'll let you play in the middle of the football season.'"
Not an issue at Wigan, Huddersfield, Hull, Elland Road, Reading. Your only talking one game.