Jeez guys, I actually agree with TF (yes I'm agreeing with a Wire fan ), it's not the appealing walk and it's one that'll take more than just a few years to sort.

It was a much nicer walk before they removed the sofa from the stream, ahhhh the heady days when Salford had one of the modern wonders of the world in it's very own back yard

I've got to be honest what difference does the walk to a ground make? the approaches are all clean, tidy, safe and when the rest of the construction is complete it will be much easier to get in and out.

To paraphrase Basil Fawlty: what do you expect to see walking through Barton? The Sydney Opera House perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plain?

Apparently in the not too distant future, work on the new road and bridge over the canal is starting. That'd make the approach to the ground even less desirable, for those who aren't keen as it is. In my opinion, it could do with maybe a pub or a fast food outlet nearby, and of course better road access - which should improve with the new road.

To better paraphrase Basil Fawlty: what do you expect to see walking through Barton? The Sydney Roosters perhaps? The Hanging Gardens of Bradford? Herds of Wildcats sweeping majestically across the plain?

I'm not saying that Winwick Street or Orford lane are pleasant to look at but at least there are pubs and eateries. Are there plans to build a footbridge across the canal to the TC. That would be good.

Fair point. I think things will get better as time goes on. Mostly it is out of our control as the Stadium Management Company call the shots not the Rugby club.... But as the ground is going to be used for lots of things all year round ( RugbyUnion / Soccer / League Semi's etc) - someone will see the opportunity and open up some stuff. The recession is not helping new business start up as they can't get any money from the banks.

All that will come. It might take 20 years though.

They've only just got rid of the great crested newts, remnants of the Viking invasion, Pocahontas's brothel, Guy Fawkes secret gunpowder stash, two World war two un-exploded bombs and two visits from Warrington fans! Give em a chance!

That'll take at least 2 generations I expect.

ffs
If fans want scenery then go to the Lake District.
I have been to every SL ground in the country and not once have I felt urged to comment on the views whilst I walk to a ground.
What else will people find to moan about, the wind that blows on match days....hang on

The problem for me has been the £1 increase in the ticket price every season, way beyond the inflation rate. I was probably going to 15 games a season when it was £12-£14 (and often taking along friends new to RL) but now at £20 I'm going about 3 or 4 times a year and can never persuade newcomers.