Back on topic,it was my 2nd visit,and to be honest it still has`nt got that home feel yet,maybe with a good crowd in and something to shout about and finding a spot that i`m happy with,my feelings will change.I did notice that they had put some covers over the toilet areas.

Think the advertising hoardings going in will help as it will kind of frame things, they should surely be in before the Wigan game to make sure everything works OK.

Speaking from experience, it won't really feel like home until you have a few happy memories from the place. The LSV didn't start to feel like home until last season, after we started playing some good rugby and really beating teams (3 years after moving in!).

Yeah,your probably right,it just lacks that certain feeling,i can`t put my finger on it .

Jez,i hope it dont take us 3yrs to play good rugby C&W,mind you saying that.

Just had a thought about something that was mentioned to me when chatting with someone at the club.
Talked to the club about a BBQ again and trying to get sponsorship and was told that because of the licenses for the retailers on the stadium premises that they would struggle to do this again, would those same licenses prevent say a Harvester or Weatherspoons opening up on the retail part?, you'd have to think that the large area of land between the two access roads would be prime real estate for that with it being very visable from the main road and right next to the stadium.

the only thing that would prevent a licensed premises being built would be the Police and local people putting in objections, I think the club's issue is within the stadium and not surrounding area, but nothing to stop a BBQ outside and then going inside to buy drinks, and then meet players etc, everybody a winner

good stadium no fans

For the first time in a few seasons I won't have attended any of the pre-season friendlies due to so ............

Two of the games have coincided with Salford City FC games

The combined cost of entry/parking

I would much rather make my first visit to the new ground as a season ticket holder for a competitive game, ie Castleford, which hopefully will attract a decent crowd and generate a lively atmosphere as well.

Following the Cas game I will of course be able to post my first impressions of our new ground.

First mpressions........

They have strongbow on draft!
Pitch is superb.
Traffic is/will be chaos.
I can't smell sewage
There are twice as many pie fans in here than Salford fans.
I've not got the goosebumps yet that The Willows game me.
The TC park & ride needs tweaking... took me ages to find!
Feka looks trim!

More to follow after game.....

I hope you do well this year. I have been to the game tonight (Wigan fan) and was quite impressed with everything, apart from the traffic going to and from the stadium. I thought you defended well on the whole tonight but your attack needs tweaking for you to make the top 8. If some of the final balls were spot on you could/should of had a few more tries tonight. Yes Wigan didn't play very well but it was a near full strength team you were up against tonight. Patten/Holdsworth/Smith is a vital combination that needs to stay fit. I certainly will be attending a few of your games this season.

Me too, I'm a Leyther. I sat in the West stand and it's very nice. Didn't like the North stand though when I came for our game but tonight has made my mind up that I will be a casual Reds fan. But Leigh first and foremost.