Quote: garyhulsefan "I'd rather clubs rebuilt their spiritual home than relocate.'"
Agree in some cases, as it would prevent us from having identikit flat pack stadia where the only difference is the colour of the seats. But then you wouldn't get Tesco paying for a stadium, or in the case of some clubs be able to make money from the sale of the land that the old ground used to occupy.
We are lucky in that the new stadium is in a prime location on the fringe of the town centre. The St James' Park of Rugby League if you will. Obviously this means there are dozens of pubs within a short distance, and none of the pre and post-match culture associated with going to the game has been lost. In fact it is probably better than at Wilderspool when only The Causeway was nearby. This helps to keep traditions alive, and makes it one of the best grounds in the country to go to, probably for away fans as well.
However some unfortunate teams like Salford have their new arenas built in the middle of nowhere, and attending games could seem like a soulless experience compared to their spiritual homes. This also applies to stadia built on retail parks as well