Think its a Great idea, and I think Matt we discussed this very topic in one of the forum meetings that we had many years ago. Fanzones can incorporate many things from bouncy castles, small fairground rides and stalls, meet and greets and even live entertainment. I remember going to Batley one summers day a few seasons ago and they had a singer on on the big area at the back. Barrow have done similar big band pre match entertainment and that went down well during the summer.
Anything that preludes and prolongs the big match experience can only help.

Like i've banged on about loads of times before, the RL club is the biggest and most famous thing in Leigh, it draws more attention and people than anything else. So with this responsibility and power it should use it's profile to help local groups.

Just like the cheerleaders that were allowed on the pitch, then told to clear off, get them back ASAP. Local bands, dance groups, singers, shops, even chefs setting up BBQs, local businesses should be a hell of a lot closer to the club and if a 'fanzone' event had 'pitches' where someone could set up on a matchday with the safety of ground staff and definate trade from rugby fans it should be encouraged.

I think the tailgating idea is one to look at but in this day and age of H&S they would probably put stop to it after the first time it happened.

Utilise the area outside the Legends bar, plastic glasses outside, some kids activities that are cheap eg bouncy castles, D.I.S.C.O, Local Band - LSV/EMC get the benefit as do the fans.

Why have it on concrete in a restricted space near a road when you can host it round the corner on grass? Or at least have the kids activities on the grass? Maybe RL skills sessions etc as well?

Hey if its bouncy castles your after then im your man, Abacus bouncy castles covers all events, call 07934856859 and support a fledgling local business! By the way i reckon the beer tent is a cracking idea and i for one would be in frequent attendance

I also think Matt has the right idea regards having the event on grass that way tents and bouncy castle can be lashed/pegged down easily, we all know how windy its been recently!

Been following suit for some time now. Always call at the Miners or Leigh East for a decent pint before the game. (And one near home on my way back!)

The East stand is empty un -used, so why not put a bar under there for the fans, make the prices affordable, put on some entertainment and people will go in before and after the games

I think the idea was to have a nice open air space for the summer months where fans can arrive and mingle at their leisure before going into the ground. Man City have opened "City Square" in the last couple of months in an area behind the north stand around the city store where fans can mingle and get offers on booze and food with a couple of big screens showing interviews and previous games - a really good innovation IMO. Sometihng similar at LSV would be great!

so which one of you is taking this forward then?

We are just the "ideas" people on here Fred - not the "doers"!!!

Don't I know it

I'm sure the LSV have enough employees doing bugger all to be able to pull it off?!