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From what I can recall of the area around the ground, it's not brilliant and certainly not a patch on Cardiff. I haven't been there for 5 years though so maybe some of Etihad's millions have been spent on improving it. The stadium is top notch though and there's no roof so fewer Bambi on ice moments.

It's not exactly spreading the game beyond the heartland but should make for a bigger bang for the season opener.
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From what I can recall of the area around the ground, it's not brilliant and certainly not a patch on Cardiff. I haven't been there for 5 years though so maybe some of Etihad's millions have been spent on improving it. The stadium is top notch though and there's no roof so fewer Bambi on ice moments.

It's not exactly spreading the game beyond the heartland but should make for a bigger bang for the season opener.
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Quote: jaybs "Salford are proud of being a City! going to be interesting to see if they pick any new supporters up at their new ground which is so close to the Trafford Centre and good transport connections.'"
perversely, the new ground will not seen by many in the Manchester area as being in Salford and will attract a few Trafford shoppers. They have a big chance to build a new following but they should be beware of Sale as cuckoos in the nest. Look what happened to Stockport County.
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Quote: poplar panther "perversely, the new ground will not seen by many in the Manchester area as being in Salford and will attract a few Trafford shoppers. They have a big chance to build a new following but they should be beware of Sale as cuckoos in the nest. Look what happened to Stockport County.'"



Yes it may have been time to have become Manchester Reds! Yes I do not trust the owner of Sale RUFC, when Salford Chairman wanted him to be involved he was not interested but as you say he will wait and then just walk in and want to take over! NO!
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Quote: poplar panther ".......................... and you missed Leigh..........!'"


Which is a small town in Wigan, which in intself is a small town in Manchester.

I was actually hoping that the magic Weekend would have been held in Nottingham which has 2 stadiums capable of holding the event and both just a short travelling distance from the City Centre.

It would also give all those with a northern mining heritage a chance to shout "SCAB" at the locals!!! 3.56005859375:5
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