I think with so many fans saying that it is expensive going to so many events, and the escalating costs of accommodation in Cardiff then I think two full crowds is the key thing, whether folk stop for both days is a little irrelevant.

Seems like a good idea to me as fans can pretty much pick and choose very easily how they want to play it. Close enough to just go for your own teams game or to travel both days to watch all the games or stay over in Manchester for the whole weekend.

Some ace nights out in Manchester - I'd probably do the whole weekend if it was there.

If confirmed it will probably become a "success" for the RFL as aggregate attendances will almost certainly go up with the venue being in the heartland of the sport.

However, there will be fewer people going for the whole weekend and the immediate vicinity of the Etihad (like Murrayfield) is not as good for fans as Cardiff.

If it goes to Manchester it will be a backward step for the game and a damning indictment on the RFL's intentions for the sport in Wales.

might have to get the hummer out again or even hire an open top bus

what do yer think Al

Plus it means we can try to set off within 45 minutes of kick off.

That's not even a challenge.

45? Ahh you mean in plenty of time to get a curry beforehand?

Area around the ground ain't great for hanging round so fans are either going to stuck in the hround or spread out all over manchester, thus losing the 'weekend' atmosphere. Own goal for me this one.

I was factoring in that we'd head for Maine Road first, then Gigg Lane.

Quite like Manchester. Great nightlife, never had a problem getting a drink near Old Trafford either.