A further recollection is that while the ground was still under council ownership, new bigger bulbs were installed but then some of the pylons were deemed to be unsafe so they used steel cable "guide ropes" to make them more stable. This would have been around 1990 as I think it was done in time for the Australia match.

I like the choice of the highlight colour but it does not change the statement we would have no club without the council's support. I have read on here that because the agreement to increase the capacity was not processed quick enough some of you suggest we should change the council. I doubt the 20 or so who post on here regularly will have little impact on the outcome but if they want to believe so I wouldn't want to shatter their delusions.

I see you like to quote from Blazing Saddles so I have another one for you "Mongo only pawn in game of life" make of that what you will.

We sonny I have supported Wakefield for over 40 years. The reference to "you" was actually in respect of those currently undertaking the development at Belle Vue who would of course not have anything to repair if we had no ground which would have been the case if not rescued by the council. I thought that was implied by my reference to repairs in my post.

I admire the effort they have put in, it is not for me but I am sure the improvements will make the old girl a little more presentable and safe. I am a little disappointed that their efforts are not more publically appreciated by the club. I have not read any reference to what work they have done or any pictures on the official club site which is a real shame.

Its a bit like groundhog day on here.

#busted