I know its a bit late and pointless to suggest it now but was the old power station site ever looked at as a possible site for a new ground, not far from Belle Vue, well within the city and as far as I know laid idle for decades. Can just imagine the ground there with a path along the river for foot traffic, plenty of space for parking and access road fm the A638.
It's all down to planning, funding and the will but have thought about it for a while.
Would be gutted to leave Belle Vue, holds a lot of memories and probably like most on here generations of my family have shared in the same passion for the place.
I do think MC is doing a great job with the club but with one arm tied behind his back

Think this was looked at when Ted Richardson was in charge.

Thanks, thought it must have been at some point and probably for some reason was a none starter, just wishful thinking on my part.

One arm? Box and Walker have trussed him up like an oven ready chicken.

How does the old saying go: "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"

I struggle to get my head round how all these 'budget crunches' means we constantly pay more but at the same time get less in return

Someone at the top must be laughing all the way to the bank

I agree, an absolute disgrace. I know the council have had a cut in their budget but these things are basics for those of us who cant afford to pay for ourselves or our kids to join private golf clubs etc

What publicly available sports are going to be available in the city when these close? As far as I can tell, there's a swimming pool, a running track, crown green bowls, and an 18 hole golf course. The sports and leisure facilities in Wakefield are shocking.

I agree.How on earth were parks etc well kept in 50's and 60's?

If we do move MC will get the best deal regarding rent/facilities etc. Dewsbury would be best option in my opinion as it's closer for most of us but I'm sure he'll look at all options. I'm glad we are finally pushing the issue and getting some truths out. Stick together keep supporting the club & trust and our City will get our community stadium.

Up the Trin

Surely now, the truth has to come out on all sides.

Who said what, who did what, who didn't do what.

None of this dignified silence and not wanting to upset things at a difficult stage of negotiations. We've had a stomach full of that for god knows how many years.

Instead of rumour and innuendo, let's have a few facts!

As George Orwell said:
"During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."