Within reason there must be minimum/maximum footprint length for a rugby ground to be built, someone would then measure the area we have already and say, basically yes or no, and work from there. Easy innit?


Wonder if they could knock the church down?

Parking spaces behind the North and south stands, looks a good stadium better than the usual flat pack designs. The stands don't look massive and according to MC over 7k will be standing so plenty of room with on the current Belle Vue foot print which is bigger than it looks.
Up the Trin

I wonder why only 2,700 seats, is that SL minimum standards? If so what if they up it by a thousand?

Superb news.

Just watched the video of Mr Carter on Trinity TV and he seems incredibly positive about today’s developments.

Very optimistic that we’re finally going to get the stadium and facilities our club and city deserve.

Thank you to the chairman and all those involved.

Yes minimum standards but if SL rules change and they need more seats they can be added according to MC on Yorkshire Radio.
Up the Trin

As regards access to Belle Vue , at present there are 6 roads which reach the perimeter of the stadium.

Thanks for that, I've not heard the interview.

Great news.

I think the design of it looks really good, better than Newmarket.

Huge thank you to Michael, Chris and everyone else involved.

Hopefully this is the missing piece of the jigsaw, ans the club can continue to grow.

As for parking, if it became an issue, would there be a possibility of the club obtaining a bit of land near the power station, just to turn into a car park, or alternatively, work with local transport companies with a view to maybe a park and ride scheme from the city centre.

This is potentially great news and just what I always wanted (stay at Belle Vue). I will feel more comfortable if we get to November and all key terms are agreed.

I've always said stay at Belle Vue if possible. Even though distance wise Newmarket was better for me (I travel on the M62 to matches) I think BV is better. More central and easier for all fans to get to, especially with public transport (including away fans).

As for parking, the BBC article states that parking is one of the SL criteria so I'm sure this is covered. But to be honest why are people questioning this, can't you just park where you have done historically? I've often been in or around Sugar Lane and this can continue. To be honest with on street parking I think Belle Vue is one of the best grounds in Super League to get parking and I've been to every UK based Super League ground plus a few Championship ones too.

I am a little hesitant hearing YorkCourt are still involved. So they should be in many respects as they should be held to account. However are we yet in a position to trust them to be honourable and to deliver? I hope the council are holding them over a barrel and they play fair. Also with YorkCourt involved I hope that Sir Rodney is not lurking somewhere in the background. I'm sure MC has considered all these potential scenarios so if he is happy then we can all feel reassured. So come on now Wakefield Council, finally deliver what we've been crying out for over these last 30+ years.