Disappointed, I was looking forward to visiting a new club and venue. I too think Goole have made an error they should be marketing the game to the locals that they are at home to the famous Wakefield Trinity and making a big deal out of it.
I suspect it's purely a financial decision.

It's always a financial thing.
The money they get from a fixture at Belle Vue will be massive for them.
Hope they get a good turnout

On the Goole Vikings website it says:

"Due to ongoing redevelopment works at Victoria Pleasure Ground, both clubs have agreed to reverse the fixture to Wakefield Trinity’s home ground in the interest of spectator safety and to maximise attendance."

If that genuinely is the case, and the ground would have a very limited capacity due to redevelopment work - then fair enough. But if it's just to try and get a bit more money, then that's a bit short-sighted. A big home crowd at Goole, would really have set the new club up well, as got the town's folk inspired.

Perhaps they'll play at home in the next round!

They could also build up the game to get tonked in front of a lot of prospective new fans who are less likely to return.

I’d rather build up and aim for a good crowd in what would more likely be a more equally competitive fixture.

Then there’s the better pitch, facilities and potential income.

Correct decision for all parties imo.

BBC have decided to show the game between Bradford and Castleford on Sunday 9th February KO 1pm https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tw ... -broadcast

BBC have decided to show the game between Bradford and Castleford on Sunday 9th February KO 1pm https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/tw ... -broadcast

I think Bradford will be favourites for that one ??

Ouch! (on the Cas fans behalf)

Storton looking forward to the Goole game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w05GyarQrs

Storton looking forward to the Goole game... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w05GyarQrs

Unless Goole were physically unable to stage the game because of building works/safety regulations, I'm a bit concerned that the decision to switch it will back-fire. And that it will be an even lower attendance, than if it had gone ahead in Goole. We've only got the East Stand open, so it's not like you can go and stand in your favourite place on the North or West terrace anyway.

I think loads of us would've gone to Goole for the novelty of a new ground, and a day out. Whereas now, lots might give the home game a miss, and save our pennies for Leeds away, and the home games v Hull KR and St Helens. I hope I'm wrong ...

I don’t think that would be the case WTM, I’m sure more Wakey fans will be at BV who are wanting their rugby fix including Goole fans to come and look at our lovely stadium I know there’s 6 here going that wouldn’t have gone to Goole