I asked him to exclude himself.

I thought he might take the hint.

I’m surprised you’ve let the Nazi ref go. I find that rather frustrating based on recent comments.

Won’t ask that, sorry but how the club chose to communicate is up to them.

However if you wish to comment go to the contact page on the web site. Those emails go straight to MC and he usually responds. It’s how I got in touch, I didn’t ingratiate myself at the club bar I just asked. I think your question is fair just not one for me to ask.

I don't think he excluded you from posting, just said he wont waste his time or embarrass himself passing on your drivel.

Correct

I for one Vasty, may have criticised the club, on such as playing, players, coaches etc.

However, the stadium revamp, is something which I haven't, and won't. Not many on here will know all the ins and outs, and all the legalities. There are often third parties involved, which can sometimes put a spanner in the works.

I'm older than a lot of our fans, but not old enough to remember glory days, both on and off the pitch, including many false dawns regarding new stadiums etc.

I think on this front, it's nervous times ahead for the club, bit at the same time.

I'm looking forward to seeing the first bricks being laid, and walking in there for the first time

Q: Where are the refreshment outlets going to be satiate the Northstanders, both short term ie next season and the long term, to infinity and beyond?

and at the other end, so to speak, toilet facilities

Thanks for the information Vasty, I know when I first saw the revised plans for the North Stand, I was disappointed although I admitted MC had no other option due to spiralling costs. I thought the Stand would stick out like a sore thumb. However, when seeing how full it was at the HKR game on Thursday, I changed my mind, get as many fans as possible in there and no one will notice the void at the rear. As already been stated, Safety of fans is paramount, the new terracing will ensure that.

Probably the most pertinent question so far, it’s the one that bothers me the most.

I will ask but I wouldn’t be surprised if the club answer that one before I get chance to ask.

But if not I will ask.

Spot on and as I’ve noted already there are cheap and effective ways to hide the worst.

For the large part, I don’t see the issue with the North stand been spruced up the way it has been proposed. I genuinely like that feel of that old school environment which is a cauldron of fans chanting and creating an intimidating environment for the away side. As has been said, if we can do something to amplify the noise in there, it will become even more electric on match days. The new stand is there for fans who don’t wish to be in that atmosphere, which every fan will have the opportunity of how they want to view the game. I love a stadium that have ultra new facilities but also have the old school feel too. Headingley for me has got this off to a tee.

Obviously this isn’t a question but just my feelings on what’s going on.

As a general comment and made in the full understanding of the financial constraints of the redevelopment, I’m disappointed at the lack of any changes to the West Stand.

Whilst recognising that it’s the biggest eyesore in the whole stadium, IMO it’s an area which if developed offers one of the quickest routes to extra revenue, a driving force behind what and where is being redeveloped.

Belle Vue and the state of the West Terrace is no secret to travelling away fans, it’s sight lines, lack of any real cover, the access to it, the general dilapidated state of it and the filth that gathers at the back of it is what keeps many away supporters from making the trip to Wakefield games. That’s revenue lost from tickets, beer, food etc

When Warrington built the Halliwell Jones their increase in away fans was huge because initially people were curious about the new stadium but also in the long term because the new stadium offered greater comfort & facilities for travelling fans.

It’s hard to quantify but for some games I do believe we’re missing out on hundreds of fans maybe even a thousand or so at certain times. Over a season it could see our average attendance rise by 500 or so which reflects much better on the club as a viable business, something IMG will be looking at

Too late to change, I know, but food for thought and maybe a strong motivation to get it done sooner rather than later

Headingley away end is no better and offers no cover, similar to Cas, yet I’d go there in a heart beat no matter what the weather as it’s us our close rivals. Obviously the west Terrace needs upgrading, but I think the main thing is updating the facilities of our own support before concentrating on away fans. The one thing that sticks out what Headingley do better in the away end is the easier access to food and drink at the side.