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Post by HuddsTigers » 21 Aug 2017, 17:51

Just to let all of you know that the last 3 rounds of the Super 8s are still subject to potential change.

The anticipated dates that games will be picked are:

Round 5 - Later this week
Round 6 - w/c Sept 4th
Final Round - w/c Sept 11th

Looking at the fixtures, I've got a feeling our game v Wigan may be affected - here's what I think games will be:

Round 5
Wakefield v Saints
Hull v Wigan

Round 6
Hull v Wakefield
Wigan v Cas

Round 7
Wakefield v Wigan
Salford v Saints

I sincerely hope they don't pick us for our home games v Leeds and Hull as they're certain to be near capacity affairs I'd have thought.
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Post by InTheKnow » 21 Aug 2017, 18:05

I don't think they will be close to capacity. Can't see Leeds or Hull bringing many. Maybe Hull if they have something to play for.

You would think sky games will be between Saints, Wigan, Wakefield and maybe Salford if they win next week.

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Post by gateman » 21 Aug 2017, 19:45

when on sky most match attendances I estimate are down over a thousand , as for Leeds and Hull these two teams provide some of our best away support viewing CAS as a local derby , I hope we are not televised I love it with a big crowd at Weldon RD

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Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 21 Aug 2017, 20:35

The Hull game will maybe be busy just for the chance to get a semi final ticket. If I didnt have a season ticket I wouldnt wait for general sale......even if I couldnt/wasnt going to the Hull game.

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Post by casjunction » 21 Aug 2017, 20:47

With one trophy in the cabinet and another highly probable if we cannot fill the old girl with home fans now
Sky or no Sky we never will.
Sky pay the cash so they call the tune.
As l cannot get to every game Sky minus commentary is a good alternative
If l do go and the match is on Sky it gives me opportunity to see more closely what happens and this season to savour the sheer Class already in double figures for last weeks game.

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Post by lurcher » 21 Aug 2017, 22:57

Lofthouse Tiger wrote:The Hull game will maybe be busy just for the chance to get a semi final ticket. If I didnt have a season ticket I wouldnt wait for general sale......even if I couldnt/wasnt going to the Hull game.
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Post by lurcher » 21 Aug 2017, 23:01

HuddsTigers wrote:Just to let all of you know that the last 3 rounds of the Super 8s are still subject to potential change.

The anticipated dates that games will be picked are:

Round 5 - Later this week
Round 6 - w/c Sept 4th
Final Round - w/c Sept 11th

Looking at the fixtures, I've got a feeling our game v Wigan may be affected - here's what I think games will be:

Round 5
Wakefield v Saints
Hull v Wigan

Round 6
Hull v Wakefield
Wigan v Cas

Round 7
Wakefield v Wigan
Salford v Saints

I sincerely hope they don't pick us for our home games v Leeds and Hull as they're certain to be near capacity affairs I'd have thought.
wigan athletic are at home on the Saturday and they are reluctant nowadays to let the pies play on previous days due to the pitch.
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Post by cvtiger » 21 Aug 2017, 23:18

casjunction wrote:With one trophy in the cabinet and another highly probable if we cannot fill the old girl with home fans now Sky or no Sky we never will.
So, so true. I thought that on a Thursday, where were the other 250 or so.....
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Post by ERG2012 » 21 Aug 2017, 23:59

lurcher wrote:
HuddsTigers wrote:Just to let all of you know that the last 3 rounds of the Super 8s are still subject to potential change.

The anticipated dates that games will be picked are:

Round 5 - Later this week
Round 6 - w/c Sept 4th
Final Round - w/c Sept 11th

Looking at the fixtures, I've got a feeling our game v Wigan may be affected - here's what I think games will be:

Round 5
Wakefield v Saints
Hull v Wigan

Round 6
Hull v Wakefield
Wigan v Cas

Round 7
Wakefield v Wigan
Salford v Saints

I sincerely hope they don't pick us for our home games v Leeds and Hull as they're certain to be near capacity affairs I'd have thought.
wigan athletic are at home on the Saturday and they are reluctant nowadays to let the pies play on previous days due to the pitch.
Our game is scheduled for Sunday - probably for that exact reason

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Post by gateman » 22 Aug 2017, 09:03

HIP HIP HOORAH, a Sunday match over in Lancashire one we will be going to , I don't do the M62 midweek , if they can play the under 19 final before the first team game on the same pitch how good would that be, but being a soccer ground I cant see them allowing two games to be played on it, the mighty WIGAN are only second class to the soccer club , I bet many times their rugby supporters wish they were back at Central Park,

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Post by Robbo » 22 Aug 2017, 09:04

I wonder where the 1300 fans would have gone had we been in the new ground.

We really must push for a 15k capacity.

We will add 10% just by having modern ,clean facilities.

So much easier to get this right at the planning stage.

There are loads of untapped areas to the north that we are not reaching. Word is spreading about our prowess on the field and if we can back it up with facilities fit for 2020 then we can generate some revenue.
Selling 10 boxes at 100k for a 10 year lease would put a million in the pot. Naming rights could generate a similar amount.
We must think big.

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Post by tigerfeat » 22 Aug 2017, 09:20

How are we in the position to push for anything the grounds been built for us ..i cant see the model thats been agreed being changed now can you
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Post by Robbo » 22 Aug 2017, 09:25

Yes of course its not gone to final planning yet.
We need to throw some cash at it but far easier to construct at point of build ( which maybe still 18 months away) allowing for 2018 to see coal come out and land works start.
10 is simply too small for us and to attract big events.
Clearly this is just my opinion.
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Post by tigerfeat » 22 Aug 2017, 09:54

The ground wont be changed once its built the idea of filling corners in or adding to capacity after its built is a non starter it would cost the club a fortune so i agree get it right before its built extra 2 or 3 thousand capacity would be ideal just dont see it happening
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Post by The Firm » 22 Aug 2017, 10:10

The same £2million deal that the council are offering Wakey for their ground would solve that problem.

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Post by old cas lass » 22 Aug 2017, 10:20

Maybe selling off part of Wheldon Rd would help that cause.
Would the training field be needed. If we keep the old girl then players could train on there.

Not sure what the training field would bring money wise.

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Post by kippistiger » 22 Aug 2017, 10:42

old cas lass wrote:Maybe selling off part of Wheldon Rd would help that cause.
Would the training field be needed. If we keep the old girl then players could train on there.

Not sure what the training field would bring money wise.
With building land prices being at a premium if we have the chance surely we could sell everything at WR and use some of the money for the extra seating which is a must IMO and also construct a new grassed area next to the ground for training on which shouldn't cost a fortune if done at the time of the original construction

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Post by Robbo » 22 Aug 2017, 11:19

All good ideas..........I would certainly sell WR to pay back the Fultons as we cannot afford to keep paying out large amounts on interest.
Good times are here now but the foundations must be laid to ensure we never get ourselves in the situation we were in before.
It essential blocks are laid to maintain the fabric of the club.
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Post by Lofthouse Tiger » 22 Aug 2017, 11:27

Were the monies owed to the Fultons not transferred in to shares instead if paying them back Robbo?

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Post by mart0042 » 22 Aug 2017, 11:39

We also need training facilties. To progress they need to be good.

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