At last!! Sanity!!

There are no funds for GH and it aint happening.

Sorry...I couldn't help myself. Good luck with GH.

I honestly think they would if the argument about finances is put to them. Because whilst a new stadium is looking great news in the short to medium term for Cas, in the longer term it could be an expensive millstone hanging around their necks if it's only used 12 times a year.

Not being in fanbase of either club, it might seem a little disingenuous to comment. However, an RL stadium is only going to be used a maximum of 15/16 times a year. Or to put it another way, it's about 2/3 of the year laying idle. So, a ground share makes financial sense for clubs as then the ground is being used twice as often, which will cut down on stadium running costs for both parties.

I understand the objections of the fans. But, we've seen Wakefield's finances under public scrutiny, and as Cas are a similar size club, there is a possibility that they could find themselves in a similar position. I'm not saying they will, i'm not saying they are in financial trouble or that I've got access to any sort of inside info. I'm just using common sense and saying that I'd rather not see either club fail or disappear from the sport altogether and if a ground share will improve their positions then surely it's the right thing to do.

Couldn't have put it better myself.

Do you really think stadiums are only used on first team home match days?

No , but that's the only time they are making a profit

if i were cas no i wouldnt allow it

wakey rejected the initial offer for their own proposal

now thats gone belly up for a long time they come running to cas.

why should cas now help their main rival for a SL spot if they dont need too.

once wakey get booted out of SL it could be a good idea

No, wakefield shouldnt share cas's stadium
No, cas shouldnt share wakefield's stadium

They should both play SL in their own stadiums, wherever that may be

If wakey aren't in SL , there is no point them sharing with Cas

for future SL license applications for wakey it will matter

To be honest I believe it would be easy for Wakefield to rent the stadium whilst they are sorting out their own venue.

For a year I don't believe that a groundshare would be a problem however if Wakefield are to stay in SL they need to get a permanent ground.

Groundshare could work for Castleford - they could make a decent profit but then again they might want the stadium to themselves after putting in all the hard work in planning.

Speaking as a neutral I am just enquiring as to what fans believe would be best for the two clubs.

They can apply all they want , once the're out , the're out

widnes will soon be back in

wakey could be another widnes, new owner, new ground, new start

it will be between wakey and fax for SL promotion next time

if wakey cant get a new ground sorted a ground share would be an excellent idea

can't see it happening

You just don't understand , do you , after this time , nobody gets back in , only new clubs in stupid places where nobody gives a monkeys , it's called ' expansion '

yeah like id take your views on the RFL as fair and balanced

Yes but at least I do have the tinniest idea what I am actually talking about , unlike your good self , who is totally clueless

Can I have next weeks lottery numbers too please?

Pointless post , congratulations

Two pointless posts , congratulations

thanks for that.

ive been saying for 6 mths widnes would replace wakey. last time i correctly predicted salford and crusders for entry.

when either fax or wakey get into SL next, next time ill remind you

Hardly makes you the ' Oracle ' of all things RL does it , as I said , nobodies getting BACK in , I'll remind you of that

I sincerely hope that Cas' directors have slightly more mature views than some fans. If a groundshare (rental or part ownership) improves their finances they'd be insane not to go for it.

I'm not convinced that Wakefield as a club would be viable playing home games in Castleford.
They already have a very small fan-base and coming into an area already dominated by a rival club is hardly going to increase this.
As many have pointed out, the ground isn't actually built yet but at best will be open for the 2013 season. Wakefield's needs are more immediate than this and they need somewhere to play in 2012 before thinking further into the future.