its a simple arguement to win......you just have to turn it to the entertainment recieved.... and say, go on then explain glastonbury!!!!!!!!

It's not quite that simple if, like me, you take two kids with you; they're not quite as accepting of the 'wear a hat' argument.

Like it or not, the next generation of fans will be more likely to turn out if the stadium is under cover and has seats, non-smelly bogs and easy access to expensive drinks and snacks.

....but that's the point. You/we are not the target audience for new fans. We go to watch a good game regardless of the surroundings/conditions. The people who don't come -don't.

We cannot attract these wusses to a broken-down/wet Belle Vue to even see if they enjoy the game. People have become very fussy/snobby about surroundings. Just look at the born-again plastic seaters at Huddersfield and Wigan, they're the biggest whingers about BV.

I hate sitting down to watch rugby, but the modern generation want it. It will be interesting to see how the attendance goes next season with improved facilities, that should be a pointer. Obviously a successful team is important, but it's not everything as has been proven by the increased attendance this year.

I'm not saying 'build it and they will come' I'm saying 'don't build it and they will never come'. We get a fair few newbies for the 'celeb' days like this weekend, but I'm sure they're put off from returning by the facilities.

bring back entertainment

Suppose that my point snowie, Im not pro or against Newmarket, I personally dont like sitting at games, but can see the argument re future generation, what I dont get is the Newmarket solves all mentality, if the product is dull people will not come back, and for the last 2 years the prooduct has been awful. We are competing like it or not with premier league footy, cricket, and summer weather for attendances / intrest and at the moment we are losing badly, the green poster marketing of tomorrow says it all for me, the game is second billing at best!