Nope...

Thanks for that use to stand n front of East. Stand in the early 60s .right in front of the railings so I could see

I can and I'm not on f'book.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3654475 ... 968360468/ Pics of stadium on here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3654475 ... 968360468/ Pics of stadium on here.

Can you post a pic PT, the link seems only to work if you are registered with said group

Will try. Never actually done it before.
And as they are not my photos I'll check whether they are OK with me posting them.

pointless post as you can't view it unless your part of the group in which you will have seen it before

Pointless post as you are just repeating what Dunk said.

I’ve looked again at the Facebook page, and it’s now showing the photos, yes some of them have been posted before, but these are the latest and probably the last ones taken before demolition starts. In my opinion these will be historical images and deserve a wider audience. Thanks for posting them PT.

didn't look on other pagers sorry if it offends you

nope still can't see it obviously not positive enough

It was mentioned a bit since about room hire facilities, which could generate revenue for the club on non match days.

Do we know as to how many they will have.

Room hire varies costs wise, given the different sizes, but the room hire alone, without changing for catering etc, could make about £200, a time. Over 365 days, that would be £73,000.

If there are several, and most other clubs I believe, do have several, that could be a decent return in itself. I know, and appreciate that there will be outgoings from this side, but still

There’s literally plans of the whole build including every room on them. Take a look and it will answer all your questions.

As I understand it is one very large function/corporate room with a kitchen area adjacent. I think it can hold a few hundred people and expect it could be used for corporate events/training and potential weddings/parties outside of match day.

From the clubs FB page

ℹ️ For those who have reserved East Stand seats, you can collect them at the stadium between 5pm and 6pm today!

Picked my bits up from the ground this evening. There is a lot of fencing being erected both around the perimeter and within the car park. Some areas looked to be making secure areas for machinery etc. The car park will certainly have a reduced capacity on match days, just hope everything goes well for MC,JM the club. Whatever your opinions are of the club, it’s personnel or the recent performances, we all need to get behind the club, you know the old adage “Use it or lose it”.

It sounds great in theory doesn't it. You have to sell and market the product though. So it might be a case of short term pain for long term gain. My concern is will 365 different groups of people want to go to a conference / venue at a non picturesque location?

I've been to some ropey hotels as part of of conference, a brand new facility with ample parking is will be better than anything else on Wakefield. For a start I will recommend the facility to the company I work for.

I don't disagree and like you I've been to some terrible venues as part of work. As you say if people turn up and get a great rolls Royce experience that's fantastic. But is that going to happen from day 1? The club need to be well prepared to hit the ground running to make this a success. Hence my reference to short term pain ie. They'll need to put hands in pockets. Also the facilities could be wonderful but let's be honest the location isn't in my humble opinion.

Wakefield College are again having to hold their staff conference (August), at Elland Road.

There is just no-where in our City to hold a big event.

The new facility will/can be a game changer.

There was only Cedar Court Hotel, which is now unavailable.

What's happened there? Was always the go-to place around here.

You're really on one today but this is ridiculous and groundless.

So for what reason do you think they won't 'hit the ground running'.

Off field the club is well run and we always sell our hospitality, so I think its very disrespectful to suggest we don't have it all worked out.

Finally, what do you expect from a Wakefield window, herds of wilder beasts sweeping majestically......

I've sampled the hospitality twice at BV and once at the Etihad, surroundings (and price) aside there was little difference between them in my opinion so I feel the club are well placed to make a success of that part of the redevelopment. It almost certainly will have formed part of their future revenue projections

What is ridiculous and groundless? An OPINION that the club will have to get their ducks in a row to make something a success?

Re-read my posts. Where do I say the club won't make it a success? You'll actually find that I say I hope it's a rolls Royce experience.

Your last point about what do I expect from wakefield proves my point / reservations to be correct. Your getting married. Are you realistically going to chose a function room at Belle Vue or somewhere a bit more appropriate? Or your booking a conference for a multinational company - would you pick wakefield?

I hope the club smash this out of the park. But if you disagree that they need to get it right then I'm not sure what else to offer.

I eagerly await your neggy reply that will ultimately lead to me not posting on here again..

Cedar Court has been used to house asylum seekers for about 2 years (?) now, so not open to the general public, although there were some travellers caravans on the car park about 3 weeks ago, but they didn't stay long