I think it will be left the longest I suspect.

If the north is done it will be to the steps at best. If the west is done it will go as far as the touch line/bar area. The west corner will likely remain for some time.

There is some ideal space in that bottom south west corner to add a facility of reasonable size. I would imagine when the west is redeveloped it will have a 2 floor building on the south west corner that will be utilised for a player development facility.

That said, if Ellis has bought the bathroom place next to car park then that could become a training/development facility also if you get rid of the pavement between car park and that building, close off the car park road entrance. Level what’s there and you can build a facility twice the size as you can then utilise the large car park for visitors outside match day.

There are numerous options. I’m sure Ellis will have a PM and all these will be considered using the correct tools.

I would agree that it is pretty hopeless to see the clock unless you are in the East stand but I think it's primary purpose is to be seen from wherever the official timekeeper is located, presumably the East Stand. It also has to be visible to the referee and presumably can't be replicated except through Sky.

As all SL games are televised, we just need to see the main screen.

How times have change , seems only a short time ago we were all on tenterhooks wondering if we’d actually survive as a club ,fast forwards and were now moaning we can’t get a good view of the big screen . Solution get yer hand in yer pockets n get in the east stand , perfect view of the big screen , simple

You're right KK, we've been spoilt already and its great!




Have been in the East Stand and have to say again that it's well nice.


Just like the standing behind the sticks - while I still can!

No roof and struts in the way

We have to remember that next year it wont just be about the screen being used as a scoreboard, we will all want to watch when the video ref goes to the screen.

I loved my many years behind the sticks with or without the roof Barnsley ,it wasn’t the standing that was the problem it was the walking at the end that left me looking like a robot trying to get the knees working ,all very painful. At 6’5 the seats are snug but I can stand and stretch my legs and so far not had the same trouble with seating as standing

Surely if they are to utilise the north stand to its full potential at some point won’t that require the roofline to be lifted to access the space at the rear ,which hopefully will give fans a better view of the screen to a point

Exactly or a new roof altogether which would probably be not too much more than moving and extending etc (maybe even cheaper!).

If we are looking to seriously increase attendence then the north is the obvious choice. You could squeeze 2k more if a proper job was done all way to the rear. As you say the screen then would be visible mostly

There’s a knock on effect for everything which is why it will be project managed properly and the correct decisions made I’m sure from Ellis and family.

There are plans afoot for large parts of the stadium ,both inside and out to be redeveloped, let’s not forget about the kitchen/bed shop on donny rd , that is going to blow you away when it’s redeveloped . We are very very lucky to have a family that are mad passionate about our club ,and will stop at nothing ,and have the financial clout to realise those ambitions that will drive this club to the next level ,and beyond anything we could ever have envisaged or hoped for .

I’ve just watched the full video of Sunday’s game and noticed something that I didn’t at the game.
If you look closely at the ground floor of the South End boxes immediately behind the goal posts, there seems to be a structure attached to the front of the stand, Has anyone else noticed this or know what it is?

It's a spitoon for those in the hospitality boxes above

The speakers for the PA system.

New terracing to be installed for next season in front of the South Stand..... https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... ails-plans

New terracing to be installed for next season in front of the South Stand..... https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/wa ... ails-plans

I've heard that the whole pitch has been ripped up.....so we can install under-soil heating

I think the work on the pitch is top dressing to help drainage plus what use is under soil heating in Summer.

You hear some strange things.
Just being relayed/seeded. Will probably happen every couple of years

https://x.com/WTrinityRL/status/1850945628303737233 Wonder if the sponsorship has offset some of the cost for the LED boards?

https://x.com/WTrinityRL/status/1850945628303737233 Wonder if the sponsorship has offset some of the cost for the LED boards?

Okay but we did start in February last season

Quote ="Khlav Kalash" https://x.com/WTrinityRL/status/1850945628303737233 Wonder if the sponsorship has offset some of the cost for the LED boards?'" If it’s the company who we purchased the boards from then yes. Any amount of investment from them would be an offset of the cost paid. I can’t wait to see the LED boards up and what upgrades will be in place for start of the season. The south stand terracing could really offer something unique to SL if it can be linked to the ground floor of the boxes and made open plan for a social area, tvs, refreshments, music etc. it could be like another hospitality area that seats hundreds out of match day and during match day it could cater for hundreds.

Quote ="Khlav Kalash" https://x.com/WTrinityRL/status/1850945628303737233 Wonder if the sponsorship has offset some of the cost for the LED boards?'" If it’s the company who we purchased the boards from then yes. Any amount of investment from them would be an offset of the cost paid. I can’t wait to see the LED boards up and what upgrades will be in place for start of the season. The south stand terracing could really offer something unique to SL if it can be linked to the ground floor of the boxes and made open plan for a social area, tvs, refreshments, music etc. it could be like another hospitality area that seats hundreds out of match day and during match day it could cater for hundreds.

Latest video of the ground from the air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEO-yJ2JtU

Latest video of the ground from the air https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEO-yJ2JtU

As an aside, I saw what looked like the start of some hoarding around the kitchen shop the other day. Looks like some refit is imminent.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wakefiel ... er_android

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wakefiel ... er_android

I'll put this in the Shareholder chat but Matt confirmed plans for the old kitchen/house place.
Of the things they are doing that's the first one.

New building for shop, with cafe incorporated into it. Boards have gone up and they are starting straight away.
The designs look really smart.

Possibly bar area backing onto the fan zone but that bit is still at idea stage.

They will shut the store in the Ridings as the rent is way too high and this is a much better option. Especially for game day.
They may do a pop up shop in town depending on the need but I don't think they'll need to.
This one looks amazing.

I wonder if the money they’re saving on rent could be used to get some advertising space around the city. Or maybe even look at some sponsorship/collaboration with trinity walk itself which include some air time on the big screen.

I’m thinking mainly show some highlights and clips from the final. Short video of players lifting the cups and fireworks/wembley along with season ticket Info following.

I completely get the shop moving but I feel there’s scope to tap into city centre traffic more efficiently.

It seems that the cafe idea could be interesting. If it’s going to operate as a business 7 days a week then could earn some money on a busy Doncaster Road morning and afternoon. I’d certainly hold it taps into the coffee takeaway market like Costa/starbucks etc. our own Trinity branded coffee shop with food selection could be a great idea. All about the coffee these days and margins would be quite good in sales.

I’m rambling again but I like thinking on my feet with these things and if someone sees these ideas and any of them spark something positive it’s worth discussing.