Who mentioned the Stadium in terms of generating profits? What I was saying was that if the Stadiums potential was unlocked in terms of other uses other than Hull FC & Hull City fixtures this could be used to offset the operational & upkeep costs, reducing the burden to both clubs, the SMC and Council.

The upkeep required with more use would actually be marginal and any extra costs incurred should/would be added to the price for its use/hire.

It's also not about 'trying to fix it by relying on concert promoters or property developers or suchlike won’t make much difference because those people want the profits from their activities', it is simply about improving/increasing its revenue stream to offset running costs. In simplistic terms instead of just having 2 parties having to eat 2 big pieces of a pie you have 4, 5, 8, 12, the pie would remain largely the same size but each party has a lot less to eat than just 2.

While the stadium size doesnt suit every music act, looking up the coast Middlesbrough have hosted acts like Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and Take That in recent years. How much money that makes for the stadium I dont know, but having gone to the Killers gig the town centre was heaving and hotel prices extrotionate so the boost to the local area is significant.

I’m somewhat dubious about the amount of potential there is to unlock, but setting that aside…

You are talking about profits… it’s just that you’re immediately converting them into a discount for Hull FC (and City). Realistically, Hull FC are going to be back of the queue behind management and ownership.

Or, if Hull FC unlocked their potential and increased SMC revenue, then maybe they could offer more attractive deals to Bronski Beat or Kasabian or Little Mix.

Another interesting read from AP in the Yorkshire Post, makes some good points regarding IMG needing funding.

yeh good piece the SMC stuff is such a good idea at least in some respects for the RFL have been to inward looking and too parochial for far too long. We certainly need to do something to rescue a game which is fast going backwards but at present I think Adam is right its bricks without straw as we are expecting them to reposition the game in the eyes of the sporting public in an ever expanding market place with no core financial support. As for what he says about the complaints from clubs that are 'relegated' not on league position but on grading that's a given. They all signed up to it but when it's actually them that's going down on their grading rather than their league position, there will be hell on with a lot of shouting, recriminations and no doubt threats of legal action. her it is if you haven't read it! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ue-4478452

yeh good piece the SMC stuff is such a good idea at least in some respects for the RFL have been to inward looking and too parochial for far too long. We certainly need to do something to rescue a game which is fast going backwards but at present I think Adam is right its bricks without straw as we are expecting them to reposition the game in the eyes of the sporting public in an ever expanding market place with no core financial support. As for what he says about the complaints from clubs that are 'relegated' not on league position but on grading that's a given. They all signed up to it but when it's actually them that's going down on their grading rather than their league position, there will be hell on with a lot of shouting, recriminations and no doubt threats of legal action. her it is if you haven't read it! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ue-4478452

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"yeh good piece the SMC stuff is such a good idea at least in some respects for the RFL have been to inward looking and too parochial for far too long. We certainly need to do something to rescue a game which is fast going backwards but at present I think Adam is right its bricks without straw as we are expecting them to reposition the game in the eyes of the sporting public in an ever expanding market place with no core financial support. As for what he says about the complaints from clubs that are 'relegated' not on league position but on grading that's a given. They all signed up to it but when it's actually them that's going down on their grading rather than their league position, there will be hell on with a lot of shouting, recriminations and no doubt threats of legal action. her it is if you haven't read it! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ue-4478452'" On a side note you can tell Pearson used to work for Leeds United I perosnally dont agree at all about his comments about Elland Road being a better Magic venue than Newcastle. But back on topic...he is right that without money any ideas from IMG wont go anywhere.

Quote ="The Dentist Wilf"yeh good piece the SMC stuff is such a good idea at least in some respects for the RFL have been to inward looking and too parochial for far too long. We certainly need to do something to rescue a game which is fast going backwards but at present I think Adam is right its bricks without straw as we are expecting them to reposition the game in the eyes of the sporting public in an ever expanding market place with no core financial support. As for what he says about the complaints from clubs that are 'relegated' not on league position but on grading that's a given. They all signed up to it but when it's actually them that's going down on their grading rather than their league position, there will be hell on with a lot of shouting, recriminations and no doubt threats of legal action. her it is if you haven't read it! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ue-4478452'" On a side note you can tell Pearson used to work for Leeds United I perosnally dont agree at all about his comments about Elland Road being a better Magic venue than Newcastle. But back on topic...he is right that without money any ideas from IMG wont go anywhere.

Seriously what have IMG brought to the table that has or looks to enhance the game.
You could have a fans panel who in my opinion would create more meaningful ideas than IMG.
The first IMG invoice for £500,000 hasnt gone down well and i can see why.
The game needs marketing and IMG have done nothing in that respect.
Do they seriously think Fantasy Rugby league is the way to attract young fans or market the game?
Once again the RFL are being taken for a ride which is easy to see when you look at the calibre and quality of staff they employ.
The shake up should be here.Believing a big name on your books like IMG whos claim to fame currently is wanting to scrap magic weekend and pointing out that several clubs grounds are not up to scatch is the answer to developing Rugby league in this country is deluded.

Pearson interview with Hull Live confirms pass sales now at 7500. Believe we sold 8300 last season so we are 800 down with 3.5 weeks to go, so likely will end up slightly down. Still not bad given how bad the team has been.

Could be huge bit of news coming shortly

I see pearson has lost controlling interest. Usually means someone additional has come in with controlling interest with shares etc? Investment incoming for you guys?…..

Ehab?

Ooh, what's this? AP no longer has significant control

He still has significant control via his other company - Hull FC 2011 Limited.

Yeah, seems weird to file this now though and coincidental with the plea for someone else to come in. Idk

No idea what everybody is reading but all sounds interesting.
Maybe hear something from the club at 6pm if it's something along the lines of a new face coming in.

It could be a whole load of nothing, maybe preparing for the future, but the timing of this change on companies house feels much more than just a coincidence.

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Bit disappointing if the club "isn't actively seeking new investment."

You're not kidding. Have you seen that new radiator mascot

We'll score lots of IMG points for social media engagement with the radiator mascot I feel

Actual adult humans on social media getting worked up over a man in a costume.

Crazy how many people get so wound up about something that makes absolutely 0 difference to anything. If Ecostrad are putting plenty of money into the club, which by all accounts they are, then they can design whatever mascot they please for all I care.

I suspect what he means by that is that they aren't going round actively touting for investors. He's said he is open to investment from other parties, presumably if he is approached by the other party.

Exactly….its supposed to be a big deal so what does it matter what the mascot looks like.