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We do have 2 but they don't stretch right across the pitch even put together. At least 1 of them is sponsored by Shipley Bantams.

 

They were involved in the last renovations I thought.

 

Sounds like somewhere one might venture for treatment of, ahem, 'social diseases'.

 

You can see at ground level that the pitch is now much more profiled for better drainage - real slope at the sides. Still the problem is that a proper long term solution means a new artificial/natural weave pitch and major drainage work. Minimum cost nearing £1 million pounds according to clubs who have recently had this done (e.g. Sheffield United). This is a big hit for fourth division team and why would you do it to improve someone else's asset?

 

Their pitch would of been relayed

I don't think the current deal City are getting on the stadium will work for the next 10 years though.

The stadium needs vastly improving in areas like the toilets etc plus the pitch is a worry each season. Like @AJP says why should we cover the costs for someone else's asset then pay them rent.

We need to negotiate a better deal if we are to stay at VP.

 

Whilst I very much agree with all you say Onside. You only have to look at Coventry City to see how issue's with a landlord could very quickly escalate, also the egg chasers from Odsal.

 

Mismanagement of Coventry for years had led them to a position where they no bargaining power whatsoever for a stadium originally designated for them. Its clear Wasps and their owner couldn't care less whether they play there or not.

 

Sensible answers only please Fordy.

 

I agree.

Look, Coventry fans won't like travelling in to Birmingham but they've shown it can work.

If Gibbs wants to bend the club over with massive replay bills then stuff him. He either buys the club back, help maintain the stadium or we look at other options such as this.

Bradford Council would soon start worrying also. Oh you want to talk to us now because you won't have rugby or football in the area.. do one you useless lazy, unambitious gits.

Bradford City needs to stop acting like a charity and get tough.

The problem for years is that they play the poor card and when you do that you get your pants pulled down.

 

Madness. It's bad enough working in Leeds never mind spending my spare time at Elland Road. Would not be comfortable sitting in Elland road or The McAlpine every other week. Our pitch could be class if the McBurnie money was spent wisely. A relocation isn't necessary just a proper job on the pitch would do instead of bodge jobs.

 

Just Do It.

 

I seem to remember the question being raised at the fans forum - show of hands for a new pitch, show of hands for the money to spent on players.
I think most opted for the latter.

 

Don't go on so you'll have a heart attack, you've answered my question you cant do anything with regards Rupp putting more money into the club, now stop sulking.

 

Love you!

 

Never gonna happen, I'm 6ft not your type.

 

Are you Walter Mitty you don’t live in the real world Rupp is NOT going to put extra money in. Anything we spend will be self generated. It’s not nice to hear but it’s reality

 

Are you sure? 3 million Mcburnie “self generated” us and that’s not gone back in....