I think it's a fantastic name for a club that has a Roman history! Oh, and the money coming into the club from this sponsorship is pretty fantastic as well!!

Whats in a name these days its all about the wonga where stadiums are concerned in any sport....as people have already said if they're willing to pay then they can call it what they like we will all call it by our own preference anyway whether it be darn't lane, weldon rd, the jungle or coliseum.

Personally i've always answered we're at home or away to whoever when questioned where we're playing at the weekend rather than with any of the above or DW, Headingley, KC etc etc.

Another BIG well done to Craig Poskitt again the lad has really earnt his corn this year in a very difficult economic climate.

Exactly,people forget Castleford was a Roman garrison town,its a nod to the past while the money it brings helps the club now and hopefully in the future

Can just picture it now. Typical castleford household on a Sunday afternoon.

Dad. "Tiberius get yer skates on we're off t'coliseum".

In my experiance your more likely to say 'move your a**e' than get your skates on

Do you think anyone in Bradford called Odsal "The Grattan Stadium"? Of course we didn't. However, the large amount of cash we got for having it called that on official documents and announcements was nice.

Let's face, RL is not a mega money sport, so if someone wants to pay your club a large amount of cash to name your stadium then who are you to say no? With a few rare exceptions there's not any clubs in the league that are in a position to turn away investors

cracking news, well done to all involved,

Hi this looks like great news for Cas I have had a look at the probiz website which has left me what does this firm do. I have seen how it maximises business opportunities and there are investment opportunities abroad. Given the current state of economies this is either a great investment for Cas or it could be problematic. Only time will tell but good luck

How could it be problamatic?

this year-no money for naming rights

Next year- a large sum of money for naming rights.

I didn't post to create a stir but do some googling and have a look on the company and make your own mind up like I say this could be great for Cas then it may not be.

In what way could it be problamatic? what problems for castleford could you see happening out of this arrangment?

OK look at the company it has previously been issued with a writ for non payment, in these days of sponsorship money and the economy I hope it goes OK but its no surprise to find out that sometimes sponsors take the benefits but are slow to pay, this has happened to locally I read their site and whilst its very jazzy having looked on google I would need convincing thats all.

Wakefield have got the same sort of deal (although i have no idea what investment Cas or Wakey have got) in relation to naming rights etc. Wakefield have got rapid solicitors again have a look on google see what you think

HTH

I fail to see how a company pumping a lot of money into Cas can be a negative thing, only a Wakie fan could find a negative. If I were to be given a choice for the club of taking a significant amount of cash from a company that once had a writ against them or having no planning permission for the clubs new ground I know which I would take. It looks to me like you are clutching at straws old lad.

Right as this has now been taken out of all context I was wishing cas the best of luck but yet again you cannot resist a snipe thanks good bye good luck in the quest see you next season like I say I hope it all works out sorry to make you so paranoid

Bunch of "Ambulance Chasers"!

I get the point you were trying to make and were the same point made by a Cas fan it wouldn't have got people's backs up.

However, provided Cas don't start spending the money from this new sponsor before they've got it then I can't see a problem.

As regards the naming rights, Cas had no-one paying money for our ground to be called the Jungle (the sponsorship deal with Jungle.com having lapsed some years ago) so any money received in 2011 for naming rights is a bonus!

Totally my point ta

And I agree the Wakefield sponsors are ambulance chasers, the interesting thing is the diverse sponsorship coming into the District this can only be a positive for the game as a whole as well as the clubs.

Time for a new nickname I think. Georgius Besticus?

TBH I think the interesting bit about this is the positive noise about making us a national (and international) brand. I've not really felt this type of positive vibe from the club since the time that jungle.com were sponsoring us and giving us things like awaydays to London.

Well done Cas.

Wakie fan in talking down positive Cas news shocker...

I hope we get some Lions down next season chasing Christians around for the half time entertainment.

If they do that's the last you'll see of me.

Oh, and Merry Christmas.

Just say nothing and Merry Christmas to you too.

Then we will see how fast Isa really can run

Quite impressed with the comments from the Probiz MD on the official website: www.castigers.com/article.php?id=1181 The talk about developing the club into a major player in the game is very positive to hear. I've always thought that if we could get into the new stadium at Jn32 we'd be in a great position to become a strong side in the SL. The fact that this company is throwing its weight behind the club further suggests that the clubs plans for the future aint just 'pie in the sky' as some of our competitors and near neighbours prefer to think!

Quite impressed with the comments from the Probiz MD on the official website: www.castigers.com/article.php?id=1181 The talk about developing the club into a major player in the game is very positive to hear. I've always thought that if we could get into the new stadium at Jn32 we'd be in a great position to become a strong side in the SL. The fact that this company is throwing its weight behind the club further suggests that the clubs plans for the future aint just 'pie in the sky' as some of our competitors and near neighbours prefer to think!

The jungle was crap this is crap, but hey if someones chucking cash, let em call it what they want!!!
In the modern age of naming rights nobody seems bothered any more, for my sins I follow Newcastle at football and they play at the "sports direct @ at James park" stadium to give it it's full name!!!! Probiz colliseum don't seem so mad after all.