What does Bradford need most a puddle in the ground or a new stadium?
The Keepmoat stadium in Donny cost 21 million. A 15,500 capacity all seater, all covered stadium isn't really needed in Bradford is it?

Time will tell whether or not it was worth the money - like whether or not visitors will be attracted to events that are held there and whether or not it is well maintained.

I think come the summer time it'll be a popular and well used space. I'm a big fan of it though.

*and I voted yes in the poll a) cos no one else will and b) cos I'm optimistic about the future of it!

I was against. Having seen it though I don't think I can offer a verdict until Christmas next year when it's had a full spring, summer and early autumn. I like the space, I like the fountains, and I have stopped and lingered several times walking past on my way up to work and home again.

It's been built for events as much as for the fountains. The article doesn't really make that clear, and all the comments on there are about it being a space with water and fountains. I want to see how a full year's programme of those events pan out first because it's those that will bring people into the city centre.



Given the two stadiums we have and the massive uproar that would have ensued had this windfall money been spent on minority interests I'd have to agree with you there, despite my self-interests and concern for the club.

OT to the OT this, but I didn't want to start a thread and couldn't find a spot for it. www.yorkshirefilmarchive.com/node/2433 Street cleaning in Bradford circa 1946. Mostly the bottom end of GH Road in the Windsor Baths / Alhambra / Odeon area. From about 3 mins in the "action" moves to the tip at the back of Odsal, and includes scenes of the ground shot in colour. If you're on Facebook and not a member of the "All About Bradford" group you probably should be. Lots of great old photos to look at, and lots of "why can't it be like when I were a lad" comments to laugh at.

OT to the OT this, but I didn't want to start a thread and couldn't find a spot for it. www.yorkshirefilmarchive.com/node/2433 Street cleaning in Bradford circa 1946. Mostly the bottom end of GH Road in the Windsor Baths / Alhambra / Odeon area. From about 3 mins in the "action" moves to the tip at the back of Odsal, and includes scenes of the ground shot in colour. If you're on Facebook and not a member of the "All About Bradford" group you probably should be. Lots of great old photos to look at, and lots of "why can't it be like when I were a lad" comments to laugh at.

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