Quote ="berro's best mate"temporary stands for temporary fans.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />'" icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> =whitewa nker

Quote ="berro's best mate"temporary stands for temporary fans.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />'" icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> =whitewa nker

Quote ="Rogues Gallery"As an fan who travels to almost every Wigan away game I hated Valley Parade. We were sat almost at boot level in seats with very little legroom (and I'm only 5' 8"icon_wink.gif We couldn't find any decent pubs near the ground, much prefer Odsal and the Red Lion on Manchester ">Road.'" To be honest, and I`m no lover of playing at VP, the one thing the ground has over Odsal is the number of pubs in `reasonable` vicinity of the ground. Most of the pubs in the town centre for instance are within ten to fifteen (if you`re slow!) minutes walking distance.

Quote ="Rogues Gallery"As an fan who travels to almost every Wigan away game I hated Valley Parade. We were sat almost at boot level in seats with very little legroom (and I'm only 5' 8"icon_wink.gif We couldn't find any decent pubs near the ground, much prefer Odsal and the Red Lion on Manchester ">Road.'" To be honest, and I`m no lover of playing at VP, the one thing the ground has over Odsal is the number of pubs in `reasonable` vicinity of the ground. Most of the pubs in the town centre for instance are within ten to fifteen (if you`re slow!) minutes walking distance.

Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans

Quote ="Skelmanthorpe Giant"Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans'" And Cougar Park for the other 50% icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Quote ="Skelmanthorpe Giant"Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans'" And Cougar Park for the other 50% icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Quote ="berro's best mate"temporary stands for temporary fans.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />'" icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="berro's best mate"temporary stands for temporary fans.... icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />'" icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="Skelmanthorpe Giant"Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans'" icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> Why don't you hand over the Galpharm and you can relocate to sheffield ?

Quote ="Skelmanthorpe Giant"Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans'" icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> Why don't you hand over the Galpharm and you can relocate to sheffield ?

Quote ="Bullseye"And Cougar Park for the other 50% icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />'" and belle vue for the other 50% icon_confused.gif" alt="icon_confused.gif" title="Confused" />

Quote ="Bullseye"And Cougar Park for the other 50% icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />'" and belle vue for the other 50% icon_confused.gif" alt="icon_confused.gif" title="Confused" />

Various quotes: The Shay? Local stadium for 50% of the fans Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans And Cougar Park for the other 50% and belle vue for the other 50% I think there is something going wrong with the maths - you don't get these people to do Bradfords books do you icon_eek.gif" alt="icon_eek.gif" title="Shocked" />

Various quotes: The Shay? Local stadium for 50% of the fans Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans And Cougar Park for the other 50% and belle vue for the other 50% I think there is something going wrong with the maths - you don't get these people to do Bradfords books do you icon_eek.gif" alt="icon_eek.gif" title="Shocked" />

Quote ="Dreamer"Various quotes: The Shay? Local stadium for 50% of the fans Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans And Cougar Park for the other 50% and belle vue for the other 50% I think there is something going wrong with the maths - you don't get these people to do Bradfords books do you icon_eek.gif" alt="icon_eek.gif" title="Shocked" />'" we all applied to be Ken Dodd`s and Lester Pigots book keeper icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Quote ="Dreamer"Various quotes: The Shay? Local stadium for 50% of the fans Galpharm? local stadium to the other 50% of the fans And Cougar Park for the other 50% and belle vue for the other 50% I think there is something going wrong with the maths - you don't get these people to do Bradfords books do you icon_eek.gif" alt="icon_eek.gif" title="Shocked" />'" we all applied to be Ken Dodd`s and Lester Pigots book keeper icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Don't forget that 50% of our fans used to support Batley!



But's it's ok because 50% of Leeds' fans used to support Bradford.



Surely that means that 50% of Leeds fans used to support Huddersfield, 50% supported Halifax, 50% supported Keighley, 50% supported Wakefield, 50% supported Batley etc. etc.

Quote ="Ewwenorfolk"icon_lol.gif Why don't you hand over the Galpharm and you can relocate to sheffield ?'" we`ve never do that yet icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Quote ="Ewwenorfolk"icon_lol.gif Why don't you hand over the Galpharm and you can relocate to sheffield ?'" we`ve never do that yet icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Yeah but they're all secretly HKR away fans.

Quote ="childofthenorthern"Yeah but they're all secretly HKR away ">fans.'" Can you remember last year when they brought 50 trillion fans to Odsal?

Quote ="childofthenorthern"Yeah but they're all secretly HKR away ">fans.'" Can you remember last year when they brought 50 trillion fans to Odsal?

Quote ="Maccbull_BigBullyBooaza"Can you remember last year when they brought 50 trillion fans to Odsal?'" yeah could barely move tripping without over the bugg*ers icon_smile.gif" alt="icon_smile.gif" title="Smile" /> God knows what will happen when we have a nice shiny new 18000 capacity stadium icon_exclaim.gif" alt="icon_exclaim.gif" title="Exclamation" />

Quote ="Maccbull_BigBullyBooaza"Can you remember last year when they brought 50 trillion fans to Odsal?'" yeah could barely move tripping without over the bugg*ers icon_smile.gif" alt="icon_smile.gif" title="Smile" /> God knows what will happen when we have a nice shiny new 18000 capacity stadium icon_exclaim.gif" alt="icon_exclaim.gif" title="Exclamation" />

Quote ="childofthenorthern"yeah could barely move tripping without over the bugg*ers icon_smile.gif" alt="icon_smile.gif" title="Smile" /> God knows what will happen when we have a nice shiny new 18000 capacity stadium icon_exclaim.gif" alt="icon_exclaim.gif" title="Exclamation" />'" 100 trillion from Hull KR?

Quote ="childofthenorthern"yeah could barely move tripping without over the bugg*ers icon_smile.gif" alt="icon_smile.gif" title="Smile" /> God knows what will happen when we have a nice shiny new 18000 capacity stadium icon_exclaim.gif" alt="icon_exclaim.gif" title="Exclamation" />'" 100 trillion from Hull KR?

Quote ="Rogues Gallery"As a fan who travels to almost every Wigan away game I hated Valley Parade. We were sat almost at boot level in seats with very little legroom (and I'm only 5' 8"icon_wink.gif We couldn't find any decent pubs near the ground, much prefer Odsal and the Red Lion on Manchester ">Road.'" So Quote ="mat"thats because bradford arms apart ( and its a stretch calling that decent) there arent any icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />'" Then Quote ="Bulliac"To be honest, and I`m no lover of playing at VP, the one thing the ground has over Odsal is the number of pubs in `reasonable` vicinity of the ground. Most of the pubs in the town centre for instance are within ten to fifteen (if you`re slow!) minutes walking ">distance.'" Confused from Wigan.

Quote ="Rogues Gallery"As a fan who travels to almost every Wigan away game I hated Valley Parade. We were sat almost at boot level in seats with very little legroom (and I'm only 5' 8"icon_wink.gif We couldn't find any decent pubs near the ground, much prefer Odsal and the Red Lion on Manchester ">Road.'" So Quote ="mat"thats because bradford arms apart ( and its a stretch calling that decent) there arent any icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />'" Then Quote ="Bulliac"To be honest, and I`m no lover of playing at VP, the one thing the ground has over Odsal is the number of pubs in `reasonable` vicinity of the ground. Most of the pubs in the town centre for instance are within ten to fifteen (if you`re slow!) minutes walking ">distance.'" Confused from Wigan.

Quote ="Rogues Gallery" Confused from ">Wigan.'" depends on your definition of near ground I suppose. bulliac's obviously prepared to walk a bit further than me icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Quote ="Rogues Gallery" Confused from ">Wigan.'" depends on your definition of near ground I suppose. bulliac's obviously prepared to walk a bit further than me icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" />

Dear confused.



The Bradford arms isn't as good or as close as the various pubs near Odsal. The top house is just a stones throw from the front gate (don't throw stones at the pub though)



Odsal has a lot of parking. VP doesn't.



Odsal is an open stadium. You can sit or stand anywhere you want. VP has a small away end and enforced segregation. Away fans all hated the cramped confines of the away end.



VP has stewards that nobody liked. They are shouty and grumpy. Odsal stewards are lovely (mostly)



Odsal is very easy to find as it's just at the end of the M606. You have to travel through Bradford to get to VP. A lot of away fans grumbled about the traffic in the Manningham area which is much closer to the town centre and has generally smaller and busier roads than the Odsal area.

The VP stewards were my worst memory. They were often dowright rude, always officious and sometimes threatening for no reason.

They might have reason, or instructions from management, to treat football fans as cattle and presumed purpertrators of violence but IIRC there was no reason to do so whilst SL matches were played there.



This probably reflects more upon the general methods required to "monitor" a professional football game than a rugby one. This was pretty obvious in that our early matches at VP there was the usual large police presence expectant of a football match which later reduced to the normal staffing levels you would expect at Odsal.

there is no transfer between stands at Valley parade. that also is the case at Hull, Hudds, Wigan as they too are football grounds. The "away end" at VP is segregated from the home fans by a roll of black netting.



theer is ample parking at VP as the 11000 + who go to City matches every other week will attest. If the Bulls go back there, i will post on here the names of 2 "private " clubs that have a wonderful welcoming atmosphere and would be only too happy to have you become members and/or drink there on matchdays, just like we do when City are at home. they are a 5 minute wak from the ground and offer good secure parking too.



I am both a City and a BUlls fan. Working together could be the way forward for both clubs. There are elements in both parties that dont like the idea of being resident in an area usually associated with the other. that is understandable. But history means very little if the clubs fold!



The stewarding was an issue last time around, but if people are sensible and understand that football grounds are governed by different rules than just RL grounds, then this can be overcome!



I loved being closer to the action, and the roof was welcome. before anybody asks, I live in Wibsey and walk to BUlls games!!

................................. icon_sad.gif" alt="icon_sad.gif" title="Sad" /> I know we need to find somewhere else IF they redevelop The Temple. . . . but VP??? Prospect of that makes me feel glad I'm down here. Where's mi photocopier . . . . "TRY for Odsal" icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" />

................................. icon_sad.gif" alt="icon_sad.gif" title="Sad" /> I know we need to find somewhere else IF they redevelop The Temple. . . . but VP??? Prospect of that makes me feel glad I'm down here. Where's mi photocopier . . . . "TRY for Odsal" icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" />

Quote ="isaac1"theer is ample parking at VP as the 11000 + who go to City matches every other week will ">attest.'" I used to live near the stadium and all the little local roads were double parked every home game. If there was so much parking I don't know where it could have been! edit: From the [url=http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/CoralWindowsStadium/0,,10266,00.htmlofficial club website[/url "Supporters are advised that there is NO public car parking at the stadium on matchdays and there is very limited street parking."

Quote ="isaac1"theer is ample parking at VP as the 11000 + who go to City matches every other week will ">attest.'" I used to live near the stadium and all the little local roads were double parked every home game. If there was so much parking I don't know where it could have been! edit: From the [url=http://www.bradfordcityfc.co.uk/page/CoralWindowsStadium/0,,10266,00.htmlofficial club website[/url "Supporters are advised that there is NO public car parking at the stadium on matchdays and there is very limited street parking."

Quote ="Bully_Boxer"[size=150The Shay[/size? Local stadium for 50% of the fans and good bus links to Huddersfield! icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" /> In all seriousness though is Dewsbury actually the best option? Obviously the Stadium does not currently meet SL standard nor is it big enough. Is the pitch good enough for SL.. never been in the summer months! Is the adequate parking space for +8K fans in the surrounding area? If we can solve some of the above problems and it still be more cost effective than VP then I'd much prefer to be watching the Bulls there! Plus I'd rather help line the pockets of a RL club than any other person or ">organisation.'" You could do worse. When the stand is completed (february 2010) the capacity will certainly suffice for any of your games (Leeds at a push), the playing surface is excellent, the view is superb and close to the action. however as it is shared by both HRLF and FCHalifax there would be no real possibility of fitting three playing teams sharing, at the beginning and end of our season.

Quote ="Bully_Boxer"[size=150The Shay[/size? Local stadium for 50% of the fans and good bus links to Huddersfield! icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" /> In all seriousness though is Dewsbury actually the best option? Obviously the Stadium does not currently meet SL standard nor is it big enough. Is the pitch good enough for SL.. never been in the summer months! Is the adequate parking space for +8K fans in the surrounding area? If we can solve some of the above problems and it still be more cost effective than VP then I'd much prefer to be watching the Bulls there! Plus I'd rather help line the pockets of a RL club than any other person or ">organisation.'" You could do worse. When the stand is completed (february 2010) the capacity will certainly suffice for any of your games (Leeds at a push), the playing surface is excellent, the view is superb and close to the action. however as it is shared by both HRLF and FCHalifax there would be no real possibility of fitting three playing teams sharing, at the beginning and end of our season.

Quote ="Bullpower"................................. icon_sad.gif" alt="icon_sad.gif" title="Sad" /> I know we need to find somewhere else IF they redevelop The Temple. . . . but VP??? Prospect of that makes me feel glad I'm down here. Where's mi photocopier . . . . "TRY for Odsal" icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" />'" My 15 mins of fame...holding one end of the 30ft banner at The Boulevard and seen by everyone on Sky, and in the RL press when pics published afterwards. Not a pretty sight icon_redface.gif" alt="icon_surprised.gifops:" title="Embarassed" />

Quote ="Bullpower"................................. icon_sad.gif" alt="icon_sad.gif" title="Sad" /> I know we need to find somewhere else IF they redevelop The Temple. . . . but VP??? Prospect of that makes me feel glad I'm down here. Where's mi photocopier . . . . "TRY for Odsal" icon_biggrin.gif" alt="icon_biggrin.gif" title="Very Happy" />'" My 15 mins of fame...holding one end of the 30ft banner at The Boulevard and seen by everyone on Sky, and in the RL press when pics published afterwards. Not a pretty sight icon_redface.gif" alt="icon_surprised.gifops:" title="Embarassed" />

Quote ="spanishbob"You could do worse. When the stand is completed (february 2010) the capacity will certainly suffice for any of your games (Leeds at a push), the playing surface is excellent, the view is superb and close to the action. however as it is shared by both HRLF and FCHalifax there would be no real possibility of fitting three playing teams sharing, at the beginning and end of our ">season.'" And it`s fairly close to the Three Pigeons and close enough (for me icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" /> ) to the Pump Room, two wonderful reasons for going to the Shay............. Guess that`s me convinced icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />

Quote ="spanishbob"You could do worse. When the stand is completed (february 2010) the capacity will certainly suffice for any of your games (Leeds at a push), the playing surface is excellent, the view is superb and close to the action. however as it is shared by both HRLF and FCHalifax there would be no real possibility of fitting three playing teams sharing, at the beginning and end of our ">season.'" And it`s fairly close to the Three Pigeons and close enough (for me icon_wink.gif" alt="icon_wink.gif" title="Wink" /> ) to the Pump Room, two wonderful reasons for going to the Shay............. Guess that`s me convinced icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" />