Really quite sad news ht.ly/2u3NxA

Really quite sad news ht.ly/2u3NxA

That's terrible news!



I hope something can be done. Possibly with RFL involvement...

Not good at all

Always enjoyed popping in for a pint when (deliberately) changing trains at Huddersfield en route to our Thursday away games in Yorkshire. Could spend hours looking at the stuff on the walls.

indeed, that really is an 'iconic' rugby league building that we need to keep open.

People aren't seriously suggesting that the RFL should buy a business that even experienced business recovery professionals haven't been able to make work - are they?

It's a shame given the history of the place and for those who have lost their jobs, but presumably alternative premises can be found for the Heritage Centre element if The George is unable to re-open?

I wonder how feasible it would be to move the RFL from Red Hall to the George. Keep the ground floor as it is, conference facilities upstairs and above that office space. Any floors not used could be converted and rented out as office space. Though I must admit that is all pie in the sky, wishful thinking.

Maybe with a bit of planning they coulld buy the building
and move their H.Q. there in time. What better place for
the governing body of the sport that was born there to be based.

my guess is that the only option left for the George is apartments. In making the apartments it would be quite feasable to just keep the bar as a bar.

It's a shame for all the history in the place and more of a shame for the current ecconomic climate.
The finances in RL are positively brimming, compared to the state of the country at the moment

Damn, me and the wife had booked a fortnight's holiday there with the kids in February. Looks like it'll just have to be Florida again.

Seriously ... if this bothers you, you really need to move on. I couldn't care less about Odsal, The George Hotel, and nor (as a Wigan fan) even Central Park. Five minutes of 'that's kind of emotional since I had a lot of good times there' and then MOVE ON.

Shall we build a warehouse on Stone Henge whilst we are at it? Historical landmarks, buildings and monuments are part of our nation's unique and wonderful heritage. The George Hotel represents a key moment in British sports history. Perplexed as to why any sports fan would have such feelings.

But it makes little sense for the RFL to throw money at what, given the evidence from two business recovery agencies, seems to be a lost cause. Quite frankly, I'm not that surprised that they haven't been able to find too many people willing to spend £100+ a night to kip next to Huddersfield station.

For sure, it is a huge shame given the role it played in the sport that I know and love, but mourning it's closure isn't going to do anybody any good.

Its a shame the RFL have already used cash to save one 'iconic RL building' in the past 12 months cos this is one we COULD do with saving. the moving from Red Hall is a brilliant idea, but i dont think it will happen somehow......

Sad as it is for the people who will lose their jobs, it would be bonkers for the RFL to throw central funds at a failing business wouldn't it - even one that could claim genuine 'iconic' status?

They could look to help with re-housing the collection though - I imagine the Giants would be happy to host it at the Galpharm, which seems appropriate given the geography.

Don't think the Terriers would be happy with that somehow. With it being a Soccer Stadium.

Thought the RFL were supposed to be moving to Media City?

The World Cup organisers are based in Media City, I think they have about 20 employees there. I imagine that post World Cup the media/marketing team will move into the office. Pretty sure they also have a location in London for the staff based down there.

Given that the Giants also play there, doesn't that make it both a football and a RL stadium?

Either way - there's an ambitious RL stadium project about to get underway in Wakefield; I'm sure they could find room for it there.

Lets just say the RFl were to buy it they could use it for:
1. RFL office space
2. Expand the museum
3. Have a rugby league shop ( mainly for England merchandise)
4. Room hire for all events
5. Still keep a small number of rooms for Hotel use.
6. Hold rugby league events such as forums and award ceremony's

The possibilities are endless

Its a listed building. Its going nowhere.

Not according to the HTAFC fans it isn.t.

I wouldn't know anything about that; football is dead to me.

Cassandra point of information
Ken Davy (Giants) owns 60% shares in Stadium, Council own 40%, HTAFC 0% (they pay rent)

Rugby League Heritage is seperately owned, and is not part of the sale of the George Hotel