Secret rift between Broadcasting House and Peter Levy uncovered

Ken Davy looking to buy The Shay and relocate Huddersfield to Halifax from 2026, until they have a new ground built. Buying and upgrading The Shay facilities/pitch would instantly give Hudds extra IMG points, through ground ownership; other non-matchday income from 2 sitting tenants (FCHT and Halifax RL); and a smaller capacity would improve their crowd utilisation score. Otherwise at risk of losing the SL status (along with Salford) if other Championship clubs improve.

[quote="Rugby Raider":21mtlz62]Ken Davy looking to buy The Shay and relocate Huddersfield to Halifax from 2026, until they have a new ground built. Buying and upgrading The Shay facilities/pitch would instantly give Hudds extra IMG points, through ground ownership; other non-matchday income from 2 sitting tenants (FCHT and Halifax RL); and a smaller capacity would improve their crowd utilisation score. Otherwise at risk of losing the SL status (along with Salford) if other Championship clubs improve.[/quote:21mtlz62] Has Ken Davy really got that amount of money to dispose of, he’ll never get it back. Can’t imagine his children being in favour of it.

[quote="Armavinit":3nrhe4ek]Has Ken Davy really got that amount of money to dispose of, he’ll never get it back. Can’t imagine his children being in favour of it.[/quote:3nrhe4ek] Doubt it would cost that much. I think the Council own it and want to offload it quite cheaply. Probably grants and funding available for ground improvements too. Might be a matter of needs must. Think Huddersfield are going in one direction with regards IMG points and expect a threat from York, Bradford and Toulouse in the next year or so. Would secure their SL future if it gave them an extra IMG point or two.

[quote="Rugby Raider":1m3ou675]Doubt it would cost that much. I think the Council own it and want to offload it quite cheaply. Probably grants and funding available for ground improvements too. Might be a matter of needs must. Think Huddersfield are going in one direction with regards IMG points and expect a threat from York, Bradford and Toulouse in the next year or so. Would secure their SL future if it gave them an extra IMG point or two.[/quote:1m3ou675] Not just buying Halifax ground but building a new stadium