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SL Stadium developments

Wb1234

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Back when I used to go in 80's it was around 14k I think, but seemed like 40k! Been in some wild times in the old grounds! Thrum hall was the other one where it always kicked off!
Biggest derby crowds were at boothferry park when the soccer club lent their ground can’t remember why
 

Gordie

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yes. was covered in snow and bloody freezing! Phil Hogan played with a broken arm. Tough bugger he was!
crazy when you think back the conditions we used to play in.



youd have thought the groundsman and staff would have cleared the snow off the pitch at least!!!
 

Perth Red

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crazy when you think back the conditions we used to play in.



youd have thought the groundsman and staff would have cleared the snow off the pitch at least!!!
They used to leave it on to stop the ground from freezing. Refs wouldnt allow games on frozen pitches. Many a game I got down to Craven Park early to help them shovel the snow off the pitch 15mins before kick off!
 

Wb1234

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They used to leave it on to stop the ground from freezing. Refs wouldnt allow games on frozen pitches. Many a game I got down to Craven Park early to help them shovel the snow off the pitch 15mins before kick off!
So that’s where you got the experience in shovelling stuff
 

Gordie

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They used to leave it on to stop the ground from freezing. Refs wouldnt allow games on frozen pitches. Many a game I got down to Craven Park early to help them shovel the snow off the pitch 15mins before kick off!
Never knew that.
 

Perth Red

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Some errors in this (HKR ground is 11,500 and HFC never go that many lol) but stadium utilisation for 2024:


1. Hull KR – 80.84% (actually 82%)​

2024 average attendance: 9,883
Home ground capacity: 12,225

2. Castleford Tigers – 75.63%​

2024 average attendance: 7,941
Home ground capacity: 10,500

3. St Helens – 72.81%​

2024 average attendance: 13,105
Home ground capacity: 18,000

4. Leeds Rhinos – 71.24%​

2024 average attendance: 14,035
Home ground capacity: 19,700

5. Leigh Leopards – 69.93%​

2024 average attendance: 8,391
Home ground capacity: 12,000

6. Catalans Dragons – 69.51%​

2024 average attendance: 9,162
Home ground capacity: 13,180

7. Warrington Wolves – 65.78%​

2024 average attendance: 10,065
Home ground capacity: 15,300

8. Wigan Warriors – 59.32%​

2024 average attendance: 14,910
Home ground capacity: 25,133

9. Hull FC – 42.89%​

2024 average attendance: 10,975
Home ground capacity: 25,586

10. Salford Red Devils – 38.72%​

2024 average attendance: 4,646
Home ground capacity: 12,000

11. London Broncos* – 34.5%​

2024 average attendance: 3,179
Home ground capacity: 9,215

12. Huddersfield Giants – 18.5%​

2024 average attendance: 4,532
Home ground capacity: 24,500

 

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Wakefield Trinity owner Matt Ellis has revealed plans to extend the club’s DIY Kitchens Stadium home in 2025 after selling out Saturday’s Championship Grand Final: with hopes they could even push to a five-figure capacity before too long.

Trinity attracted a crowd of over 8,000 as Daryl Powell’s side defeated Toulouse to be crowned winners of the Championship and complete a clean sweep of trophies in 2024. They are expected to be readmitted into Super League on Wednesday when IMG reveal their gradings for 2025.


 
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