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Our own stadium? That's a new one. Seems ambitious.



Personally I like The Stoop and as long as we're called Harlequins, we should play there IMO

Great news can't wait to move.

All for having our own ground as sharing causes all sorts of problems in any sport, it's interesting to read that the RFL are trying to help as well (only given their level of competence we'd probably end up somewhere like Bamako!). I also supect that if we did find somewhere we wouldn't be at the Stoop for the next three years.

Our own ground? Where? How would we afford it? Do they mean a new stadium or playing at somewhere like Crystal Palace? Forgive me for having a lack of vision but I'm puzzled as to how we'd achieve it given our current state.

I read this more of a general ideal answer to a question posed, which given our transient past will always be asked IMO, what is slightly different and no doubt being considered at some level is post 2012 and opportunities arising for investment on the back of a succesful games.



In an ideal world we would own our own ground which would have a 365 revenue stream and we should not be scared of another move where all the required elements he lists have been put into place, the problem in the past has been moving grounds because we have been forced to by forces outside the clubs control. You also have to colour the comments with the current Trinity/Crusaders situation, where Trin are being shafted because they have no tangible assets [like us in our current situation but Crusaders could cut a reasonable deal as they own the ground.

Hats off to him for thinking longer term! Maybe this indicates the Quins thing is not working. I understand this was in Gus's remit when he started. How we will finance it, lord knows, but if Salford and Cas can do it why not us?

If we can't make the current set up work, then nothing will ever work. It would be madness to even consider moving away from our current location. All efforts should be directed into making what we have work, rather than dreaming up new plans.

Maybe the club doesn't have the choice.

Think Mr Lister is correct. Moving isnt the answer. we need to build crowds and success were we are, if we suceed than yes a groumnd of our own would be great, but where will the money come from to build a superleague standard stadium - we are talking serious money!

Perceived understanding that despite all good intentions West London/Twickenham will probably never come to embrace this sport enough as a community.



If we stay as we are under the circumstances we operate in, then we will never be able to be anything other than a hand to mouth outfit.

I got a feeling we may learn more on Rammo's show tonight.

I think it's obvious to Hughes that being Harlequins RL is not a tenable option in the long term. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a re-branding in 2012 in anticipation of a possible move. A stadium where you are the primary owners would be ideal, rent wouldn't be a big issue, nobody can kick you out, and you could take the earnings from the bars/food.