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PhoenixPhoenix
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    Yes, there were all sorts of wicked rumours doing the rounds last night around Administration and even worse, Ian Leneghan buying the ground.

    Is that such a bad thing? The ground is the item that costs a lot to run and generates no profit. £55K a game seems the going rate, which must surely be a better option than whatever the owners are spending on stadium costs.

    If he (or even a 3rd party) did buy the ground, it might be the thing that keeps the club afloat. No rent to pay until August and no upkeep costs. The proceeds and the trickle of advance Season ticket money might just be enough to pay the wages until August.

    Let’s get this straight Mutty, it’s not the ground that is the problem it’s the astronomical player wages. Every club has to have a stadium to play in with the associated costs,we are very proud to be the owners of the stadium. I personally would prefer it if the Rugby moved out ,we could then utilise the stadium for concerts etc just like St Helens are doing. After all,the Rugby have made things as difficult as possible by encouraging fans to use the Robin Park Arena on match days deliberately minimising any revenue ,they have squabbled over a very reasonable rent and the bottom line is they resent the fact the football team own the stadium ,a stadium the Rugby were never supposed to play in in the first place.
    I know you would love it if the Warriors took control of the stadium but Latics fans have to make sure that never happens. If it ever does I personally would never step inside it again.