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<blockquote data-quote="dullonien" data-source="post: 280806"><p><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Blindside6 @ Sep 30 2009, 02:40 PM) <a href="http://index.php?act=findpost&pid=414265" target="_blank"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div></p><p></p><p>The Original proposal from the WRU was to propperly merge a few existing clubs into the new regions. E.g. Llanelli were meant to be merged with Swansea etc. etc. They would have brand new names, and wear different (or at least a comination) of the clubs colours. The Ospreys have shown that a balance can be met, even between two clubs that had massive rivalries in the club scene. I still don't think they've done everything perfectly mind, as their kit shouldn't resemble Neath's as it does. However for the Scarlets and Blues (the worst offenders) to keep the colours and names of only one of the existing clubs is plain stupid and shouldn't have been allowed. Unfortunately it's now certainly too late to do too much about, apart from dropping the name. The Scarets have already done that, the Blues and Dragons must follow suit if they want to gain more supporters.</p><p></p><p>I won't appologise for my stance on the Cardiff name front. Cardiff is only one of the areas represented within the Blues region and it shouldn't be their choice whether the Cardiff name is kept! It's unfair on the other areas/towns that it's kept, and fans should realise that it's alienating people, therefore holding back the development of the region. For the good of the region it should be changed, the sooner the better. Maybe the younger generation won't mind, but that isn't good enough imo. History shouldn't matter, as these are brand new regions that are in the process of writing their new history.</p><p></p><p>On the CAP issue. I understand Cardiff Athletic Club still own CAP, but personally I still believe the Millenium should be finished as planned. It would increase the capacity of the MS, so I'm sure the WRU will eventually try to purchase the CAP for the redevolpment, as they'd recoup the money with the increased ticket sales of Wales matches. I can't see how a capacity of 12,500 was enough, aven if the average attendace was below that. If the Blues have ambitions to develop and grow, they couldn't miss the opportunity the Bluebirds gave them. I also didn't see moving bigger games to the MS as a great move, as you're technically giving up a part of the home advantage you have. It increases revenue, but reduces atmosphere. Having the new stadium allowes room for growth which I hope they can fill regulary in a few years time. Supporters will come if the Blues win, some supporters who are angy with the move will return in time if they're true rugby fans, and the CAP will be retured to the history books where it belongs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dullonien, post: 280806"] <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Blindside6 @ Sep 30 2009, 02:40 PM) [url='index.php?act=findpost&pid=414265']<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div> The Original proposal from the WRU was to propperly merge a few existing clubs into the new regions. E.g. Llanelli were meant to be merged with Swansea etc. etc. They would have brand new names, and wear different (or at least a comination) of the clubs colours. The Ospreys have shown that a balance can be met, even between two clubs that had massive rivalries in the club scene. I still don't think they've done everything perfectly mind, as their kit shouldn't resemble Neath's as it does. However for the Scarlets and Blues (the worst offenders) to keep the colours and names of only one of the existing clubs is plain stupid and shouldn't have been allowed. Unfortunately it's now certainly too late to do too much about, apart from dropping the name. The Scarets have already done that, the Blues and Dragons must follow suit if they want to gain more supporters. I won't appologise for my stance on the Cardiff name front. Cardiff is only one of the areas represented within the Blues region and it shouldn't be their choice whether the Cardiff name is kept! It's unfair on the other areas/towns that it's kept, and fans should realise that it's alienating people, therefore holding back the development of the region. For the good of the region it should be changed, the sooner the better. Maybe the younger generation won't mind, but that isn't good enough imo. History shouldn't matter, as these are brand new regions that are in the process of writing their new history. On the CAP issue. I understand Cardiff Athletic Club still own CAP, but personally I still believe the Millenium should be finished as planned. It would increase the capacity of the MS, so I'm sure the WRU will eventually try to purchase the CAP for the redevolpment, as they'd recoup the money with the increased ticket sales of Wales matches. I can't see how a capacity of 12,500 was enough, aven if the average attendace was below that. If the Blues have ambitions to develop and grow, they couldn't miss the opportunity the Bluebirds gave them. I also didn't see moving bigger games to the MS as a great move, as you're technically giving up a part of the home advantage you have. It increases revenue, but reduces atmosphere. Having the new stadium allowes room for growth which I hope they can fill regulary in a few years time. Supporters will come if the Blues win, some supporters who are angy with the move will return in time if they're true rugby fans, and the CAP will be retured to the history books where it belongs. [/QUOTE]
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