Elland Road - World Club Challenge

bazza · Post by **bazza** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:46 am

A bit late but here are some photos I took at the World Club Challenge game between Leeds and Melbourne on February 29.
The match was close but not so spectacular. The conditions were pretty dire with strong winds and rain throughout most of the match. The crowd was around 33,000.
Leeds is also a great place for a night out.

Jeffles · Post by **Jeffles** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:23 am

Thanks bazza. They're good photos. Elland Rd is starting to show its age.

Simmo79 · Post by **Simmo79** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:58 am

nice views. Atmosphere sounded pretty good on the telly too

cam · Post by **cam** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:10 am

Thanks bazza. Good crowd there. Watched the game, not too exciting except for the first try of the game.

Was that the first event at Elland Road in a few years that they had opened the top of the South Stand for?

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:10 pm

Is the ground 100m tryline to tryline?

Certainly doesnt look it.

britishspud · Post by **britishspud** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:30 am

nah it's probably 2 or 3m short at either end

warlock · Post by **warlock** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:30 pm

What's happening to this ground now that leeds soccer are relegated??is rugby league the no1 sport in leeds now.

cam · Post by **cam** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:36 pm

pffft. Take a look at Leeds United crowds: http://www.leedsunited.com/page/Fixture ... 73,00.html

They're averaging about 27,000 and highest crowd is 32,500 - higher than most championship clubs and even some premier league clubs.