Raise the Hammer

Mb and hammy, your position is that it is the best solution given the alternative of the ticats leaving. First of all let me say that at one point I did believe the WH to be the best location. I don't feel that way any more and for one reason, we had a very clear and defined path which revolved around city building at the WH which the Tiger cats didn't want. Bob Young and his supporters were quick to point out that he was a private enterprise and it was his right to look after his best interests. At that point I simply separated out the notion that what was best for the Tiger Cats was best for Hamilton. Like it or not, The Tiger Cats have struggled financially over the years, and yes, Confederation Park would have probably been the best spot for the Tiger Cats; but it's a great spot for a lot of things. Bob Youngs business model was to expand on fed/prove investment by creating an entertainment company, open restraunts, etc., etc. Basically, to open other businesses to bring in money to help offset his Ticat losses. How does that make the Tiger Cats themselves profitable. The Tiger Cats were clear, they cannot make money at IWS, are you doing them any justice by saying it's a good compromise? Five years down the road they will again be a struggling football team, in a struggling league, in a struggling city. Mb, I don't need proof about the viability of the Ticats at WH, I have simply said, they will always lose money so if they are going to need municipal funds, credits and favors, it should be in a location that also city builds. This may still happen at IWS stadium but the one thing we do know about IWS is that the Ticats can't make money there. That has been proven. Hammy, you're numbers are all make believe and only cause confusion. Chris Murray stated how hard pressed he would be to determine the true costs and economic benefits in only two weeks but he would do the best he could. Yet, you seem to know all of the numbers, face it, you're just wishful thinking. Looking at the potential at the West Harbour now, I think it's too good a location to waste on the Tiger Cats!