Argofans

bluto wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 12:29 pm

OV Argo wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 11:41 am I was talking about hosting league games; not TC. KIngston has a fairly, new and modern stadium. And either town might result in some new Argo / CFL fans being born with the exposure; as opposed to Guelph where it's been there / done that (including the Ticats). And the Argos could organize a comfortable VIA train trip / package to either town - both bigger tourist draws IMO - promote it as a big thing (as opposed to see if u can make your way to Guelph). But I get it - thinking outside the box or trying smart or innovative ideas to market and promote the Argos/ CFL - not a good idea maybe.

OV Argo, I just can't believe that you would write something like that without intending to back-handedly say that anyone wo disagrees with you must neither be smart nor an outside the box innovative thinker.

paulwoods13 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:47 pm Let's just hope it's two games max (which seems like a reasonable guess, as Will already stated).

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:34 pm Seriously, York would be better. It's right on the subway line. I have my doubts whether Guelph would attract 10k people, and it would only be diehards that make the trip. I'm sure they can somehow get 5k temporary seats into York. Even UofT would be better than Guelph, although I can't see the people that live in the area allowing for temporary seats to go up. I sure hope if they do play at Guelph, they make sure to schedule for Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:34 pm Seriously, York would be better. It's right on the subway line. I have my doubts whether Guelph would attract 10k people, and it would only be diehards that make the trip. I'm sure they can somehow get 5k temporary seats into York. Even UofT would be better than Guelph, although I can't see the people that live in the area allowing for temporary seats to go up. I sure hope if they do play at Guelph, they make sure to schedule for Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

AngeloV wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 4:34 pm Seriously, York would be better. It's right on the subway line. I have my doubts whether Guelph would attract 10k people, and it would only be diehards that make the trip. I'm sure they can somehow get 5k temporary seats into York. Even UofT would be better than Guelph, although I can't see the people that live in the area allowing for temporary seats to go up. I sure hope if they do play at Guelph, they make sure to schedule for Saturday or Sunday afternoons.

shatto wrote: ↑Mon Apr 07, 2025 11:12 pm The cost of hosting the World Cup games in Toronto is now estimated to be 380 million but looking at past World Cups many now think this will be at least 600 million. The Federal and Provincial govts have committed a total of 200 million with the city on the hook for raising the rest. It was to be 80 million for the city but it could be much more. The Argos will have costs related to moving their games elsewhere including expanding the selected stadium. Can we assume those cost to the Argos will come out of the Toronto budget?

While I'm on a role, wouldn't it be nice to see the federal govt come up with part of the cost of a stadium in Halifax, since they are throwing 100 million for Toronto's World Cup. And---how much will the feds give to Vancouver for their games?

There will be the argument that the event will bring money into the city from visiting fans but believe me the taxes from that will never cover the cost to the city.