No idea, why are you so concerned?

Very true, at least Wigan got something to show for it.

Why is there only one poster who's responded to the opening post with the actual fact about the southsand improvements?



Leeds Rugby does make money. This year was break even purely because of the £250k of improvements to make the Southstand fit.



That's all the OP needed to be told.

(Mr. spock mode)That's illogical cap'n (/Mr. spock mode)



You seem to be losing the fact that the owner (we're talking a house here) expects a profit when it is let, so the rent he charges would equal ALL the "mortgage, bills, minor and major repairs, improvements, etc..." PLUS his profit. Leaving the rentee to pay the other things you mention on top.



A sports ground is a little different it must be said, particularly when it is owned by a 'sugar daddy' who is happy to let the ground at a loss as part of his sponsorship, say. I wouldn't expect many clubs to be in that favourable position though.

Youth hosteling in Cumbria in January should redress that particular expense in next year's accounts.

I thought Leeds made an operating loss in ther last set of accounts and it was only the on-going sale of the cricket side of the complex to Yorkshire CCC that allowed them to post a profit?



Could be mistaken mind.

No you're right but so is Gotcha. there were significant costs that year from the Southstand remedial work as well.



Also, IIRC, that year was the last year we had the historical debt to service. We should have a year or two decent profit on our turnover until we plunge back into debt to fund the new South Stand.



Why should any of us care that the club isn't making a profit? I hope the club continues to turn over in excess of £10 million and breaks even every year. profit only goes to shareholders and taxman. If no profit it means big sums are being invested into the business.

That is OK provided the shareholders are not looking for a return on their investment in the form of either capital growth or dividends

I was discussing the profitability of rugby league clubs with my housemate, leeds came up in the conversation, and neither of us could think of how leeds could have double the expenditure of most clubs, i assumed that someone on here would know, so i asked.





No that isnt all i need to be told, because wouldnt answer my question at all, 250k spent on the southstand doesnt explain how Leeds spend 5 million more than other clubs. some of the other posts, however, do explain it.

How about.... everyone spends the same but Leeds can actually afford to without being bailed out by a sugar daddy

I think it was all explained in the first reply to your question.

Straight, straight up her nose....