Huddersfield Giants owner Ken Davy insists purchase of The Shay is progressing as normal

Calderdale Council confirmed to the Courier earlier this week that the deal for Mr Davy to take over the stadium is yet to officially go through.

That is despite the council waving through the deal three weeks ago, when they decided it wasn't necessary for the matter to go before a cabinet meeting earlier this month.

Responding to a question from the Courier about why the deal hadn't been completed, Mr Davy said: "As anyone who has ever bought or sold a house will know, any property transaction tends to be quite a long process and this is no different, the lawyers are progressing matters in the normal manner.”

Mr Davy is planning to temporarily move the Giants to play at The Shay while a new permanent home is found for the club.

Huddersfield Town took over their Accu Stadium at the end of September, having previously held joint-ownership of the ground with the Giants, who are still set to play all their Super League fixtures there next season.

Calderdale Council have been contacted by the Courier for further clarification over the Shay takeover deal.

The Courier has also contacted FC Halifax Town chairman David Bosomworth for an interview.