Someone mentioned a parachute payment. I do not think that applies. It was only this season as the reduction in SL was a late addition. Now clubs know the score they are expected to plan for it I think by having better contracts that fit into the new structure better. I could comment about Smokeys ...
as far as I'm concerned RL IS nationally played and as such should be recognised So is Hockey....and it's more demographically diverse than League, but has less whiney fans when it comes to demanding national coverage! http://i.imgur.com/7gpeKki.png 17 of the 23 English clubs in the top 2 tiers of ...