Lord Derby Cup : Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:57 pm  

The original plan was TO would play in the French Lord Derby Cup instead of entering the Northern Rail Cup, which seemed like a smart move. It now seems that they're not going to play inthe French Cup this season, either.

They do have the one friendly game against Catalans on 24 Jan, but seems like a risk of being a bit unprepared going into the start of the season?

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:08 am  

Why are you not playing in the Lord Derby Cup?

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:21 am  

I'm not sure there's anyone on here who would be 'you' as far as Toulouse go.

Suspect some combination of

- team not ready in time for early rounds
- later rounds of the cup would clash with championship fixtures and midweek games are a non-starter for travel reasons
- LER clubs taking their ball home after they were left with blank weekends when toulouse dropped out of their league after the fixtures had been announced.

Toulouse have managed to arrange a couple of friendlies against scratch sides, but it's far from ideal preparation and Gilles Dumas said he was worried because the other clubs will have had several northern rail games to get up to speed.

Who would be " You" ? : Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:24 pm  

Pleas forgive me for being English, resident here, and having an interest in French Rugby League, but I may be "You"?
I am in regular contact with Toulouse Olympique, and feel that they will be a breath of fresh air in the Championship this year. I hope they do well.
However, I hope that all Championship teams, also in League 1 as well have a good season, with good crowds, success, humour, and entertainment, so that the Holy Grail of Super League is matched by enthusiastic fans who watch their teams because they love them, not because they are successful. (And I hope Hunslet do well as well!)

Re: Who would be " You" ? : Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:28 pm  

carlos innuendo wrote:

Pleas forgive me for being English, resident here, and having an interest in French Rugby League, but I may be "You"?
I am in regular contact with Toulouse Olympique, and feel that they will be a breath of fresh air in the Championship this year. I hope they do well.
However, I hope that all Championship teams, also in League 1 as well have a good season, with good crowds, success, humour, and entertainment, so that the Holy Grail of Super League is matched by enthusiastic fans who watch their teams because they love them, not because they are successful. (And I hope Hunslet do well as well!)

Carlos , not a criticism , just a bit of friendly advice , dont mention Super League when posting about Toulouse or the Championships

It doesn't sit well

All the best

[tb]

Re: Who would be " You" ? : Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:53 pm  

Starbug wrote:

Carlos , not a criticism , just a bit of friendly advice , dont mention Super League when posting about Toulouse or the Championships

It doesn't sit well

with some

Re: Who would be " You" ? : Wed Feb 18, 2009 4:49 pm  

tb wrote:

with some

Considering that Toulouse are in the Championships to give them [ The Championships ] more ' profile and credibility ' do you think mentioning SL or thier entrance to SL in 2012 at every posting is a good thing , will it help Championship fans accept them more or less as a worthwhile addition to this competition ?

Especially as the majority of fans actually interested in thier inclusion are fans of Championship clubs

You may find it funny that every mention will cause annoyance , but that would not surprise me

But it Doesn't fit in well with the ' Vibrant competition worth winning in it's own right ' message from the RFL does it

: Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:47 pm  

What starbug said.

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:17 pm  

super league - super league - super league - na na na na nah!

: Fri Feb 20, 2009 5:22 pm  

carlos innuendo wrote:

super league - super league - super league - na na na na nah!

Thanks for that well thought out insightful post

Now lets move on