: Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:50 pm  

I really like our Semis when its in Huddersfield

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:58 pm  

It's also up to the BBC. if they want a match on Saturday and Sunday, then that will scupper a double header.

[tb]

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:07 pm  

Damo-Leeds wrote:

I really like our Semis when its in Huddersfield

You wont' have a semi this year.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:42 pm  

i think a double header would be a good idea, but not at a stadium as big as the millenium.
the stadium didnt fill at MM with the fans of 12 teams coming to watch 6 games, never mind the fans of 4 coming to watch 2. i accept that there will be neutrals there but not maybe 20000+ neutrals.
a double header in a smaller stadium would be much more realistic IMO

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:43 pm  

Had this idea when the furore over Hull v Wakey at Doncaster was around.

Back to back semi finals at the City of Manchester Stadium.

Hull v Wakefield @ 12.30

St Helens v Leeds @ 3.00

£15 a ticket, give each team 9-10k each and the option after of an extra 1k or more if teams return some.

Would show a great deal of ambition by the RFL, we'd have another showcase event to go with Cardiff, Wembley and Old Trafford.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:49 pm  

tb wrote:

You wont' have a semi this year.

Yes he will. Every time he looks at his Brent Webb poster.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:54 pm  

Brilliant idea bring it on!!

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:57 pm  

As someone outside of the heartlands, I would be interested in a double header - wouldn't go otherwise (it's so much faster and cheaper to watch on tv).

For me the north, south, cardiff and newcastle is all much of a mutchness and I think that W. midlands would be a flop (no interest at all in Cov or Brum), while E. midlands (Leicester) would be seen as an act of war.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:06 pm  

Cardif whats the point they could not even half fill the Stadium with 12 teams there 4 going to be worse stupid idea an idea with is own intrest at hart.
If it is a 2 yorkshire team which it will it should played in yorkshire and if it is 2 Lancs or Cheshire team should play over there.
And if it is either Catalan Celtic or Quins they should play at a park feild then they might fill it.

: Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:09 pm  

City of Manchester Stadium would be ideal having re thought.