Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Wed May 05, 2010 6:40 pm  

Scanners wrote:

So nothing actually said by the RFL then?

If you want a signed statement from the RFL then you are SooL, those are from respected sources.

As for the rest of your keyboard warrior style, suggest you read the posts in the thread and the warning issues by tb before you shoot your mouth off

Re: Re: : Wed May 05, 2010 9:06 pm  

Wire_Yed wrote:

Can't the RFL pay for a few adverts on national TV late ish at night when the slots are cheaper?
Granted we might only get gay deaf people but numbers are numbers.

Gay deaf people who are looking for flirting via text with fun singles near by if we are being specific

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Wed May 05, 2010 9:10 pm  

Scanners wrote:

FFS a huge festival of RL right on our doorstep would be massively popular!!

It is, every week. We have that every week. we have at least 4 SL games within a 60 mile radius every weekend of the season bar MM and the playoffs

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Wed May 05, 2010 9:59 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

If you want a signed statement from the RFL then you are SooL, those are from respected sources.

As for the rest of your keyboard warrior style, suggest you read the posts in the thread and the warning issues by tb before you shoot your mouth off

Conjecture by journalists is proof of what the RFL said, and what you used to support your argument? Can you point to any quote from anyone at the RFL? Thought not.

Keyboard warrior style, is that what handing you your ass on a plate is called?

Got any links to prove your claims that Mancheter City Council don't want RL played there in the off season, or any proof that the RFL has tried to secure use and been declined? Thought not.

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Wed May 05, 2010 10:46 pm  

Scanners wrote:

Conjecture by journalists

Pieces from authoritative sources is not conjecture, no you won't find an RFL source but you already know that as that is not how things like this get to the media.

Scanners wrote:

Keyboard warrior style, is that what handing you your ass on a plate is called?

You'd struggle to hand me a sandwich on a plate.

Scanners wrote:

Got any links to prove your claims that Mancheter City Council don't want RL played there in the off season, or any proof that the RFL has tried to secure use and been declined? Thought not.

You got anything to say they'd love it and the RFL haven't been knocking? No? There have been enough chances for CoM to host a big RL match, the fact that they have only held one and that was close to six years ago speaks volumes to anyone but you, now if you can't handle that then tough.

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Wed May 05, 2010 11:20 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

Pieces from authoritative sources is not conjecture, no you won't find an RFL source but you already know that as that is not how things like this get to the media.

You'd struggle to hand me a sandwich on a plate.

You got anything to say they'd love it and the RFL haven't been knocking? No? There have been enough chances for CoM to host a big RL match, the fact that they have only held one and that was close to six years ago speaks volumes to anyone but you, now if you can't handle that then tough.

Journalists speculating is conjecture.
What chances has MCC been offered and turned down?

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Wed May 05, 2010 11:59 pm  

So....gates were down by 3k on Saturday and 4.5k on Sunday.....no reason to panic, but to lose 7,750 people (13% against 2009) should worry the RFL.
I would like to see the event held in Dublin, London or Paris next. All three have the potential to be expansionist areas and all would cope easily with the influx of 35,000 people.

Dublin has a new 50,000 seater Rugby/Soccer Stadium in 8 days time. It is a 10 minute walk from the centre of town (with many pit-stop opportunities), good transport links and regular ferries from the UK, together with ample flights. The downside would be the associated costs of a weekend in Europes Drinking Capital......, but I still say that the Magic weekend would be a great success. Also, for those who despise Union (I still can't understand these people )....what better way to stick to fingers up at the IRB than host a League event in their home town.

London has wembley or any number of stadiums that can comfortably hold 40,000 fans. All are pretty easy to get to and transport is getting a lot better.

Paris would be great! No issues getting there and plenty of hotel rooms, bars etc.......

IF the RFL are to keep the Magic weekend going, I believe they should miove it to the last May BH and continue to move it around.

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Thu May 06, 2010 1:28 am  

Paris is a good shout, get the RFL to put some cheap trains on and let's advertise the game in France.
I would leave Ireland alone for a while yet though.
Why London, even though we have Quins and Skolars hasn't been seriously thought of i don't know?
There is definitely more potential here than Scotland.
The Emirates is near to Upper St which is a great place, cafes and pubs, a bus ride from the centre (20 mins), 15 mins from Kings Cross and Euston.
Tube stations, Holloway Road, Arsenal, Highbury corner. Drayton Pk overground.
Highbury fields close by for any little events.

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Thu May 06, 2010 12:09 pm  

Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights.... Amsterdam! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....

Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights.... Amsterdam! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....

Re: The Magic Weekend 2010 : Thu May 06, 2010 12:44 pm  

Sheffieldliam wrote: Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights.... Amsterdam! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats..... That would be fantastic, wonderful and amazing! But unfortunately not likely

Sheffieldliam wrote: Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights.... Amsterdam! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats..... That would be fantastic, wonderful and amazing! But unfortunately not likely