: Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:17 pm  

Damo-Leeds wrote:

I really like our Semis when its in Huddersfield

u won in 2000

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:11 pm  

Personally i think the double header is a great concept.
I just can't imagine many neutrals attending if they have to travel to Cardiff.

I think an Elland Rd or Reebok Stadium double header would be fantastic.

: Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:42 pm  

Hillsborough Lad wrote:

Should point out that in Union, in 2007 and 2008, the Semi Finals of the EDF Energy Cup (The main knockout cup for English and Welsh teams) were played as a double header at the Millennium Stadium

According to Wiki, crowds were:
2007 - 40293
2008 - 41018

The teams that competed in those double headers were:
2007 - Leicester, Sale, Cardiff, Ospreys
2008 - Leicester, Wasps, Ospreys, Saracens

Rahs are less tribal than leaguies, so the double-header concept is easier for them to sell.

[Frosties.]

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:14 am  

If celtic got to the semi finals, i dont think they would move the game to the Millenium, as there would be no point, to put what? 10k fans in dependent on the away team. IMO i think they would put that game to one of the neighbouring Rugby Union grounds, or they will play at Swansea or Cardiff, which i dont think Swansea would be a bad ground to play it at.

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:04 am  

probably too many events already as said by another poster.

concentrate on the new MM and let that develop.

if the WTB want an event they can bid for that again

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:25 am  

I reckon this is a great idea. Ive just had my stag do in Cardiff as i loved it down there for the challenge cup finals. Had a great weekend and the pubs, people and atmosphere of the place is sheer rugby. I happen to dislike rugby union a lot but I must admit it was great to be somewhere and not be blasted with premiership football from every angle. Itwas also a nice surprise to see Celtic kits feature very prominently in the sports shops as well as a few aussie club shirts.

If they do play the semis at the millenium, i'll be there. (as long as Leigh make it!)

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:22 am  

Birstalltiger wrote:

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.

I have to say that you are totally wrong to say that the MS and the neutrals could not fill the stadium for MM. The 12 SL teams could not fill the stadium. Blame the fans for not travelling if you want someone to put the fault on. I would like to know if you actually went to the game or are one of these people who blames everyone but himself.

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:32 am  

sogspurs wrote:

I think the biggest hurdle this idea has it getting the BBC to show 2 games of RL in one day, not impossible but unlikely.

I reckon we would have a much better chance of getting them on board if the CC Semi Finals were a week before any soccer season started. As it is 8th/9th of August will be the first weekend in either the English Premier League or The SPL and the English Football Leagues.

We have to avoid these to have any hope of taking up most of a sporting saturday afternoon.

As for the location, it shouldn't matter that its not on the M62 somewhere. It should help to spread the game.

Though saying that for this event I think City of Manchester Stadium would be ideal. Promote the game more in Manchester, and put a plug in for Salford as the Reds hardly sell out every week, even if it just helped get a few more on there gates each season it would be helpful for them. and the reason I say help them is because Manchester is still up north enough to make it easy for the majority of RL supporters to attend, and could still use some help getting hooked on the greatest game.

*Also the size of the stadium seems ideal

Have a lok at the television guide for the 4th round and you will see that the BBC are showing a double header

: Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:37 am  

The key for the double header at the semi's is that you get to see the team your club will face if they get to the final so it would have a lot more draw to it then MM where there are just 2 league points on offer. I like the Idea of the COM perhaps Bramall Lane could be could be big enough, I feel Cardiff maybe just out of reach unless some very creative marketing was on offer for passholders (2 tickets for £20) or something. Again these deals then help clubs marketing season tickets each year.