: Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:33 pm  

Alan wrote:

You can see that, I can see that, countless others appear to be able to see that. So why can't the RFL see that?!

It would involve restructuring the league(s) format otherwise.

Given the current cup format, increasing the division to 14-16 teams (and the s##tstorm that would bring), or playing (say) Whitehaven 4 times in the league, I'm not sure what I'd prefer.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:40 pm  

Alexs Dad wrote:

It would involve restructuring the league(s) format otherwise.

Given the current cup format, increasing the division to 14-16 teams (and the s##tstorm that would bring), or playing (say) Whitehaven 4 times in the league, I'm not sure what I'd prefer.

Neither. Clubs won't want a reduction in games, but a bigger division one would lead to the quality being hugely diluted (think NFP here). And we'll be seeing more than enough of our divisional rivals over the next three years as it is

No ideal solution but, once people get the jist of the current format and the fact that it actually is a bit tricker to qualify (lose a couple of games and you're in trouble) and it might catch on.

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:42 pm  

Alexs Dad wrote:

It would involve restructuring the league(s) format otherwise.

Given the current cup format, increasing the division to 14-16 teams (and the s##tstorm that would bring), or playing (say) Whitehaven 4 times in the league, I'm not sure what I'd prefer.

I'd probably like to increase the size of the league, but that would be grossly unfair on supporters of 5 Championship One sides - unless you suddenly introduce another half dozen 'development' teams. They are currently talking of a development officer in Jamaica - now there's an away trip!! I bet there'd be no problem enticing twenty superannuated Aussies to a club there!

: Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:43 pm  

Alan wrote:

You can see that, I can see that, countless others appear to be able to see that. So why can't the RFL see that?!

They can see it , but they dont believe it , because it is a ' vibrant ' competition , in the same way as the Co-op Championships are more ' vibrant ' than the Co-op NL's because of the inclusion of a French team

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:12 am  

Starbug wrote:

Had conversations today with one fan who said that 14 quid was too much for a game against a team like the Skolars

Which is possibly true , but then a match against W1g4n [ even a friendly ] or a match against Widnes or Fax maybe should be worth more

And somebody else who suggested that " if W1g4n ever play one game at the LSV " he will never set foot inside it again

I did try to point out that it was out of the clubs control but he was adamant that the board should refuse permission for this to happen or resign

When Saints played there first freindly against Widnes they were charging £17 now considering LSV is 1000% better than KR, how could they justify that?????

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:40 am  

Just seen The Publican post on another thread that he had been told that the ticket machine broke down at 1375 sales and that there were nearer 1800 on. I am also unsure as to whether corporates are included in attendance figures. Over to you Mr Andrew Parkinson

[Dick Jones]

: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:28 am  

Id have said about 1500 to 1800 on the West stand had about 700 in.

: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:32 am  

FredParky wrote:

, if people weren't as bothered about prematch boozing rituals and more concerned about really helping thier club then hey we may be a SL team in 3 years,

leighonardo wrote:

FYI - I do quite a bit for Leigh RLFC,

FredParky wrote:

as for your second rant, heard it all before still means sod all without proof get an extra pint down your neck and wind it in.

I probably should know better Fred, but as your quotes above were specifically aimed at me, I thought I may give you an insight to what I have actually done for my club this week . I have managed to persuade my company to donate 2,000 bottles of natural sports and energy drinks to Leigh RL, completely free of charge and without obligation that will help our players to keep up their performance by being fully hydrated. Would that be deemed as helping my club? Now if you still require proof I suggest you contact Mr Bradshaw as I personally spoke to him on this matter this morning.

leighonardo wrote:

FYI - I do quite a bit for Leigh RLFC, some of us do not feel the need to broadcast it from the rooftops every single day:

As I say, there is no doubt you provide an invaluable service to the club for little or no return and it is to your credit but I suppose Fred it would be rather 'foolish' of me to assume that other people on here do not provide equal or indeed in some cases more assistance than either of us.

Also don't worry Fred, I don't expect any kind of apology

: Wed Feb 18, 2009 11:52 am  

leighonardo wrote:

I have managed to persuade my company to donate 2,000 bottles of natural sports and energy drinks to Leigh RL, completely free of charge and without obligation that will help our players to keep up their performance by being fully hydrated.

It's not Irn Bru is it?

: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:01 pm  

Alexs Dad wrote:

It's not Irn Bru is it?

Official drink of Rugby League, I believe.

If true, how long is it before we're paying a fiver for battered Mars bars at the LSV?