I do think some people are over hyping this game . Yes it is important and the added money of coming second compared to third is significant but fans mustn't get carried away . I know some people are saying " let's go full time , spend it on players etc " but you have to be careful . I'm sure Fax have already decided what to spend on players next season , just because they might end up with an additional 200k should not change things . We all know how tough things are at club ; too suddenly splurge extra cash would be risky . Spend a bit more perhaps , but use the rest wisely . Clear debts , put some in reserve etc . Next season you are competing against at least three full time teams perhaps four , to put all your eggs in one basket , end up coming 4th or 5th and receive substantially less cash the following season and still having players on two / three year deals on big money would again be risky for the club . I'm not being negative just practical . Too much boom and bust in rugby over the years . Mind you at least today's game is important and should attract a decent crowd . Really looking forward to it . C'mon Fax
Must agree with Rickster.
I think that most of us who have been loyally supporting the club for the last few (35+) years realise the importance of this game for the future of our club. I don't think any of us are thinking "nice one, more money so go but some big signings for next year".
I'm pretty sure most of are thinking that it will ease financial pressure in difficult times, allow us to plan slightly further ahead than a few other teams and not have to risk everything in an attempt to get into the top tier.
So all in all it's a very important game today, after the recent years of going to the shay and no matter what the circumstances there was never really anything to actually play for, as win or lose, you're in same boat next season, it's nice that we finally get back to some meaningful rugby, with meaningful consequences.
Come on Fax!!!!
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