It’s absolutely tight and foresighted that kids should pay. I’d allow kids in free to watch too for a game like this that won’t be sellout….

Take your kids swimming, to the cinema, bowling, to Elland Road you’ll be paying, I don’t know why it would be different at Headingley. £5 is great value, as are kids season tickets. Getting on the pitch at half time is a bonus. Enjoy the occasion.

I know everyone is tightening the purse strings and that includes the club. They have just gone through the worst income period for many a year with higher expenses in loan repayments etc than ever before. I know years ago when my young un played at half time they were given free entry to the game and parents were given 1/2 price tickets to watch, not that it made any difference to me as I had a season ticket anyway. I don't begrudge the club charging at this point in time for parents or kids, in fact if my kid was playing I'd be happy to pay for them and any family members that wanted to come and watch

You could always offer to sponsor a junior club or underwrite their admission costs if it's something you feel strongly about. Shouldn't be too hard to find a list of teams.

Not the same scenarios though are they? Take your kid swimming etc, you pay for the facilities and service. What are the kids paying for? They play a game of rugby and wave the flags.

I'm in a position where the £5 isn't a problem, but there's families without much disposable income. And they don't want their kids to miss out. I know the club need to make money, so why let the coaches in for free? Would they not pay to go swimming or bowling? So your argument is flawed right there.

The kids absolutely love this opportunity and it's a great way to grow the fanbase and sport. Get them hooked and the £5 free ticket will be a small drop in the income ocean. They should see it as an investment. I dont expect 6ou to agree, and I dont agree with you