Quote: ArthurClues "Yep. League games are far better attended in the modern era, and attendances have also stood up against blanket TV coverage this year. The big exception is the crowds generated for challenge cup games in the 80's. Remember being at HQ with over 24k in for a 3rd round tie against Widnes ( we were well beaten) and also travelling to Central Park with (if memory serves) with 25k in. Again, we were well beaten.'"
I was at that game, we were trounced. The ground was absolutely packed, I think the declared gate was 24k , most people thought the gate was actually nearer 30 k. Might be wrong but I think mal reilly was our coach and Laughton was the Widnes coach.