My take on the million quid game before the weekend was that, if it involved Catalans, then they would be going down. Their away form is, and always has been, rubbish and I can't see it changing soon. Even a combination of Ganson and Klein would struggle to keep them up.

Agreed. I think Leigh will be far more up for it. Catalans just look like they've lost all stomach for the fight.

Yeah, they do. I'll be sorry to see them go down, tbh, I like their club and the people in Perpignan. Too many good times on the vin rouge over there to be dispassionate about their fate! I guess that, even if we get promoted next season so will Les Cats, so still no trip over to Canet Plage..

Don't think it helps that players in their key positions really don't have a lot riding on it. Their fullback is only on loan and will be back at Wigan next year. Their two half backs are both leaving the club, so they won't be playing in the Championship. So as much as they'll want to win for their pride and teammates, it's not actually going to affect their careers all that much.

Can't wait to see the expression on Guasch's face during the mpg. As these middle 8 games have gone on, he's looked more and more p!ssed off with every game. Had a face like thunder during the match against Widnes.

One (Widnes supporting) journo on twitter mentioned some rumours that Catalans wouldn't even bother with the Championship if they were relegated and not actually accept/apply for membership. Proper take your ball and bat home stuff.

I would not want to see Leigh relegated as they have only been in SL for one season and in my opinion not had the time to get a SL team together that can compete with the big boys.
Catalan however have been in the lower tier for some time and i do believe that the Championship's teams will suffer with little or no away support (gate receipts) coming from a number of teams.
RFL mess in their own making

Catalan - 4th, 7th, 8th and 5th in the preceding seasons.

Your statement is simply not true

Correct, it's pretty much a one off for them and they've done nothing to deserve losing a spot in the top flight, imo.

Except appointing Steve McNamara and calling him a coach.

If Catalan loose the MPG tomorrow I don't think they will be playing in the championship next season, could be wrong, but don't think they will be

Is Guasch going to take his bat home?

Frayssinous' departure was a bit late perhaps, as the rot was in well before the new coach arrived. He seems to have curtailed their biggest flaw, which was giving away far too many penalties, but this has had the unfortunate side effect of seeming to dull their attacking flair. Hard to say if they can pick themselves up for the million quid match, but their demeanour in the last couple of games suggests not.

We made it. Don't think Thaler was a factor

No Catalans were the better side. Ref didn't come into it.