Quote: vikings 4 ever "But what happens if none of the 3 (Cas, Wakey and Salford) don't have their stadium up and running? In the past the RFL have refused clubs entry into SL as their stadium does not meet certain minimum standards. If stadia that are half built or just in planning stage don't count, add that to the stipulation from the RFL that these clubs MUST have stadia next time round - how could any of said club be awarded a licence.
I suppose the question comes down to what happens if the RFL only recieve say 12 licence applications that 'pass' their criteria. Is there a danger that the RFL could reduce the number teams in SL, or are the RFL prepared to go back on their previous promises about kicking teams out if they didn't get their stadia sorted? If the RFL do go back on their word then, the promises that are made when licences are awarded i.e. do this or else, don't count for very much do they? Instead of it being "do this or you're out" its more of a case of "do this or you'll be out - only if there are other clubs ready to take your place"
Does anyone expect any non SL or Championship applicants?'"
no the number of team is fixed
its not about meeting minimum criteria for SL clubs
its basically working out who is the worst SL club (excluding the expansion teams) and replacing them with the best championship team
clearly the team going in is widnes
the 3 likely clubs for relegation are salford, cas and wakey
salford shouldve started construction by then whilst cas and wakey wont have so basically wakey would go because cas are a better club