Quote: Dreamer "It's nice to see that you (wiganermike) have put forward a thought through argument, unlike some of the "keyboard warriors".
You say that Oldham dominated CH1 last season - were they promoted? Did they deserve promotion. Will they deserve promotion this year, or next year? Do they deserve promotion "on Paper"? Clubs in the championship fluctuate dramatically. Those who are strong one year are not always strong the next. The point is that if Hunslet have a bad season they may really suffer next year and no longer be the dominant side that you suggest.'"
Dont usually post but thought id add my two pence, as an Oldham fan i dont think we have a god given right to be established in a new Championship if that is the case.
But i feel now we finally have our own ground ( i realize it needs alot of work) and are finally making a profit to balance the books after 8 venues for ''home games'' in 12 years, we have a basis to grow into a club which has a respectable ability to host rugby league at a higher level once again.
The fact we managed an average of a 1000 spectators at most games in a ground which had very little in the way of facilities which was the highest in championship one last year, says alot about our core support and also with your argument about clubs fluctuating, over recent years Oldham are a steady bet to be there or there about at the end of the year, we just cant handle play off finals
But were not the only teams in decent position in Champ 1 so god knows what will come of these changes, some attitudes on this board from those who's clubs arent at risk seem a tad harsh.