I've never known a set of supporters worry so much and go into so much detail about attendances. I'm sure no other main sport gets worked up in the same way (football, union, cricket). Why do you all care so much?? Is it an inferiority complex?

I think fans like to see the sport do well, you know with 3 pro clubs in administration, no major sponsors and very little money...

It's a passion to see the sport succeed and grow.

Yes we feel inferior. Most fans on this board have a chip on both shoulders about some element of RL. My two chips are the amount of moaning and slagging off of players. However in this case I think we are nearly all excited that maybe, just maybe people are finally catching on to our great game. Amazing what being back on Saturday afternoon FTA TV can do!

looks like another batch of tickets have gone on sale for the Final, its surely got to be the longest 'almost sold out' event in history! as soon as they get close some more tickets crop up from somewhere

Bit annoyed I've had to purchase tickets at the back of the second tier of the Stretford End when seats with better views were unsold. Never understood why all tickets were not universally available from one site.

Don't worry, you'll probably have a great view. I borrowed some Man U seasons tickets along way up right up in the corner of the the opposite end and it was one of the best views I've had at a football match even though it ought not have been!

Looks like it is returns from corporates and hospitality.

My only gripe with OT, and it is whinging for the sake of whinging, is that you cant see the screen from the upper tier of the Ferguson stand......it makes it a bit rubbish when youre waiting on a video ref decision. But as I say, that's a whinge for the sake of a whinge. Cant fault it otherwise.

It is a football stadium they do not use a video ref. so no need to design for a video screen, just on the off chance Rugby or either code might to use the ground once or twice a year. Truly and whinge for whinging sake.

I think it's a fair criticism. Whether it's designed for football or not is irrelevant if you're watching a rugby event held there. It's like holding a concert there, not being able to see half of the stage and saying "it's OK, it's not designed for concerts".