The big mistake was to expand to 14 at the same time as implementing franchising. It allowed those with vested interests and those wanting P+R for their own reasons to conflate the problems of expanding the league with any changes from franchising.

Had we stayed at 12 we would have had a couple of clubs knocking on the door and should a club have failed or struggled then there would be clubs ready to replace them.

One of the reasons Wakefield, Crusaders and Bradford continued in SL is that there was nobody ready to come in.

Widnes got stronger because they were given room to grow. Room that wont be available ot others. Widnes had time to prepare for SL meaning they did better than most relegated sides but still finished bottom. Whoever comes up will have a far more difficult time than Widnes did.

no it doesnt, even a fan of another club i can tell it a side swipe at 'fans' who think they know best! if you really think the wakey chairman states that your a fool!

He is an embarrassment, seen some of stuff he puts on Wakey board, surprised he's not been banned from there yet.

I'll tell you what's embarrassing - standing by while another club goes to the wall- again!

We already know tht carter is putting his house up as a guarantee to borrowed money and he's now asking for attendances three times that of the capacity of the ground.

When will people realise that you need to cut your cloth accordingly?

You reap what you sow!

Classic stuff!