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Quote: wrencat1873 "I agree with you, up to a point.
As one off fixtures, there is something exciting about having something new to experience and if Toronto make it into SL, I will go over there for the first game between Toronto v Trinity.
Having been over there before, I know that Toronto is indeed a fine city and well worth a visit but, it's not a realistic option for the vast majority of RL supporters and if we go back a few pages, where I suggested that IF there was a "grand plan" to have say 4 N. American clubs, plus 2 French clubs in a 12 club SL, the game over here would be destroyed.

There does need to be more consideration given to the fans, unless of course, we are attending RL matches just to "pretty up" the terraces and if that's the case, Sky may as well use CGI.

If too many games become out of reach for the regular fans, necessarily, they will find something else to do on a Sunday afternoon (or whichever day is the norn), which will mean further erosion of already shrinking crowds.

It's hard enough now with ever changing fixture dates, to commit to all home games, although it's also noticeable that this doesnt affect fans of Catalan, Toulouse or Toronto.
The actual fans used to be the lifeblood of the sport but, we become ever more marginalised.

Anyway, let's hope that Fev can gain the win an then the problem remains something for the Championship supporters to suffer

No fans = no game.

I've held a season ticket for years and made the fewest home matches last season because of the constant changing of fixtures, especially to mid-week.

With so many domestic clubs having their fixtures on a Friday (when the match is not televised) has ruled me out of attending lots of away fixtures too. I love my club but can't make most of the fixtures even though I'd love to go.

I've never been to Catalans, too difficult for me to get to in my circumstances. Would I go to Toronto? Very difficult to co-ordinate and afford.

The game is ultimately about the fans. It is not about clubs relying on away fans, it is about fans being able to follow their team. The way fixtures and locations are going in recent decades is really pushing the limits of what many of us can do. The less games you can make then the more risk there is of people stopping going altogether.

Short term v long term view.

As someone said the French and Canadian teams don't seem to have their home fixtures messed around much do they? Makes it easier for them to build up a returning supporter base.