Quote: shinymcshine "The bigger question that fails to be addressed is that why Hemel Stags, a 40 year established UK based RL club, can't get a working full time business model to aspire to reach SL status.
This is not a slight on Hemel, but a genuine question as to why, despite considerable efforts of those outside the heartlands, that the UK/European professional game has a clear problem with its expansion opportunities, that seemingly North America doesn't.'"
Money, Money, Money
If you have cash to burn, there is very little in life that you cant achieve.
For now, our friends accross the pond, literally have £millions to chuck at the venture, something that hasn't ever happened over here.
Yes, there are wealthy backers prepared to make up as shortfall at the end of the season but, Toronto are taking this to a new, unsustainable level, which is why we should all be a little cautious when ramping expectations of "global" leagues etc.
More importantly, should any club effectively be able to sell their place in the league - this seems a long way detached from "sport".