Doing a fantastic Job ! .

Er what have they done as yet ?

In fairness every idea theyve suggested the SL chairmen have decided they know better. The loop games and Magic Weekend have been so huge that SL has kept on growing with broadcasters throwing money at the game...

I do think we need to see more of what they are planning to do on the Marketing front though, franchises alone wont get the turnstyles clicking

Ay Mandem. Wot av Leeds done besides missing out on the playoffs and shushing Wigan fanz on the way to a 50nil drubbing?

Calm

IMG: "we think you should scrap magic weekend"
SL clubs: "no thanks, we can make a bit more income from selling a special shirt"

IMG "you should scrap loop fixtures to make other games more exciting and stop repetitive fixtures, making it more attractive for future TV deals and sponsors and improve player welfare"

SL clubs "no thanks, we like the extra income, the fans won't mind playing hull kr 5 times in a season"

SL fans "IMG are doing nothing and their challenge cup proposals are a disgrace too, they'll ruin a competition that struggles to attract crowds throughout all rounds including it's showpiece final at Wembley"

Just about sums it up, IMG will be able to achieve very little whilst the SL chairmen continue to think short term and do what they can to protect their club rather than think long term

Quote: ploinerrhino "Doing a fantastic Job ! . Er what have they done as yet ?'" A lot that the average fan won't see behind the scenes. Lenagan spoke about them in depth on Wigan tv early this year, unfortunately that is locked behind a Wigan paywall so most from other clubs probably didn't see it. This article has a few quotes though from what was quite a long conversation regarding them. https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... mg-4004896

Quote: ploinerrhino "Doing a fantastic Job ! . Er what have they done as yet ?'" A lot that the average fan won't see behind the scenes. Lenagan spoke about them in depth on Wigan tv early this year, unfortunately that is locked behind a Wigan paywall so most from other clubs probably didn't see it. This article has a few quotes though from what was quite a long conversation regarding them. https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... mg-4004896

London Skolars are no more. In the post IMG world, will we see more L1 teams conclude they have no future in the sport?

The game is crying out for SL at 14 teams and one division below at 16 teams. Professional RL in England cannot sustain a 3 tier sport.

It was going to be in 2021 until the vote took a complete turnaround a few weeks later when clubs decided to turncoat when they realised that Leigh was doomed to the championship after a few losses. Karma will repay one of those clubs now, and a 14 SL won't happen.

14 team super league will be better for the fans and for TV audiences, clubs will vote against it as it'll reduce their share of the pie

They will now, but the chance of a 14 team SL has now sailed. If you haven't seen/read what happened in 2021,

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There was supposed to be several interested parties for a tv deal yet we took a reduced sky offer . As far as i can see I.M.G have suggested nothing other than the ridiculous challenge cup scenario and an end to the loop fixtures .

League1 has been limping along for some time, Skolars have been around for 20 years but how many games have they won? Have crowds ever grown above a taxi full?

The sport is skint and im increasingly convinced SL will be part time in 5 years.

Im not convinced the other bidders were that serious, there didnt appear to be any panic from SKY in offering less money. While video ref at every game will be an imorovement they are getting more cheap content to show so its win win for them.

Super League is dying. It’s stale.