This,
the amount our own fans & even the hosts of the TV feel compelled to undermine and apologise for our own game , when to the un-intiated the event is peceived as exciting

How do you know who was watching Saturday's game on TV? That's right, you don't. You have absolutely no idea what the interest levels are in our sport from either outside or within the M62 region.

All you know is that two perennially struggling clubs are failing to attract bodies to their stadia - at the moment. Given that both Salford and London have had much bigger crowds in their recent past than they have at present suggests that the fans are out there but they are biding their time or need enticing back. A competitive team is one thing both clubs need along with good management and a settled and accessible place to call home.

The country is extremely relevant, I have no doubt Noble will assemble a capable team, but as has been alouded to, just producing a relatively successful team doesnt neccessarily equate to bums on seats

10,000 fans =somewhere between 6,000,000 and 7,500,000 a year in turn over and self sufficiency....or close to it.
Until Salford hit 10,000 fans and this is based on them wanting success on the park, Dr CashCow will be looking at somewhere between 3.5 and 5 million of personal investment per year to compete for the star players that he mistakenly believes will attract 10,000 fans. If he's looking to build forthe future, then Brian Noble seems a very strange choice of coach.....he's hardly known for his yoof set up.I believe instant gratification is what the good DR is chasing...

The same FORMULA of fans = turnover = money to attract decent players long term applies for all the other socalled medium/small clubs in SL btw

What I find offensive is the snooty arrogance of some supporters of the 'big' clubs who take every opportunity to snipe at and belittle the efforts of clubs which are struggling,
Its particularly hypocritical coming from a Bulls fan who felt the need to 'make his point' with at least half a dozen negative postings but who then fell silent when his probationary side got a towelling.

He'll get bored and leave them deep in the s**t in no time.

Trust me Hull KR will be around a hell of a long time after the Dr's bailing leads to Salford's demise.

Rovers are built on heritage and pride in the local area. You can't manufacture a club like he probably thinks you can. No support, no local meaning, no heritage - money can't buy any of that (or class).

I give it a year.

I am not worried about you pal...just happy to point out the exact logistics of what some of your, sahall we say, more eager fans think will happen with the good Dr's money.

By the way, have I told you about the 10,000 break even figure and the associated revenues that will flow in once you get 130,000 people paying 15 notes on a ticket and another 15 on residuals?...... .......he won't have to spend between 3 and 5 million out of his back pocket.

To put it another way, what came first, the Chicken(silverware) or the egg(decent average support)?

Answers on a post card to Dr CashCow