So what do you suggest?

In the US, politicians often sell themselves on having brought a sport to their city or region. Is there any RL-friendly politicians in West Cumbria that fanhcy making a name for themselves by co-ordinating such a scheme?

Workington had one season in Super League and were relegated, very harsh to say it failed. How many chances did Huddersfield get before they were competitive on and off field. There should be a new Cumbrian club with the existing 3 playing in the championship

What do I suggest , about what ?

A team from Cumbria in SL

Well considering that we have a franchise system to enter SL , then none of the clubs in Cumbria are anywhere near being good/big/well supported/rich enough to warrant a place in SL , then we dont have a Cumbrian club in SL

Simple really

The Old "people who are not from Cumbria insisting that Cumbria should be represented in SL despite not knowing anything about Cumbria" one eh?

Derwent and Recre Rebel are about bang on, even if their analysis is slightly west biased

for me as things stand Barrow are in the best position, but I would say that.

I will also say that despite being in the best position they are still a bus ride off being anywhere near SL, Stadium not good enough, town is unfashionable and not exactly a metropolis, Even now Barrow have a well off backer Im not sure he has the clout to make us competetive in SL.

Lets see in Three years time, me I would be happy If all three sides were in the Championship doing well, but we may have to wait a while for that one even

Not what the RFL are looking for I think.

Only after the Kryptonians take over.

As far as I am concerned Barrow is in Lancashire anyway. Which makes the idea of a single Cumberland team for SL much simpler with just Haven and Town to consider.

Michael.

Workington has a population of 21,514.
Whitehaven has a population of 25,500.
The two towns are seperated by about 8 miles.

Problems:
Would there be enough money to redevelop both stadiums?
If not, which gorund would have the money spent on it?
How would the other club take this?

no idea, that's why i posted. so if that's true then the majority, if not all of the games would be played at workington?

I love Kendal & it would be great to go there to watch RL. But being an hour from Barrow & 1.5 hours from Whitehaven & Workington is hardly convinient.

That population for Workington is only for the actual town centre. There are many satellite connurbations that are within 10 mins drive of the town such as Seaton, High Harrington, Stainburn, Clifton etc. When you include all of those the population rises to around 49,000. The you have the smaller towns such as Cockermouth and Maryport which are all within 15-20 mins from Workington.

Similarly with Whitehaven, you must take into account places like Cleator Moor, Egremont and St Bees to get a clearer picture.

so what kind of figures are we talking about? and how many of those are interested in rugby league and would go to watch a cumbrian team?

But just to see the otherside Micheal, I am from South Cumbria, near Barrow and I regard myself as a Cumbrian, Barrow has been considerd part of Cumbria since 1974 (i think), I cant speak for everyone in South Lakes but I consider myself a Cumbrian, and not a Lancastrian

each to their own. im officially from greater manchester but im a lancastrian through and through.