Quote: gutterfax "
London RL Supporters know our failings, but overall......we have been a success in the SL era....'"
The Oxford English dictionary defines the word 'Success' as follows.
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PronunciationThe accomplishment of an aim or purpose
ie 'the president had some success in restoring confidence'
The attainment of fame, wealth, or social status
ie 'the success of the play brought fame to the leading actor'
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You feel 'London' (thereby meaning London Broncos and Harlequins RL) have been a 'success' during the Superleague era. You must have a very different definition of the word in New Zealand.
During the SL era all a London franchise has achieved is playing in a Challenge cup final...where if my memory serves me correctly the London Broncos were hammered by Leeds by about 50 points.
The club are best known for their lack of fans, moving around London from ground to ground, changing their name many times, having to ground share with a Union side (also borrowing their name and hideous shirt design)and having the business accumen of a retarded child poking itself in the eye with a stick.
As you well know the RFL have been trying the idea of RL out in London since 1980. Since then we have seen sides named 'Fulham', 'London Crusaders' the 'London Broncos' and now 'Harlequins RL'.
Successful?
Nope.
It's good to see Harlequins on top of the superleague table tonight. Makes a change from seeing the usual names there.
But put it into perspective. All Quins have done is beaten 2 very ordinary teams (Fellow wooden spooners Crusaders and Catalans) and one who are ordinary because of the coach they have got. (Leeds)
Guess 'success' is measured differently depending on how you look at it.
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Rouges Gallery will be here soon saying that it isn't a good win because Leeds' academy set up is awful...
