Mate - the problem isn't just with Championship clubs is it? Do you recognise that there are some clubs in SL that are just not sustainable long term?

Quite frankly i am happy to watch my team at the top (or thereabouts) of an "inferior" league. OK, so i'm never going to see the likes of Saints and Warrington visit the Fax again in the league but i just wonder how long some backers are going to continue shovelling money into clubs that effectively end their season in June. Widnes fans are already discussing their likely 2013 squad on their forum.

Rugby League needs to have a reality check. It's a minority northern sport. Sad but true and it needs to cut it's cloth accordingly. There are about three or four clubs in SL which should be semi-pro and not full time.

I don't think that concerns him. He follows Leeds Rhinos. No worries whatsoever.

Where have I said, just give it to the clubs?

Anyroad - what are you doing back on these forums? You're supposed to be keeping your nose clean

What is the problem?

The lower leagues are functioning, they are fairly sustainable and are providing a competition for clubs and players not ready for SL. I think we could improve the pathways players take throughout the game,of which the lower leagues are a part but I don’t really know what people are expecting the lower leagues to be, because most people who complain about the lower leagues lot are usually way out with their ideas on what can actually be achieved with them.

Ask Peter Hood

Yes I do, I agree that there are some clubs which arent set up right now to be successful.