I don't think Quins would survive as a Championship side. It's hard enough to get a decent crowd for a Superleague match.

Pedantic I know but best to get it right , Les Catalans replaced Widnes , not Leigh , they were replaced by Cas

As for the situation of away fans , they do add a great deal to any sport , they help to provide atmosphere , not saying they are as important as the expansion of the sport and the TV revenue , but they are important if RL wants to grow

So where exactly can Quins ' survive ' , and if that is all they can do , is that enough ?

I don't think 3 French teams are enough to form their own 'super league'. They would have to play each other about 13 times each.

All fans are important , people need to realise this

TV Money talks really big in sport these days

Sky tells football clubs what day and time they can play and Superleague is right behind them for their live TV games.

Sky also features a Thursday night Championship game and if your fixture is chosen, you play on that night.

The BBC has also told Hull when they can play Leeds in the Cup. Saturday afternoon at 2.30.

So.............if the inclusion of another French team means serious extra TV money, I suspect it will happen as money talks.

Thats got to be one of the most stupid posts I've ever read on here!

When people talk about Crusaders, Quins and Catalan they bemoan the lack of away fans. It is up to the clubs to fill their stadia with fans from within not rely on travelling support.

Exactly.
At wire from three home games I think we're averaging about 11,500 and thats with playing Quins and Crusaders.
I reckon you'd get more if the south stand was bigger

They manage perfectly well in the SPL


Seriously though, that must be the main aim... to have a professional French league, whether we'll see it within the next millenium though is another question...

Can't you tell that there is a 'feel good' factor with Lefty here.

All fans are important and you cannot beat a good following of away fans in any particular sport.

Warrington is a big Town, and should be averaging at Least 12000 in SL, but warrington had a good side in the 80's and was still a 'big town' getting very poor attendances. I recall games against Leigh, Saints, Wigan and Widnes packing the Railway end at Wilderspool. You are happy for this to cease ?

Rugby League is losing 'honesty' and is being raped and pilaged by TV. SL is on a big downward spiral at the moment. Lack of P&R is killing the sport, and 12 more months of Salford, London and the Crusaders getting pasted week in and week out will not help the sport one bit. SL should be 10 clubs, with the more 'honest' divisions below it !

Put Warrington in the French elite league I say. Lefty doesn't want the Derbys anymore against inferior sides from small Towns (especially the ones with better stadia !). I am sure that you can afford a fornightly trip on the odd plane to see your beloved side.

Living in Warrington and seeing your contribution to this thread so far, I am sure my neighbours (and true wolves fans) would shake their head at almost everything you have said.

Like it or lump it, RL is a Northern sport and unfortunately light years behind its National rival. With all these silly changes to rules, leagues etc etc, it will be for years to come !