I work for Asda and read both LE and LW on a Monday morning, when they arrive in store. Not too fussed about the match reports, but I enjoy the various editorials and columnists ......... and the letters pages are hilarious and an absolute joy; especially in LE, where the conspiracy theorists, and other assorted nutters, are able to "pontificate" at length.
The letters alone make it a "must read" paper.

Martyn, I'd definately agree with some other posters and suggest that LE takes on more opinion related columns. Not that I know anything at all about journalism but most news, whether it be rugby, soccer or politics, most people have read online before you guys go to print. Im personally more inclined to read opinion based articles on anything rather than something i've read the day before and hence I rarely pick up news related publications. I almost believe people want to be told what to believe, hence my 'the bloke in the pub said' theory. Its something, personally, I believe you should look into.

I'd also agree Ian Milwards column is pretty decent in LW and one of the better columns i see about, tbf I quite like Stevos in your print.

How about re-printing a random match report from say 10/12 years ago?People love a bit of nostalgia and it's nice to be reminded of some names from the game long forgotten.

I have to say the letters page is the most embarrassing part of LE.

It is like the worst posters on here putting their words into print. To be honest it makes the RL supporting demographic look embarrassing.

I'm pretty sure LE used to do a 'on this day' page, which was pretty good.

Incidentally I renewed my subscription for LE & RLW last week. Rugby League World has been really good recently.

Agree with Wheels that the 'on this day' page should return.
Some sort of statistical preview of the following week's games would be good.
Also looks like Stevo's column may not be returning this year?

Oh well it has to happen sometime. He's in his 60s now so quite common in men of that age.

. I hope he does not read this site he mfght not find it as funny.

LE has never been the same since The Insider was ditched. RLW since Syd Scoop too for that matter!

(I'm still waiting for Tawera Nikau to sign for Leeds mind).

Ok folks, just keep it on topic, the guys at LPL have come over here to talk to you about things you are bringing up off their own backs so keep it relaxed and keep the subject tidy please and DEFINATELY no abuse via Pm's or on the forum........

Some people have posted some good ideas here already

Some people really have to ask WHY League Express actually came into being.

Then ask why Rugby Leaguer had to change and then why League Weekly came into being.

It's not difficult.

In fact the respective owners have been very open about their respective publications.

My only comment regarding both weekly papers is that the clubs themselves don't appear to help themselves, but then again that could be down to editorial policy.

No doubt the club's MEDIA Managers could enlighten the followers of the game in this respect.

I did make that same suggestion a couple of years ago via email to Martyn (in a thinly veiled attempt to pick up some freelance work, admittedly) but was told it wasn't something they were interested in doing - don't have the emails any more but I seem to recall it was something about being difficult to keep it topical given the tight publishing deadline for a weekly paper?

Could you explain as it is difficult giving a view without knowing the history. Pm's are fine

Does anyone remember a colour paper called (I think) Super League Week? That was my favourite paper cos it had interviews with players in and had nice pictures of semi-naked rugby players. Set me up for the week did that paper!

Sounds really classy