It's the RFL's fault for allowing SL to become an almost seperate entity a decade or so ago.

In the end it's all down to money. Or rather, making sure that some 'new' finance helps the non-SL leagues (however they are defined in the future) with the aim of helping them ALL go pro over time. That is the only way the competition will grow. That new finance doesn't mean Sky money, but maybe a cheapish deal with the BBC or something that will still give them all more than they receive now.

Whilst I disagree with GH and his statement, he has every right within a 'democratic' system to air his grievances about the outcome. Democracy is, after all, about encouraging debate, rather than shutting it down with "you lost, get over it".

GH's statement states that it needs the RFL to show some leadership. We've been waiting for that since Richard Lewis left. Whilst GH has always been an "RFL" man, he can't really blame the other club chairmen of getting board waiting for it to come.

Not really shutting him down. Just find it a tad funny that after 20 years of getting his own way he's finally not. A lot of people outside Leeds can't actually stand him. Petty I know.

See my earlier post about helping the lower leagues in terms of finance and the support they need. If this goes through I think it will help. Can't see anything other than 14 teams in SL otherwise the teams will lose income by reducing the number of home games.

Excuse my ignorance but where is the press release? I first heard this on BBC web page & there is no mention of SL 1+2. Just that the Super 8s are going next year.

No idea. This just seemed to be the thread to use. All we know is no middle 8s from 2019 and 1 up, 1 down. All the rest is conjecture.

Quote Beverley red="Beverley red"Excuse my ignorance but where is the press release? I first heard this on BBC web page & there is no mention of SL 1+2. Just that the Super 8s are going next year.'" www.skysports.com/rugby-league/n ... rt-elstone Dunno where people are getting this SL 1+2 from!

Quote Beverley red="Beverley red"Excuse my ignorance but where is the press release? I first heard this on BBC web page & there is no mention of SL 1+2. Just that the Super 8s are going next year.'" www.skysports.com/rugby-league/n ... rt-elstone Dunno where people are getting this SL 1+2 from!

Stating 'Super 8s' also implies the top 8 in SL as well.

There's no denying that he has done some fantastic work at Leeds, but there's also no denying that he's an abrasive character.

Personally, I don't think that 14 is the right number given the current talent pool but I suspect that it will be a 14 league. Personally I'd go to a 12 team league, with a view to a 14 team league in future years and tell those clubs concerned about the drop in home games to use their slightly higher sense of security on the field to invest in actually growing their business, rather than seeing success as keeping the administrators at bay for another year.

I know what you mean but the loss of income because of a reduced number of home games and wanting Toronto plus a.n.other is likely to force the issue.

Extreme 'lack of detail' in the press release, do the 'top of the championship table' team get promoted, or is there a play-offs for the top 4 clubs ?

Just found the answer...The Million Pound Game will stay and be contested by the top two Championship clubs

Seems Eric Pollard & McManus were round the table at the conference showing exactly how much they influence decision making at the RFL.

Batley Chairman is fuming & has almost declared war against the RFL for disrespecting Championship & an unfair process re consultation.

Quickly deleted the Hetherington remark and see