Yes, it is a shame that we won't be in Super League for another 3 years.

But having watch tonights game, I don't mind, for me, it was Super League standard and the fact that we won't get promoted did not cross my mind once!



Widnes fans were already getting on Cullen's back!

remember what Wayne Rooney says.........

"once a blue always a blue.....................how much?????
did i say blue I meant Red "


Loyalty what a lovely thing.......and so old fashioned

Winning the championship equates to 100,000 plus it is compulsory to achieve a franchise.

In that case it was always futile, unless you were Leigh, Widnes or someone who had just been relegated from Super League.

Hunslet won it and so did Dewsbury and both were kept down.

The rules have changed, them days are long gone, however it stills doesn't guarantee a franchise it is just a tick in the 'box'.

Yeah, well, you can prove anything with facts.




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homer simpson

It is at the moment, but the RFL are prone to changing things!

I enjoyed last night's game. Widnes looked a little underdone going forward and their discipline let them down at times. They'll improve over time and I'm tempted to go to the return game at Widnes as it'll be a cracker.

I thought Halifax defended very well at times and it was good to hear that they're finally able to finish that stand. Really enjoy going to Halifax and it looks like they're going to be a good contender for a franchise next time round.

isn't the line, "you can prove anything thats even remotely true with facts, facts shmacts!"

Yes, but the last few years has shown the "reward" of promotion has mostly lead to a disastrous season of SL, finishing bottom and getting relegated.

To say the Championship is futile is not only disrespectful of the competition itself and the players taking part - it's also inaccurate. Promotion to SL IS still available. It's just that now clubs are required to build towards it over 3 years rather than 1 and reach certain levels of achievement on and off the pitch.

Surely last night's game proved that whatever the motivation to win, the motivation was certainly there and the Championship can be a fantastic competition in it's own right.

i think he whole league set up is disgraceful IMO

and maybe the reason they go straight back down [promoted clubs
is because of the set up as it is.

Remember many moons ago this was not always the case.

From the 50's to the 80's look how many different teams were in the top flight. compare that to the 90's and noughties.

The game last nigth was alright for what it was. Cullen has started to shape the team in his pattern. Channel running, targetting certain areas, holding on too long in the tackle, loosing the ruck, daft penalties & being on the wrong end of the scoreline. His Whitehaven team, us, origin team, all played the same way.

With regard to promotion, you could pick the best of the two sides last night & they'd get a stuffing from any SL team (including us).

OK they have 3 seasons to get it right but the spending levels that they're operating under will mean a season of stuffings as has happened previously. There has to be a period of spending parity before any team coming up can compete. How that would work in practice - i dunno.

Dunno. I ripped my line off a gag/anicdote/wet dream from Stewart Lee's routine.

Maybe, but now new teams get 3 years to grow into SL - look at what having time has done for Hull KR (who survived without a safety net to be fair), Catalans and now Castleford.

Plus, for the Championship to grow (which everyone must want it to) it must be respected as a comp in it's own right. I think the SKY coverage is helping with that. The fans ought to respond by backing their clubs - good to see 5k+ at Widnes last week despite no away fans but shocking to see only just over 2k at Halifax last night.

Is was the taxi-driver that said it in his sketch if I remember correctly...

That's the one, Bobster.

3272 i think was the official attendance which isnt bad for a thursday night game on sky