Quote: Alan "But will a NRC Final between say Leigh and Halifax attract half the gate, if it's played at LSV or The Shay? Wherever it's played this year, the gate was going to be hit, as there's a full Championship fixture list that weekend.'"
Hit #2 for the final.
I remember how the NRC/trans-pantomime cup/blahbah used to be. Anyone else remember finals at Dewsbury, at Keighley and at Rochdale? Want to go back to that?
A cup competition is only worth as much as it is valued.
Playing the game at a guaranteed nuetral venue is important, and what feels more 'cup final' than a weekend or day away?! Of course, with Blackpool we have the best of both worlds - it's not inconvieniant to go on the day, but it's perfect for staying the weekend too.