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| In order to keep fans watching RL, create greater choice of English players for the national team, stop teams going to the wall, I think it's about time that Super League was expanded to 2 division with say 12 teams per division.
That would be say all those at present plus
Widnes, Leigh, Sheffield, Halifax, Barrow, Featherstone, Toulose, Batley, Whitehaven, Dewsbury or Keighley.
They would have to divi the money out to ensure both leagues are full time, but not paying extortionate wages to ageing Aussies, reasonable wages for British players (£30k/yr), 25man squad (£750k) which is less than half the salary cap as present.
There would then be promotion and relegation, more english players to pick from for the national team, Foreigner cap including Kolpack of max 2 per team.
The remaining teams would play in 1 division and have to act as feeder clubs but would have the opportunity of becoming a SL team if one of the teams folded, broke financial rules etc.
Without something radical like this, fans will get even more dis-illusioned than they are now, and RL outside of SL will be back to the old days of winning pay only, and a slightly better standard than the top amatuers.
The demise has started and it's upto the RL to take off it's blinkers, wake up and smell the roses.
Otherwise, LSV, The Shay, Stobart, etc etc will only have to open 1 end shortly.
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| great idea, cant see it happening tho
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| This is a typical post of a fan of the sport who can see the problems & possible solutions from the outside.
Unfortunately the people who run our sport on the inside can't see the problems let alone come up with solutions. They are just going to ruin it until they've only got left the teams they want at the so called top level.
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| Problem is, the top clubs aren't feeling any kind of squeeze at all. Why should Wigan, Leeds, Hull and Wire fans give a toss? Things like this don't affect them and their clubs are run by the real power brokers of Rugby League. Only when BskyB threaten to pull the plug will the top brass sit up and panic.
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| no way, too many clubs near the M62.
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| Quote: Bradleigh "no way, too many clubs near the M62.'"
There was a reason they put the M62 in that location........maybe if the road planners in their heyday deviated on a long meandering path , we would n`t have the curse of being too close to the M62...
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| The M180/M181/A15 Lincoln intersection would be a far better choice. It's a bit nearer London, so that's a bit more advertising revenue potential from BskyB and it's flat as Kath Hetherington's chest, so no more silly slopes like you get at Batley & Featherstone's ground.
Win-win.
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Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: mr. chairman "it will happen in 2012 , two divisions with a pyramid underneath which inc amatuer clubs'"
Based on what , on field perfomance , or off field facilities ?
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| Quote: Logend "This is a typical post of a fan of the sport who can see the problems & possible solutions from the outside.
Unfortunately the people who run our sport on the inside can't see the problems let alone come up with solutions. They are just going to ruin it until they've only got left the teams they want at the so called top level.'"
It is indeed typical of a fan on the outside. It's exactly what I would have posted before meeting those working on the inside. Sadly, though, it's wrong.
The people who work at Red Hall, where do you think they've come from? From the amateur game, from the pro clubs, from the terraces, from the likes of Leigh Miners and St Pats and East Hull and Milford, from the Douggie Stand and the Boulevard and Wilderspool. They want the best for the game, above all. And, indeed, they can see the problems, with far, far greater clarity and knowledge than the fans on the outside....
Quote: Logend " Problem is, the top clubs aren't feeling any kind of squeeze at all. Why should Wigan, Leeds, Hull and Wire fans give a toss? Things like this don't affect them and their clubs are run by the real power brokers of Rugby League. Only when BskyB threaten to pull the plug will the top brass sit up and panic.'"
...and there's the rub. The clubs are independent businesses. The RFL can't control them. Wigan, Leeds, Hull, Wire, Saints, will all do what suits them, and vote for what suits them. Not that those clubs aren't supportive of development, or that their leaders don't want the game to grow, but ultimately these independent businesses have both a right and an obligation to follow their own interests. So, will every SL club vote to take 50% less money so that each Championship Club gets an equal share? What do you think?
Would Leigh accept their RFL central income being cut in half to fund Skolars or Blackpool?
I don't think, by any stretch, that the RFL is infallable, nor do I agree with all its decisions. But its leadership is VERY aware of the problems, and is far more understanding of the difficulties in finding and applying solutions - not least because it doesn't control all the clubs, or indeed all the structures of the game.
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| Quote: Starbug "Based on what , on field perfomance , or off field facilities ?'"
both - i.e. the former, but with thresholds for the latter at key stages (like, in fact, every other major team sport pyramid, footy, union, hockey etc).
Have to say it looks VERY exciting from this end of the country. I already have teams planning how they can prepare to be semi-pro and in national competition in 3-5 years WITHOUT just waiting for some disgruntled RU millionaire or an artificial 'development' ladder into higher competition.
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9005.jpg kcab sfrawdder
Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: Wembley71 "both - i.e. the former, but with thresholds for the latter at key stages (like, in fact, every other major team sport pyramid, footy, union, hockey etc).Have to say it looks VERY exciting from this end of the country. I already have teams planning how they can prepare to be semi-pro and in national competition in 3-5 years WITHOUT just waiting for some disgruntled RU millionaire or an artificial 'development' ladder into higher competition.'"
Thing is though , we have had 2 pyramids running for the last few years
Are the changes to all summer going to bring them together ?
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9005.jpg kcab sfrawdder
Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: Wembley71 "It is indeed typical of a fan on the outside. It's exactly what I would have posted before meeting those working on the inside. Sadly, though, it's wrong.
The people who work at Red Hall, where do you think they've come from? From the amateur game, from the pro clubs, from the terraces, from the likes of Leigh Miners and St Pats and East Hull and Milford, from the Douggie Stand and the Boulevard and Wilderspool. They want the best for the game, above all. And, indeed, they can see the problems, with far, far greater clarity and knowledge than the fans on the outside....
...and there's the rub. The clubs are independent businesses. The RFL can't control them. Wigan, Leeds, Hull, Wire, Saints, will all do what suits them, and vote for what suits them. Not that those clubs aren't supportive of development, or that their leaders don't want the game to grow, but ultimately these independent businesses have both a right and an obligation to follow their own interests. So, will every SL club vote to take 50% less money so that each Championship Club gets an equal share? What do you think?
Would Leigh accept their RFL central income being cut in half to fund Skolars or Blackpool?
I don't think, by any stretch, that the RFL is infallable, nor do I agree with all its decisions. But its leadership is VERY aware of the problems, and is far more understanding of the difficulties in finding and applying solutions - not least because it doesn't control all the clubs, or indeed all the structures of the game.'"
Do those clubs not all recieve the same ? , or have the same available to them ?
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9005.jpg kcab sfrawdder
Luck is a combination of preparation and opportunity
Just to avoid confusion Starbug is the username of Steven Pike
SOMEBODY SAID that it couldn’t be done
But he with a chuckle replied
That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one
Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried.
So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin
On his face. If he worried he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the thing
That couldn’t be done, and he did it!:9005.jpg |
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| Quote: Wembley71 "It is indeed typical of a fan on the outside. It's exactly what I would have posted before meeting those working on the inside. Sadly, though, it's wrong.
The people who work at Red Hall, where do you think they've come from? From the amateur game, from the pro clubs, from the terraces, from the likes of Leigh Miners and St Pats and East Hull and Milford, from the Douggie Stand and the Boulevard and Wilderspool. They want the best for the game, above all. And, indeed, they can see the problems, with far, far greater clarity and knowledge than the fans on the outside....
...and there's the rub. The clubs are independent businesses. The RFL can't control them. Wigan, Leeds, Hull, Wire, Saints, will all do what suits them, and vote for what suits them. Not that those clubs aren't supportive of development, or that their leaders don't want the game to grow, but ultimately these independent businesses have both a right and an obligation to follow their own interests. So, will every SL club vote to take 50% less money so that each Championship Club gets an equal share? What do you think?
Would Leigh accept their RFL central income being cut in half to fund Skolars or Blackpool?
I don't think, by any stretch, that the RFL is infallable, nor do I agree with all its decisions. But its leadership is VERY aware of the problems, and is far more understanding of the difficulties in finding and applying solutions - not least because it doesn't control all the clubs, or indeed all the structures of the game.'"
Maybe if they were shall we say a bit more ' honest ' they would have more respect among the fans of clubs ?
Your take on the crusaders issue ?
I have no doubt that there are some very hard working honest people at the RFL , but the ones at the top , well I have nothing but contempt for them , their history does not fill me with confidence
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| Quote: Starbug " Thing is though , we have had 2 pyramids running for the last few years
Are the changes to all summer going to bring them together ?'"
The consultation is ongoing but that would be the intention, if all parties agree.
Quote: Starbug " Do those clubs not all recieve the same ? , or have the same available to them ? '"
Short answer, I don't know. Longer answer, I believe so in general terms, though as I understand it the organisation has been pragmatic in helping clubs when they need it (though not necessarily with more, just with earlier payments).
Quote: Starbug " Maybe if they were shall we say a bit more ' honest ' they would have more respect among the fans of clubs ?
Your take on the crusaders issue ?
I have no doubt that there are some very hard working honest people at the RFL , but the ones at the top , well I have nothing but contempt for them , their history does not fill me with confidence '"
I absolutely agree with the 'honest' bit. I've argued with RFL people at senior (but not top) level on exactly that point. On a personal level I would tell everyone everything and have it all in the open. Apart from anything else, it would be much clearer how hard it is to manage a bunch of independent and wilful organisations (from pro clubs to amateur leagues, international players to under 9's competitions).
Crusaders - my take is, pro Welsh club vital, worth more to the long term future of the game than another Lancastrian or Yorkshire SL club. General PR around the club, and especially around the franchise award, shambolic and misguided (at best) or dishonest (at worst).
Those at the top of the RFL? I only 'know' one board member in any detail, and that person is superb.
I've only on a couple of occasions been in the room with the very top, but good friends I've known and respected for far longer than the existence of SL have reassured me that the head honcho is utterly committed to our sport, and has been a bloody visionary in developing the game to unprecedented levels of credibility with politicians and sponsors, in ways that the average fan would never see or even consider.
Surprised me, too. But it is not by chance that Red Hall was the first place visited by the incoming Minister for Sport, nor that we are receiving the same treatment for our World Cup as that other sport, or that RFL staff hold key committee roles in a myriad of multi-sports development bodies, funding programmes and decision-making panels.
You've probably had more dealings with the brass than I have, and from a club perspective. The RFL's track record is not unblemished, and some clubs have definitely had the worst of it (Keighley in 1995, for starters, but we've not had many favours). But the reaction of Red Hall to our reinstatement in the Championship has proved to me beyond all doubt that the RFL does not have a vendetta against us. Everyone, without exception, wanted us in that division with Widnes and Fax, not down amongst the Swintons and Skolars.
Red Hall would not be unhappy with us in SL - IF we were clearly in the top 11 northern English clubs in terms of our planning and management, our fanbase and revenue streams, and our playing potential. We're not, though. Close - top 15 definitely - but not top 11.
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