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| Quote: frankb "I think you are a bunch of flatcappers.
RL is flourishing because the governing body decided to ring fence an elite group.
They have seen to it that if a non elite club produces a good player then the elite club can take them on contract without compensation thus benefitting them and what is better letting them lend a couple of players for the odd match to the non elite club when it suits them.
The game is now played by more amatuers in London' the South West and North Wales than ever. Professional clubs based there are going from strength to strength and the non elite clubs have something to strive for ie to become part of the elite.
People are scrambling to get Challenge Cup Final' Grand Final and International match tickets. The RFL can charge sky high prices to get people to attend because fans are that desperate to see exciting RL.
The dissapearance of promotion and relegation has brought financial stability and franchising has had the surprising effect of stopping any club ever going into administration has it not ? Crowds for all clubs elite and non elite continue to soar. No one liked games that mattered anyway and most have now got used to a friendly game.
You flatcappers are so wrong. Had this franchise system been introduced in RU they would be thriving because they are so short sighted they did not realise fans wanted friendlies not that constant concern about promotion and relegation.
Richard Lewis is ultimately responsible and should be applauded. Every sporting organisation he has managed
has thrived apart from the last two but he is working tirelessly to get that improvement going now and although every now and again he tells shameless lies he is so highly regarded by RL fans everywhere.'"
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I love the way that all the little Leythers on here get so wound up about licencing, but always seem to be the ones going "Well, I don't care about Super League anyway".
Bless you all.
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| Quote: Scooter Nik "I love the way that all the little Leythers on here get so wound up about licencing, but always seem to be the ones going "Well, I don't care about Super League anyway".
Bless you all.'"
You don't come watching much these days do you Nik ? |
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| Quote: Scooter Nik "I love the way that all the little Leythers on here get so wound up about licencing, but always seem to be the ones going "Well, I don't care about Super League anyway".
Bless you all.'"
Thanks for the blessing Nik - I for one feel better for that.  The 'little leythers' who object so passionately to licensing are the ones who support their club, come hell or high water and believe (only in our little opinions mind) that the current system is killing Rugby League at the 'little' clubs of the Championship. |
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| Nik in condescending mode.........Awww Bless....... |
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| Quote: Scooter Nik "I love the way that all the little Leythers on here get so wound up about licencing, but always seem to be the ones going "Well, I don't care about Super League anyway".
Bless you all.'"
Its all that fresh air, bless. |
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| Quote: Scooter Nik "I love the way that all the little Leythers on here get so wound up about licencing, but always seem to be the ones going "Well, I don't care about Super League anyway".
Bless you all.'"
A man of unflinching opinions with the conviction that he is always right. |
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| Quote: Scooter Nik "I love the way that all the little Leythers on here get so wound up about licencing, but always seem to be the ones going "Well, I don't care about Super League anyway".
Bless you all.'"
A man of unflinching opinions with the conviction that he is always right. |
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And yet to have a single valid justification for licensing.
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| Quote: Clitheroe "Wrote this to League Express and Rugby Leaguer if only to stir the pot a little.Concensus please!
You could at least get your facts correct if you print statistics in your leader column. (Rugby Leaguer and League Express 23rd May) Fact
I agree entirely with you comments. I have been expressing the exact same for some time. There is no incentive for many teams and players. Many many games are now pointless. As a consequence crowds are suffering. RFL has made it's worst decisions in recent years.
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| Supporters of franchising are rare.
They truly believe it is the way forward for our game.
Now is it working ? Is it wanted ? Who are the people who support it ? One in Scarborough one in Exeter and one or two more.
I go to games home and away wether my team is winning or not and I loathe its' introduction and always have done.
It has to go .Fans detest it. We want our game back RFL.  See sense before the pro game is history. |
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| I am happy with franchising now frank. |
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|  Next time Andy. |
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It appears to me that frank has posted a rather sarcastic bit of sense, P&R is needed its what keeps the hope going and the excitment of sport, I only get to watch Aussie NRL and Superleague now and I am fast going off superleague as most teams don't seem to be bothered about get a tonking, except in the challenge cup because it matters!!!!
In superleague if you lose now you gain nowt lose nowt because your safe, administration doesn't matter wait till next year and start again, lay another brick down on your preposed stadium or ensure your in a developement area, god it annoys me!
There needs to be something for the clubs outside SL even the reinvention of the regal trophy another chance of playing against the big clubs their day in the sun.
Memories!!!!!
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The current ridiculous licensing situation means that clubs have no hope for 4+ years. There is nothing to play for and it is almost impossible to gather momentum and attract new fans and investors. Are we supposed to bumble on heading towards sub 1k gates and listen to patronising SL fans ad infinitum feathering their own nests?
I can see several NL clubs re-assessing their future is they think there is no hope. Breakaways perhaps?
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