What you're not taking into account is all the (significant) ancillary benefits of having a bigger fan base - more programmes, more lottery, more LCTV, more merchandise not to mention a stronger base to attract sponsorship.

If I had to choose between 3500 @ 280 versus 7,000 @ 140 I cannot see a good reason for the former. The only possible reason would be to maintain your branding status as a premium attraction. However, I am not sure that concept particularly applies in RL!

I would agree with you, double your fans and maintain revenue.The more people in and watching your Rugby League club is crucial.

However if you only attract 6000 fans @ 140 then what then ? Secondary spend does not really cut it when you are already 15k+ down before a ball is kicked. Season will be almost over before you recoup it in hot dogs.

Just goes to show you need to be absolutely bang on when determining your price point.

or 2% of £100grand is £2grand

25% of £200 is £50

Have you got a problem with people who have less money than you, I don't like your inference. I will make my own choices in life, and it will always be to support our board before Bradfords....and yes I think you should apologise for your crass statement.

I will not build up any debts of my own to help anyone, if I can't afford it I won't pay it

I apologise for any offence caused. That was not my intention. I certainly have no problem with anyone who has more money or less money than me.

My point is that comparing our admission prices this year to what other clubs have announced for next year is simply not comparable. The reason being that I would realistically expect an increase to watch Leigh next year. The wider issue is how much of one and will our fans support it given the squad being assembled. I am not sure.

Having re read my post I apologise once more as it did not come across very well.

Not happy with that but it looks about right.

signed another Aussie ! www.sportinglife.com/rugby-leagu ... ford-bulls

signed another Aussie ! www.sportinglife.com/rugby-leagu ... ford-bulls

Looks a big squad to try and keep happy!

Bradford seem to be assembling a squad that confirms their place as favourites, I think Leigh will be competing with London for second.

Thats fine by me...the more pressure on Bradford to deliver the goods the better!

Bradford do seem to be spending a lot of money so I presume they are confident of getting in the Top 4 and then beating a SL team or 2 to go up!
Pressure is all on them which I think will suit Leigh as after this season many would have looked to us as favourites and the added burden that can sometimes bring.
As it is big spending Bradford and London are in front of us so its an underdogs tag for us next season

Siejka is terrible, not even championship quality. not a patch on Brierly.

We had him for a few game this season on DR and he was awful. he showed nothing that made us think maybe he will be good if he has more games, in the end we sent him back

looks like quantity over quality for Bradford. Think their fans will get a shock this season. defo wont be the ride in park they think it will be

I agree !!

If Bradford think they will walk over the top 5 Champioship clubs, they need to think again.

Leigh have a settled squad. In situation like this, that means alot !!

I hope we play them game 1 of the season at the LSV !!