Moving to Gillingham??

Quote: Perry "Now I could get all nit-picky and point out that Saracens admin and training base is in St Albans. But even where clubs do have some presence in London, how many people passing through the turnstiles know or care? Not many I'd bet.

Now slightly off-topic here but you can answer a question for me. I was under the impression that around 1995 all the clubs split into a professional and amateur arms, which is how there is still a London Scottish in the lower leagues even though the pro London Scottish went bust. Doesn't that mean the Wasps based in Ealing are legally a separate entity to London Wasps?'"

I was under the impression Cockfosters was still used by Saracens. Presumably St Albans will no longer be used once they are at our old stadium.

I have no idea what their fans think as I don't go to union matches, but having a base still in London will surely keep their profile up by retaining their traditional membership. I think it is safe to say all of London Welsh's activities bar first team fixtures will take place at Old Deer Park this year.

I can only guess on your question, but I would be surprised if there was not a legal separation. Both Skolars and Hemel do it (possibly because of the tax breaks community clubs get). Both London Scottish and Richmond went bust, but survived in some format. I believe London Scottish are back in the second division now, presumably making them semi-pro. Richmond I think are one level below. I've been to Wasps' club this year a couple of times (for league) and there doesn't appear to be that much of a split in that the pros train there and all their memorabilia and cups etc are on display there.

All off topic of course, except to say that there is importance in setting down roots and engaging with a community, something our club has always failed to do.