Thanks Pop Tart.

I look forward to the replies.

Welcome to the board.

I will try to answer some of these points the best I can.

1. I think you are pretty much spot on. They have improved gradually, on and off the field over the past 4-5 seasons. In 2012 and 13, think they were in a fight with Widnes for the wooden spoon. Also if the coach is a fan of the club, the passion shown, can help a lot.

2. If you are new to it, the qualifiers can be confusing. But basically bottom 4 in SL and top 4 in championship join together in a league. The top 3 are guaranteed top flight RL the following year, with 4th and 5th playing off for that final spot.

3. Salford are a prime example that money wont buy immediate success. I think the 3-4 season prior they were playing as individuals and not a team. They have also brought in a few workmanlike players to blend in with stars. I feel you need a mix of personnel to make a team gel to its potential.

4. A few people deserve credit for this as I think it is a joint effort. Firstly Michael Carter, in stabilising the club off the pitch, Brian Smith in improving the fitness of the squad in 2015, and giving them a more professional outlook, Chris Chester for continuing this, but loosening the shackles a bit. He has also brought in an immense team spirit.Like with Castleford coach, he is also a fan of the club, so will have the passion. Also squad retention is key, continuity breeds success. You didnt see the likes of Leeds and Saints winning the grand final by using 40 players in a season.

5. Hard to give a really valid answer on this one. In the days of franchaising, one of the requirements was a decent stadium. Unfortunately we fell short but have been trying, albeit in vein for about 35 years so far. One day, the RFL, with pressure from SKY, Im sure, will say enough is enough.

6. Yes, I think the status of the club is healthy. Competetive on the pitch and stable off it. We have players who want to stay at the club and have got a very good youth system. For me, the only thing holding us back is the stadium issue.

7. Appearing at Wembley is certainly possible.

Come on Pop Tart. Don't keep the lad waiting.

Come on Pop Tart. Don't keep the lad waiting.

Lol. I'm on holiday and I'm already getting looks from the wife trying to squint at my phone in the sun.
I'll read Eastern's view and may just agree

Ha ha.im on last day of my holiday in the sun, and I've had those very same looks from my better half..Monday being my worst day trying to get the update score in at Wigan!
Went strait into the dog house.. Worth it though

Thanks for that Pop Tart.

Enjoy the rest of your holiiday.

Gone anywhere good.

We go first two weeks in August. Playa Blanca, Lanzarote. Looking into decent sports bars that show rugby league

Thanks Eastern Wildcat.

I think I now understand what is referred to as the £1 million match against Bradford!

I'm in Mexico.
Great holiday but bad timing as I miss 3 games.
The wife read the final score on Twitter and I had to get out of the pool to see it for myself. I lost connectivity when Wigan were 3 tries up!

I bet that was a great feeling after assuming we were getting beat 60+

I went back through all the Tweets to see how it went. Bet it was great to be there.