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Which is your right. Personally, I'd prefer the minister paid at least passing attention to a sport of significant importance in his own constituency rather than just take photo opportunities at Odsal.

He should at least be aware of the problem, even if not actively involved in the solution. IMO.



I have a low opinion of politicians, so my expectations are clearly somewhat lower than yours.


You said THE relevant minister, not A relevant minister. My reply is correct given your starting premise. Not being THE relevant minister is not the same as being completely irrelevant, either. Clearly the minister for sport has an interest in what's happening, but what he doesn't have is any direct power over the decision.

I do, however, take into account what Chris28 says about the UKBA wanting to avoid work, so maybe he might be of slightly more use than the average chocolate-teapot level that would usually apply.

I also find the comment about 'just defending the club' laughable. You've clearly been engaging in the same sort of selective reading that you decry in others if you think that I'm blindly supportive of everything the club does.


I'm not talking down to you. I used a well-worn turn of phrase, that's all. This isn't the first time you've taken umbrage for no good reason. Chill out.



If I wanted to insult you I'd do a proper job of it and via PM.

I'd demand an audience with Kosh and Standee.

I'll see you in Charlie on Sunday then fella, doubt Kosh will be there though

Poor Tommy

I'm going to the match thanks all the same.

Isn't Charlie Cockayne's nickname?

As am I, do you not imbibe before the game?

The two problems with that are...

1. The RFL are good at hand-wringing but consistently come up short on tackling the hard problems.

2. Unfortunately, RL as a sport is in no position to demand anything and get taken seriously.

Otherwise it's a good plan.

Sometimes you come across as a needy individual who posts for attention and little else.

really, and I care what you think, because?