Bring back Promotion and relegation keeps games more competitive.

For me I think it makes business sense that given criteria etc for SL that one of Salford or Wakey will drop however given the financial plight of another team they could well sort the problem for the RFL before the end of the season and thus solve who drops in one nutshell !!

From where?

Talk to anyone involved with RL in Cumbria and they will tell you that it's so tribal it's beyond belief. None of the individual clubs have the fanbase or facilities to make a go of it, and a combined side would get no fans whatsoever.

Everyone would love an SL side in Cumbria but at the moment it's a non-starter.

Yorkcourt submitted outline planning permission over a week ago for Wakefield's community stadium. It's expected that the stadium will get the go ahead and as such Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will only be putting in a small amount which will be forthcoming from the sale of Belle Vue (Some of which has ben received already).

As for the franchise, i'd suggest Wakefield regardless of their stadium will receive a B status, as they'll pick up additional points for a competitive team (averaging a top 8 finish, so long as they don't finish 13th or 14th) and home grown players.

Whilst the stadium is a shambles it hopefully shouldn't hinder us from gaining another franchise spot this time around!

well said i hope ur right we wouldnt want to lose a YORKSHIRE DERBY ,even better if you have a new ground good luck with it mate

Really hope Wakey get in. My "2nd" team in SL.