Quote: Roofs "Re the disappointing KCom Derby attendance, I still believe personally that the Magic and friendly games have destroyed a lot of the spark, meaning and occasion of the two 'real' derbies. Greed by both clubs and the RFL has led to complete overkill.
If Rovers survive, IMO the Magic 'derby' and pre-season friendly should be binned. Halving the four games to two would result in 20,000+ back at the KCom at Easter I'm sure.'"
Excellent post Roofs and Barham Red just the point I was going to add about the Derby's, that pre season game is simply the 'give us yer money cup' while we along with Cas and Wakey are the only clubs to play Derby games now at the magic weekend, it's pure overkill and the magic of the old 2 a season derby's is gone now. I was also going to add that TV is killing crowds too and I simply don't think away supporters travel like they used to either and Thursday nights haven't helped that one. The game is developing into a for TV only attraction with gates everywhere dwindling badly.