Well, I'm really pleased you got such a good turnout on your first home game in SL. It's great news too that you're getting good coverage locally and that there is some real interest in what is happening. I hope the club can build on that over time.

I'm really looking forward to my first trip to Bridgend. I can only afford about two away games this season and the Saints match with Celtic is one I just can't miss!

You'll enjoy it.

The facilities aren't that great and not a JJB or KC but the fans are friendly enough and you can get a good drink and a bit of food in the surrounding area or head to cardiff if you want a bit more and the big city night out.

Hey, I'm a Saints fan. You wait until you have the joy of a visit to Knowsley Road. Whatever factilities you have down there will be luxurious by comparison!

I'm really looking forward to the visit.

I like the old grounds though. At least they have a little character.

The new grounds are soulless in comparison and don't have a unique feel at all.

oh and if anyone knows of any good hotels around pontypool? let us know

That's true. It's a pity the new stadiums haven't been able to capture some of the old grounds' atmosphere. I love being really close to the action, as we are at Knowsley Road, and there's always a feel of being part of a crowd even when our turnout would shame my grandparents (both avid fans of Saints who used to tell tales of 30,000 crammed in and sitting on the roofs, etc). If Brewery Field is anything like KR for being close to the action and cosy then there will be a great atmosphere there. I just wish that could be combined with nice, warm places to sit and have coffee/beer/food!

Well done to all concerned - Really feel that Pontypridd is ripe for RL takeover as well. Get them in NL2 @ Cardis Rd immediately and then the expansion is on its way.

Oh you're close to the action alright.

In fact I've been checking the Super League websites stats page to see if they have actually credited me with an assist in the build up to our second try.

Let's not run before we can walk.

Let's attempt to get an established SL club, such as Catalans have, before talking of introducing an NL2 club. We're still to discover fan base numbers etc for this coming season and don't think, at this early stage, an NL2 club could be sustained.

you can't say it's not a good idea though. in a few years to have 2 teams from wales in RL competing will be an awesome achievment and one i think will work