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

It would probably work in the long run but at the moment when Crusaders are trying to build a fan base I think that comes first before thinking of a second team.

In the future maybe but we're only in our first month of Super League as a club so need to check after we have been in the league for 3 years then think about it then in my opinion.

give them a chance they havent got one yet or are you going to place another nrl team in sl

You may find that the two go hand in hand. As local interest grows a second team may grow naturally with it or if interest sparks first in playing the sport the local supporters may grow from that. It sounds like Celtic is making a local impact, though, which at this stage in proceedings is a good thing and I hope you just keep on building steadily from here on in. What you really want is a loyal fan base with the fairweathers/those who can't afford regular commitment coming and going to add to the numbers for the bigger games or those which are more emotionally charged (ie whoever your biggest rivals turn out to be over time).

Totally agree.

I think the rivals will be Quins over time being the two Southern British clubs in Super League.

Although we have built up certain degrees of rivalry with Fev and Widnes so would be good to get either of them in the cup and put them back in their place.