It's been updated.

The decision not to play a World Cup game in South Yorkshire was always a rubbish one, especially given the city of Sheffield's history of successfully hosting international sports events (ignoring the financial disaster that was the World Student Games), and the fact that the Keepafloat has hosted England games before. Also, Bristol got a game FFS. While I live here and have been involved with publicising the successful host city bid, it doesn't make that much sense considering Sheffield and Donny missed out. Of course, the groups featuring Wales, Cook Islands etc needed a venue near Wales, so I suppose it's logical, but it's still a HUGE punt.

Of course, the RFL's logic was simple: they thought there would be a pro club in Bristol. In the end the people behind the bid upped sticks and moved to Gloucester to be closer to the Chairman's house. So therefore the RFL were left with egg on their faces. Add in the fact that they've sacked the local development manager, who had been dealing with Bristol City Council throughout, and you have a massive mess.

I'm not one to bash the RFL for the sake of it, as they do get some things right. However, I think they made a big mistake not picking Sheffield or Donny for a Wold Cup game. I'm not surprise the Eagles feel like some in the RFL don't give two hoots about them.

Speaking of Ralph Rimmer, he was cheery enough before the final. He even said hello to me and came over for a chat, which was a bit weird.

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Awww how are those grapes? Still sour?

Must really hurt, big old Leigh getting beat by little old seagulls (aka champions) THREE YEARS IN A ROW when it really mattered, all in your own back yard.

Never mind, you might win a playoff game one day.

Bless.

You see thats part of the problem - places like Leigh thinking thier the gods gift to this sport - if they merged with salford and called themselves Manchester people 'might'? sit up and take notice but as long as the sport looks and thinks small it will be.

Bless!