The Daddy

Hi Derek

What do you expect when you've got the likes of Nigel Wood and Derek Beaumont steering the ship.

Facts over feelings. Thanks for putting this together

With Nigel Wood making decisions anything is possible. I have zero confidence in that guy and only expect the worst

Yaaawwwnn!!

How do you know it's not true?

If that's true then that is nothing short of a disgrace. Absolute corruption

Exactly. If clubs can't promote international teams then there's a bigger issue

I haven't been following everything on that thread

According to the journalists on the House of League Podcast. The possibility of the 14 team competition is being strongly considered. Whether it will happen for certain is not known at this point. One possibility is that it's is voted through on the provision that 2 clubs are on reduced or no central funding (which would be ridiculous). Would those 2 clubs be the French clubs? Anyone heard anything further on this?

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They can veto or advise entry being declined. Not sure of the technicalities, but being in the top 12 or 14 img ratings doesn't guarantee entry is my general understanding

And the same goes for London. Unless long term investment is confirmed I can't see the club being permitted to enter the league

How? Whether it's a 12 team or 14 team league next year. Unless there is sufficient investment into the club, Salford are not gonna be in SL. RFL can veto any club being in SL and IMG ratings do not guarantee participation in the league. If there's any hint next season will be a repeat of this one in regards to Salford no chance they will be in SL. If the league does go to 14 then it's likely that 3 out of Toulouse. London, Bradford and York will be promoted which demographically and commercially is very positive.