media interest at last

[Seaton Sandy]

Being based in Carlisle the local rag never has any coverage of rugby league -amateur or semi-pro so I was amazed to find tonight's edition of the News and Star suddenly focussed on the future of the greatest game in our county . First off is an item by one Mark Green who's metier is normally scran and wine. All of a sudden he is an advocate of a Town/jam merger citing "Petty rivalry" as the stumbling block to a combined club. If this journo has ever been to a Town or Jam match I will show my ar*e in Burton's window. He seems to believe that the 2 clubs have a parallel history and fails to recognise that Town's trophy cabinet is stuffed while the pretenders have won absolutely zero.   Move on to an article written by Walshy about the state of the amateur game in west Cumbria based on an interview with Paul Williamson and that is truly the state of play at this time. Paul really has his finger on the pulse and what he says about the future of our game makes chilling reading. Go back to the aubergine risotto and amarone Mark and leave the frail future of Cumbrian rugby league to those of us who really care. 

 

[Anonymouse]

a merger is a gamble , will it create a bigger joint match day crowd or will it make half the people from both sides quit going ? where would the ground be that would suit both sides ? Travelling out of the Haven area would be a new thing for most Haven fans as it would be for some Town fans to watch a home match . It would take time and if the results dont come in and theres a run of defeats then the support could vanish .

[town4me]

Although west cumbrian RL is at a low point at the moment relegation is not the end of the world as the media is making out. Both clubs have been here before and have arguably been in worse situations before. They will bounce back and its not the end of the world. Onwards and upwards

[Seaton Sandy]

He might be usually on the wine column but he's got it right. It is the stumbling block. We're on our arris as are Whitehaven. It's the only way forward I think. 

He must be simply "on the wine " if he presumes to represent the situation between them and us as "petty rivalry" . But there again he has a column to write and why let ignorance of the facts get in the way of a misinformed media rant ?  I suppose we all ,ultimately ,have our own agenda -- not least those whos interests intriguingly overlap between the two factions ??

[GeordieTownie]

Although west cumbrian RL is at a low point at the moment relegation is not the end of the world as the media is making out. Both clubs have been here before and have arguably been in worse situations before. They will bounce back and its not the end of the world. Onwards and upwards

Could actually do the amateurs a favour as the gap between amateur and semi pro isn't as big now meaning more amateurs could make the transition.

[unicorn106]

Being based in Carlisle the local rag never has any coverage of rugby league -amateur or semi-pro so I was amazed to find tonight's edition of the News and Star suddenly focussed on the future of the greatest game in our county . First off is an item by one Mark Green who's metier is normally scran and wine. All of a sudden he is an advocate of a Town/jam merger citing "Petty rivalry" as the stumbling block to a combined club. If this journo has ever been to a Town or Jam match I will show my ar*e in Burton's window. He seems to believe that the 2 clubs have a parallel history and fails to recognise that Town's trophy cabinet is stuffed while the pretenders have won absolutely zero.   Move on to an article written by Walshy about the state of the amateur game in west Cumbria based on an interview with Paul Williamson and that is truly the state of play at this time. Paul really has his finger on the pulse and what he says about the future of our game makes chilling reading. Go back to the aubergine risotto and amarone Mark and leave the frail future of Cumbrian rugby league to those of us who really care. 

Just more lazy journalism from a mickey mouse paper that now charges 75p a go, which is 10p dearer than the Daily Mail and god knows how much dearer than the Daily Star (never read it, honest).

[anok4u]

Sometimes it takes someone who is impartial to look at situation more clearly than people involved.

Rugby league is dying in west Cumbria like it or not,500 watching both town and haven if they are lucky next season isnt good for business,we couldn't get decent crowds this season even with a player like sammut to watch. We need to do something to get people back interested and a merger is the last chance saloon before its RIP...

[Seaton Sandy]

Sometimes it takes someone who is impartial to look at situation more clearly than people involved.

Rugby league is dying in west Cumbria like it or not,500 watching both town and haven if they are lucky next season isnt good for business,we couldn't get decent crowds this season even with a player like sammut to watch. We need to do something to get people back interested and a merger is the last chance saloon before its RIP...

It's one thing being impartial but knowing sod-all about the subject hardly qualifies this particular hack to stick his oar in. The only acceptable way forward for me is to re-build a Town side capable of capturing the attention and respect of the local players and the community at large. Needless to say, knocking seven shades out of the jambos along our road to redemption is a requirement. 

[anok4u]

It's one thing being impartial but knowing sod-all about the subject hardly qualifies this particular hack to stick his oar in. The only acceptable way forward for me is to re-build a Town side capable of capturing the attention and respect of the local players and the community at large. Needless to say, knocking seven shades out of the jambos along our road to redemption is a requirement.

nothing I would like better than a Town team capable of playing top notch rugby again god knows I've had spent £1000s over the years in the hope it will happen,but playing Hemel etc as to be a new low and how we get out of it is behond me with the crowds we're getting. I'll be there next season like I've been for the last 30 odd year but I'm not so sure others sadly will be...

[rockerlad]

nothing I would like better than a Town team capable of playing top notch rugby again god knows I've had spent £1000s over the years in the hope it will happen,but playing Hemel etc as to be a new low and how we get out of it is behond me with the crowds we're getting. I'll be there next season like I've been for the last 30 odd year but I'm not so sure others sadly will be...

Was it the recent hemmel v south wales game that had a crowd of 80

[Seaton Sandy]

Was it the recent hemmel v south wales game that had a crowd of 80

Think that figure included both teams and the ground staff. That's what we can expect when the lunatics at the R .F. L. pursue their Global expansionist fantasies at the expense of the domestic game. 

[Anonymouse]

these things happen unfortunately , its only 3 seasons ago that town were promoted and probably inevitably now relegated , town have been here before a few times and managed to climb back , all be it for a short while , but until the rfl get a grip it is always going to be the case for semi pro clubs outside of the yorkshire lancashire heartlands .

[anok4u]

Was it the recent hemmel v south wales game that had a crowd of 80

ffs RL as gone backwards since super league as been around,think the game needs a massive rethink!!

[Derwent]

Bottom line is people around here are apathetic and don't really care about Town apart from the 500 or so diehards. Take the appeal for money as example, we got about £1,500 from memory. Sheffield started one this week and they've raised £9k already. That apathy will get worse now we are relegated and the new regime are going to have one hell of a job on their hands to resurrect this club. I hope for the best but fear the worst.

[homeandawayer]

Was it the recent hemmel v south wales game that had a crowd of 80

That's twice as many as was at Nottingham with us on a Friday night back in the day!

[bomberisgod]

Bottom line is people around here are apathetic and don't really care about Town apart from the 500 or so diehards. Take the appeal for money as example, we got about £1,500 from memory. Sheffield started one this week and they've raised £9k already. That apathy will get worse now we are relegated and the new regime are going to have one hell of a job on their hands to resurrect this club. I hope for the best but fear the worst.

Was that the just giving money ?There was also the shares and the naming of seats which fans purchased,does anyone know how much that raised?

[Seaton Sandy]

Bottom line is people around here are apathetic and don't really care about Town apart from the 500 or so diehards. Take the appeal for money as example, we got about £1,500 from memory. Sheffield started one this week and they've raised £9k already. That apathy will get worse now we are relegated and the new regime are going to have one hell of a job on their hands to resurrect this club. I hope for the best but fear the worst.

To be fair though , demographically Sheffield is a much bigger beast than Workington and,if their financial problems are as bad as they say then 9 grand won't even buy a sticking plaster.

[town4me]

To be fair though , demographically Sheffield is a much bigger beast than Workington and,if their financial problems are as bad as they say then 9 grand won't even buy a sticking plaster.

Sheffields original investor is set to return after some local issues were resolved.

[The Voodooguru]

Reading between the lines it looks like it was a dramatic statement to put a bit of pressure on a few people to get their fingers out. The plan looks to have worked and things are now happening.

[48 seasons]

Reading between the lines it looks like it was a dramatic statement to put a bit of pressure on a few people to get their fingers out. The plan looks to have worked and things are now happening.

I agree  clever  bloke  is Aston but hes  Sheffield   to the end

[Seaton Sandy]

Pretty good day for Cumbrian sides yesterday- Brow,Egremont , Kells and Millom all won. In Champ 1 Rochdale turned Toulouse over in their own backyard. So-a win against the odds for Town today would provide a bit of optimism going forward.

[Derwent]

So-a win against the odds for Town today would provide a bit of optimism going forward.

It'd be a miracle if we win today, we've only named 14 players.

[Kaz]

I feel really sorry for the players now. They should not have to be playing week in week out not even having a full team. It's a hard enough game with 17 players never mind 14 or 15 week in week out! I just hope one of them doesn't end up with a serious injury because of it! Just do your best lads and all get through it injury free. It's no wonder the players want to look elsewhere the way they are being treat!

[GETEMONSIDE]

I feel really sorry for the players now. They should not have to be playing week in week out not even having a full team. It's a hard enough game with 17 players never mind 14 or 15 week in week out! I just hope one of them doesn't end up with a serious injury because of it! Just do your best lads and all get through it injury free. It's no wonder the players want to look elsewhere the way they are being treat!

Why? How are they being treat?

They have run out of fit players.

[Kaz]

Because they shouldn't have to be playing all these weeks without a full team, some of them are injured themselves and are still playing week in week out and on top of that have had to take a pay cut. I take my hat off to them for sticking by the club and they should be the 1st Ines we try & sign back on.