Tommygilf

So you agree with it, but you don't agree with it...

I can only assume this is in reference to the newer Mikey Lewis or Tesi Niu chanting? That said neither of those examples are particularly relevant to a recent or upcoming game - nor are they unique to Leeds. Its odd that either of those would trigger some sort of statement now. Cas chants have been going on for years about having extra phalanges. I don't recall anything notably different or unusual about the chants against Bradford either. I do note that the Jimmy Savile chants have made it over from Football into some away contingents at Headingley, but don't see why that is worth this either.

So he cannot be criticised then unless you say how good he is first?

The GAA are hosting Man United vs Leeds united in the next Month. I think its less political pressure than what is financially expedient these days.

Nobody is forced to like the owner of their own club, let alone the owner of any other club

Neither, its the redeveloped RDS

Indeed, I refer you to this for my full thoughts:

Supposedly, according to the recommendation of the Club Led Strategic Review: 36. "The sport should consider ‘on the road matches’ in new locations around the UK and the world. These fixtures should align with the sport’s wider strategy. Where a club wishes to consider taking a home match on the road, it should first consult with the governing body before commencing planning."

I think its hard to say that referees simultaneously have it more difficult for a variety of reasons yet are also just less good. Likewise, referees aren't empowered to make strong decisions. They blow the whistle all the time, enforcing the laws (none of which I note you dispute have actually not been broken), and folk like yourself say they are inserting themselves into the game too much. They don't use their powers, allow some things to go and apply discretion, and you'll say its bias or favouritism towards one team or another. Either way, they get dropped. I think Referees should actually do as much analysis of teams vs their own performances, looking at where they will get challenged or try take advantage.

I think the emotion is greater for Argentina here. I don't think we fully appreciate how embedded their bitterness is towards Britain/England in their national psyche. We lose, we lost against a good football team who we have a historical rivalry with. They lose, national catastrophe and probably some political drama.

Back to the future... This is Michael Carter's 2nd summer sport in the North ambition all over again. They would rather have all Super League teams with sub £8 million turnovers but ultimately profitable, than us targeting growth to £15-£20 million with the acceptance of some losses during that period of growth. Its the mindset that sees 14 teams, French teams bring nowt and "away fans" valued at £25k per match being deemed as vitally important. It presents ultra sustainable, whilst actually going backwards.

Much like for the police in wider society, referees in Rugby League will never please everyone. The same people who call for a "common sense approach with personality" one minute scream blue murder about "bias" and too much "matey-ness" from Referees the next. They demand consistency and personality (which is code for inconsistency personified), in the same breath. All this ignores how with FT professionalism, every possible element of advantage a team can get is now a way to help a team win; and refereeing is a part of that. Teams push referees to the limit on minor points where they can gain an advantage like dropping the full 10m. They gain reputations as "aggressive" and "physical" which subconsciously helps them get more leeway in defence, for example. Often Refs seem to be happy when they are "less bad than one expected" so to speak, and thus the advantage is made out. Players play for penalties a lot more too where they can. In the past, this culture did exist of course, but in the FT professional environment with analysts etc. much more focus is now placed on ways a team can win. Likewise, teams have to allow the referee to not be involved by playing a clean and fair game. Far too often, this just doesn't happen, with one ssideor both actively choosing to break rules for competitive advantage.

Coincidence?

Source etc...

Given the footprint is entirely separate (and I don't think Man United will play at the Etihad during construction), would the GF be forced to move at all?