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Only person to sort this mess out in my humble opinion is Trent Robinson. Loved by fans, top coach, understands the French culture, would take no ###### from the Australian's.

Think it shows if you run a financially sound club, and know how to apply for grants. Things can improve so it attracts players men and women. Although an amateur club I think there are lot clubs amateur n semi pro could learn a lesson or two.

Just read Hemel Stags Facebook page. Just seen they have been awarded a six figure sum for a new pitch, which they will contribute 25% of the cost. This follows a six figures spent on new changing rooms n gym. A complete refurbishment of there Grandstand is happening, Seems thing are on the up after a few years in the doldrums.

Not sure if this should be on community page. Just read on Hemel Stags Facebook London Skolars have cancelled this weekends game, this followed by Anglian Vipers cancelled there fixture against Stags. Both these clubs talked about joining league 1. How are we going to attract players if we cannot fulfill fixtures in a very short season, especially in the South.

A Miracle

Bit late in the day to start recruiting players still.

With the possibility of restructuring the leagues, I fear there will be no league 1 the future .

I think both Super League and NRL tv contracts come up for renewal at the sametime. Given how good NRL are at negotiationing, it's seems logical that NRL should be given a stake in Super League, it can only help English teams, and help expand the the league with no financial loss to them.

Heard thru the grapevine, meeting at Oz House now for middle of next month.

Hemel Stags proved to be quite shrewd, in selling there licence to Perez.

As this topic drags on about the demise of Broncos n now Skolars in the the South some good news. After dropping out of League1 n playing in lower leagues Hemel Stags,have decided to move to a higher league this season, with the intention of going to the Southern Conference League in 2026, with predominantly the same group of players from there U16's 3/4 years ago. Plus the bonus of owning there own facilities. That's why the RFL hold the majority or there festivals at Pennine Way. The club slips under the radar, but after 40 years it still keeps going. Plus it is still a pathway to Broncos.

Local Derby with Hemel Stags?

I remember when Hemel Stags beat Huddersfield Underbank in a NCL 3 final played at Featherstones ground about 10 yrs ago.

Trouble is in some contracts, if you don't play, you don't get paid. Not sure if this applies, but with teams that are part time it happens. Not that is an excuse.

All I know is they matched the £90,000 that Sport England granted them. Refurnished the changing rooms. added two more plus a gym. So I guess they must got pounds of Perez

Got to give it to Hemel Stags, sold there licence to Perez at the right time for I presume the maximum price. They must have sense things we're only going to get worse in league 1.

I have always thought new signings should be drip fed,to keep interest going in the off season. As for Skolars I reckon that's completely tosh trying to buy League1 license. Cost to much money. Only my simple opinion

He should brought some land or a dissuade Stadium 20 years ago. There would be no crisis now.

Vipers have forfeited there semi final match in the Harry Jepson trophy. Could not raise a team. Not a good look.

All the Hemel continingnent resigned when the take over was completed.

Doesn't matter its a try. To be honest Catalans should never lose to a team bottom of the league, end off.

This is rehash of Oxford, Hemel Stags West Wales, It will be disaster n embarrassment in waiting for the RFL. I hope I am proved wrong,but I just can't see a backer putting in £150,000 in with very little return.

Why should any of these clubs be accepted unless they have a major sponsor. Hemel owned there club had all the facilities, but there was no player pool of any quality. The operating are horrendous. Once again "rose tinted glasses " come to mind. But good to there endeavours.

Once all the clubs who are interested are finalised, it will be very interesting to see who actually wants to go on with this, once they receive the terms n condition file from the RFL, think it will.open up.those rose tinted glasses.

League1 was meant to a development league when first started, but changed when they dropped championship teams down to even the leagues up.