DAZROVER1985 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So do I Ponte, then we can get on with it for three years and when it's a disaster we can then proceed to a properly planned Superleague and nobody can say "we should have adopted the 3x8". By then we'll have been mismanaging Superleague for 20 years!! at least give it 5 years like licensing then we will know if it's truly failed also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOWN TILL I DIE Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So how many teams will be relegated from the Championship this season? 4? 5? 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 So how many teams will be relegated from the Championship this season? 4? 5? 6? Seven, isn't it ? Assuming Toulouse are in ..... "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTSTRIDES Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sky are reporting it as a done deal, This coming season could be the best for a while. Dont expect anything from a pig but a grunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 What bothers me about the 2x12 & 3x8 is one aspect pointed out to me by a Widnes fan. Fans of SL clubs who fall into the last four and then play the top four from the Championship may not like that at all. They will have paid for a season ticket to watch Super League. Instead they will end up watching Championship clubs for the last 3 or 4 games of the season.They may have paid for a season ticket the first season but what's the chances of them buying a season ticket for a full season of Super League when they may well not see one the second time around. Season ticket sales for the second season for those clubs will be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponterover Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sky are reporting it as a done deal, This coming season could be the best for a while. Agree, can't wait for it to get going now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've reached the stage where I don't care any longer about what they've agreed on so long as they've agreed on SOMETHING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAZROVER1985 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've reached the stage where I don't care any longer about what they've agreed on so long as they've agreed on SOMETHING!!!!i wonder if any voted against Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponterover Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 i wonder if any voted against I'd be interested to know that too. I hope it was 100% in favour, this sport has had enough division within it's ranks recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Mullaney Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Fantastic news for the sport. Can't wait for battle to commence Wedding Films For The Discerning by Picture House Free Showreel DVD On Request http://www.picturehouseweddingfilms.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Well it's approved. I give it until the end of 2016 before it's changed again. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Clubs unanimous. HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponterover Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Clubs unanimous. Even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ian Lenagan : it was a positive meeting. Everyone expressed their views, but in the way we work together there's a lot of positivity. HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 *shakes head slowly* *shrugs* *watches it anyway knowing it's still good viewing* "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Lenagan : I think it's definitely progress. Exchange of different views is only good for the game. I come out of talks with a positive view. HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 RFL board will next week ratify P&R, 12 team SL from 2015, 2x12, 3X8 system and weigh in with SL sponsorship announcement HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamfordsbeans Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Has the funding issue been discussed today?The amount for the 2 relegated clubs is a key area to the success of the new system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckn Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 RFL board will next week ratify P&R, 12 team SL from 2015, 2x12, 3X8 system and weigh in with SL sponsorship announcement That last part was supposed to be today. Quite difficult to do pre-season media promotions without knowing what the league's going to be called... "When in deadly danger, when beset by doubt; run in little circles, wave your arms and shout" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Unanimous was the decision to take the number of teams to 12 and bring back P+R.. don't know if that is the same for the new format, but maybe im just reading too much into how the press release is worded. “The clubs were unanimous in their view that Super League should become a 12-team competition from 2015 and that there should be meaningful movement between Super League and the Championships. “There was a full and frank debate about the competition structures and a commitment to support the proposed format." Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTSTRIDES Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 RFL board will next week ratify P&R, 12 team SL from 2015, 2x12, 3X8 system and weigh in with SL sponsorship announcement I suspect that last bit might be what made the difference, Anyway we shall at least see what these clubs who are going to light the game up are made of. Dont expect anything from a pig but a grunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Clubs unanimous. They were unanimous on the reduction to 12. There seems to be a lot of politicking going on here. I'd be willing to bet the RFL have handed over a lot of commercial power to the now-fixed Big 8 clubs in return for getting their little structural plaything. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 RFL PRESS RELEASE Super League to feature 12 teams from 2015Super League will become a 12-team competition from 2015 after the 14 member clubs today backed plans to introduce an innovative new league structure.From next year, Rugby League’s elite competition will feature 12 clubs alongside a 12-team Championship that splits into three groups of eight.At a meeting in St Helens, the clubs voted unanimously to return promotion and relegation and pledged their support to the proposed structure which is a central tenet of the RFL’s Policy Review.Super League (Europe) Chairman Brian Barwick said: “I would like to thank the clubs for their contribution to what was a very fruitful and positive meeting.“The clubs were unanimous in their view that Super League should become a 12-team competition from 2015 and that there should be meaningful movement between Super League and the Championships.“There was a full and frank debate about the competition structures and a commitment to support the proposed format.“The Super League clubs’ decision will now go before the RFL’s independent Board of Directors for ratification next week.”Full details of the new structures will be announced later this month. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 George Riley @georgeyboy 1m Thoughts on confirmation of new Super League structure?Consultation process did include some members of media. I personally advised against HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 George Riley @georgeyboy 1m Thoughts on confirmation of new Super League structure?Consultation process did include some members of media. I personally advised against I have replied very succinctly. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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