Blind side johnny Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 This has been coming for some time, although I think that it doesn't quite tell the whole story; we need to know the proposals for SL too. http://www.totalrl.com/exclusive-proposals-tabled-for-14-team-championship-in-2019-with-three-up-from-l1/ Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Ram Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 As I have said elsewhere BSJ the timing is unbelievable- before the end of the season and in CC final week to boot (though I suppose the mainstream media will not be particularly bothered, which may be a good job for the RFL in one way as only us few C/L1 types will howl in protest) but it is Rochdale and Swinton who get the real rough deal here with winner takes all in their game - the £100,000 game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jekyll Stocking Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Reverend Ram said: As I have said elsewhere BSJ the timing is unbelievable- before the end of the season and in CC final week to boot (though I suppose the mainstream media will not be particularly bothered, which may be a good job for the RFL in one way as only us few C/L1 types will howl in protest) but it is Rochdale and Swinton who get the real rough deal here with winner takes all in their game - the £100,000 game? One of Rochdale or Swinton get a lifeline, Your Reverence - the chance to stay up. I don't think they'll be complaining too loudly... Fully agree with the poor timing, though. Clubs should know at the beginning of the season the criteria for promotion/relegation. Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb0551 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 It does kind of suggest the RFL is desperate to get Bradford back into the championship. Although I think expanding the championship is the right thing to do www.dewsburyramstv.co.uk - free highlights service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: This has been coming for some time, although I think that it doesn't quite tell the whole story; we need to know the proposals for SL too. http://www.totalrl.com/exclusive-proposals-tabled-for-14-team-championship-in-2019-with-three-up-from-l1/ Need a lot more than that. Until there is considerably more meat on the bones I don't see how anyone (particularly a club chairman) could decide whether to vote for or against the proposal. At tonight's Fev forum, Mark Campbell has stated that he is still fighting to keep the 8s. Edit: also said bash unlikely to happen next season due to 'dire figures' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, jamesb0551 said: It does kind of suggest the RFL is desperate to get Bradford back into the championship. Although I think expanding the championship is the right thing to do Oops you've mentioned the RFL and Bradford in the same post GCHQ AKA BSJ will be along shortly to admonish you! Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckler Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 19 hours ago, Sir Jekyll Stocking said: One of Rochdale or Swinton get a lifeline, Your Reverence - the chance to stay up. I don't think they'll be complaining too loudly... Fully agree with the poor timing, though. Clubs should know at the beginning of the season the criteria for promotion/relegation. Both of these clubs could have been budgeting for life in a lower division, as one will now get a lifeline will they have the money to compete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Whatever the proposals, I do believe there should be a season's notice before any accepted changes are inaugurated. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 53 minutes ago, Crown Flatter said: Whatever the proposals, I do believe there should be a season's notice before any accepted changes are inaugurated. That would have been sensible, but the RFL's hand has been forced by the SL clubs. Back to one division would be your favoured option, no doubt? Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackroman Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 On 8/24/2018 at 2:50 PM, Blind side johnny said: That would have been sensible, but the RFL's hand has been forced by the SL clubs. Back to one division would be your favoured option, no doubt? Sorry to jump in here but I enjoyed the NFP. What you do with "development teams" may need some thought but if you only play some clubs the once it might be doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 On 8/30/2018 at 1:58 PM, Ackroman said: Sorry to jump in here but I enjoyed the NFP. What you do with "development teams" may need some thought but if you only play some clubs the once it might be doable. Actually I meant the real "one division" from which somebody won an unlikely Championship in 1973. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Flatter Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Gerraway. Oh, but you have been. Legs, Dews, Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 To get to a 14 team Betfred Championship at the end of this current season two teams from Betfred League 1 will be promoted. As has always been planned this season, the team finishing top of League 1 will be automatically promoted. “Teams 2 to 5 will then play semi-finals with the winners of the Promotional Final being promoted. The final place in the Betfred Championship for 2019 will be decided by a Play-off Final between the team that finishes bottom of the Championship Shield and the loser of the Promotional Final. Interesting stuff, certainly adds a bit of spice .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Guess what day the play off final is? Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said: Guess what day the play off final is? Not to mention that the Championship club involved won't have played for 2 weeks and could well have players unavailable who've planned holidays etc 'knowing' that the season is over by then....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EQUALIZER Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 We should have given them the challenge cup .Gone back to northern rail (what ever} the final being played as a curtain raiser to the final.At least may be a hint of glory for lower teams.The 12 super league plus the championship qualifiers for the challenge all the rest and the non league outfits for the other compietion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 1 hour ago, EQUALIZER said: We should have given them the challenge cup .Gone back to northern rail (what ever} the final being played as a curtain raiser to the final.At least may be a hint of glory for lower teams.The 12 super league plus the championship qualifiers for the challenge all the rest and the non league outfits for the other compietion. And with planning like this the game would be thriving. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EQUALIZER Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 And your solution is ,???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPH Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 11 minutes ago, EQUALIZER said: And your solution is ,???? his Solution....an early night....zzz "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine" ....Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 7 hours ago, EQUALIZER said: And your solution is ,???? Define the problem. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cauliflower lugs Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: Define the problem. Lack of San Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthegasman Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 2 hours ago, cauliflower lugs said: Lack of San Miguel Or Estrella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy's mate Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Blind side johnny said: Define the problem. The SL tail wagging the dog Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 On 9/15/2018 at 3:17 PM, Piggy's mate said: The SL tail wagging the dog I wouldn't like to see your dog PM if it is 90% tail. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robthegasman Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 From what I have seen on the Swinton Lions Facebook page is that should we stay up this season that we will face a reduction in central distribution funding of about £40K in 2019 and further cuts in 2020.I will assume that this will also apply to yourselves and the doggies as well which frankly is an absolute kick in the balls and the teeth for us all. Or to translate it into English they the new”governing” body or should I say the Limited company and their individual directors will want it all when the next TV contract is up for renewal and they are by the looks of it are running the Championship and Championship 1 clubs down until some of them die which I am afraid will happen.And it baffles me that certain Championship and Championship 1 clubs voted for this and let me say all credit to Dewsbury and Batley for joining with us in voting against it. I think this is going to be very much a case of we will all need to batten down the hatches and we will all have to think differently and outside the box if clubs like ours are going to survive and have a future.There is now a much bigger battle that we must all face together.The divisions in which our respective teams are in will soon be irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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