Mumby Magic Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 ......according to Mick Gledhill anyway, I hope they don't retract and worry about ground size and attendance. Personally I'll go no matter where it is but where is suitable? Coastal? Can't think of many really. Centrally? Nope. "Expansion area" probably but where would be suitable and add appeal for 10k+ fans. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshmagpie Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Maybe this has come on the back of whoever’s been promoted? Bradford - a weekend at Odsal? York - a bash at Bootham Crescent? I imagine a visit to York would be popular and all within striking distance. Issue is one side would need to lose a home game to compensate for their ground being used. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Simples. York play Bradford as curtain raiser for magic weekend then play the rest at York’s shiney new stadium sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, DEANO said: Simples. York play Bradford as curtain raiser for magic weekend then play the rest at York’s shiney new stadium The problem with that plan is that if you take away York and Bulls supporters, the stadium would be as empty as it was at Blackpool this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 In other words the extra round isn’t necessary sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwalker71 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, DEANO said: In other words the extra round isn’t necessary Yes. the Summer Bash is completely unnecessary Whether it is 'desirable' is a more nuanced discussion. I'd say, on the evidence of this years 'effort', the answer would be 'no'. It might do better with better supported clubs in the division - obviously the Bulls will take more than London, for example. Also having it a location where the hosting venue makes a proper effort to publicise it might help! I'd be really interested to see which venues have apparently 'bid' for the weekend. Based on this year, its hard to see why anyone would want to host it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 34 minutes ago, welshmagpie said: Maybe this has come on the back of whoever’s been promoted? Bradford - a weekend at Odsal? York - a bash at Bootham Crescent? I imagine a visit to York would be popular and all within striking distance. Issue is one side would need to lose a home game to compensate for their ground being used. Who knows? York’s new ground looks great but it’s quite a way from the centre, where all the decent pubs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 The ‘new’ Headlingley. I’m not basing it off anything I’ve heard but it’s close for Bradford, who should travel in good numbers, York, who’s crowds are good, Halifax, Fev, Batley, Dewsbury and Sheffield, who are situated locally and it’s big enough to cater for Widnes’ followers and any people wanting to watch Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 It was stated at Fev's fans forum several weeks ago that the 'Bash' at Blackpool would be no more. TBH I thought at the time that it was going completely. Unfortunately not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boro hornet Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Just keep it at Blackpool. Success does not consists in never making blunders,but in never making the same one the second time. https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/rochdalehornets/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Get rid of it. It is a pointless exercise and makes it a lop sided league sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I've suggested this before but the venue needs the following - - 10k capacity - In RL land so local fans can supplement the attendence - International standard stadium (been used for World Cups or 4 Nations) - Close to the sea - Close to a towns attractions - Close to a Train Station - Near Tourist areas Well if all those are needed there is only one candidate - Workington ( Tag line - Fun in the Sun with the Marras) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Kingston Park as the hipster alternative to Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 LOL. Always enjoy a trip up to Workington, but I reckon not many RL fans could stand up long enough to watch 3 full games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakkers Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Have it in Toronto and make the Wolfpack play 13 times across 2 days. It gets all the travelling out of the way in one go and makes sure they have some fans there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughyedspud Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Turn it into a 9s comp.. OLDHAM RLFC the 8TH most successful team in british RL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin James Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Leigh. On a Wednesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwis 13 6 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Colin James said: Leigh. On a Wednesday night. you have talent for sporting administration, Ralph? My guess is they include either Bradford/York vs Toronto as part of magic weekend this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobbygobbler Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 How about Dublin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorside roughyed Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Went to it the two seasons we were in the championship, would I go again? I doubt it,it was a bit of a novelty. A day out at the seaside with a bit of rugger thrown in. Also it looks terrible on TV ,the ground looks empty I assume because some fans will just watch their team then go. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Make it a cup weekend. The one before all SL sides join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev p Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 York looks best, with Bradford & York playing on different days to help attendance. Shuttle bus service to & from town centre paid for by local council, this helps all. Supporters, local pubs, hotels etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Summer bash has been getting 15K for the full weekend so York could be a good choice plus it would look full as it holds 8K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hallucinating Goose Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Kind of like the idea of it being in a dump coastal town so I think grimo for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, The Hallucinating Goose said: Kind of like the idea of it being in a dump coastal town so I think grimo for me. Hull would be ideal - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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