Scubby Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Eddie said: Anyone purporting to be a TWP fan should be quizzed on things like who the 1976 Regal Trophy finalists were and what Halifax’s old ground was called - anything less than 100% and they’re not allowed in. I think it was the John Player Trophy in the 1970s. Any home supporter would know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 This thread is surreal, 113 posts with a title including the name Toronto in it and nothing from he who must not be named! The world's gone crazy I tell ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogdance Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I support Hartlepool United FC, but live in Leigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemel Stag Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 06/08/2019 at 21:32, EssexRL said: I’m beginning to wonder, being born in Berkshire, whether I’m allowed to follow rugby league given there’s no history of the sport in the county. I did support Bradford when I was a student there in the early 80s but maybe I shouldn’t have. It’s all very confusing. I'm wondering if it's better to be a plastic London Fan (only a 120 mile round trip), or a Plastic Heartlands Fan (a 300 mile round trip) ? If I am unfortunate enough not to live anywhere near a Superleague club, is it permissible for me to even turn on the telly to watch a match? As for the Wolfpack fans, UK branch, some of them had done 400 mile round trips to support their team at Bradford. If they aren't supporters and travelling fans then who are ? Have only encountered Wolfpack fans via Social Media, rather than real life, however I have to say they have all been brilliant, positive, inclusive, welcoming. Maybe that's one of the reasons that people can relate to them and find a spiritual home? The traditional clubs have local followings due to being embedded in communities for 100+ years. Toronto are building a new community of fans, some are in Toronto and some are in the UK, Australia etc. If Manchester Utd can have a Malaysian Fan Club, so can St. Helen's, as a for instance. The Internet facilitates a new community. There's nothing to stop any other team taking a similar initiative. I have no idea whether TO Wolfpack will be a short term or long term proposition. However, I do think we owe them a debt of gratitude for the Publicity, getting the Championship on TV, raising the playing standards by putting on such good performances. As the season draws on TOW are being pushed much harder than they were at the start of the season. We are all benefiting from that up-shift in quality and performance as teams raise their game and take them on. Amateurs v Professionals but pushing them all the way, full credit to all the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, SL17 said: You cant say logical things like that. The expansionists are here forever. Well until the plug is pulled. Its Okay...we have our own generator (and it can pump out lots of juice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 hours ago, SL17 said: Unfortunatley you wont have the diesel to put in it.. Got her hooked up on tickle charged batteries sourced from solar and wind power to act as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Raumati Rugby said: I can only guess (based on figures for a 3 year period that I Have seen), that David Hughes has invested between £25,000,000 and £30,000,000 into the London club in various stages of its existence. I'd be stunned if Argyle is at 10% of that figure yet and there's a long road for the Wolfpack to Navigate until they are self sufficient, if ever. That said, not many teams pay for themselves, so carry on Mr A.......you're not hurting anyone other than the naysayers. I believe Toronto’s costs are over £2 million a year. Given this is the 3rd year of their existence, I’m fairly sure Argyle will have spent over £3 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 6 hours ago, clogdance said: I support Hartlepool United FC, but live in Leigh. We are very sorry to hear that, I feel for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: We are very sorry to hear that, I feel for you. For being a Leigh supporter or a monkey hanger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, deluded pom? said: For being a Leigh supporter or a monkey hanger? I think its more we feel sorry for you because you're a Leigh fan you are associated with SL17.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexRL Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Hemel Stag said: The Internet facilitates a new community. There's nothing to stop any other team taking a similar initiative. An important point. I know Skolars have been learning from TWP social media team but also trying some Wolfpack inspired initiatives to build gates (somewhat countered by our performance on the pitch recently). Back to the OP - the away support at Bradford also shows the potential in using fans more to build support - something I’m not sure we do enough of. I don’t mean (just) selling raffle tickets but a much more integrated role like the TWP Ambassadors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, dkw said: I think its more we feel sorry for you because you're a Leigh fan you are associated with SL17.... Moi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 hours ago, deluded pom? said: Moi? What has Fui Fui got to do with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Kayakman said: What has Fui Fui got to do with this? That would have been Moi? Moi? Kman. Are you sure you're a teacher and not a schoolkid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 hours ago, deluded pom? said: That would have been Moi? Moi? Kman. Are you sure you're a teacher and not a schoolkid? I'm just a little kid for the love of Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogdance Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 9 hours ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: We are very sorry to hear that, I feel for you. Thanks Sir Kev ! (We lost again last night) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hicks Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 06/08/2019 at 08:59, fighting irish said: Why would you assume they are Canadians? why would you assume there not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 hours ago, paul hicks said: why would you assume there not? I didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loup Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Whether they are Canadians, expats, Brits, turncoat Bradford fans, or curious aliens from another galaxy matters not. As long as they spend money on tickets, merch, beer and food, then it's all good. So many nits to pick, sometimes this feels like a colony of chimps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Loup said: Whether they are Canadians, expats, Brits, turncoat Bradford fans, or curious aliens from another galaxy matters not. As long as they spend money on tickets, merch, beer and food, then it's all good. So many nits to pick, sometimes this feels like a colony of chimps. Avez vous un cuppa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenGilesRL Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 05/08/2019 at 13:49, Manxmanc said: Thanks for that. In fact, looking at the twitter feed, the lady refers to herself and 198 other TWP supporters, so the thread should really refer to 199. So it already has been marked down by 1 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 6 hours ago, deluded pom? said: Avez vous un cuppa? You seriously think they've seen a PG tips advert from the 70s ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 25 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: You seriously think they've seen a PG tips advert from the 70s ? No but you obviously have. You hum it son I’ll play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, SL17 said: I'm close to tears.. Itsa Okay...we have a brand new Wolfpack promotional hanky coming out soon...I'll mark you down for 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loup Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 17 hours ago, GUBRATS said: You seriously think they've seen a PG tips advert from the 70s ? I lived in England in the 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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