ChoboMog 141 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) Just saw the following new item, here, on the TotalRL front page: Quote Toronto given green light after Super League meeting （October 2, 2019 Matthew Shaw） https://www.totalrl.com/toronto-given-green-light-after-super-league-meeting/ We are still waiting for official statements from the RFL and the Super League, not to mention the obvious fact that this is all pending a Toronto Wolfpack Victory, in the Championship Grand Final, this Saturday, October 5. This is big news, though; and, as a season ticket holder since 2017, I couldn't be more excited! Official Statements: Super League Confirmation on Promotion https://www.superleague.co.uk/article/1094/super-league-confirmation-on-promotion News Reports: Rugby league officials say Wolfpack meet promotion criteria if they win Saturday (Neil Davidson | The Canadian Press | Multiple Publications | 2019-10-03) » https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/toronto-wolfpack-promotion-1.5307405 » https://www.tsn.ca/rugby-league-officials-say-toronto-wolfpack-meet-promotion-criteria-if-they-win-saturday-1.1375728 » https://www.thestar.com/sports/2019/10/03/officials-confirm-wolfpack-will-be-promoted-to-top-tier-super-league-with-win-in-million-pound-game.html » https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-toronto-wolfpack-approved-for-super-league-promotion-if-they-win/ Toronto and Featherstone both approved for promotion by Super League (James Gordon | Love Rugby League | 2019-10-03) https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/toronto-and-featherstone-both-approved-for-promotion-by-super-league/ How the Toronto Wolfpack Could Shape the Future of Rugby League on Two Continents (Morgan Campbell | Toronto Star | 2019-10-04) https://www.thestar.com/sports/2019/10/04/how-the-toronto-wolfpack-could-shape-the-future-of-rugby-league-on-two-continents.html Wolfpack Look to Win Promotion, Change Face of Rugby League (Neil Davidson | The Canadian Press | CBC Sports | 2019-10-04) https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rugby/toronto-wolfpack-promotion-1.5307405 Toronto on Verge of Promised Land in Bid to Become Global Sports Brand and Change the Face of Super League (Ross Heppenstall | The Telegraph | 2019-10-04) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-league/2019/10/04/toronto-verge-promised-land-bid-become-global-sports-brand-change/ Edited October 4, 2019 by ChoboMog Inclusion of Official Statements and News Reports 22 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krzzystuff 2,261 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 adding to the good vibes Beswick is the new Ireland captain and Kay and Mulloey will be part of the squad too. Can't wait for this weekends game! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDINTHEHIZZOUSE 789 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Allelujah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrtbps 430 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 The correct decision, but madness that it took this long to confirm! 11 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS, A GENERATIONAL LOVE AFFAIR, AND THE CALL OF HISTORY A SECOND TIME AROUND Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Hallucinating Goose 1,866 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 PARTY!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhinos78 359 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Common sense prevails, thank god. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianRugger 1,329 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Great! Booking my trip to Catalans and Leeds asap! I'm pulling for an early season home game in Vancouver at BC Place! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,067 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, JDINTHEHIZZOUSE said: Allelujah! Hey, thats my line! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Taylor 288 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, hrtbps said: The correct decision, but madness that it took this long to confirm! Or even had to be a "decision". 2008 RFL Wakefield & District Young Volunteer of the Year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrtbps 430 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, Chris Taylor said: Or even had to be a "decision". Yep. Clarification would be a better word for it. FEATHERSTONE ROVERS, A GENERATIONAL LOVE AFFAIR, AND THE CALL OF HISTORY A SECOND TIME AROUND Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hrtbps 430 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 1 minute ago, CanadianRugger said: Great! Booking my trip to Catalans and Leeds asap! I'm pulling for an early season home game in Vancouver at BC Place! I hope someone in the Fev squad is printing these comments out and pinning them up in the dressing room. Just the motivation they need ! 2 1 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS, A GENERATIONAL LOVE AFFAIR, AND THE CALL OF HISTORY A SECOND TIME AROUND Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianRugger 1,329 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, hrtbps said: I hope someone in the Fev squad is printing these comments out and pinning them up in the dressing room. Just the motivation they need ! Haha! Glad I could be of help Jack Bussey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,341 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 (edited) Oh dear, some people are going to be very angry and make some very long posts. Edited October 2, 2019 by Futtocks 5 17 "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Taylor 288 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, hrtbps said: Yep. Clarification would be a better word for it. Not a dig at your word. Just a generalisation that a team had to be approved. Should never have come to that - if they are in the competition then they should be allowed to participate in any league. 2008 RFL Wakefield & District Young Volunteer of the Year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheReaper 1,053 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Quick everyone, get this thing up to 50 pages! 1 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stirlin 345 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, TheReaper said: Quick everyone, get this thing up to 50 pages! Parky will do that on his own. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,341 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Just now, Stirlin said: Parky will do that on his own. Just one post... 1 1 "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowdesert 2,830 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Futtocks said: Oh dear, some people are going to be very angry and make some very long posts. There’s a game to play first though. 1 minute ago, Chris Taylor said: Not a dig at your word. Just a generalisation that a team had to be approved. Should never have come to that - if they are in the competition then they should be allowed to participate in any league. IMO, it was only going to end one way, with SL bosses wanting the money. Lets see how much is used to better stadia or develop players. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChoboMog 141 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Lowdesert said: There’s a game to play first though. Very true... That said, it's not gonna stop me from looping this video, for the rest of the week, just to get in the mood for a Wolfpack victory: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fighting irish 1,067 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Isn't it quiet, in Hunslet? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 9,204 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Absolutely fantastic. This is great news for the game. They just need to get there now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 15,771 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Well who would have thought it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookey 1,046 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Pleased but handled appaulingly by Elstone. Dont think clubs with large debts/deficits should receive additional money.Clubs with sub standard grounds should have to use any additional money to pay for ground improvements. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 9,204 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 It seems like Super League Europe have also carved up a slice of the 12th share of the TV money too in the advent of Toronto getting promoted... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 15,771 Report post Posted October 2, 2019 Appalling stuff from the mods, locking the epic thread before Parky replied to my post 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
