Eddie Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 How about us TRL forum contributors set up a new expansion club, we clearly know what we’re talking about and what everyone else has done wrong. I’m thinking Montevideo because there is already a rugby culture there, cost of living is low and the weather is nice but am open to other suggestions. If we’re staying in Europe then maybe Krakow. The aim will be to get into League One in 2021 and reach SL by 2028. I’m an accountant so am happy to run the finance department. Who’s in and what will you bring to the table? A billionaire or two would be handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Accra, Ghana. Great weather, same time zone as UK, 40K stadium already been used for RU, 2 million people, low cost of living. Airport only 10kmfrom stadium. Plenty of hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmduck Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 What would I bring? I'd be in charge of the ducks, obviously. Although I also have extensive experience with chooks, geese and turkeys. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Farmduck said: What would I bring? I'd be in charge of the ducks, obviously. Although I also have extensive experience with chooks, geese and turkeys. Speaking of turkeys, I doubt this thread will survive Thanksgiving (expansionist reference), let alone Christmas (traditionalist reference). But I do like the idea of both Accra and Montevideo, though I don't think I'd buy a season ticket for either. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Rethymno of course. It already has a fan club. 1 Ron Banks Bears and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtheborder Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Eddie said: How about us TRL forum contributors set up a new expansion club, we clearly know what we’re talking about and what everyone else has done wrong. I’m thinking Montevideo because there is already a rugby culture there, cost of living is low and the weather is nice but am open to other suggestions. If we’re staying in Europe then maybe Krakow. The aim will be to get into League One in 2021 and reach SL by 2028. I’m an accountant so am happy to run the finance department. Who’s in and what will you bring to the table? A billionaire or two would be handy. A northern only franchise based on the border of the pennines. No southern players (not as tough as northerners), a badge with a red and white rose on it, only pies and real ale sold in the stadium (which is terraced with no roof because theres no need for owt fancy). Oh and a massive north stand terrace vs a single row south stand just to emphasise northern superiority. Edited October 28, 2019 by overtheborder 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Bradford. 3 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 36 minutes ago, Eddie said: How about us TRL forum contributors set up a new expansion club, we clearly know what we’re talking about and what everyone else has done wrong. I’m thinking Montevideo because there is already a rugby culture there, cost of living is low and the weather is nice but am open to other suggestions. If we’re staying in Europe then maybe Krakow. The aim will be to get into League One in 2021 and reach SL by 2028. I’m an accountant so am happy to run the finance department. Who’s in and what will you bring to the table? A billionaire or two would be handy. Port Stanley... it would have enough fit athletic players. Call it Sporting Stanley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, John Drake said: Bradford. Any idea where they would play John? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxford Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 If you bring the Doc on board I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 59 minutes ago, Eddie said: How about us TRL forum contributors set up a new expansion club, we clearly know what we’re talking about and what everyone else has done wrong. I’m thinking Montevideo because there is already a rugby culture there, cost of living is low and the weather is nice but am open to other suggestions. If we’re staying in Europe then maybe Krakow. The aim will be to get into League One in 2021 and reach SL by 2028. I’m an accountant so am happy to run the finance department. Who’s in and what will you bring to the table? A billionaire or two would be handy. Fantastic city Montevideo. Went there after 2 weeks in Argentina and was so much calmer and frankly nicer The rugby is all posh school based so they'd probably hate league If we have the billionaire on board though we can either pay them to convert or hire heavies to make them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattersfieldtreiziste Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 After David Attenborough's documentary last night, it has to be Antarctica. There's a whole continent untapped. Those harsh conditions are just like the North of England, although I would guess more prone to frozen pitches. So a UK base would also be needed and I suggest Leigh as it has a guided busway running to it. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 19 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Fantastic city Montevideo. Went there after 2 weeks in Argentina and was so much calmer and frankly nicer The rugby is all posh school based so they'd probably hate league If we have the billionaire on board though we can either pay them to convert or hire heavies to make them? We could get Uruguay’s working classes into it though, sell it to them as anti-elite. If we can get the big football teams like Penarol and Nacional on board it will increase the fan base too, we’ll probably have to use the Monumental as our home ground once we’re in super League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, Eddie said: We could get Uruguay’s working classes into it though, sell it to them as anti-elite. If we can get the big football teams like Penarol and Nacional on board it will increase the fan base too, we’ll probably have to use the Monumental as our home ground once we’re in super League. We'll need to keep reliable attendance records so we'll have to recruit some key forum contributors from TRL forum to help count 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Las Palmas. Fev should relocate. https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Clothesoff Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Rome Gladiators. Plenty of Australians who could get/already have an Italian passport, great city, great history and good weather in the summer months. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future is League Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Calpe Spain. A fabulous place for a holiday and great weather all year round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Rome Gladiators. Plenty of Australians who could get/already have an Italian passport, great city, great history and good weather in the summer months. They could play at the ' coliseum ' it's in better nick than belle Vue and the jungle 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting irish Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 5 hours ago, overtheborder said: A northern only franchise based on the border of the pennines. No southern players (not as tough as northerners), a badge with a red and white rose on it, only pies and real ale sold in the stadium (which is terraced with no roof because theres no need for owt fancy). Oh and a massive north stand terrace vs a single row south stand just to emphasise northern superiority. Its been tried. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I’ve always liked the sound of the Kabul Bulls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonrlfan Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: Rome Gladiators. Plenty of Australians who could get/already have an Italian passport, great city, great history and good weather in the summer months. And Russell Crowe could own them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Gerrumonside ref said: I’ve always liked the sound of the Kabul Bulls Would be a better twenty20 team name coz you could have Kabul Bulls hit 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomer Bang Wool Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Mogadishu Pirates sounds like a champion team to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Amsterdam Reefers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bleep1673 said: Amsterdam Reefers? They would have to have a toke n Dutch player! Then they could DR with Fev and be the Dutch Capper's And no I am not responsible for the TRL headline ' Bath ready to clean up' Edited October 29, 2019 by Clogiron Additional content 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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