Eddie Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 We generally focus on teams from outside the Heartlands when thinking about who might enter League One. However are there any teams from within the Heartlands, in the NCL or below, that might want and be able to give semi-pro RL a go in the next five years or so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 Sorry I meant to post that in the general forum, but obviously if anyone has any thoughts please share them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dessie O'Hare Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 14 hours ago, Eddie said: We generally focus on teams from outside the Heartlands when thinking about who might enter League One. However are there any teams from within the Heartlands, in the NCL or below, that might want and be able to give semi-pro RL a go in the next five years or so? I would say no for several reasons, Eddie. The costs are prohibitive. Amateur RL teams are not set up like semi -pro sides as they often run 12+ more sides than them. The RL divisional model is nothing like the FA pyramid where the only ambition is move up the tiers and cash in. Failing League 1 sides will be forced to enter the NCL or fold in the very near future. "There are only 5 functions of Internet FORUMS. . . . . . . . Brag . . Patronise . . Wind-up . . Fawn . . Threaten. . . . . . . Which one did you perform? " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The knowledge Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 20/01/2020 at 20:05, Eddie said: We generally focus on teams from outside the Heartlands when thinking about who might enter League One. However are there any teams from within the Heartlands, in the NCL or below, that might want and be able to give semi-pro RL a go in the next five years or so? Trouble is RL don't wish to have more teams from Heartlands. Bramley tried 3 times to return and were knocked back each time for reasons known only to the RL. One day maybe..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Roosters Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The RFL can't afford to have more teams taking money out of the miserly pot that is left after the Super Greed clubs have taken the "Lion's share" of it to pay their Australian imports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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