Eddie 1,846 Report post Posted January 26 21 minutes ago, aj1908 said: Yeh this thread was BUILDING to something Look out AJ, you need to message the Daddy and ask if it’s ok to post something before you recklessly wade in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audois 1,991 Report post Posted January 27 (edited) Evidence. Bergal, White, Barthau, Robin and Ader take in yesterdays Top 14 clash v Bordeaux. Edited January 27 by audois 1 Quote "It involves matters much greater than drafting the new rules...the original and existing games have their own powerful appeal to their players and public and have the sentiments which history inspires" - Harold 'Jersey' Flegg 1933 "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." - Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Si tu( Remi Casty) devais envoyer un fax au Président Guasch? " Un grand bravo pour ce que vous avez fait,et merci de m 'avoir embarqué dans cette aventure" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audois 1,991 Report post Posted February 1 Respective Captains and Chairmen of ST with TO. Good stuff 3 Quote "It involves matters much greater than drafting the new rules...the original and existing games have their own powerful appeal to their players and public and have the sentiments which history inspires" - Harold 'Jersey' Flegg 1933 "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." - Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Si tu( Remi Casty) devais envoyer un fax au Président Guasch? " Un grand bravo pour ce que vous avez fait,et merci de m 'avoir embarqué dans cette aventure" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 3,814 Report post Posted February 1 Somethings working. Over 4000 in attendance today. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnyason 295 Report post Posted February 1 Yeah reported as 4400 very impressive given Catalans was same day. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim from Oz 249 Report post Posted February 3 On 02/02/2020 at 10:45, winnyason said: Yeah reported as 4400 very impressive given Catalans was same day. Dare I ask why Catalans and Toulouse played on the same day? Can't they schedule home games so there is a home RL game in Toulouse and Perpignan every week? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winnyason 295 Report post Posted February 3 34 minutes ago, Jim from Oz said: Dare I ask why Catalans and Toulouse played on the same day? Can't they schedule home games so there is a home RL game in Toulouse and Perpignan every week? Seems madness get that in 2 games they had nearly 12k through gate but generally fans of both teams would like to get to each game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj1908 953 Report post Posted February 3 On 02/02/2020 at 08:45, Tommygilf said: Somethings working. Over 4000 in attendance today. Im super league i think they can surpass catalans crowds 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,846 Report post Posted February 3 9 hours ago, winnyason said: Seems madness get that in 2 games they had nearly 12k through gate but generally fans of both teams would like to get to each game Do you really think they would, it’s not like the two teams are close together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leyther_Matt 622 Report post Posted February 3 16 minutes ago, Eddie said: Do you really think they would, it’s not like the two teams are close together. I expect both sides draw at least a certain amount of support from the Carcassonne area, a RL heartland almost smack bang between the two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audois 1,991 Report post Posted February 3 2 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: I expect both sides draw at least a certain amount of support from the Carcassonne area, a RL heartland almost smack bang between the two. TO real pull I think is in the north in the Tarn. 2nd biggest crowd they've had (5000) was up at Albi. 1 Quote "It involves matters much greater than drafting the new rules...the original and existing games have their own powerful appeal to their players and public and have the sentiments which history inspires" - Harold 'Jersey' Flegg 1933 "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." - Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Si tu( Remi Casty) devais envoyer un fax au Président Guasch? " Un grand bravo pour ce que vous avez fait,et merci de m 'avoir embarqué dans cette aventure" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leyther_Matt 622 Report post Posted February 3 3 minutes ago, audois said: TO real pull I think is in the north in the Tarn. 2nd biggest crowd they've had (5000) was up at Albi. I bow to your superior knowledge. It would certainly make sense if they were targeting different markets outside of their own boundaries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,846 Report post Posted February 3 20 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: I expect both sides draw at least a certain amount of support from the Carcassonne area, a RL heartland almost smack bang between the two. It’s still a couple of hours travel from there to either ground though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leyther_Matt 622 Report post Posted February 3 7 minutes ago, Eddie said: It’s still a couple of hours travel from there to either ground though? 1 hr 10 to Toulouse, 1 hr 15 to Perpignan so not too far at all really. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,846 Report post Posted February 3 5 hours ago, aj1908 said: Im super league i think they can surpass catalans crowds While 4,000 is obviously a massive improvement on previous seasons’ gates, you need to wait a few games to see if that is sustained or improved, or it was just high as there were some curious people for the first game. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daddy 1,989 Report post Posted February 3 5 hours ago, audois said: TO real pull I think is in the north in the Tarn. 2nd biggest crowd they've had (5000) was up at Albi. Yeah they get a huge amount of support in the Tarn and also Lot-et-Garonne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
audois 1,991 Report post Posted February 4 (edited) It's a tough sporting market is Toulouse. ST ahead of TFC in Ligue 1 especially now as the soccer side is struggling. Handball and basketball popular playing in national and international competitions too. Colomiers XV going well in Pro 16 - going back three decades though they reached a Heineken Cup Final. Last home game they pulled 3,200. Blagnac in the third tier I think the 3rd union side of note in the city. TO today are on the move. I think it's a big year for them. Edited February 4 by audois 3 Quote "It involves matters much greater than drafting the new rules...the original and existing games have their own powerful appeal to their players and public and have the sentiments which history inspires" - Harold 'Jersey' Flegg 1933 "Just as we had been Cathars, we were treizistes, men apart." - Jean Roque, Calendrier-revue du Racing-Club Albigeois, 1958-1959 Si tu( Remi Casty) devais envoyer un fax au Président Guasch? " Un grand bravo pour ce que vous avez fait,et merci de m 'avoir embarqué dans cette aventure" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabou 300 Report post Posted February 4 I only saw the match highlights so it is a bit hard to judge their overall game level? Since York should be a great competitor, what has been your thoughts about TO's level ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarrogateKnights 453 Report post Posted February 4 4 minutes ago, Fabou said: I only saw the match highlights so it is a bit hard to judge their overall game level? Since York should be a great competitor, what has been your thoughts about TO's level ? Both sides had errors not helped by a wet pitch but in fairness, Toulouse were the better team in terms of game control, they are very physical, quick and technically gifted, I personally think they will go up this season but that said plenty of twists and turns yet 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fabou 300 Report post Posted February 4 2 minutes ago, HarrogateKnights said: Both sides had errors not helped by a wet pitch but in fairness, Toulouse were the better team in terms of game control, they are very physical, quick and technically gifted, I personally think they will go up this season but that said plenty of twists and turns yet How does it work with the live video rights for the Championship this season? are we going to be able to see regularly Championship match online? (sorry if this question is a bit off topic, as I leave abroad, I dont have the chance to see TO playing live and I am wondering if this year it will be possible) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj1908 953 Report post Posted February 4 22 hours ago, Eddie said: While 4,000 is obviously a massive improvement on previous seasons’ gates, you need to wait a few games to see if that is sustained or improved, or it was just high as there were some curious people for the first game. catalans werent getting these types of crowds werent they werent in super league. cant remember if it was the two clubs before they merged or they had one year as a merged club. but the crowds pre super league were rubbish 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Daddy 1,989 Report post Posted February 4 My honest opinion..... I thought TO were a shambles until the sending off. York pretty much controlled the game and then fell apart in the last few minutes. I'd be very surprised if they were to be promoted, it just doesn't seem as though they've learned their mistakes from the Featherstone play off game last year. Always trying to play champagne rugby leads to errors and the whole style of play needs reigning in a bit. Also not impressed by any of the signings they made in the off season. All of them were anonymous against York. I have London, Leigh, Featherstone and possibly York finishing ahead of them in the table. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleD 5,074 Report post Posted February 4 2 hours ago, The Daddy said: My honest opinion..... I thought TO were a shambles until the sending off. York pretty much controlled the game and then fell apart in the last few minutes. I'd be very surprised if they were to be promoted, it just doesn't seem as though they've learned their mistakes from the Featherstone play off game last year. Always trying to play champagne rugby leads to errors and the whole style of play needs reigning in a bit. Also not impressed by any of the signings they made in the off season. All of them were anonymous against York. I have London, Leigh, Featherstone and possibly York finishing ahead of them in the table. Lloyd White wasn’t anonymous I think you’re being overly harsh. I thought Toulouse always had the upper hand in the game despite the huge amount of errors they did. And they got stronger after the sending off. I do agree they need to control their footy a bit more though but I think they are still favourites for promotion. They’re certainly beatable though 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yakstorm 1,238 Report post Posted February 4 This weekend's match against Oldham will provide a good insight around whether the move will see an uplift for all matches or just the occasional high profile game. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambass 58 Report post Posted February 4 5 hours ago, aj1908 said: catalans werent getting these types of crowds werent they werent in super league. cant remember if it was the two clubs before they merged or they had one year as a merged club. but the crowds pre super league were rubbish 1,650 per game (2001-2002 season) http://web.archive.org/web/20020625195408/http://www.rugbytreize.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=1&topic=879 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
