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Harry Stottle

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6 minutes ago, Johnoco said:

Why does football not struggle for players? 
 

 

Simple theory of mine, it is so popular because from an early age it can be played on any surface and the better ones stay with the game.


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3 minutes ago, Johnoco said:

So do you think there’s some sort of connection between how widespread a game is played and the amount of players available?

I'd say so , wouldn't you ?

Harry Stottle

Harry Stottle

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3 minutes ago, Johnoco said:

So do you think there’s some sort of connection between how widespread a game is played and the amount of players available?

Only if where it is spread to also plays the game at grassroots.

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5 minutes ago, Bert1 said:

Isn’t the goal to have NA pro teams and grow the game? We need to look 15+ years into the future. Wanting a team in an international city with a billionaire owner to fail is mind boggling. I think Toronto and other expansion teams should be protected until they are established. 

Who wants it to fail ?

burnleywelsh

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12 minutes ago, DEANO said:

Wrong. There are only so many quality players in the game. If 2/3 more clubs are introduced they will take the better players. This will have a knock on effect on all leagues including the amateur ranks. 

No....you’re wrong........I’m getting the hang of this forum lark. ?? Better players move on.....other players, younger players are given a chance, exposed to full time training. How many players are lost to the game because their pathway is blocked by players already in situ. More opportunities for aspiring players

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4 minutes ago, burnleywelsh said:

No....you’re wrong........I’m getting the hang of this forum lark. ?? Better players move on.....other players, younger players are given a chance, exposed to full time training. How many players are lost to the game because their pathway is blocked by players already in situ. More opportunities for aspiring players

It's a bit of both , yes ' top ' players moving on does give others opportunity , but it can reduce quality as well 

The argument then is if that potential drop in quality affects UK RL's ability to finance itself ?

Harry Stottle

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8 minutes ago, Johnoco said:

Plenty of RL fans and opponents of Toronto. 
The argument goes that these new teams are stealing players.....as if we shouldn’t look to developing players anywhere and everywhere.

Of course we should, when is it going to start?

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8 minutes ago, Johnoco said:

Plenty of RL fans and opponents of Toronto. 
The argument goes that these new teams are stealing players.....as if we shouldn’t look to developing players anywhere and everywhere.

No , the argument is how long will it take for them to produce players of the standard that they are operating at ?

I'd suggest it's 20+ years at least 

How long do you suggest ?

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4 minutes ago, Bert1 said:

One sec I’ll go through every Toronto thread and then get back to you ?

Don't confuse people questioning their short and long term impacts against their short and long term contribution 

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1 minute ago, burnleywelsh said:

Social media I’m thinking 

Sorry , of course , as far as I'm concerned this board IS Social Media 

burnleywelsh

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4 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

It's a bit of both , yes ' top ' players moving on does give others opportunity , but it can reduce quality as well 

The argument then is if that potential drop in quality affects UK RL's ability to finance itself ?

Wigan losing Bateman and George Williams has reduced the value of Wigan in what way ?. Some good young players coming through there.

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1 minute ago, burnleywelsh said:

Wigan losing Bateman and George Williams has reduced the value of Wigan in what way ?. Some good young players coming through there.

Are they as good as Bateman and Williams right now ?

DEANO

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5 minutes ago, GUBRATS said:

No , the argument is how long will it take for them to produce players of the standard that they are operating at ?

I'd suggest it's 20+ years at least 

How long do you suggest ?

Well considering they ain’t producing players yet it’ll be longer than 20 years. If they have a youth set up or reserves who are they going to play against 

sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward

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