Goolerugbyleague 117 Report post Posted July 5 Highlights from the clubs first season and the first year of Rugby League In Goole for over 80 years! Please subscribe and help continue the growth of Rugby League in Goole! 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 2,544 Report post Posted July 6 I remember hearing an interview with one of your founders in a Podcast a couple of years ago, can’t remember which one mind you. How are things going, have you got good player numbers etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goolerugbyleague 117 Report post Posted July 6 Pre covid-19 things were looking very well. 47 senior players signed up, 1st team entered into YML division 2 once again and an ‘A’ team Entered into the YML merit league. Last year we launched a junior section, currently have approx 30 kids signed up, with further plans to expand this going forward. 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 3,402 Report post Posted July 6 43 minutes ago, Goolerugbyleague said: Pre covid-19 things were looking very well. 47 senior players signed up, 1st team entered into YML division 2 once again and an ‘A’ team Entered into the YML merit league. Last year we launched a junior section, currently have approx 30 kids signed up, with further plans to expand this going forward. What excellent news, when all we hear and observe is how the community game is struggling on a lot of fronts. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 2,544 Report post Posted July 6 57 minutes ago, Goolerugbyleague said: Pre covid-19 things were looking very well. 47 senior players signed up, 1st team entered into YML division 2 once again and an ‘A’ team Entered into the YML merit league. Last year we launched a junior section, currently have approx 30 kids signed up, with further plans to expand this going forward. Do you get many people watching your games? I remember Goole FC used to bring a decent following to South Liverpool in the old NPL days (that is the extent of my Goole knowledge!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goolerugbyleague 117 Report post Posted July 6 25 minutes ago, Eddie said: Do you get many people watching your games? I remember Goole FC used to bring a decent following to South Liverpool in the old NPL days (that is the extent of my Goole knowledge!). Our lowest crowd last year was 120, max 350 and an average approx 180. Entry to our home games is free of charge, with the aim of being a true community club. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooleboy 1,025 Report post Posted July 6 2 hours ago, Goolerugbyleague said: Our lowest crowd last year was 120, max 350 and an average approx 180. Entry to our home games is free of charge, with the aim of being a true community club. Excellent start for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 2,544 Report post Posted July 6 2 hours ago, Goolerugbyleague said: Our lowest crowd last year was 120, max 350 and an average approx 180. Entry to our home games is free of charge, with the aim of being a true community club. Is that a lot of fans for the Yorkshire Men’s League? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goolerugbyleague 117 Report post Posted July 6 59 minutes ago, Eddie said: Is that a lot of fans for the Yorkshire Men’s League? Clubs wouldn’t turn their nose up at it I’d imagine. It was also a higher figure than we anticipated 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goolerugbyleague 117 Report post Posted July 6 5 hours ago, Harry Stottle said: What excellent news, when all we hear and observe is how the community game is struggling on a lot of fronts. You’re correct. Plenty of factors why this is the case. Rugby League has to be made accessible and cheap to participate in, facilities also need to improve. That said, in the YML clubs are popping up in areas where the game hasn’t been played: Us Harrogate fire ants Skipton Knights we need to embrace these teams and develop them. So it’s not all bad news 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
