GUBRATS Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Time for another Toronto thread ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: Time for another Toronto thread ? No matter how you try you can't hold back the future Gubs...you can't stop destiny! "The Pack Lives!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 That’s why League One has been delayed further so Toronto can have some home games from the off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Highlander Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 hours ago, GUBRATS said: Time for another Toronto thread ? Always..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbear Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Spidey said: Well.... Have to say I’m kind of sceptical. Lots of barriers to overcome, firstly COVID and international travel, secondly as Toronto is currently under a stay at home order I think a high proportion of the population are going to need to be vaccinated before any relaxation happens regarding fans in stadiums, then even if all this can be surmounted then how do you get the players together, plus would their current clubs even release them with the potential for injury in such a game. Finally who do they play and who pays for it all? I suspect it’s a PR stunt to see if there is actually still demand for RL in Toronto or whether that ship has sailed for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whippet13 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Oldbear said: Have to say I’m kind of sceptical. Lots of barriers to overcome, firstly COVID and international travel, secondly as Toronto is currently under a stay at home order I think a high proportion of the population are going to need to be vaccinated before any relaxation happens regarding fans in stadiums, then even if all this can be surmounted then how do you get the players together, plus would their current clubs even release them with the potential for injury in such a game. Finally who do they play and who pays for it all? I suspect it’s a PR stunt to see if there is actually still demand for RL in Toronto or whether that ship has sailed for good. States later in the year so they would play it at the end of the L1 or Championship season when we may be getting back to normal travel again and there will be plenty of unattached players around out of contract fancying a game there. Also says against "relevant opposition" so my guess would be an Ottawa Aces side. Sounds like Argyle is keeping the brand alive in case another opportunity arises, e.g. via licencing or a Private Equity desire for an "exotic" club etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, Oldbear said: Have to say I’m kind of sceptical. Lots of barriers to overcome, firstly COVID and international travel, secondly as Toronto is currently under a stay at home order I think a high proportion of the population are going to need to be vaccinated before any relaxation happens regarding fans in stadiums, then even if all this can be surmounted then how do you get the players together, plus would their current clubs even release them with the potential for injury in such a game. Finally who do they play and who pays for it all? I suspect it’s a PR stunt to see if there is actually still demand for RL in Toronto or whether that ship has sailed for good. The ship is ready to go but in safe harbor waiting out the Covid storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbear Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Kayakman said: The ship is ready to go but in safe harbor waiting out the Covid storm. Really hope so, but you have to pardon my scepticism as I have seen my club disappear before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, Oldbear said: Really hope so, but you have to pardon my scepticism as I have seen my club disappear before. Big and tall or short and small we take them all. Just remember: The Pack will never die...never!....we are here to stay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayakman Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 19 minutes ago, Whippet13 said: States later in the year so they would play it at the end of the L1 or Championship season when we may be getting back to normal travel again and there will be plenty of unattached players around out of contract fancying a game there. Also says against "relevant opposition" so my guess would be an Ottawa Aces side. Sounds like Argyle is keeping the brand alive in case another opportunity arises, e.g. via licencing or a Private Equity desire for an "exotic" club etc. You are wise beyond your breed Whippet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 9 hours ago, Oldbear said: Have to say I’m kind of sceptical. Lots of barriers to overcome, firstly COVID and international travel, secondly as Toronto is currently under a stay at home order I think a high proportion of the population are going to need to be vaccinated before any relaxation happens regarding fans in stadiums, then even if all this can be surmounted then how do you get the players together, plus would their current clubs even release them with the potential for injury in such a game. Finally who do they play and who pays for it all? I suspect it’s a PR stunt to see if there is actually still demand for RL in Toronto or whether that ship has sailed for good. Why wouldn't there still be demand for RL in Toronto given that their last game was a 10000 sell out and interest has been on the way up not down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx RL Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Hello said: Why wouldn't there still be demand for RL in Toronto given that their last game was a 10000 sell out and interest has been on the way up not down Which last game was that? - Adepto Successu Per Tributum Fuga - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omott91 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I'm hopeful but sceptical though Mcdermot would know more than us on what's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Manx RL said: Which last game was that? I'm sure Hello refers to the last game at Lamport.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 26 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: I'm sure Hello refers to the last game at Lamport.... Thanks Robin you are correct By the way, though I think that losing Twp was a bit of a disaster for the sport as a whole, I too am skeptical as to how this can be brought back on track during covid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Keith Fowler Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I doubt it will happen but he seems committed to the cause. What happens with Ottawa interests me, they hold an RFL licence, presumably if they decide to never take the field that can be bought by someone? I was born to run a club like this. Number 1, I do not spook easily, and those who think I do, are wasting their time, with their surprise attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbear Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 6 hours ago, Hello said: Thanks Robin you are correct By the way, though I think that losing Twp was a bit of a disaster for the sport as a whole, I too am skeptical as to how this can be brought back on track during covid My issue, how you bring things back, and recapture fans, during a pandemic. Let’s face it these are unprecedented times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Oldbear said: My issue, how you bring things back, and recapture fans, during a pandemic. Let’s face it these are unprecedented times. I can't disagree. Any revival should surely be when sizeable crowds are allowed back in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Should have put them in the freezer till it is all over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: Should have put them in the freezer till it is all over I've seen you post this before and I think that you are right but I guess that it was beyond the wit of man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbear Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 20 hours ago, Hello said: I've seen you post this before and I think that you are right but I guess that it was beyond the wit of man Especially RL officials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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