clifford Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Oldham are producing a programme but only in digital form. Any ideas on the other clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopping Mad Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 York include a "complimentary programme" in some of their 2021 membership packages. Suggests they're sticking with print. Shame about Oldham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Leeds - printed and online. Although they're for some reason restricting the ones behind closed doors to 100 printed copies which can only be pre-ordered as part of a full-season package of programmes, delivered after the game with a teamsheet for £70. I've taken advantage of this because I'm a sucker and a completionist but it a bit steep. https://www.therhinos.co.uk/2021/03/23/innovative-new-options-for-blue-amber/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marklaspalmas Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Fev nothing sadly. We're not even sure if there is an 'official' team sheet, which is the bare minimum really. 1 https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 4 hours ago, marklaspalmas said: Fev nothing sadly. We're not even sure if there is an 'official' team sheet, which is the bare minimum really. Its really sad state of affairs, I am sure that with the advertising included in the programme it wouldn't be a lost leader, and from both a player and a fans view its a good memento of match. I still have my first programme I got with my dad when I was a young lad. I have also got the first programme from the match I took my son too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_Ormston Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I was hoping to find this thread Castleford are continuing as last year, to publish a digital monthly magazine, which covers their games played; it's available with Issuu. Saints are doing a e-programme, as are West Wales. It doesn't seem that Hull KR have continued to do an e-programme, unless I missed it last week (searching online didn't uncover it though)? Swinton & Leigh I believe are continuing to print programmes (no doubt strongly influenced respectively by Steve Wild & Mike Latham!). Good to see Leeds are continuing to do something, even if they are taking the p*ss a bit with the cost of these; just super-glad that Wire aren't playing them behind closed doors (fingers crossed, as it's not until August that we're due to visit!!), as this would be a major challenge to source a copy of! Warrington, sadly, are doing nothing for games behind closed doors, though there is a suggestion they will return once fans are allowed back in. However, I'm not convinced based on discussions I've had (due to changes in the personnel re. who has done this in the past). I've repeated my offer to pull together an A4 folder over (4 page) programme, modelled on Wire's pre-WWII issues, printable at the club on matchdays, and sold for cost / charity, rather than see nothing all at prepared. In terms of teamsheets, Super League have collectively responsibility for these for rounds 1 & 2, whilst games are played at a single location, but from round 3 the home club takes charge of this, as per pre-Covid. Has anyone got an update on any other SL clubs? Post-lockdown last year, Huddersfield, Salford, Wigan, Catalans, Hull & Wakey did nothing; pre-lockdown Wigan did a programme, Wakey & Hull did a monthly magazine (at least I don't think they kept them going after - though I'm doubting myself now, and thinking that one of them (Wakey perhaps) did keep these going?). 2 For more information on the Rugby League Record Keepers' Club please visit our official website at www.rugbyleaguerecords.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cowboy Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Hi Neil Wigan had an e-programme for the Wakey game, Leigh had one for the Wigan game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Six days after the game vs Cas and still no sign of my limited edition, massively overpriced programme from Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 This morning an apologetic email drops from the club. Even with only 100 copies available they didn't sell them all Morning Firstly, thank you for subscribing to Blue & Amber and enabling the club to continue to print a matchday programme, extending a tradition that goes back over a century. It has been my proud privilege to work on the programme for 25 seasons and the Covid 19 pandemic has presented us with the biggest challenge to continue producing each edition. We have fantastic partners in Ignition Publications, who write, design and publish sports publications and match-day programmes for more than 50 professional sports clubs, associations and governing bodies, encompassing football, rugby union and rugby league right across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are also delighted to have retained the services of Rugby League historian and Leeds RL aficionado Phil Caplan for his continued contribution to the programme. The first edition of any season presents its own challenges and when that falls on an Easter Weekend that is especially true with factory shutdowns and public holidays. However, I would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused by your new edition not yet arriving with you, rest assured it is on its way complete with the new teamsheet addition for your records. There were only 83 editions of this first issue printed so it is a real collectors item. From next week’s second edition, we have brought forward the deadlines and it will mean the print production will take place before the weekend to be posted to you on Monday and arriving in the subsequent days. Once again, thank you for your continued support and if you have anything you would like to discuss about the programme or ideas for future features please do not hesitate to get in touch. Regards Phil Daly PS In case you did not receive the link as a Leeds Rhinos season member here is the digital version of the first edition for 2021, I will make sure that you get this each week in addition to your printed copy. Phil Daly Head of Media and PR E: phil.daly@leedsrugby.com | T: 0113 2033281 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cowboy Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 After a couple of rounds, I found out that St. Helens, Leigh and Wigan have digital programmes free of charge on their websites. West Wales and Oldham charge for theirs. Any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M j M Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) The Leeds programmes have finally started coming through on a prompt-ish basis post-game, together with the official team sheet, printed on card. Each one has effectively cost £5.83 each and to be fair they are made with rather higher paper quality than the lockdown ones last year with a card cover and 48 pages inside. The content is standard Leeds programme stuff. The print quality looks to be ok but I'm torn if the lines going over the edges visible in the fourth picture is a design choice or just bad production as it has happened in both ones which have arrived so far. Edited April 22, 2021 by M j M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Spracklen Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Bramley Buffaloes in the Yorkshire Men's League will once again be printing a "proper traditional " programme with colour front and containing all the usual expected content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Cliff Spracklen said: Bramley Buffaloes in the Yorkshire Men's League will once again be printing a "proper traditional " programme with colour front and containing all the usual expected content. what about any unexpected content? That's what make a programme interesting IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Spracklen Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Quote On 27/04/2021 at 17:14, Wanderer said: what about any unexpected content? That's what make a programme interesting IMO Yes in the regular feature "The Oval World 0f Harry Bradshaw" a look at the current game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopping Mad Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 19 hours ago, Cliff Spracklen said: Yes in the regular feature "The Oval World 0f Harry Bradshaw" a look at the current game. Are Bramley still at the Phoenix RU ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Spracklen Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Yes. First home game 22nd May v Westgate Common in YML. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtbps Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 26/03/2021 at 11:34, marklaspalmas said: Fev nothing sadly. We're not even sure if there is an 'official' team sheet, which is the bare minimum really. Would love to see one of the old Fev fanzines start up again - I'd buy a copy every home game. Loved having something to thumb through before the match and during half time. 2 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS, A GENERATIONAL LOVE AFFAIR, AND THE CALL OF HISTORY A SECOND TIME AROUND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil_Ormston Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 With regret, I'm afraid to say that a near 102 year tradition has ended at Warrington, and the club will not be producing programmes for at least the next 3 games. There's the possibility a digital version might be issued for games from 21 June. To compensate in some small way for those that wish to have a memento of the game, I have decided to start publishing my own unofficial programme. It will be very low key, and unashamedly replicates the original Wire format, of an A4 sheet folded in half to make a small 4 page booklet. Copies are available for free electronically, allowing these to be printed and folded at home; I will also make hard copies available for £1.50 including p&p. If anyone if interested, please PM me, or mail me at neil.ormston@gmail.com. 2 For more information on the Rugby League Record Keepers' Club please visit our official website at www.rugbyleaguerecords.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 WELCOME BACK It's like return of the fanzine, all the best Sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Rooster Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Toronto Arrows have an e-programme from their game against Houston on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 No programme but a team sheet at London Broncos. There is to be special limited edition Challenge Cup semi-final programme that can be pre-ordered see link https://www.ignitionsportsmedia.com/collections/rugby-league/products/challenge-cup-triple-header Reads like nothing availble for fans on the day but I could be wrong... Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Now that clubs in the main seem not to be printing physical copies of programmes, I wonder if the value of the traditional printed programme will see an increase in value as they are now basically historical artefacts and the 'programme' as we used to know it is dead and unlikely to return in the future except for 'specials'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopping Mad Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) National Conference League: Wigan St Judes, not bothering this season; Wigan St Patricks, £2.50, with admission, 20pp. [I gather programmes are no longer mandatory in the NCL] York City Knights didn’t issue a programme for their recent first game with spectators, against Oldham. Possibly because of a 1,000 attendance limit. Edited June 4, 2021 by Hopping Mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopping Mad Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 22 hours ago, Wanderer said: Now that clubs in the main seem not to be printing physical copies of programmes, I wonder if the value of the traditional printed programme will see an increase in value as they are now basically historical artefacts and the 'programme' as we used to know it is dead and unlikely to return in the future except for 'specials'. Nice thought but unlikely, I’d say. Many offloading collections now struggle to give them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopping Mad Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 No programme, apparently, for York-Swinton. Either York have given up, or they're waiting for crowd size to be unrestricted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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