Scubby Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fevrover said: True i wouldn't be going if Fev hadn't got there,I didn't miss for years starting way back in 1973. Got sick of seeing Wigan so stopped for a few years then just lost interest, really wanted Saints and Hkr but it is what it is. I hope you have a great day and Rovers do you proud mate. People think I am slagging off fans sometimes but I am just being blunt. Occasions like the GF and Challenge Cup finals are made by the thousands of event goers who mix with the finalists fans to make it a special occasion. The RFL seem to have completely bailed on the idea of trying to create any kind of event for neutrals and just hope enough fans from the 4 clubs will buy tickets to save their backsides. Luckily, they will get circa 10k from the great folk of Leigh and Fev. That should be the icing on the cake for a sold out Spurs not a fingers crossed exercise hoping well supported clubs make it through. My first final was 1983 as a little whipper snapper and I was overwhelmed by all the fans from other clubs packing the stands. It made it extra special. Edited May 18, 2022 by Scubby 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meast Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Scubby said: Yep worked well at Elland Road Alex Simmonds is the headline entertainment at Spurs Whereabouts? So I know where to avoid! 1 Huddersfield Giants Supporters Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 minute ago, meast said: Whereabouts? So I know where to avoid! Inside the stadium, the whole build up. No escape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 13 minutes ago, Scubby said: I hope you have a great day and Rovers do you proud mate. People think I am slagging off fans sometimes but I am just being blunt. Occasions like the GF and Challenge Cup finals are made by the thousands of event goers who mix with the finalists fans to make it a special occasion. The RFL seem to have completely bailed on the idea of trying to create any kind of event for neutrals and just hope enough fans from the 4 clubs will buy tickets to save their backsides. Luckily, they will get circa 10k from the great folk of Leigh and Fev. That should be the icing on the cake for a sold out Spurs not a fingers crossed exercise hoping well supported clubs make it through. My first final was 1983 as a little whipper snapper and I was overwhelmed by all the fans from other clubs packing the stands. It made it extra special. I loved mixing with other fans especially for the weekend and still enjoy it when i get there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, Fevrover said: I loved mixing with other fans especially for the weekend and still enjoy it when i get there. That’s one of the best parts of the day, it’s a shame the neutral following has decreased, I used to love seeing how many different club jerseys I could see on the day when I was a kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil m Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Going as a neutral from worky but will probably sway towards Huddersfield , one of our supporters clubs has a coach going not sure how many onboard . For those who are maybe travelling by tube and using seven sisters there’s an overnight strike on the Victoria line from 7oclock . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meast Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, Scubby said: Inside the stadium, the whole build up. No escape! Oh ######! What/how exactly is he going to be "entertaining" ? Huddersfield Giants Supporters Association Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jughead Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, meast said: Oh ######! What/how exactly is he going to be "entertaining" ? Probably shouting down a mic, that’s what he does, isn’t it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hull Kingston Bronco Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I’m going, with 12 others, always get there as a neural whenever I can - what’s not to like about 2 good teams in a great stadium? And now there’s 4. Will have an enjoyable day, food, drink and cheering on 2 Yorkshire sides with family and friends… in fact definitely much more enjoyable than the last time my own side was there 7 Apparently this site says I "won the day" here on 23rd Jan, 19th Jan, 9th Jan also 13th December, whatever any of that means. Anyway, 4 times in a few weeks? The forum must be going to the dogs - you people need to seriously up your game. Where's Dutoni when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigbyLuger Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Jughead said: Probably shouting down a mic, that’s what he does, isn’t it? As I always ask, why do the RFL think he's popular? If he was, his TV show would still be on air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Jughead said: The Corner Pin, a Beavertown Brewery pub will also be open. That’s my plan for a swift one before the turnstiles open at half 11. Teams will have finished their warm up by the time we’ve got to our seats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 1 hour ago, RigbyLuger said: As I always ask, why do the RFL think he's popular? If he was, his TV show would still be on air. The RFL probably do not care to ask that. They probably just ask if he is cheap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 14 hours ago, Scubby said: I hope you have a great day and Rovers do you proud mate. People think I am slagging off fans sometimes but I am just being blunt. Occasions like the GF and Challenge Cup finals are made by the thousands of event goers who mix with the finalists fans to make it a special occasion. The RFL seem to have completely bailed on the idea of trying to create any kind of event for neutrals and just hope enough fans from the 4 clubs will buy tickets to save their backsides. Luckily, they will get circa 10k from the great folk of Leigh and Fev. That should be the icing on the cake for a sold out Spurs not a fingers crossed exercise hoping well supported clubs make it through. My first final was 1983 as a little whipper snapper and I was overwhelmed by all the fans from other clubs packing the stands. It made it extra special. my first was the '98 Eagles win and the atmosphere was made all the better for the "neutrals" who started to really get into the fact it wasnt the foregone conclusion everyone had thought but more the game they had hoped it could be.. if it had been wholly partisan I dont think the atmosphere would have been as good at all. Ever since I've looked to go whenever I can whether Warrington or Eagles were in or not, 2019 was just an added bonus! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 11 hours ago, Damien said: The RFL probably do not care to ask that. They probably just ask if he is cheap. That sounds very much like my nightclub tactics at about 1.30am in my student days.... wasnt the most successful for the long term but made for some interesting evenings... typical RFL, nick someone else's ideas! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, gingerjon said: He’s a personable enthusiastic bloke and loves rugby league, his ‘act’ isn’t to everyone’s taste (including mine) but he does get a bit of a hard time on this forum imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP London Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, gingerjon said: pub it is then! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Eddie said: He’s a personable enthusiastic bloke and loves rugby league, his ‘act’ isn’t to everyone’s taste (including mine) but he does get a bit of a hard time on this forum imho. The fan zones that his group have been entertaining at have been horrendous. Genuinely terrible, unprofessional, shout and reinforces stereotypes of thick Northerners. The video above us a great example of how out of touch the RFL is. It tells us all about why it's good for him, and not why we should be excited about that. His interview would work if he was a household name we are trading on. But to tha majority, he is a random DJ getting the gig because he's a Spurs fan. Nothing personal to the guy, but this should really be a big gig, with a name that does it justice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Eddie said: He’s a personable enthusiastic bloke and loves rugby league, his ‘act’ isn’t to everyone’s taste (including mine) but he does get a bit of a hard time on this forum imho. That sounds like me and my ventriloquist act "Little Ralph" but I never get gigs like this! He is small time and the RFL is small time Chorley FM for the GF anyone? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dave T said: The fan zones that his group have been entertaining at have been horrendous. Genuinely terrible, unprofessional, shout and reinforces stereotypes of thick Northerners. The video above us a great example of how out of touch the RFL is. It tells us all about why it's good for him, and not why we should be excited about that. His interview would work if he was a household name we are trading on. But to tha majority, he is a random DJ getting the gig because he's a Spurs fan. Nothing personal to the guy, but this should really be a big gig, with a name that does it justice. This is exactly what I took away from it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Scubby said: That sounds like me and my ventriloquist act "Little Ralph" but I never get gigs like this! He is small time and the RFL is small time Chorley FM for the GF anyone? I’d pay to see Scubby and Little Ralph in the fan zone, there’d be mile long queues to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Dave T said: The fan zones that his group have been entertaining at have been horrendous. Genuinely terrible, unprofessional, shout and reinforces stereotypes of thick Northerners. The video above us a great example of how out of touch the RFL is. It tells us all about why it's good for him, and not why we should be excited about that. His interview would work if he was a household name we are trading on. But to tha majority, he is a random DJ getting the gig because he's a Spurs fan. Nothing personal to the guy, but this should really be a big gig, with a name that does it justice. I get all of that, I’m just saying it’s not his fault, he does what he does and if the RFL are foolish enough to persist with it then they’re the issue. They may have tried to get someone better in, I doubt it but they might have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Eddie said: I get all of that, I’m just saying it’s not his fault, he does what he does and if the RFL are foolish enough to persist with it then they’re the issue. They may have tried to get someone better in, I doubt it but they might have! Martin Offiah is a professional DJ who does gigs all over the country if they wanted to do that sort of thing. At least that would make sense from a RL event point of view. He even lives in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Scubby said: Martin Offiah is a professional DJ who does gigs all over the country if they wanted to do that sort of thing. At least that would make sense from a RL event point of view. He even lives in London. They might have asked him. I expect the pittance that the RFL are willing/able to pay would put many decent acts off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 If I never see or hear Alex Simmons and 'Wagga' in relation to RL again....I still don't think it'll heal the psychological damager already caused. Cringey and unprofessional at best, but more accurately I'd say they have detrimental affect on how the game is perceived by existing and new fans. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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