Championship/League 1 meeting

[sheddingswasus]

It’s a very strong speech. Sadly it will likely draw a few sniggers among the ruling body and the championship clubs 

[shaw llewellyn]

I understand where Hunslet are coming from but like people have said elsewhere it appears that everyone is only interested in their share of central funding and not the state of the game.

[saints10coach]

Why not merge the championship and league 1, and just give the clubs the funding they would have got in their intended division. It would at least give the league 1 clubs the fixtures they need to survive, and they would make more money from increased revenue from playing the championship teams.

Then the season after the money could be distributed evenly across the board.

[Roughyed Rats]

4 minutes ago, saints10coach said:

Why not merge the championship and league 1, and just give the clubs the funding they would have got in their intended division. It would at least give the league 1 clubs the fixtures they need to survive, and they would make more money from increased revenue from playing the championship teams.

Then the season after the money could be distributed evenly across the board.

League 1 clubs already offered that prior to the last vote which was unanimously refused by the championship clubs.

[moorside roughyed]

On 13/10/2023 at 22:51, saints10coach said:

Why not merge the championship and league 1, and just give the clubs the funding they would have got in their intended division. It would at least give the league 1 clubs the fixtures they need to survive, and they would make more money from increased revenue from playing the championship teams.

Then the season after the money could be distributed evenly across the board.

I've always been of the opinion that the championship and league 1 should be merged. More home games and more revenue for clubs in my eyes.

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Someone on the main forum stated that at the recent meeting, if there were to be a merger with conferences,that the championship clubs wanted guarantees that they would be playing home fixtures against the money spinning clubs like Bradford, and I also assume Wakefield etc. Obviously not everyone can play Bradford. They, apparently, wanted compensation for having to travel to Cornwall. Whatever happens we need to show that we can be a money spinning fixture. 

[sheddingswasus]

I would think one or two will be worried playing is next season. This team would hold its own in the championship 

[saints10coach]

1 hour ago, sheddingswasus said:

I would think one or two will be worried playing is next season. This team would hold its own in the championship 

Agree entirely, our recruitment looks like someone on the board knows where we will be competing next season.

 

[moorside roughyed]

League 1 isn't sustainable,pure and simple. Now Rochdale have issued a statement on it. The game at this level is in a right mess.

[moorside roughyed]

I wonder what the Oldham clubs thoughts are on this topic? Maybe they could release a statement of they're own.

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

45 minutes ago, moorside roughyed said:

I wonder what the Oldham clubs thoughts are on this topic? Maybe they could release a statement of they're own.

It's an odd one. It could be argued that the status quo might benefit us. With the team we are assembling it's a good bet we will win some silverware. Also we could go far in the challenge/1895 cup. All of which will help our img score!?

[Anita Bath]

22 hours ago, moorside roughyed said:

League 1 isn't sustainable,pure and simple. Now Rochdale have issued a statement on it. The game at this level is in a right mess.

Bit of an odd one because on the rochdale site the leadership have recently argued that its costs the club to play games except when oldham or swinton are in town so they should be in favour of home games against London and Newcastle being forgone. They cant have it both ways can they?

 

[Jimmy DoNut]

I just picked this up from the Barrow Raiders forum. Pretty interesting stuff.

"Raiders didn't vote against any change to the structure, there was no vote, only a discussion.

What we did say was that we are tired of the constant chopping and changing to the structure. We said to look at football and the pyramid system they have and that every team in the country from grass roots upwards should have the opportunity to progress with the caveat that promotion to a higher division should be with minimum standards.

We said the Championship had been a great league this season but we recognised that League One was broken and suggested that some top conference sides might be invited to take their chances. There was also a suggestion that Wigan, St.Helens and Hull might enter B teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona in Spanish football.

We have since written to the CEO and suggested an interim season of one division with a view to a 12 team Championship in 2025 and 10 team League One but with the mission to get two extra teams to also take League One to 12 teams.

The one division of 22 teams would play each other once and 5 loop fixtures to ensure the 13 home games that we are selling season tickets for. Top 6 play-offs. top 11 in the Championship for 2025 and a play-off for the remaining place for teams 12th to 17th. That should keep an interest for most right to the end of the season."

 

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

27 minutes ago, Jimmy DoNut said:

I just picked this up from the Barrow Raiders forum. Pretty interesting stuff.

"Raiders didn't vote against any change to the structure, there was no vote, only a discussion.

What we did say was that we are tired of the constant chopping and changing to the structure. We said to look at football and the pyramid system they have and that every team in the country from grass roots upwards should have the opportunity to progress with the caveat that promotion to a higher division should be with minimum standards.

We said the Championship had been a great league this season but we recognised that League One was broken and suggested that some top conference sides might be invited to take their chances. There was also a suggestion that Wigan, St.Helens and Hull might enter B teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona in Spanish football.

We have since written to the CEO and suggested an interim season of one division with a view to a 12 team Championship in 2025 and 10 team League One but with the mission to get two extra teams to also take League One to 12 teams.

The one division of 22 teams would play each other once and 5 loop fixtures to ensure the 13 home games that we are selling season tickets for. Top 6 play-offs. top 11 in the Championship for 2025 and a play-off for the remaining place for teams 12th to 17th. That should keep an interest for most right to the end of the season."

 

I saw that. An interim season is a sensible approach. 

[ManchesterYed]

Anything been said on west and east conference ?

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Just looked at the average attendances for the championship over the last season. It was just over 2,000. That should be our objective this coming season. 2,000 home speccies is doable. Then when we are playing the likes of Featherstone, Halifax and Bradford, next season it should be double. Hopefully the board will have a strategy in place to increase the numbers. That can only help our img rating.

[sheddingswasus]

2 hours ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said:

Just looked at the average attendances for the championship over the last season. It was just over 2,000. That should be our objective this coming season. 2,000 home speccies is doable. Then when we are playing the likes of Featherstone, Halifax and Bradford, next season it should be double. Hopefully the board will have a strategy in place to increase the numbers. That can only help our img rating.

Where did you find thisplease?

[Blind side johnny]

3 hours ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said:

Just looked at the average attendances for the championship over the last season. It was just over 2,000. That should be our objective this coming season. 2,000 home speccies is doable. Then when we are playing the likes of Featherstone, Halifax and Bradford, next season it should be double. Hopefully the board will have a strategy in place to increase the numbers. That can only help our img rating.

Promotion already in the bag by the end of October the year before, hmmm?

Remember Featherstone!

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

1 hour ago, sheddingswasus said:

Where did you find thisplease?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_RFL_Championship

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

33 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said:

Promotion already in the bag by the end of October the year before, hmmm?

Remember Featherstone!

But remember Featherstone had to do more than win the league. League 1 leaders get automatic promotion. Then a second go in the playoffs. But then again the RFL may have changed the rules by then.

Edited October 18, 2023 by The Art of Hand and Foot

[BIFFO61]

Now Newcastle saying they are striving reach the start line for 2024 season !!??

 

Newcastle Thunder

 

@ThunderRugby

 

Firstly, we would like to thank everyone for the messages we’ve received over the last week. Your support means alot to us as we work through what has been a challenging time. We’re now exploring ways to keep our club alive for 2024. Full update here: (http://thunderrugby.co.uk)

Edited October 19, 2023 by BIFFO61

[Anita Bath]

How can clubs plan and budget for next season while this prevarication goes on. Remember last year Worst Wales pulled out with only a few weeks to go.

 

Come on RFL get a grip and show that you care about all clubs in the competition.

[ManchesterYed]

20 hours ago, Blind side johnny said:

Promotion already in the bag by the end of October the year before, hmmm?

Remember Featherstone!

Yes we will be in the championship in 2025 don’t worry about that. I fully expect us to go unbeaten and have a good run in the challenge cup 

[shaw llewellyn]

Hopefully we will hear something soon as I understand that a zoom meeting is being held today.

[sheddingswasus]

1 hour ago, ManchesterYed said:

Yes we will be in the championship in 2025 don’t worry about that. I fully expect us to go unbeaten and have a good run in the challenge cup 

That is a tough ask.