wiggymj14 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I see that Newcastle have folded, will they be the last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawlinsonRaider Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Very sad news. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, wiggymj14 said: I see that Newcastle have folded, will they be the last? I think, sadly, no they won't be the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town utd Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Just make super league bigger,then one bigger league under it,like it was when rugby league had plenty of games to watch,league games,challenge cup,county cups,John player trophy etc 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) It's all about money, or the lack of it. The game's shrinking in response to reality and that reality is the advantage of being on the M62 corridor: Next season 10 of 14 Championship clubs will be in Yorkshire. Most of their away games are within an hours drive and the player pool is on their doorsteps. The teams on the west of the Pennines and in Cumbria in particular have to do a lot more travelling yet everyone has the same central funding. I don't know the answer, but the disadvantages of geography are being played out right now. Edited October 13, 2023 by Dave W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmike wilson Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 The RFL claim they want Expansion yet the decisions they make tend to favour the big few which in turn guarantee's the shrinking foot print to a 60 miles radius of the M62......MADNESS 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipbuilder Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Surely they must go for a single league under the Sky circus 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Beans Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 15 hours ago, Shipbuilder said: Surely they must go for a single league under the Sky circus Yes I agree got to go that way to safeguard current League 1 clubs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masters 13 Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Gutted for them and I hope they rebuild and bounce back. However, they gave us a bit of a tanking at their's at the end of the season and I wonder if they have any available players now off contract that might be worth pursuing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue forever Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Masters 13 said: Gutted for them and I hope they rebuild and bounce back. However, they gave us a bit of a tanking at their's at the end of the season and I wonder if they have any available players now off contract that might be worth pursuing? Nikau Williams was the one who took the eye that day, would be a good fit for us 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John cass Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Evidently going to York 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie987 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 13/10/2023 at 13:59, mickmike wilson said: The RFL claim they want Expansion yet the decisions they make tend to favour the big few which in turn guarantee's the shrinking foot print to a 60 miles radius of the M62......MADNESS Raiders voted against any kind of change to the structure. They are protectionist just like super league. Disgraceful 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Townie987 said: Raiders voted against any kind of change to the structure. They are protectionist just like super league. Disgraceful It doesn't mean supporters agree with the decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerT Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 (edited) But it's not up to the supporters. I'd rather go to Newcastle than Toulouse or London. Edited October 15, 2023 by RogerT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Escobar Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 14/10/2023 at 14:52, blue forever said: Nikau Williams was the one who took the eye that day, would be a good fit for us DP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue forever Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Pablo Escobar said: DP Care to elaborate Pablo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Declan Patton? Dean Parata? Dolly Parton? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the man Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited October 17, 2023 by the man 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP Beans Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 15/10/2023 at 14:37, Townie987 said: Raiders voted against any kind of change to the structure. They are protectionist just like super league. Disgraceful Sounds like you need to wind your neck in now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 10 hours ago, the man said: 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. Are we going to get some team info on next seasons team soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawlinsonRaider Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) On 15/10/2023 at 14:37, Townie987 said: Raiders voted against any kind of change to the structure. They are protectionist just like super league. Disgraceful Edited October 17, 2023 by RawlinsonRaider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Escobar Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 16/10/2023 at 22:21, Dave W said: Declan Patton? Dean Parata? Dolly Parton? Patton has chosen Swinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Escobar Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 York spending well Swinton also doing early business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pablo Escobar said: Patton has chosen Swinton Only a wild DP guess. They're welcome to him as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Escobar Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, Dave W said: Only a wild DP guess. They're welcome to him as far as I'm concerned. Unless the Wigan dual deal is going to produce 3-4 good lads then another long season ahead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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