gingerjon Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 11 hours ago, marklaspalmas said: I'd go further. If PSG, Toulouse and a revamped Hughes-free Broncos joined a 12 team SL in 2026, it'd give that comp the biggest boost it's ever had. It might even tempt me to start watching it again. Not like you to fall behind three big city franchises being plonked into the top tier. On thread, I had so many good times at Carlisle. It would be great to see them back but I think any expansion in Cumbria is further away now than ever. 1 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)
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 If the houses can be knocked down and McClaren Field rebuilt, Bramley. Otherwise Blackpool Borough.
The Art of Hand and Foot Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 Broughton/Belle Vue Rangers. Although originating in Broughton in Salford, they moved to Gorton in Manchester and played at the belle Vue stadium. They folded in 1955. Would provide a 'central' Manchester club. 4
marklaspalmas Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 32 minutes ago, gingerjon said: Not like you to fall behind three big city franchises being plonked into the top tier. You're right. I've always been a strict P&R with well structured minimum standards kind of guy I just feel it's all gone a bit surreal with Rule by dodgy metrics in SL and Trump back in the White House, so what the hell. 1 https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/
marklaspalmas Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 10 minutes ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: Broughton/Belle Vue Rangers. Although originating in Broughton in Salford, they moved to Gorton in Manchester and played at the belle Vue stadium. They folded in 1955. Would provide a 'central' Manchester club. Good call 1 https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/
Eddie Posted November 6, 2024 Author Posted November 6, 2024 19 minutes ago, Hanover XIII said: Runcorn Highfield Canal Street is one of my favourite ever grounds. 1
Eddie Posted November 6, 2024 Author Posted November 6, 2024 17 minutes ago, marklaspalmas said: You're right. I've always been a strict P&R with well structured minimum standards kind of guy I just feel it's all gone a bit surreal with Rule by dodgy metrics in SL and Trump back in the White House, so what the hell. And the prize for first spurious mention of Donald Trump in a completely unrelated rugby league thread goes to….. 6
Impartial Observer Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 Huyton, went there once to see Fulham play. 1
JF1 Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 6 minutes ago, Impartial Observer said: Huyton, went there once to see Fulham play. Very brave of you. I spent the games there on tenterhooks wondering what state the car would be in when I returned to it. Also,remember the kids swinging on ropes attached to the stand roof. 3
Eddie Posted November 6, 2024 Author Posted November 6, 2024 9 minutes ago, JF1 said: Very brave of you. I spent the games there on tenterhooks wondering what state the car would be in when I returned to it. Also,remember the kids swinging on ropes attached to the stand roof. Did you ever go in the ‘social club’?
The Future is League Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 16 hours ago, sam4731 said: Whatever the issues were, it was cool having Toronto in the British system. Yes and swapped them for Leigh. I think its fair to say the Robert Elstone fitted in very well the RFL's thinking. 1
The Future is League Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 2 hours ago, The Art of Hand and Foot said: Broughton/Belle Vue Rangers. Although originating in Broughton in Salford, they moved to Gorton in Manchester and played at the belle Vue stadium. They folded in 1955. Would provide a 'central' Manchester club. When the RFL turned down Manchester Rangers request to be included in League showed that the RFL really don't want a club in Manchester.
Eddie Posted November 6, 2024 Author Posted November 6, 2024 2 minutes ago, The Future is League said: When the RFL turned down Manchester Rangers request to be included in League showed that the RFL really don't want a club in Manchester. To be fair did you see Manchester Rangers’ bid? I didn’t, so I don’t know if it was good enough or not, but surely even the RFL wouldn’t have turned them down if it was.
The Future is League Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 Just now, Eddie said: To be fair did you see Manchester Rangers’ bid? I didn’t, so I don’t know if it was good enough or not, but surely even the RFL wouldn’t have turned them down if it was. What i did see of it i think it would have worked, but water under the bridge now, but still irks me. 1
Eddie Posted November 6, 2024 Author Posted November 6, 2024 Just now, The Future is League said: What i did see of it i think it would have worked, but water under the bridge now, but still irks me. Do you know the reason for not accepting them?
The Future is League Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 1 minute ago, Eddie said: Do you know the reason for not accepting them? I don't to be honest. I would guess that the RFL didn't think they would be viable, but i never see a statement from the RFL why they was rejected. I don't even know if there was a statement let alone made public. This was the time when a sighting of Ralph Rimmer was as rare as hens teeth. 1
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 1 hour ago, JF1 said: Very brave of you. I spent the games there on tenterhooks wondering what state the car would be in when I returned to it. Also,remember the kids swinging on ropes attached to the stand roof. Bizarrely, then Fulham owner Roy Close parked his brand new Jaguar XJS on some waste ground outside the ground and came back to find that no one had touched it! Maybe the locals thought that it belonged to a big crack dealer. 4
JonM Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 18 hours ago, Barley Mow said: I really wouldn't care! When the amateur club looked at turning pro this year, Farsley Celtic's ground was suggested. O/T - but aren't Farsley Celtic currently playing in Buxton, nearly 2 hours drive away from "home"? 1
marklaspalmas Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 2 hours ago, Eddie said: And the prize for first spurious mention of Donald Trump in a completely unrelated rugby league thread goes to….. Eddie, if you think that's "unrelated", just wait. And gratuitous use of the word spurious in this context, too, but still. It's ok gingerjon, I'll split the prize money with you. 1 https://www.fevarchive.co.uk/
Impartial Observer Posted November 6, 2024 Posted November 6, 2024 1 hour ago, JF1 said: Very brave of you. I spent the games there on tenterhooks wondering what state the car would be in when I returned to it. Also,remember the kids swinging on ropes attached to the stand roof. We were in a minibus
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