I wouldn't be too surprised that your marketing guy says he is aiming for 10,000 fans. As far as I can remember, with the licences last time, 10,000 average attendances was on the famous list of 10 criteria that you could score points on. The Widnes chairman has never said he wanted 10,000 whilst in our division, but he did state back in 2008 that it was important that we demonstrated that we could get 10,000 if we were in SL. Even in Wakefield's announcement www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/2011 ... statement/ they state that not achieving 10,000 crowds will count against them. Basically all the clubs have been told by the RFL that they will only give you a licence if they believe you have the potential to get around 10,000 fans week in, week out. Obviously Quins and Crusaders don't really need to worry about this criteria as far as the RFL are concerned, but from a financial point of view, I think 10,000 is also viewed as a magic figure where you can remain competitve but also self sufficient. Any SL side not getting 10,000 fans either have to rely on outside investment or make cut backs on the field.

I wouldn't be too surprised that your marketing guy says he is aiming for 10,000 fans. As far as I can remember, with the licences last time, 10,000 average attendances was on the famous list of 10 criteria that you could score points on. The Widnes chairman has never said he wanted 10,000 whilst in our division, but he did state back in 2008 that it was important that we demonstrated that we could get 10,000 if we were in SL. Even in Wakefield's announcement www.wakefieldwildcats.co.uk/2011 ... statement/ they state that not achieving 10,000 crowds will count against them. Basically all the clubs have been told by the RFL that they will only give you a licence if they believe you have the potential to get around 10,000 fans week in, week out. Obviously Quins and Crusaders don't really need to worry about this criteria as far as the RFL are concerned, but from a financial point of view, I think 10,000 is also viewed as a magic figure where you can remain competitve but also self sufficient. Any SL side not getting 10,000 fans either have to rely on outside investment or make cut backs on the field.