Is [url=http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/3025666.article?cmpid=MWE01&cmptype=newsletter&email=truethis[/url good news for Fax fans?

More specifically from it...

In a TV interview on the 31st March Richard Lewis said categorically that SL would NOT be expanding the teams.

And he never ever ever changes him mind does he?

No. That's one thing you can rely on - they stick to their guns this mob. Principled to the last and honourable to boot

NOT ABIT...IF THIS IS TRUE IT JUST MEANS NO-ONE IS COMING DOWN.

THE RFL BOTTLE IT AGAIN!

NO SUPRISE THO REALLY IS IT.

THE ONLY WAY WERE IN IS IF WAKEY GO DOWN, WHICH THEY SHOULD, PROBIZ BECOME NEW SPONSORE OF SL, WHICH IS LIKELY, AND THEY WANT US IN!

THINKING OF IT THAT DOESNT SOUND TOO BAD DOES IT!!!!!

Why do you think Wakey should go down??

They lived outside of their means and went bust.
Contributed little to the competition over several years.
Worst Ground in Super League by a long way and would be one of the worst in the Championship.
And they will likely finish bottom this year.

GROUND NOT MEETING SL CRITERIA,
ENTERERED ADMINISTRATION,
SO HALIFAX CAN GO UP,
SO HALIFAX CAN HAVE DERBY Vs BULLS AGAIN,

YOU WANT ANY MORE?

It may be but I'd bet that because Widnes are confirmed being in 2012 SL they'll think it's expanding rather than a team dropping out. Most media have no interest or idea about Rugby League as we have often seen over the years.

15 teams wouldn't sit very well with the 'Magic' Weekend. Perhaps they could just give Quins a 'bye' that weekend, complete with 2 pts.

CAN'T SEE THAT BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE REDHALL KNOBS

I will never believe anything from Red Hall, rumour or otherwise. If we are getting in i wont believe it until its up in lights. Maybe if we do Malcolm Powell will wear his kilt and Mike Riley will get his hair cut.

The wording in the article has been changed now and does not mention expansion of SL

There will be 14 teams in SL next year, Widnes and us will be playing there as well. Cas and Wakey to drop out, one of them may be saved though if the Crusaders go under before then.

Lets assume for one moment that what you say will happen. It makes a total mockery of our sport once again if a club such as Castleford were to drop down when you consider their current lofty position and in all likelihood a brand new stadium in the very near future.

Their league position wont be in their bid document, neither will the stadium. They are no where near with their stadium. Unlike Salford and Saints who are actually building at the moment. They only have planning permission and no funds to build it until they get planning persmission for a supermarket on their old ground AND then sell the ground.

Didnt know Salford were actually building theirs! From a personal point of view i hope Crusaders go down and we go up. I want them to succeed long term as i do with all clubs but the way the whole scenario involving them since their creation has been handled its just embarrassing for the game. Let them be successful in their own right and not at the expense of genuine hard working heartlands clubs.

One option would be to forget to invite Catalan

You are completely right but our our sport is already a total mockery!

"Super League is a fantastic, vibrant competition, the pinnacle of rugby league across Europe. It offers a great platform to an international audience."

Quoted from Fat Controllers sidekick Richard Lewis. Across Europe what England, north Wales and the south of France???
International audience? Maybe France or do Australia and New Zealand get highlights?
The guy is doing his PR bit I accept but stick to something near to reality Mr Lewis, if that is possible from the RFL???

I WOULD LOVE T THINK WE MIGHT BE IN WITH A CHANCE TO GET IN SL IN JULY! AS ALL OTHER FAX FANS,

BUT WE ARE A REALSITIC BUNCH DOWN AT THE SHAY!

THERES NO WAY CAS WILL DROP, ESPECIALLY IF PROBIZ BECOME NEW SPONSORS.

IT WILL BE AS EXPECTED SINCE ALL THIS HOOHAA STARTED,

WIDNES UP, WAKEY DOWN. END OF.

I am sorry to say that I agree. Widnes up Wakefield down as been set in stone for some time now the RFL are just wasting another 4 months of our time.

A mate of mine was in a gym recently with a few wakey players... They were disscussing what will happen in July. Apparently the rfl are going to be expanding the sl to 16 teams with no drop due to fax and widnes bids being so strong. Not saying this is concrete fact but it does sound quite promising!

believe it when i see it!

thing is though, more teams in SL = more games = more chances for advertising.

if theres more teams in, surely they have a better chance of attracting more fans?!

Exactly! I'm not going to get too exited but all the signs point in that direction... Especially with Probiz due to take the sponsorship deal, they are going to want all teams they are involved with getting as much publicity as possible.

If they expand everyones a winner... Aren't they? I can't see how anybody could loose out by expanding the sl, it's a win win and I think the rfl will see it that way too. Fingers crossed eh?