I'm very surprised a shop wasn't viable in the centre (given the amount of empty shops around and you would think therefore low rent), but then LUFC also closed their shop which you think would have even better chance of survival...

Perhaps given the supposed good links between the two, they could share floorspace/staff costs etc between the two clubs and make another go at it?... If Yorks Cricket were involved also then you'd think surely viable...

Never actually ventured in the old shop - was it possible to buy match tickets/ISC gear for amateur rugby players as they would be 2 points of difference to other sport shops...

Correct on all counts, at the price I do believe it was a slow-mover after the initial burst of interest, there still seemed to be stock on the shelves years after its launch.

My suggestion wasn't based on the city centre, but there is no reason for it not to be in the city centre malls.

It was to have a mobile 'stall' so to speak, doing the rounds at the local shopping centres, Crossgates, Owlcoates to name 2. Have it there a week and then come back around once a month, pick up custom from the old dears who cannot travel to Headingley for their Grandson's birthday present etc.

Oh and Damo's original idea was pretty good too. Just needs to be in the right place.

I may be wrong but when LUFC had the shop at the end of that alley next to topshop where everythings just been knocked down didn't Leeds RL have the tiny stock cupboard sized room upstairs for awhile, must av been dogs years ago though (early 90's) because I remember my little brother getting a ball for christmas but it wouldn't pump up and when I went with my dad to return it they swapped it for one signed by Goulding & Schoey because they'd spoilt his christmas.

Over here in the stores there is a sports section where all the Cities sporting teams are on sale together.Why not both the Rhinos and United get together and come to an agreement with one of the stores in town and sell and promote ther merchandise and brand in one area ,but have their seperate corners