Having bravely fought off relegation this year, are tolouse now in a strong position to put in a license bid for 2012?

I think their participation would be a fantastic move for the game, much more than any heartland club IMO

It would be great for the game in France, I would put them and Widnes in for Celtic and Salford.

Considering they couldn't get relegated this season anyway, it's a mute point. Don't think they have the necessary qualities needed for SL yet however. Would be another Celtic exercise. They need at least another 3/4 years in NL.

Are you having a laugh? Bravely fought off relegation? They finished 2nd bottom and the team above them was relegated.

Was that a sarcastic post?

I think Toulouse are a great shout in the long term, but the shambles that is Celtic Crusaders should be looked at before lumping them in to SL.

Toulouse have been in the Championship for one year. They can't go from finishing in the bottom two of the second tier to be expected to compete in SL in another two.

They should be given time, resources and support to make the product in the city grow. They most certainly shouldn't be rushed, as CC were.

2015 looks a more realistic target for Toulouse in my opinion, while Widnes and Barrow could probably sustain SL franchises in 2012.

He's fishing - the sad git. He's the worst troll on these boards. Why they keep lifting his bans is beyond me.

me alone!!

Nearly £1,000,000 in a poor financial position! and donny went under for £80 K!!!

How, at what potential cost?

Even CC won't be that financial state! and Barrow only survive on the back of a benefactor!

Quite appropriate really though that the worst troll has caught the biggest nob-end

Check the books next year fool, a huge amount of money was owed/spent, steve o'connor released it for a reason.

He resorts to personal abuse just because he doesnt agree with what i think. Quite disturbing from a moral point of view.

Post changed due to my idiocy.

Now now children, lets behave.

I disagree with this move, expansion is ruining our game I feel.

Toulouse are a club in the heartlands.......of French RL. I much prefer Toulouse to Celtic, Quins, Gateshead.

No, i resent the fact that a Halifax Town soccer fan uses this forum to wind Rugby League fans up by posting crap, ergo, the very definition of trolling. Why aren't you posting on the Halifax site? Banned by any chance?

You have no idea what you are talking about. Strange thing is Crusaders are probably in a similar state, just unlike Widnes they didnt expect to do so poorly.

I could try to explain our financial results and expectations to you, but your a numpty who is not worth the effort.

And i love the way you say that Barrow only survive on the back of a Benefactor, as if this is unique. One morning you will wake up and have some idea of how clubs operate and even more shockingly have some idea about RL and its clubs. And then maybe the odd poster on here will take you seriously.

Well, thats brilliant. Maybe they should save their fans some travel expenses by remaining a team which plays in France?

Didn't mean you rich. I'd have thought it was obvious who I meant.

Here's a clue : spends his days sticking pins into dolls in Saints, Leeds and Widnes kit.

Oh and I completely agree with you about the OP by the way.

Ah Leaguefan.

Sorry

Why will you not accept me as a Fax fan too????
Halifax Town site? I am a dedicated poster

Tolouse to me add nothing but a furter dilution towards our once proud game.

Back in the old days local rivalry was fun, now there isn't any because the RFL have turned the game into a bit of a laughing stock, if I am being honest.

Teams like Harlequins and Celtic offer far less than traditional clubs would be able to do given sensible management and the same level of financial aid.

When will the RFL realise that people brought up in areas that couldn't care less about Rugby League are unlikely to change?

As for the French invasion, I a againt that too. If they love the game so much they should build a decent league themselves instead of gatecrashing ours.

Widnes should be in super league now and will be in come 2012, Barrow need a stadium and some more fans yet, or one of the two.

Toulouse will be in before Barrow and I think Halifax will be also.

I also think we should have 16 teams come 2012 and if not then, 2015 should have 16 teams for sure.

I would rather hug Regan MacNeil in her worst state.

I think Widnes and Halifax should be given the green light.

But then again, I am a sensible realist.