Lets be honest it doesn't work


Yet another idea that will be binned

On tv it looks poop,3/4 empty stadium

games are great as norm but lets be honest 1k plus for a family???....no

That's what i said! You can stay Central Glasgow for half the price. But what's the point in driving 6 hours + and then spending 2 days driving to and from Glasgow and being away from the RL crowd?

We have this wonderful invention called the train, it will take you from Glasgow to Edinburgh (and back) in around 45mins (to Haymarket) they run at least every 20 mins on the Saturday and 45mins on the Sunday. Wonderful invention too, maybe they'll catch on down south?

Stop coming up with excuses.

Dominick Byrne from the Chris Moyles show has been confirmed as the Mascot Games host

The Wacky Races publicity!!! see timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_league/

The Wacky Races publicity!!! see timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_league/

Only 13,000 tickets sold!!! timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... l#comments

Only 13,000 tickets sold!!! timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... l#comments

Right then people, whats the cheapest anyone going on the train has got?

Quote ="Canyoubelieveit"Only 13,000 tickets sold!!! timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... l#comments'" And like all good journalists you've checked the facts rather than trust some random who comments on your blog?

Quote ="Canyoubelieveit"Only 13,000 tickets sold!!! timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... l#comments'" And like all good journalists you've checked the facts rather than trust some random who comments on your blog?

So you are going to travel to scotland with 21 other people and stay in 3 of these before going to a 3/4 empty stadium to watch some Superleague??



My god.

You know how to enjoy life dont you

Me 2 pal id watch wigan if we playing in iraq

Think you might be out of luck there

The RFL are keen on expansion but Barry McKenzie can't see the the Tikrit Tigers being formed in the near future.

Absolutely....lots of variety and different experiences, not sure what your point is really, I also have holidays to Turkey Eygpt booked both 5* and 2 week-ends, Dublin & Paris.
Believe me the week-end in the caravan in Scotland is as good as all the rest!! My God I know how to enjoy myself eh

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I won't be feathering greedy Edinborough Hoteliers or the Scottish RU's nest, No thank you! The magic weekend should be held at Sheffield, Liverpool or Newcastle, it's pointless having it in Scotland. At least when it was in Cardiff there is a thriving RL scene nearby and good local interest.

It should be held in London

I still wouldnt come but maybe it would give the London RL scene the kick in the guts it so desperately needs

Once again, which stadiums would allow 6/7 games over two days on one pitch at the business end of the footy season? I'll give you a clue, none.

As for Sheffield and Liverpool (even Newcastle) none have the number of hotel rooms and event like this needs, nor do they have a tourist board willing to hand over a large wad of cash.

Until you sort out those two basics you have no point.

Home park in Plymouth cos there certainly ain't any football being played there!

UTTER RUBBISH, Sheffield has hosted some massive major sporting events, World Student games, World Athletics events, Newcastle has hosted the Tall ships, Music festivals, it's a huge short break destination, and the Tourist Board are excellent, also like sheffield it's used to having large Sporting crowds in town. The Rail links to both are excellent.

Quote ="Canyoubelieveit"Only 13,000 tickets sold!!! timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... l#comments'" I'm not been ripped off by greedy hoteliers or lining the RFU's pockets, I will go to the Double Header in London in July when it's The Skolars v York RL, and Quins v Leeds. Yes it's at The Stoop, but least I'm supporting RL in London, Train Fare = £25, Hotel = £35 Sorted! Stick the Magic weekend up your !

Quote ="Canyoubelieveit"Only 13,000 tickets sold!!! timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... l#comments'" I'm not been ripped off by greedy hoteliers or lining the RFU's pockets, I will go to the Double Header in London in July when it's The Skolars v York RL, and Quins v Leeds. Yes it's at The Stoop, but least I'm supporting RL in London, Train Fare = £25, Hotel = £35 Sorted! Stick the Magic weekend up your !

It should of been kept in Cardiff, it would of really taken off!

And where was the athletes village for the World Student Games? And how far back do you want to go? Newcastle doesn't have the hotel rooms for a two day event like this either, if Cardiff can't cope then there are few cities who can.

But all of that is small change until you answer the two key points, what stadium will host 6 or 7 games over two days and what tourist board has a large budget to hand over to us?

judging by the amount of tickets sold I think all the supporters could fit in one hotel anyway.

Your'e missing the Point, if the event was held somewhere that is easy for most people to get to and from in a day, many fans would pick a specific day to go on, and give it a try, not everyone stays overnight but by holding it in places that are quite far flung you are forcing them to which is why so many fans don't go, because of the extra costs incurred. You are asking too much of Fans to pay for another overnight stay on top of trips to France and the Challenge Cup Final.
As for the World student games, the families and speccies didn't stay in the althletes village. I'm guessing a high percentage of RL fans attending the Magic weekend will be from the North of England, which is why the idea of Sheffield, Liverpool or Newcastle as a venue is ideal, change the date of the magic weekend so it's just after the football season has finished and straight away the stadium issue is simpler? All these venues are still easy to get to and from in a day from London.
Regarding tourist boards supporting the event the concensus from people posting on here is that the Edinborough Tourist board has done very little at all to publicise the event.

Wasn't the whole point if the magic weekend to increase the interest in rl in what are traditionally non rl areas? Hence Cardiff which has spawned 2 pro welsh teams and a great uptake amongst players and the performance of Wales in the euro cup.

I agree jockland is a bad move and think it should be cycled in a different city each year like the suprbowl. Southampton or Portsmouth are possible both big grounds with low div teams who can't fill them. Birmingham, Cardiff, Plymouth Ipswich etc