I didn't see the point. I understood the original idea of trying to get the Welsh and later the Scottish interested but moving to Manchester seemed like a crazy idea.

I went this year and have to say what a fantastic day out. If possible nest year I'll be going to both days and would appeal to anyone who hasn't gone to give it a go. The concept of unreserved seating in the lower tear meaning we could go in and out and sit where we liked. The bits and bins going on outside the stadium were good fun. The conga started by the Bradford fans was brilliant. It was simple a fantastic day out with a brilliant friendly atmosphere.

Yes , almost by accident , it works , so leave it alone , just ' feed ' it to help it grow , and look elswhere to ' expand '

The CC quarters for expansion (not too far) i reckon fans would stay too (winners anyway).

One after another then have the draw for the semi on the pitch.
The game is a one off knockout and would attract the fans, you'd even have a championship team in this years.

No magic weekend for championship, smaller venue say like Wigan or Bolton?

Wonder if Championship Magic could be an option in 2015 with the new Manchester City Training Complex currently being built next door (should be finished by 2015):





Pretty exciting stuff there really. With this new facility being built, it really gives us a chance to have a huge festival for the whole of rugby league. The reserve stadium holds 7-8,000 I read, which I guess would be ideal.

How good would it be if they organised Legends Masters games (or touch/tag like they've had once on the TV), wheelchair tournaments, women's RL, etc. around the stadium in the mornings; Championship Magic at the reserve ground and SL Magic at the Etihad; allow caravans/campervans to stay in the car parks for the weekend; put on an evening RL party at one of the indoor arenas (like a club)...

Now THAT would be a festival of rugby league!

Swinton should move to that stadium ^

Both Challenge Cup semi-finals at Arsenal-Emirates on the same Saturday? Handy for locals & Kings Cross/Euston stations.

I'd be up for that. I've always said the semis should be a double header.
If you have a main camera at each side of the ground and switch it when game 1 has finished and game 2 starts, hopefully you'll minimise the number of empty seats on display from the losing side in game 1 as well. I'd imagine the winners of game 1 would want to stay to see who they'll face down the road at Wembley as well.

It's 8 miles from Swinton. Are you meaning temporarily?

What happened to Swinton getting land to build their own ground?

I think its great I just wish fans would stick around for more than one game.

Some do, i watch all the games on the day Wire play, just don't devote the time to the next day, no matter who is on.