contract law?

depends on what terms the RFL agreed with the clubs.

A change in agreement? Have the Championship clubs voted to accept this change of agreement? Pound to a penny there has been no consultation with member clubs (yes they do exist below Stupid League) This isn't the issue. They were voted in/ accepted under false pretences, which Toulouse have unwittingly brought to our attention as is the French way to boast.

Lets face it we don't need much of a TV deal to match what the RFL currently give to the Championship clubs

HKR fine example financially ruined by SL 3million in debt and rising, but im sure you will overlook that causethey are already their

the statement about the tv deal proves its money and nothing else, looking at what TV deals have done to football a sport that it now both morally and financially bankrupt they you can keep your SL for me , lets hope your club doesn't have to make way for a club from Scotland or Ireland one day, may be then you will accept that the RFL are slowing killing the game

how may failed expansion clubs do we need before they get the message
gateshead Failed
gateshead hull nerger failed
hudds eagles merger failed
PSG failed
celtics Failed(saved by moving north)
quinns Failed after 20 years and still no crowds(but their no interested in crowds)

need i go on

UK contract law is notoriously arcane, and legal proceedings generally go on for years. It's not even certain that the agreement would be considered a contract as such.

I'm not saying that there isn't a case for feeling aggrieved, just pointing out the practical difficulties in using the courts as a vehicle to gain recourse.

We should bombard the next boots n all programme to see what the sky paymasters think too. Stevo must be secretly squirming inside and phil clarke is always good for a quote!

I've requested the following petition...
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to prevent the
RFL from changing Super League licence criteria for Toulouse
Olympique XIII

Investigate and prevent if necessary the governing body of
Rugby League from altering application criteria for clubs that
they favour. The licence application process is supposed to be
a fair and transparent process but so far it appears to be
neither.

I will post the link if and when it is created..

Whoosh!Obviously the crux of this debate has bypassed you.

HAVEN4EVER

come on this board enough times & you will realise there are a number of people on here who's whole lives are based on the 3 wise monkeys.

read the papers mate thay are playing some games at widnes until the ground is ready.

You don't need to sign it if it is accepted. They can do no wrong in your eyes.. we accept that.

how about a vote of no confidence in the lying duo lewis and wood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you got enough names on this petition that would force a vote of no confidence.. you can't simply petition for a vote of no confidence I'm afraid. It needs to highlight a reason for the vote in the first instance.

See my reply to saints35 bulls0.

It's actually very difficult to sue for breach of contract even in relatively straightforward cases. Legal actions go on for years. In this instance you'd first have to prove that the RFL had a [ilegal[/i obligation to consult with member clubs regarding changes to the franchise criteria. That could be difficult as I'd bet that the agreements have been framed in terms that allow the RFL to do pretty much whatever they like.

I think Gordon Brown may have a few other matters monopolising his attention right now. You know - Afghanistan, the global recession, a General Election... that kind of thing.

That'll please Widnes when they are overlooked for Toulouse

I'd be very surprised if Gordon Brown himself evaluated every petition...
Enough names on this thing and a few questions will need to be answered. The RFL might have the clubs tied up but it's time the fans stood up and said that they will not let the establishment treat the sport this way.

You live in an imaginary world


Enough names on that wast of time to get it requiring a response and your response will be

"The prime minister feels that matters pertaining to the running of professional sports are matters for the governing bodies of those professional sports, not the government."

Another shocking decision by the RFL, but, it’s indicative of their past fiascos.

The expansionists must be very happy today.

Will they? Why? And by whom?

You think the RFL will care? Sky? HM Government?

Nobody takes on-line petitions seriously. You need to come up with something with higher visibility and credibility.

Boys boys boys... there are enough fans in this division that are fed up with the way that these things are handled.
I might not get very many names.. in which case no problem. But I might get quite a lot of names. Nothing ventured and all that. There are enough disgruntled fans in Widnes, Barrow, Leigh, Halifax and Whitehaven at the moment to suggest I might not do that badly.
If I get enough.. this goes to the media and we look to get a response from the RFL themselves..
Nothing might come from it.. but there are enough people sick of being treated this way that something might.
I assume you'll both be signing???

The championship clubs would have to stand together and buoycott league fixtures featuring toulouse. Not going to happen though is it.

I'd sign it to be fair, I can't believe theyve come out with this

Is there actually any comment or quote to back up the claim of the OP?

References to a story in League Express. However, as it doesn't publish its stories online – though you can buy a pdf to read online for £1.30 – ...

I won't. Not because I agree with the RFL (see earlier post) but because it's a daft idea that will achieve nothing regardless of how many signatures you get. Petitioning HM Government to do something about an issue that they have absolutely no authority over or interest in is a waste of time.

As for 'going to the media' you'll be lucky to get 30 seconds on local radio.