As far as Doncaster is concerned it's probably 20 miles further for Wigan to travel to in comparison say Headingly which might be more geographically central, (but not necessarily easier to get to) so I don't think that it isn't an issue.

Despite what people say size does matter so our game is held at a stadium 10 miles away for us yet 60 miles for our opponents, if they'd have travelled an extra 3 miles we could have played at home and that's where a lack of suitable stadia kicks in.

Huddersfield is too big but Leigh is too Wire-centric IMO why aren't we at Salford easier for the M62 and they've built a pub ha? Wakefield fans are probably on Cloud 9 being in the semi but I don't think Leeds were that impressed apart from the result playing us at Saints. If Castleford had built their ground would we all be happy going there in reverse (fixture not gear/direction of travel)?

If Catalans finish in one of the top two league positions, & qualify for a home semi final play off position, for the Championship, then similarly, whoever qualifies to play them, will also be at a major disadvantage.

Les Cats charter their own flights to & from the North of England, & play on the same day that they travel. They are also accustomed to the travelling.

Maybe their opponents could do the same, but I am unsure of the logistics given the time available to organise it.

I was just meaning in relation to the Challenge Cup Boss Hog , not superleague.

Catalan don't always play and travel on the sane day. They arrived in hull on the Friday before the cup game on Saturday

And why not, next year's City of Culture?

Although the thread is bout the inconvenience or not as far as the fans are concerned and even though there were a few at Widnes and ours they will always have to travel unless playing Toulouse in the future?

Why didn't they just make it simple.

Both semi finals on the Saturday.
Both semi finals held at Huddersfield.
Each team gets a stand.
Wigan at 3pm
Wire at 6pm

Why not play both games on.same day at the same stadium??

Elland Road 39k capacity Bolton wanderers 29k capacity

The 4 clubs together would stand a good chance of filling them and if not there could be interest from neutrals if not a huge distance from ground it's held at

And ppl will know where it's at and on what day is on well in.advance

Ha ha we both thinking same thing I'm also sure that the BBC wouldn't really be opposed to this too and it will give us better exposure on tv if it's rugby league all day on a Saturday bbc2 or Sunday probably bbc1

In the unlikely event of us finishing top with Sts 4th...I would rather come up with some bull story and surrender home advantage.

You're Tolkien 5h1te, Irish Wire

Sorry - I was bored.