well said, as for our 'local' team Salfod. nowt much to play for, not even STOPPING UP.
what a joke (the RFL & GMR)

whilst i understand your frustration, and that it was a big match, i am surprised that you, as someone who obviously works in the media, feels aggrieved about this......

lets remember that swinton, rochdale, and jack's beloved oldham get very good coverage on their gamedays, probably better than they should, given their attendances






whilst the wolves and saints are in BOTH 95.1 and 95.8 TSA'S, widnes haven't been on the radio manchester radar, and you have to draw the line somewhere.


there is also the kick off time to consider here, the programme starts at 2pm, the choo choo kicked off TWO hours later, not really giving the production team much scope with a 6pm cut off to get reaction, comments etc

Is Widnes not in Warrington ie Warrington post code? Why are Warrington on? I take it Saints will not be on next year at the Stobart.

Firstly I work in film and drama not news or live sports events. I have done but not for a long time. But I fail to see why you are supprised.
Secondly the match finished a long time before Jacks program went off air.
And thats a very good point Mr Blobby, what will happen when Saints play there next year?

It'll still get coverage!!

The sad fact is that we only currently have 4 "Lancashire" clubs in SL......if you dismiss Saints and Warrington as "Scouse" clubs......that leaves Salford and the 'umbles - both of whom play their home games on a Friday night!!
So, you might say, that leaves Sunday afternoon free for the region's Championship clubs......but it ain't gonna happen!!

Just listen to Saturday sports coverage - do you honestly think that Radio Manchester will cover Oldham, Stockport, Bury, or Rochdale, if City, Bolton, or Latics are playing at the same time?? They are always going to pander to what they perceive to be the largest audience.

For a public service broadcaster it stinks - but what can you do about it?
It's the same reason why The Superleague Show is shown regionally at random times, then nationally at silly o'clock.......yet you can pretty much set your watch by Match of The Day!!