would it really be in gateshead's interest to be in the championship next season with gates of 500 and no wealthy backer.regardless of what happens to us they would be better off in champ 1 and give youth a chance.who knows long term it could work out better for them

If the RL Board of Directors accept Gateshead's application then I think they will be admitted to NL2 and we will escape relegation
If however the application is refused and Gateshead are no more then we will be in NL2.
As the RL are trying to expand refusing the application would be a step backwards and raise questions about the waste of money on producing a team in the North East. I think the last club in Gateshead folded in about 1934, weeks after signing Syd Abram from Wigan as player coach in a blaze of publicity.
I dont think that the Board will want to lose face over this but then again it is the RL.

Knowall

How long did it take you to find out about Syd Abram ? I don,t recall you mentioning that to me before.PS when did you last go to an away game?

That is a distinct possibility.

IMO they cannot restructure if Gateshead are relegated. If they want to restructure do it next year then WE ALL KNOW THE RULES. To bring a rule in retrospectively will be challengeable in court especially if they apply a 9 point deduction to the season just gone, thus moving us even further from the relegation spots.

The RFL desperately need some good press, and 'doing the right thing' might just help them, especially after England receive two huge tonkings in the next fortnight

Just a thought, but surely the RFL cannot do an adhoc restructure of the leagues without the backing/support of the majority of clubs chairman?

Bit of a moot point with a gun at your head.

But, yes - you would think so.

This two page article would suggest that they will be restarting in Championship 1 rather than the championship www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle- ... 5020683/2/ Now will the RFL shock us all and reinstate us. If they do we must be grateful and grab the opportunity with both hands, thats if they are not red raw from all the straw clutching. On the other hand, the report below could see us staying in Championship 1 www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news- ... ndup-order

This two page article would suggest that they will be restarting in Championship 1 rather than the championship www.journallive.co.uk/newcastle- ... 5020683/2/ Now will the RFL shock us all and reinstate us. If they do we must be grateful and grab the opportunity with both hands, thats if they are not red raw from all the straw clutching. On the other hand, the report below could see us staying in Championship 1 www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news- ... ndup-order

the saga continues

Can't either of these teams ask for their money back from Halifax?

I reckon there will be a bucket collection at every ground we go to this season if things carry on like this

On another thread someone has posted the RFL rules saying that 2 teams to be demoted to champ 1 now if Gateshead start in champ 1 and they leave us there also then they will be breaking their own rules by demoting 3 teams .

Probably won't be allowed at LSV though!

they will, but to ensure complete safety they will cut a big hole in the bottom of each bucket.

I really hope Oldham manage to continue for the fans and TB,they could well have been promoted but for those players that defected to Barrow,thats not to say the outcome would have been any different

I think they would of made the difference oh well

But of a double edge sword that.

i'd have love to have kept 2bobs-but we sacked him. Oops.

As for the others, no one is doubting their ability/potential but it cannot be ignored that following their departure, the lads left behind gelled as a team and the results started coming.

Not much being given away in the season ticket article, mentions 9 or 10 home games Here:- www.thunderrugby.com/news_article.php?id=257

Not much being given away in the season ticket article, mentions 9 or 10 home games Here:- www.thunderrugby.com/news_article.php?id=257

Seems to me thats just a bluff about 9 or 10 league games.

The RFL must be aware of their intended squad for next season not to mention the 9 point deduction. Should the RFL approve admittance it can only be to Champ 1.

Democracy or Dictatorship

Rule changes and switcheroos


The fine art of Codology



Any 1 of the 3 would make a great title for the RFL's next book , shame it won't be out in time for Christmas ...

Neither will our fixture list Gaz

was thinking that myself Ian LOL