The salary cap is to allow the likes of Batley/Dewsbury/Sheffield etc who have few fans to compete with ambitious clubs who have fans. It exists in tandem with no P&R under the guise of 'protecting' clubs from themselves, otherwise translated as 'we will strangle you by stopping a benefactor pumping money in because you cant win promotion'.

A 29 point deduction and an 8 year ban suggest that this goes beyond a couple of mileage claims.

Ah - like Arthur did at Leigh.



I see it all now.

Dearie me today.

You have missed the point completely

I think he was the founder of the Gateshead 6. Unlike the others he is probably out on licensce and receiving drugs to hopefully solve his issues. Poor soul.

And the point was ........... ?

Will Barrow effectively be lost to RL because of this or is there a consortium waiting in the wings ?

I believe the Barrow club will survive and should look to what is going on here or at Rochdale if they've any sense.

Of course they will. They'll just take a step backwards for a few seasons.

Just a thought, but couldn't they employ Cumbrian players and staff - thus eliminating the need to pay travelling expenses??



You never know - it might just catch on!!

Well, Barrow's not in Cumbria ... wouldn't they be better employing Lancashire players ?

In all seriousness, that's a great idea if the right players live in your area.