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I take it that result paves the way to start the ball rolling for a restructure? I can't for the life of me believe that the RFL will allow Catalans to be in a position of relegation without a Plan B.
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Yip Atomic interesting times ahead, lets see what develops and how they sell it.
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Totally all subjective speculation, I recall this being mooted a couple of months ago, this is RL whenever if ever has something that carries this importance to the game not been leaked prior to the official announcement, if it is going to happen it will already have been formulated and rubber stamped and will have nothing to do with Catalan and their tenuous predicament, having heard nothing at this stage I would say that there will be no changes if any till 2019.
Obviously, taking into consideration that the authorities will obviously as most Leigh Fans who clearly think that all the world is against the club get relegated then there is no reason to change things anyway.
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A couple of months ago! Catalans where not in the predicament they now face. The RFL in the name of "expansion" will not let the Cats go down. Still plenty of rugby to play yet,but I feel the rubber stamp is being inked up.
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I think they need to expand Super League to 14 or 15 teams. We have Hull KR, Toronto, London, Featherstone etc. who are all good enough for Super League.
I wouldn't mind having the following format:
Super League (14 teams)
Cas, Leeds, Hull FC, Salford, Wakefield, Saints, Wigan, Huddersfield, Wire, Catalans, Leigh, Widnes, Toronto, Hull KR
Championship (14 teams)
London, Halifax, Fev, Toulouse, Batley, Sheffield, Dewbury, Rochdale, Swinton, Oldham, Bradford, Whitehaven, Barrow, York,
League 1 (14 teams)
Doncaster, Newcastle, Keigthly, Workington, North Wales, Hunslet, London Skolars, Gloustershire, Oxford, Coventry, South Wales, Hemel, =#FF0000New USA Team, New Canadian Team
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| Quote ="Harry Stottle"Totally all subjective speculation, I recall this being mooted a couple of months ago, this is RL whenever if ever has something that carries this importance to the game not been leaked prior to the official announcement, if it is going to happen it will already have been formulated and rubber stamped and will have nothing to do with Catalan and their tenuous predicament, having heard nothing at this stage I would say that there will be no changes if any till 2019.
Obviously, taking into consideration that the authorities will obviously as most Leigh Fans who clearly think that all the world is against the club get relegated then there is no reason to change things anyway.'"
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| Quote ="Mookachaka"I think they need to expand Super League to 14 or 15 teams. We have Hull KR, Toronto, London, Featherstone etc. who are all good enough for Super League.
I wouldn't mind having the following format:
Super League (14 teams)
Cas, Leeds, Hull FC, Salford, Wakefield, Saints, Wigan, Huddersfield, Wire, Catalans, Leigh, Widnes, Toronto, Hull KR
Championship (14 teams)
London, Halifax, Fev, Toulouse, Batley, Sheffield, Dewbury, Rochdale, Swinton, Oldham, Bradford, Whitehaven, Barrow, York,
League 1 (14 teams)
Doncaster, Newcastle, Keigthly, Workington, North Wales, Hunslet, London Skolars, Gloustershire, Oxford, Coventry, South Wales, Hemel, =#FF0000New USA Team, New Canadian Team'"
Yes, the 8's don't work.The RFL never envisaged the likes of Leeds,Warrington and Catalans falling into the middle 8 concept. They expected the same teams each year,without a Championship team being promoted.
Their concept has failed and in the name of expansion will be changed,regardless of what Draper says.
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Done deal AFAIC .....
Would Bryson Goodwin really sign for Leigh 'if' his contract could be torn up after the Q8's therefore leaving him without a Club ?
What about Warringtons recent NRL signing announcement ?
Does the RFL want Catalans in Championship ?
Does the RFL want K.R in Super League ?
Does the RFL want Bradford in Championship 1 ?
Too many factors not in the RFL's favour ATM & IMHO.
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| Quote ="Ste100Centurions"Done deal AFAIC .....
Would Bryson Goodwin really sign for Leigh 'if' his contract could be torn up after the Q8's therefore leaving him without a Club ?
What about Warringtons recent NRL signing announcement ?
Does the RFL want Catalans in Championship ?
Does the RFL want K.R in Super League ?
Does the RFL want Bradford in Championship 1 ?
Too many factors not in the RFL's favour ATM & IMHO.'"
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| Quote ="ColD"Goodwin has a deal irrespective of what league we are in - ask Dick Jones
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100% Spot on.
It is not conditional to the competition we may play in. Goodwin is a contracted Leigh RLFC 2018 player come what may.
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| Quote ="Brian Wood"Aristotle's ideas are rather ancient but I'm sure I could understand them better than that!'"
That is totally fair comment Brian, I have just read it back, Is there a reward for total gobbledygook?
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Sky have the final approval of any restructure. Do you think they would jeopardise viewing figures in the Super 8's by leaking future intentions at present?
It's all up to sky.
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It's all up to sky.'"
I think your getting a leak mixed up with a statement, a leak is usually unintentionally meant to reach the public domain, a comment travelling along the grapevine so to speak.
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Quote ="rugbyballs"Here is the latest development:
www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eague.html
A NY team leading to franchising would please Sky and ruin local RL for ever!'"
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www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... eague.html
A NY team leading to franchising would please Sky and ruin local RL for ever!'"
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Reading that,you can see were it's heading. Licensing,restructure, mergers all to make space. NY will bide their time and pick up a SL license. I can see a SL of 16 teams and a longer season to accommodate that.
Basically if you have the finances you're in,if not they'll give you a choice of a merger. Failing that adious omego.
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No major changes for next season,but structure changes are being considered for 2019 onwards.
www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 9_onwards/
Also........
Super League matches on a Thursday and Friday night are set to kick-off 15 minutes earlier at 7.45pm according to SunSport.
This season has seen a number of matches finish after 10pm which impacts on families with young children, particularly on Thursday night games.
Sky Sports have agreed to bring matches forward and the idea is to do the same for non-televised games, with clubs set to be contacted before the end of the season.
The proposed changes look set to go ahead from 2018 as Super League chiefs try to increase attendances.
How this will go down with fans remains to be seen, with less time to prepare and travel pre-game likely to upset some supporters.
This news comes on the same day it was announced the Super League structure will stay the same next season following a unanimous decision by Super League clubs. |
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No major changes for next season,but structure changes are being considered for 2019 onwards.
www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/sai ... 9_onwards/
Also........
Super League matches on a Thursday and Friday night are set to kick-off 15 minutes earlier at 7.45pm according to SunSport.
This season has seen a number of matches finish after 10pm which impacts on families with young children, particularly on Thursday night games.
Sky Sports have agreed to bring matches forward and the idea is to do the same for non-televised games, with clubs set to be contacted before the end of the season.
The proposed changes look set to go ahead from 2018 as Super League chiefs try to increase attendances.
How this will go down with fans remains to be seen, with less time to prepare and travel pre-game likely to upset some supporters.
This news comes on the same day it was announced the Super League structure will stay the same next season following a unanimous decision by Super League clubs. | |
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Looks like Bradford & any one of Leigh/Catalans/Widnes will not be 'saved' by a restructure then !
Imperative that Leigh survive on merit & I am sure we will.
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