Re: 5th round cup tie attendances. : Thu May 26, 2011 10:03 pm  

Howardposner wrote:

Rugby league has an end of season cup- it is now called the Grand Final.

There is no need for a mid-season competition, broadcast on a minority sports channel at viewing times that the other code now recognise attract limited viewing (they move key games to tea time)

Only thing stoping the "big clubs" sending out under 21's is the prize money and the good odds of a wembley final.

As a supporter of any Championship side now knows the only positive is a good away draw or derby and hope for a bit of income.

What?
BBC is STILL the national TV station seen by more than the how many million is it up to 8 now on Sky?
I cannot remember how many people have said to me that they watched the Bradford match (and saw me!) the other week. Most not even Fax or RL fans but either saw it was Halifax or just becuase it was on the BBC.
As for a good draw for Championship sides well that no longer works as the SL clubs fans get in for free even at away games like Bradford fans at the Shay!
Also you want just ONE competition for clubs to win, the SL Grand Final??? Yer okay you get a League leaders trophy or minor premiership plus the World Club Challange (but that was about before SL and is a one off cup anyway near pre season now)
When you compare pre SL era there were 5 trophies up for grabs, the Yorkshire/Lancashire Cups, Regal(JPS) Trophy, Div 1 Championship, Challenge Cup and Play Offs/Premiership trophy.
How many will ever win the Grand Final anyway, about 5 clubs (maybe 6 if Huddersfield keep improving with Ken Davy's millions):-
Bradford (maybe not now but were one of the Big 4), Wigan, Warrington, Leeds, and St Helens.
Now that would be boring!

Re: 5th round cup tie attendances. : Thu May 26, 2011 10:53 pm  

Howardposner wrote:

Rugby league has an end of season cup- it is now called the Grand Final.

There is no need for a mid-season competition, broadcast on a minority sports channel at viewing times that the other code now recognise attract limited viewing (they move key games to tea time)

Only thing stoping the "big clubs" sending out under 21's is the prize money and the good odds of a wembley final.

As a supporter of any Championship side now knows the only positive is a good away draw or derby and hope for a bit of income.

So, at a guess, do you reckon the tie V Bradford at the Shay brought in some decent income ?

Re: 5th round cup tie attendances. : Fri May 27, 2011 8:01 am  

Howardposner wrote:

Rugby league has an end of season cup- it is now called the Grand Final.

There is no need for a mid-season competition, broadcast on a minority sports channel at viewing times that the other code now recognise attract limited viewing (they move key games to tea time)

Only thing stoping the "big clubs" sending out under 21's is the prize money and the good odds of a wembley final.

As a supporter of any Championship side now knows the only positive is a good away draw or derby and hope for a bit of income.

Am amazed at this!!!!!

Re: 5th round cup tie attendances. : Fri May 27, 2011 8:13 am  

one ex fan wrote:

Am amazed at this!!!!!

Thanks for letting us know that you are amazed......

You want to elaborate??