Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:30 pm  

Drop to 10 teams, split extra money between them, no extra fixtures nonsense ablnd extra time for internationals etc.

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:31 pm  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

Drop to 10 teams, split extra money between them, no extra fixtures nonsense ablnd extra time for internationals etc.

Less teams and less games would lead to less sky money...

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:22 pm  

leedsbarmyarmy wrote:

Less teams and less games would lead to less sky money...

Yep, and there in lies a big problem the game has and why its just keeps going around in circles with no progress and eventually the product gets watered down and the money goes down.

The game has to find a way to increase the quality of the competition without the TV money going down. Most definitely we need to stop the repeat fixtures for one. its a very difficult challenge but it needs to be done. We must improve the product on and off the field so the TV companies will pay more.

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:05 pm  

The game as a whole should use its money where it is needed most, increasing numbers playing and watching the game.

Clubs should take a steady decrease in TV money and increase their other income streams, the "spare" money could be used to pay for development officers and setting up regional academies in areas where there are no pro clubs to attract talented young players. Long term that should give us a better chance to win internationally and draw in an audience.

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:18 pm  

This isn't intended as scaremongering! Heard rumours from regular Headingley goers that there might be some sort of protest outside the SouthStand before Fridays game? Anyone heard anything about this? Hopefully it was just sounding off after the Cats game.
I mean, I can understand people's feelings but ultimately it won't achieve anything!

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:24 pm  

perhaps if fans did protest the board might get off there complacent backsides!

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:38 pm  

Trebor1 wrote:

Yep, and there in lies a big problem the game has and why its just keeps going around in circles with no progress and eventually the product gets watered down and the money goes down.

The game has to find a way to increase the quality of the competition without the TV money going down. Most definitely we need to stop the repeat fixtures for one. its a very difficult challenge but it needs to be done. We must improve the product on and off the field so the TV companies will pay more.

The repeat fixtures impact on the integrity of the comp. For this reason alone they need to go. I don't know what the solution is but one needs to be found.

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:41 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

perhaps if fans did protest the board might get off there complacent backsides!

Round ball type, inane, meaningless "sack the Board" chants will not only achieve nothing but be actively counter productive.

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:52 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

perhaps if fans did protest the board might get off there complacent backsides!

Wait until they find out about the season ticket price increases for next season

Re: Castleford Friday : Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:59 pm  

Ill be utterly embarrassed if there's a protest to be honest, it'll just look like a bunch of entitled fans.

What honestly would it achieve?

Other than to give the Cas fans a good laugh