Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:30 pm  

Ste100Centurions wrote:

Krisnan Inu signs for Leigh, Junior Sau extends his stay.

Looks like D.B is building to challenge strongly for a place in Super League. Those treading water should be most concerned !

If The Championship runs as "normal" next season, Leigh do look to be having a real good go at assembling a squad to have a genuine shot at promotion.
What happens if we have another season of uncertainty and are unable to complete a full fixture program (and things dont look great at the moment) - already talk of moving the RLWC back
The depth of DB's pockets could be severely tested ?

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:34 pm  

Right now, I can't see many championship or league one games taking place next season.. This bl00dy virus is not going away anytime soon. All those teams that did not want participate in the autumn comp because of financial issues, will that still be the case next year in the league campaign(s). A decision will probably have to be made by the RFL in November, early December at the latest as to whether there is any non super league games in 2021......sadly.

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Wed Sep 16, 2020 2:20 am  

MorePlaymakersNeeded wrote:

You make a good point. The next Sky deal and cash share out is going to have a huge bearing on the future of SL, and whether TWP are re-admitted.

The next deal will be agreed sometime early next year.

However September 25th. is the deadline for Superleague deciding on Toronto i.e a "Week on Friday".........

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:47 am  

wrencat1873 wrote:

If The Championship runs as "normal" next season, Leigh do look to be having a real good go at assembling a squad to have a genuine shot at promotion.
What happens if we have another season of uncertainty and are unable to complete a full fixture program (and things dont look great at the moment) - already talk of moving the RLWC back
The depth of DB's pockets could be severely tested ?

He might also get a slice of the pie.

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:27 pm  

Cokey wrote:

He might also get a slice of the pie.

He's not investing in Wigan is he ?
(you started with the Pie stuff )

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:34 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

He's not investing in Wigan is he ?
(you started with the Pie stuff )

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:54 am  

I doub't the Championship or League 1 will be able to afford to run next season if things continue as they are. There is already talk around the amateur game of a lot of players heading back to their amateur routes where its expected games will be allowed to take place. It will be a real boost that is desparatley needed for the amateur game.

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:42 am  

Greg Florimos Boots wrote:

I doub't the Championship or League 1 will be able to afford to run next season if things continue as they are. There is already talk around the amateur game of a lot of players heading back to their amateur routes where its expected games will be allowed to take place. It will be a real boost that is desparatley needed for the amateur game.

There's also talk of less or even no money for championship clubs come the new SKY deal if that reduces for 2022 onwards which it may well do. So two reasons for a number of clubs to face/consider possible disbandment. I can certainly see no League One in the future?

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:26 pm  

Donnyman wrote:

There's also talk of less or even no money for championship clubs come the new SKY deal if that reduces for 2022 onwards which it may well do. So two reasons for a number of clubs to face/consider possible disbandment. I can certainly see no League One in the future?

What? Where will all the overseas club start? How could you be tempted to stay on the forums without overseas clubs to be mentioned on every topic?
Can't be true...

Re: Who can stop Leigh? : Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:39 pm  

I would have thought DB would have learned last time that boom or bust is a very dangerous game to play. No doubting the talent they have acquired but I still fancy Toulouse easily