I.M.G : Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:09 pm  

Doing a fantastic Job ! .

Er what have they done as yet ?

Re: I.M.G : Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:01 pm  

In fairness every idea theyve suggested the SL chairmen have decided they know better. The loop games and Magic Weekend have been so huge that SL has kept on growing with broadcasters throwing money at the game...

I do think we need to see more of what they are planning to do on the Marketing front though, franchises alone wont get the turnstyles clicking

Re: I.M.G : Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:54 pm  

ploinerrhino wrote:

Doing a fantastic Job ! .

Er what have they done as yet ?

Ay Mandem. Wot av Leeds done besides missing out on the playoffs and shushing Wigan fanz on the way to a 50nil drubbing?

Calm

Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:17 am  

IMG: "we think you should scrap magic weekend"
SL clubs: "no thanks, we can make a bit more income from selling a special shirt"

IMG "you should scrap loop fixtures to make other games more exciting and stop repetitive fixtures, making it more attractive for future TV deals and sponsors and improve player welfare"

SL clubs "no thanks, we like the extra income, the fans won't mind playing hull kr 5 times in a season"

SL fans "IMG are doing nothing and their challenge cup proposals are a disgrace too, they'll ruin a competition that struggles to attract crowds throughout all rounds including it's showpiece final at Wembley"

Just about sums it up, IMG will be able to achieve very little whilst the SL chairmen continue to think short term and do what they can to protect their club rather than think long term

Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:59 am  

ploinerrhino wrote: Doing a fantastic Job ! . Er what have they done as yet ? A lot that the average fan won't see behind the scenes. Lenagan spoke about them in depth on Wigan tv early this year, unfortunately that is locked behind a Wigan paywall so most from other clubs probably didn't see it. This article has a few quotes though from what was quite a long conversation regarding them. https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... mg-4004896

ploinerrhino wrote: Doing a fantastic Job ! . Er what have they done as yet ? A lot that the average fan won't see behind the scenes. Lenagan spoke about them in depth on Wigan tv early this year, unfortunately that is locked behind a Wigan paywall so most from other clubs probably didn't see it. This article has a few quotes though from what was quite a long conversation regarding them. https://www.wigantoday.net/sport/rugby- ... mg-4004896

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Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:33 am  

London Skolars are no more. In the post IMG world, will we see more L1 teams conclude they have no future in the sport?

Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:42 pm  

The game is crying out for SL at 14 teams and one division below at 16 teams. Professional RL in England cannot sustain a 3 tier sport.

Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:54 pm  

Tigerade wrote:

The game is crying out for SL at 14 teams and one division below at 16 teams. Professional RL in England cannot sustain a 3 tier sport.

It was going to be in 2021 until the vote took a complete turnaround a few weeks later when clubs decided to turncoat when they realised that Leigh was doomed to the championship after a few losses. Karma will repay one of those clubs now, and a 14 SL won't happen.

Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:08 pm  

14 team super league will be better for the fans and for TV audiences, clubs will vote against it as it'll reduce their share of the pie

Re: I.M.G : Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:24 pm  

Steve0 wrote: 14 team super league will be better for the fans and for TV audiences, clubs will vote against it as it'll reduce their share of the pie They will now, but the chance of a 14 team SL has now sailed. If you haven't seen/read what happened in 2021, Here it is

Steve0 wrote: 14 team super league will be better for the fans and for TV audiences, clubs will vote against it as it'll reduce their share of the pie They will now, but the chance of a 14 team SL has now sailed. If you haven't seen/read what happened in 2021, Here it is