Just to put it out there, it may well be that the MPG becomes irrelevant as there is every chance of a change to the league structure, which may well see SL expanded to 14 clubs, which will ensure the safety of Leeds and allow London, Tolouse and Toronto to replace Widnes. Tbf, this would give everyone the chance to see just what benefits there may be in having a North American side in SL as well as potentially boosting the game in France, which seems pretty sensible. I dont know how this may or may not affect Sky funding etc but, it would be the right thing for the game. THis could also ensure that Bradford and York make it into the Championship although, this would further infuriate the Leigh and Fev fans, who may think that their clubs have missed out.
Just to put it out there, it may well be that the MPG becomes irrelevant as there is every chance of a change to the league structure, which may well see SL expanded to 14 clubs, which will ensure the safety of Leeds and allow London, Tolouse and Toronto to replace Widnes. Tbf, this would give everyone the chance to see just what benefits there may be in having a North American side in SL as well as potentially boosting the game in France, which seems pretty sensible. I dont know how this may or may not affect Sky funding etc but, it would be the right thing for the game. THis could also ensure that Bradford and York make it into the Championship although, this would further infuriate the Leigh and Fev fans, who may think that their clubs have missed out.
We have missed out under the current structure that's in place now. We only have ourselves to blame for that,despite what the new structure will be.
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Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.
Just to put it out there, it may well be that the MPG becomes irrelevant as there is every chance of a change to the league structure, which may well see SL expanded to 14 clubs, which will ensure the safety of Leeds and allow London, Tolouse and Toronto to replace Widnes. Tbf, this would give everyone the chance to see just what benefits there may be in having a North American side in SL as well as potentially boosting the game in France, which seems pretty sensible. I dont know how this may or may not affect Sky funding etc but, it would be the right thing for the game. THis could also ensure that Bradford and York make it into the Championship although, this would further infuriate the Leigh and Fev fans, who may think that their clubs have missed out.
I'd like them to expand SL to 14 for the reasons you mention, but believe we are looking at:
SL - 12 teams, 5 team play offs, 1 up 1 down Championship - 14 teams, 1 up 1 down League 1 - 12 teams. 3 up 1 down this season, then 1 up 1 down thereafter.
I'd like them to expand SL to 14 for the reasons you mention, but believe we are looking at:
SL - 12 teams, 5 team play offs, 1 up 1 down Championship - 14 teams, 1 up 1 down League 1 - 12 teams. 3 up 1 down this season, then 1 up 1 down thereafter.
IF we are to have a change in format, ultimately with the aim of accommodating Toronto and Toulouse, then, lets stop chuffing about and get them into the top flight. It's imperative that we find out whether the inclusion of Toronto is practical and beneficial to the sport before we start thinking any additional N. American clubs. They (Toronto) should be promoted and then protected from relegation for 2/3 seasons and lets see if it's a good idea. Personally, I'm still not convinced, although they should be applauded for their efforts in getting as far as they have in such a short space of time. However, until the "model" is proven, we know nothing and we need to know whether they (and others) would be viable in SL before getting too much further down the track. I really dont see the benefit in waiting another 1,2,3 seasons to find out whether it works.
Just to put it out there, it may well be that the MPG becomes irrelevant as there is every chance of a change to the league structure, which may well see SL expanded to 14 clubs, which will ensure the safety of Leeds and allow London, Tolouse and Toronto to replace Widnes.
I don't see this happening if it means that the existing SL clubs receive a smaller slice of the cake. Some big losses being posted again by some of the clubs, many of whom are already petitioning for smaller rations for their championship and league 1 counterparts. The only way it might happen is as a sweetener if extra votes are needed to move along this reform process. Otherwise, forget it. Leeds will get back up ok, should we be relegated (not an impossibility).
SL isn't going to expand to 14 as that would mean less money per club for at least the next 2 years. And that just ain't going to happen.
In the brave new world of expansion and with the possibility of a further French side and Canadian side, plus London, surely, we should be talking to Sky and telling them of the benefits of broadcasting such a diverse and exciting competition. The would open the top draw, pull out the cheque book and ask "how much", if not, we are wasting our time in expanding the game ?? If, by having these clubs in the comp, there is no more "draw" than there is now, who has been kidding who ?
To listen to some people on here, it would be akin to bringing Christmas forward so, apart from the Turkeys, everyone's a winner.
I believe that we should plan for the next TV deal in 2022 by going to 14 clubs in 2022, with Toronto, Toulouse and London, and possibly New York, in the roster, and protected by the restoration of licensing. That should ensure a bigger UK TV contract in 2022, and the possibility of separate French and north American TV contracts.
I have no doubt that Salford will have folded as a Super League club by 2020, or 2021 at the latest, thereby creating the space for all the above mentioned expansion clubs
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The_Enforcer wrote:
Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.
IF we are to have a change in format, ultimately with the aim of accommodating Toronto and Toulouse, then, lets stop chuffing about and get them into the top flight. It's imperative that we find out whether the inclusion of Toronto is practical and beneficial to the sport before we start thinking any additional N. American clubs. They (Toronto) should be promoted and then protected from relegation for 2/3 seasons and lets see if it's a good idea. Personally, I'm still not convinced, although they should be applauded for their efforts in getting as far as they have in such a short space of time. However, until the "model" is proven, we know nothing and we need to know whether they (and others) would be viable in SL before getting too much further down the track. I really dont see the benefit in waiting another 1,2,3 seasons to find out whether it works.
Oh yeah I agree, what I said above is what I believe we will be getting, based on talking to people in various positions within the game, not what I'd personally like to see happen.
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