Re: What now? : Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:48 pm  

Irregular Hoops wrote:

Toulouse seem to be built on firm foundations as well.

Will only enhance Super League

Yes, I think them coming up is th most positive thing to happen to Super League in years. It’s a natural extension of the game away from the M62 and with a club with a solid infrastructure. We

The worry is, if they change to two leagues of ten, it’s going to be a tough ask for any promoted team to finish at least 9th in its first season. Worry is any benefit the game benefits from having Toulouse in the top flight could be tossed away with a restructure.

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:38 am  

Totally underwhelmed by their promotion.

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:03 am  

HFC Boy wrote:

Rumour is bottom 3 down next year . 1 up to make 2 divisions of 10 , for 2023.
We better buck our ideas up !

Rumour has it your just guessing and actually no decision has been made...

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:30 am  

ccs wrote:

Totally underwhelmed by their promotion.

I get the romantic notion of expansion, and I’m fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of another French weekend, “many supporters are not” it’s expensive with travel costs escalating, especially air fares after covid, the collapse of Thomas Cook hasn’t helped the occasional traveler either, imagine cup draws and crappy loop fixtures as well. Their are some very cheap air fare deals now, but generally the routes to our summer getaway have nearly doubled in the peak months.

But I want to watch my team play, preferably live, playing Fev would cost me around £35 excluding beer a double header Cats/Toulouse only playing them once you probably cop for around £500, not sure on the euro tunnel prices, coach trips etc, as I said the thought of a visit to Toulouse and Catalan again is superb, I’ll probably do the Toulouse one only, for inquisitive reasons, depending on dates.

I listened to Danny Ward almost sneering, about the old views of “they don’t bring any fans with them” but he’s working for an organisation that don’t really care about supporters, just subscriptions to Sky, and the fact remains like it or not Fev & Leigh put more money in AP pocket than Catalan ever have, not this year mind.

As a supporter, I will welcome our visitors from Toulouse, and congratulations on their promotion.

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:54 am  

Riderofthepalehorse wrote:

I get the romantic notion of expansion, and I’m fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of another French weekend, “many supporters are not” it’s expensive with travel costs escalating, especially air fares after covid, the collapse of Thomas Cook hasn’t helped the occasional traveler either, imagine cup draws and crappy loop fixtures as well. Their are some very cheap air fare deals now, but generally the routes to our summer getaway have nearly doubled in the peak months.

But I want to watch my team play, preferably live, playing Fev would cost me around £35 excluding beer a double header Cats/Toulouse only playing them once you probably cop for around £500, not sure on the euro tunnel prices, coach trips etc, as I said the thought of a visit to Toulouse and Catalan again is superb, I’ll probably do the Toulouse one only, for inquisitive reasons, depending on dates.

I listened to Danny Ward almost sneering, about the old views of “they don’t bring any fans with them” but he’s working for an organisation that don’t really care about supporters, just subscriptions to Sky, and the fact remains like it or not Fev & Leigh put more money in AP pocket than Catalan ever have, not this year mind.

As a supporter, I will welcome our visitors from Toulouse, and congratulations on their promotion.

Don't forget the added expenses of the loop fixtures

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:02 am  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Don't forget the added expenses of the loop fixtures

I didn’t RW&B

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:16 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Don't forget the added expenses of the loop fixtures

Perhaps we should just revert to the old Yorkshire and Lancashire league, with 3-4 fixtures each across the Pennines? That will wow the Sporting World!!!

We need to find a way to progress the game and build interest. Toulouse increases that interest. Featherstone coming up to Super League would have had the same impact that Leigh did this season.

Not all fans travel to away games anyway and there are still 10+ other away games to attend on the M62 each season. Other than Rovers, other teams don’t bring many fans to Hull.

Let’s at least see how it goes, before we bemoan Toulouse not been located on the M62.

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:22 pm  

Rugby Raider wrote:

Perhaps we should just revert to the old Yorkshire and Lancashire league, with 3-4 fixtures each across the Pennines? That will wow the Sporting World!!!

We need to find a way to progress the game and build interest. Toulouse increases that interest. Featherstone coming up to Super League would have had the same impact that Leigh did this season.

Not all fans travel to away games anyway and there are still 10+ other away games to attend on the M62 each season. Other than Rovers, other teams don’t bring many fans to Hull.

Let’s at least see how it goes, before we bemoan Toulouse not been located on the M62.

We could explore something like state of origin games, to help build the game.

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:34 pm  

REDWHITEANDBLUE wrote:

Don't forget the added expenses of the loop fixtures

Don't forget the cost to Les Cats. As someone else has stated it's another expensive away trip. One which people may make to Toulouse, at the expense of a trip, or two, to Perpignan.

Re: What now? : Mon Oct 11, 2021 1:33 pm  

Large Paws wrote:

Don't forget the cost to Les Cats. As someone else has stated it's another expensive away trip. One which people may make to Toulouse, at the expense of a trip, or two, to Perpignan.

Come on let's not overthink or over analyse this.
I'm sure Catalan will be fine not having to make an overseas flight for an away game.
They will also I'm sure take more away supporters to a game and vice versa for Toulouse.
They will be increased TV coverage/interest in France for the 1st SL derby.
I think it's a great concept and very pleased for the expansion of the game.