Feeder Clubs : Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:48 pm  

I see Warrington and Swinton joined together and a few other teams.So think North Wales Crusaders for Widnes?

Re: Feeder Clubs : Wed Sep 12, 2012 10:25 pm  

The sensible choice would be north Wales crusaders, if the shoe was on the other foot though and we were still in the championship I would be fuming.

Becomming a feeder club is losing your identity.

Re: Feeder Clubs : Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:28 am  

I agree Vikingman and it looks like Fax,Leigh,and Fev are not going that route.Seems the teams with less than a 1000 going through the turnstyles.

Re: Feeder Clubs : Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:12 pm  

Leigh or Barrow would be better surely? Higher standard of rugby.

Re: Feeder Clubs : Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:30 pm  

Paddy_88 wrote:

Leigh or Barrow would be better surely? Higher standard of rugby.

Yes if they wanted to do this system but i feel they choose Wigan.Lets wait and see but i feel our youngsters need a chance at a higher level.

Re: Feeder Clubs : Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:55 pm  

Can't see Leigh or Barrow going down that road. It should only be open to clubs at a lower level who want it and see it as a benefit. I think the idea is largely offensive but that's the game today. Tread over any club lower than you and ignore the disgruntled fans in the process.

Re: Feeder Clubs : Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:47 am  

OFFTHECUFF wrote:

I agree Vikingman and it looks like Fax,Leigh,and Fev are not going that route.Seems the teams with less than a 1000 going through the turnstyles.

More a case of the clubs most likely to be relegated next year into the ' Million Mile a year ' Championship 1 competition

Gateshead-Oldham/Rochdale-NW Crusders-SW Skorpions-Gloucester AG s-Oxford-Coventry?-Hemmel Hempstead-London Skolars

Some players are going to be seeing the insides of a coach as much as they see their homes , and the travel bills ! , its a good jobs clubs dont have to pay by the hour including travel time

Re: Feeder Clubs : Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:06 am  

It's all a move towards what Lindsay wanted at the start, fewer 'top' clubs and a set SL as in Aus.

When we were in the Championship I would have been totally opposed to the idea, but don't forget Fev, Leigh or any of them would take great pleasure in pulling us down so that they can get in!!!

We have to develop our business structure, as SOC is doing. That gives us the power and cash to stay right at the top ('A'Graded). That has to come before big signings I'm afraid.

It wont happen overnight but SOC has his sights set on it and I wouldn't bet against him achieving his objective. His strategy has developed his own business and he has taken the Vikings on as a similar challenge.

Personally I believe that working at it, rather than simply being given cash in bucket loads, is a better way to build a solid club with spirit.