Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Tue May 26, 2015 9:18 pm  

DannytheEagle wrote:

Just got back from an enjoyable weekend in Blackpool.

It seems the RFL plan on another Bash next year.
The original idea of the Millenium Magic weekend,I think,was to boost interest in south Wales.Then it moved to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

I am hoping clubs follow the example of James Lowes the Bradford Bulls head coach and speak out against the concept.

It is an additional cost to regular supporters during these austerity years.

It is,presumably,money going to soccer clubs where followers of those clubs have issues with the club owners.

The Oystons at Blackpool and Mike Ashley at Newcastle.I don't think the owners at Manchester City require any money.

The RFL do not seem to have learned from their involvement with the soccer owners at Wrexham,when they directed Crusaders there,and the CEO at the time,at Wrexham FC,was later imprisoned for dishonesty.The Wrexham soccer fans also had issues with the owners

The Bash is unlikely to attract any new supporters,other than possibly those who watched the now defunct Blackpool Panthers.

Most supporters watch their own sides and then leave the site.

If the attendances are good,despite the games being shown on television,the only conclusion that I care to draw from that is the Saturday and Sunday games/kick off times are more popular than those shown on other days/evenings when games are televised throughout the season.

I would be more than content if I never attend another such occasion.Anyone particularly keen to see these type of events continued?

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Tue May 26, 2015 10:37 pm  

[quote="Angelic Cynic"]It seems the RFL plan on another Bash next year.
The original idea of the Millenium Magic weekend,I think,was to boost interest in south Wales.Then it moved to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

I am hoping clubs follow the example of James Lowes the Bradford Bulls head coach and speak out against the concept.

It is an additional cost to regular supporters during these austerity years.

It is,presumably,money going to soccer clubs where followers of those clubs have issues with the club owners.

The Oystons at Blackpool and Mike Ashley at Newcastle.I don't think the owners at Manchester City require any money.

The RFL do not seem to have learned from their involvement with the soccer owners at Wrexham,when they directed Crusaders there,and the CEO at the time,at Wrexham FC,was later imprisoned for dishonesty.The Wrexham soccer fans also had issues with the owners

The Bash is unlikely to attract any new supporters,other than possibly those who watched the now defunct Blackpool Panthers.

Most supporters watch their own sides and then leave the site.

If the attendances are good,despite the games being shown on television,the only conclusion that I care to draw from that is the Saturday and Sunday games/kick off times are more popular than those shown on other days/evenings when games are televised throughout the season.

I would be more than content if I never attend another such occasion.Anyone particularly keen to see these type of events continued?[/quote]

DEFINITELY AC, ESPECIALLY WHEN SHEFFIELD GET STUFFED, IN FRONT ON 48 TRAVELLING FANS.

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Tue May 26, 2015 11:08 pm  

Angelic Cynic wrote:

It seems the RFL plan on another Bash next year.
The original idea of the Millenium Magic weekend,I think,was to boost interest in south Wales.Then it moved to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

I am hoping clubs follow the example of James Lowes the Bradford Bulls head coach and speak out against the concept.

It is an additional cost to regular supporters during these austerity years.

It is,presumably,money going to soccer clubs where followers of those clubs have issues with the club owners.

The Oystons at Blackpool and Mike Ashley at Newcastle.I don't think the owners at Manchester City require any money.

The RFL do not seem to have learned from their involvement with the soccer owners at Wrexham,when they directed Crusaders there,and the CEO at the time,at Wrexham FC,was later imprisoned for dishonesty.The Wrexham soccer fans also had issues with the owners

The Bash is unlikely to attract any new supporters,other than possibly those who watched the now defunct Blackpool Panthers.

Most supporters watch their own sides and then leave the site.

If the attendances are good,despite the games being shown on television,the only conclusion that I care to draw from that is the Saturday and Sunday games/kick off times are more popular than those shown on other days/evenings when games are televised throughout the season.

I would be more than content if I never attend another such occasion.Anyone particularly keen to see these type of events continued?

What a load of OWD coal : Blackpool was a good successful event,well attended maybe not many Seagulls there but PLENTY of other fans having a great time the Pubs where rocking with Fans singing and mixing well.Plenty of fans stayed to watch the other games on Sunday I say plenty of Bradford fans at the game , I even saw 4 Seagulls fans staring into the Sea on the South Pier. .What a great result for Rugby the London one was,the weekends highest score,has the Seagulls bubble burst?Are the Seagulls showing signs of cracking.?Is Menzie ready to be put out to pasture?Is this Tubbs last stand?All will be revealed in due time,look over your shoulders , Fev,Fax,and Dews are closing in.

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Tue May 26, 2015 11:27 pm  

Charlie...you're a star !

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Wed May 27, 2015 7:15 am  

Angelic Cynic wrote:

It seems the RFL plan on another Bash next year.
The original idea of the Millenium Magic weekend,I think,was to boost interest in south Wales.Then it moved to the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

I am hoping clubs follow the example of James Lowes the Bradford Bulls head coach and speak out against the concept.

It is an additional cost to regular supporters during these austerity years.

It is,presumably,money going to soccer clubs where followers of those clubs have issues with the club owners.

The Oystons at Blackpool and Mike Ashley at Newcastle.I don't think the owners at Manchester City require any money.

The RFL do not seem to have learned from their involvement with the soccer owners at Wrexham,when they directed Crusaders there,and the CEO at the time,at Wrexham FC,was later imprisoned for dishonesty.The Wrexham soccer fans also had issues with the owners

The Bash is unlikely to attract any new supporters,other than possibly those who watched the now defunct Blackpool Panthers.




Most supporters watch their own sides and then leave the site.

If the attendances are good,despite the games being shown on television,the only conclusion that I care to draw from that is the Saturday and Sunday games/kick off times are more popular than those shown on other days/evenings when games are televised throughout the season.

I would be more than content if I never attend another such occasion.Anyone particularly keen to see these type of events continued?

I would like to see it strangled at birth. This year it was a massive disadvantage to 3 part time clubs having to play full time clubs for a 3rd time. I've never liked the Magic Weekend either. It would become more tolerable with an open draw made on the Friday. I'm not really sure what the purpose of it is now.Presumably it is not developmental but maybe it is at the insistence of Sky. What does it achieve.

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Wed May 27, 2015 7:45 am  

It gives Champ clubs a day in the media spotlight they may otherwise not get, to be shown live on national tv may also add some value to sponsorship. It gives fans a chance to have a weekend away, having the craic with other like minded folk even though some clubs had very few fans in attendance. Those clubs will be having a right royal whinge now due to it costing them money to participate as the event was paid for from funding and clubs kept their sales.

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Wed May 27, 2015 10:24 am  

Budgiezilla wrote:

Charlie...you're a star !

I thank you Budge But just saying it how I see it as Roy Walker used to say.

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Wed May 27, 2015 10:52 am  

maurice wrote:

It gives Champ clubs a day in the media spotlight they may otherwise not get, to be shown live on national tv may also add some value to sponsorship.

The money saved could be spent by the clubs on marketing and community work in their locality which would be more beneficial.

After the 'spectatcle' of the live national television coverage of your game v Featherstone I would be very surprised if any sponsors are rushing into parting with any of their money.

maurice wrote:

It gives fans a chance to have a weekend away, having the craic with other like minded folk even though some clubs had very few fans in attendance.

Most fans have an opportunity of a weekend away every fortnight due to the regular fixtures.Please share with me which fans from which club had craic with Leigh followers and are considered like-minded, and why the number of other club fans should make a difference? Perhaps they were in the bars,mentioned by Charlie,singing and mixing well.

maurice wrote:

Those clubs will be having a right royal whinge now due to it costing them money to participate as the event was paid for from funding and clubs kept their sales.

Should I expect the transparent RFL to disclose how the clubs have benefitted and how much profit each club has made? Probably not just as I didn't expect attendances to improve after the last world cup on home soil.

As the game was on the doorstep for Leigh,in contrast to the other clubs,I didn't expect too much complaint from their supporters.

Should Sheffield get its new stadium in time for next season perhaps the Bash could be held in this development area.Given how much the Leigh followers enjoy the concept perhaps they could drag themselves from their Super League Magic Weekend and indulge themselves in south Yorkshire.

That is if they make super League,of course...

charlie caroli wrote:

What a great result for Rugby the London one was,the weekends highest score,has the Seagulls bubble burst?Are the Seagulls showing signs of cracking.?Is Menzie ready to be put out to pasture?Is this Tubbs last stand?All will be revealed in due time,look over your shoulders , Fev,Fax,and Dews are closing in.

Charlie,
Does this mean you Leigh followers didn't actually watch other games? Pah! I thought you embraced the concept and stayed the whole weekend and watched all the matches bringing along new spectators to enjoy the delights.
Some former hookers do make good coaches you know and Hendo knew all the strengths and weaknesses of the majority of our players and his side were very good.You should let the nice Mr Rowley know that rugby league can thrive in London and games can be won without cards being shown.
It was a nice wake up call and it shall certainly keep the feet on the ground of our players.An experience not known to the supporters,players and coaching staff at Leigh
Perhaps you were rehearsing your comedy routine but for your information both Fev and Fax lost so it cannot be viewed that they are closing-in.
Fev were involved in a little bit of controversy but I cannot recollect who their opponents were.

So,if Leigh fans want the Bash weekend to continue the RFL have only one option.Hope its at Sheffield...

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Wed May 27, 2015 11:09 am  

Our proposed new stadium will only have a capacity of 5,000 so it can't be held there, however Bramall Lane would be a good choice, close to the city centre with lots of excellent pubs and many hotels

Re: Game 14 - London @ Blackpool : Wed May 27, 2015 12:40 pm  

maurice wrote:

It gives Champ clubs a day in the media spotlight they may otherwise not get, to be shown live on national tv may also add some value to sponsorship. It gives fans a chance to have a weekend away, having the craic with other like minded folk even though some clubs had very few fans in attendance. Those clubs will be having a right royal whinge now due to it costing them money to participate as the event was paid for from funding and clubs kept their sales.

Exactly. Financially, it is what you make of it yourself. The financial winners from the weekend were undoubtedly Bradford.

I'd like to see it at a different time. Bank Holiday wasn't a great idea, imho. Nor was having it a week away from Magic Weekend. Some Championship fans like to go to Magic Weekend and having the two on consecutive weekends is a big ask.