But Spelly, we are not talking about 4 or 5 teams here, we are talking about just one team. The competition cannot mitigate the rules to benefit one team, whether it is their fault or not.
Toulouse should have been awarded a SL place or they should have dropped out of the championship or they should have based on themselves in the UK.
Those points they are accumulating without having to play the games, could matter hugely if they finish top and get to play the semi-final at home rather than away.
But Spelly, we are not talking about 4 or 5 teams here, we are talking about just one team. The competition cannot mitigate the rules to benefit one team, whether it is their fault or not. Toulouse should have been awarded a SL place or they should have dropped out of the championship or they should have based on themselves in the UK. Those points they are accumulating without having to play the games, could matter hugely if they finish top and get to play the semi-final at home rather than away.
We're never gonna see eye to eye on this mate, but I 101% accept that you're entitled to your opinions. That's what makes the world go round!
I would argue that "giving" them the points when summat like the Broncos' scenario arose, does 'em no favours, coz the players won't be getting match sharp.
The virus is not Olympique's neither is it Widnes' or Swinton's, but to ask their players to leave their wives and kids for what could be many weeks is (in my opinion) unfair.
I only wish we could discuss this further on Sunday, but c'est la vie mon ami!
Stay safe you and yours.
Spelly.
They put 66 past 'Haven today, and just like against you, kept the opposition to a big fat zero.
I know they're full time, but no matter who the other lot are, to nil 'em is summat special, and they've done it twice running!
We've got 'em next week, and I'm not holding my breath!
Spelly.
What idiot decided to put Leigh in Super League ahead of them?
Absolute waste of time for everybody involved.
A cynic would say the RFL were shrewd and sent a lamb to the slaughter, knowing next season the promoted team would have a better chance.
That of course assumes competence from them in some form, so likely pie in the sky!
What idiot decided to put Leigh in Super League ahead of them? Absolute waste of time for everybody involved.
I think it was convenience more than anything, having a team based in the UK who were likely to complete their fixtures rather than going for an overseas club in the midst of covid.
You would have thought with Catalan playing in SL, they would have put Toulouse in and they could have had a French Derby
What idiot decided to put Leigh in Super League ahead of them? Absolute waste of time for everybody involved.
I think it was decided on by the other Super League Clubs based on the acceptance of Derek Beaumont to receive £1 million pound less Central Funding than the other 11 Super League Clubs. Financial Self interest rules as per normal.
I agree with you of course Toulouse should have been in before Leigh.
I disagree, Leigh have an owner who backs up his mouth with his wallet. Don’t get me wrong Toulouse, should be in SL but it all boils down to this ‘criteria’ nonsense. Look at the state of Cas’ and Wakeys grounds, look at the shady goings on at Salford and Huddersfield have about 30 fans! Leigh are way ahead of those clubs in terms of stadia and backing (Davy at Hudds being the exception to the rule!) It irks me when you read on the interweb about Wakeys ground redevelopment, it’s going to be interesting when Powell takes over the shower up the road next year, what’ll happen to Cas, their fans are up in arms about Radfords appointment.
What idiot decided to put Leigh in Super League ahead of them? Absolute waste of time for everybody involved.
I think it was decided on by the other Super League Clubs based on the acceptance of Derek Beaumont to receive £1 million pound less Central Funding than the other 11 Super League Clubs. Financial Self interest rules as per normal. I agree with you of course Toulouse should have been in before Leigh.
I don't think it was Leigh specific, I'm fairly sure they made the call about central funding prior to the application process.
Best case scenario for me is Wakefield get relegated this year, Toulouse go up.
Can't you ask questions about what other people have put in their posts now James?
Can’t you ask questions about what other people have put in their posts now James?
You can, but I'm sick of deleting your nonsense bickering to be honest.
Can’t you ask questions about what other people have put in their posts now James?
You can, but I’m sick of deleting your nonsense bickering to be honest.
Fair enough
Can’t you ask questions about what other people have put in their posts now James?
You can, but I’m sick of deleting your nonsense bickering to be honest.
Get cracking on the PM function and then the bickering will be kept to a certain few 👍
I've seen 'em in the flesh twice recently, and I just can't see TO XIII, not playing SL football next term.
They put 70 past you a couple of weeks ago, and then yesterday registered only four less against us.
We're not (by far) the strongest opposition they'll meet I agree, but apart from maybe Fev, I still don't think anyone will trouble 'em.
They have genuine quality right across the park, and in my opinion, deserve to dine at the top table.
Spelly.