I think it's a much wider issue, and that former (and current) supporters are generally bored with the game and the mis-management by the Authorities thereof.

The game has been mis-managed for a generation, and folk have given up and found other things to do.

And apart from a cost of living crisis, that is the reality of the situation.

People's lives, and modern day living have long since changed, and RL just doesn't register on their radar any more.

Sad, but true.

I think the above 2 posts pretty much, cross match, fans frustrations. It's all good and well beating the pants off teams, which are no better than Community Clubs, but as the old adage goes, "You can only play/beat what is in front of you." who's to blame for the gulf in class, The RFL, or the Clubs themselves? Okay, the RFL have made a massive error, by putting all Clubs in a 20 team division (21 with Fev), but Clubs recruitment sometimes leaves a lot to be desired, usually spending money they don't have on players that are not up to standard. The Gulf between FT London, and NWC who are no better than HFH Open Age, is absolutely ridiculous, and puts Player Welfare at high risk. But while it's great to see WV winning 9 on the bounce since defeat at Barrow, three of those were against Dewsbury. The next 2 games will be a more accurate indicator of where we are now. One thing I think the RFL could do better is on releasing the fixtures, were possible make them H A H A H A (obviously at some stage you will do 2 Homes/Aways), and make them cast in stone. If a club can't play their home game, then they should be obliged to find an alternative venue (as we had to v. Newcastle). It keeps revenue streams coming in on a regular basis, going a whole month without a home fixture is no use nor ornament, and then playing 4 at home just puts pressure on non-season ticket holders to find a heap of money, or just pick a game or two. But overall, the game is in a mess.

Paulie xx