Salford Trotter Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Great result for Salford. Back that up next week And that should be us safe re Toronto to be fair the amount of money the backers of that club have pumped in and the squad they’ve assembled they deserve it although it would be sad to see a Widnes or hull KR or Salford drop out for them I agree. Tonight was a massive win for us and if we keep up that standard then we will be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Salford saved their Super League skins last night with a comfortable win over Toulouse. Really sad to see Widnes relegated and the likely prospect of facing the thugs from Toronto next season. There is something wrong with our sport if the likes of Toronto progress at the expense of our heartland clubs such as Leigh and Widnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 I hadn't realised that the RL season had started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvis Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Not the same game it used to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted September 28, 2018 Moderators Share Posted September 28, 2018 9 hours ago, Salford Trotter said: Salford saved their Super League skins last night with a comfortable win over Toulouse. Really sad to see Widnes relegated and the likely prospect of facing the thugs from Toronto next season. There is something wrong with our sport if the likes of Toronto progress at the expense of our heartland clubs such as Leigh and Widnes That depends Another way of looking at it is they've had their chance and failed so why shed any tears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Leigh spent big and failed, still go watching them though, can't wait for Sunday away to Dewsbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted September 28, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted September 28, 2018 I’m an outsider who’s never really got fully into it, but had spells supporting Warrington and Leigh and still look out for their results. Toronto???????? what the fuck is that all about, been aware of em for a couple of years and heard they’re dirty bastards but that’s about it. Not googling it as I’d prefer to hear it from some RL fan on here. Leyther White? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmW Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 The league should have 16 clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 17 hours ago, Alf Hartigan said: I’m an outsider who’s never really got fully into it, but had spells supporting Warrington and Leigh and still look out for their results. Toronto???????? what the fuck is that all about, been aware of em for a couple of years and heard they’re dirty bastards but that’s about it. Not googling it as I’d prefer to hear it from some RL fan on here. Leyther White? Not a lot of love for Toronto in the parish of Leigh, just a pure hatred for the cynical fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 18 hours ago, Alf Hartigan said: I’m an outsider who’s never really got fully into it, but had spells supporting Warrington and Leigh and still look out for their results. Toronto???????? what the fuck is that all about, been aware of em for a couple of years and heard they’re dirty bastards but that’s about it. Not googling it as I’d prefer to hear it from some RL fan on here. Leyther White? The RFL are hellbent on expanding the game at a time when Rugby League in the UK is at a crisis point. Declining attendances across the board; perilous finances in that SL clubs are wholly dependant on wealthy benefactors and SKYs iron fist control over fixtures irrespective of the club and fans interest. On the other hand they bend over backwards to allow Toronto to get into the top flight with relaxed conditions re salary cap and fixture arrangements. On top of that they have a deserved reputation of playing thugby with their dangerous play. The heartland clubs such as Widnes and Leigh are the sacrificial lambs in all of this and will struggle to reach the SL given the new format from next season. Red Star Belgrade have been accepted into the FA Challenge Cup in 2019 and there is talk of a NZ team wanting to join the league soon. The RFL are focussing on the wrong things whilst the game is slowly dying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmW Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 RL Challenge Cup - not FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 15 minutes ago, MalcolmW said: RL Challenge Cup - not FA. haha got carried away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 I’ve no problem at all with Toronto. No bugger other than Wigan and Leeds seem to produce players these days so they’re far from alone on that score. Yeah they’ve got a few dirty buggers but most of them used to play for Leigh so it’s hard to criticise without being too hypocritical. And, having been over there, the fans they’ve attracted absolutely love the game and certainly do their homework so the more the merrier as far as I’m concerned. Certainly can’t be a bad thing for the game to get some attention elsewhere because it’s pretty much on its arse over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underpants Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Toronto, Red Star Belgrade, NZ. What the hell is going on with RL? Instead of concentrating on expansion clubs they need to concentrate their efforts in the heartlands. Getting overseas teams involved will only get folk less interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 In fairness, the expansion clubs are largely self-driven, drawing their own investment and the like and not really asking for much from the RFL or, more vitally, central funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Last five years, loved watching Leigh away, a great crack with the support and supping all over Yorkshire and far afield, fuck's sake, just keep those tasty games in London and Toulouse for me please and don't go bump. 34 minutes ago, Underpants said: Toronto, Red Star Belgrade, NZ. What the hell is going on with RL? Instead of concentrating on expansion clubs they need to concentrate their efforts in the heartlands. Getting overseas teams involved will only get folk less interested. 8 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: In fairness, the expansion clubs are largely self-driven, drawing their own investment and the like and not really asking for much from the RFL or, more vitally, central funds. 8 minutes ago, Leyther_Matt said: In fairness, the expansion clubs are largely self-driven, drawing their own investment and the like and not really asking for much from the RFL or, more vitally, central funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghana White Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Probably stupid question but looking at Twitter are Leigh going out of existence or is it just going to be a question of clearing the decks and playing with youngsters for low wages? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 19 minutes ago, Ghana White said: Probably stupid question but looking at Twitter are Leigh going out of existence or is it just going to be a question of clearing the decks and playing with youngsters for low wages? More of the latter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghana White Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 That's something at least, I don't know much about rugby league but Leighs crowds look pretty good compared to a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 3, 2018 Moderators Share Posted November 3, 2018 Can they not just sign the shittest, cheapest players then coach em to be the best in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh white Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I would just like to hear some news from the Leigh chairman, heard nothing for ages. At least Ken let's you know what's going on at Bolton in these tough times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salford Trotter Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 hours ago, leigh white said: I would just like to hear some news from the Leigh chairman, heard nothing for ages. At least Ken let's you know what's going on at Bolton in these tough times. It seems as though Mr Beaumont has gone to ground following the announcement just before the end of the season. Leigh are a great club with a fantastic history in the game, i just hope they can rise again ditto for Widnes too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glennboltw Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I think Keiron Purtill is a massive loss for Leigh, he was Leigh through and through and got the players playing good stuff after Neil Jukes got sacked it was just to late to reach the play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 It is a shame to see one of the heartland clubs struggling. But did any of these clubs have an sympathy for Salford during our struggles? I suspect not. Happy to be proven wrong but I think they probably had a rye smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Escobarp said: It is a shame to see one of the heartland clubs struggling. But did any of these clubs have an sympathy for Salford during our struggles? I suspect not. Happy to be proven wrong but I think they probably had a rye smile Barley knew they were still in that division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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