Joined: Feb 16 2002 Posts: 16250 Location: Warrington
You are in the Championship. Championship clubs are only allowed one... Unless said Championship club is on its way to SL. I'm sure Mr Findlay will sort that one out for you
2015 - major missed opportunity, 2016 - stronger teams = harder task (no problem there then), 2017 - OMG What now!!!
Joined: Feb 16 2002 Posts: 16250 Location: Warrington
Extreme Dave wrote::shock: funny I don't remember Widnes having to shut up shop and give everything to a club that was in a position at least 5 times worse off than them.
I agree Widnes have been screwed and they should be in the SL and not CC. But Widnes have not been screwed from the heights GT where.
Not having a go mate just stating the facts
You didn't give them anything, the RFL used the 'merger' as a cover up to give Hull a million quid to keep them afloat. You were expendable as were Sheffield at the time. Two clubs outside the M62 corridor that would attract the least in press coverage.
2015 - major missed opportunity, 2016 - stronger teams = harder task (no problem there then), 2017 - OMG What now!!!
DemonUK wrote:You didn't give them anything, the RFL used the 'merger' as a cover up to give Hull a million quid to keep them afloat. You were expendable as were Sheffield at the time. Two clubs outside the M62 corridor that would attract the least in press coverage.
Correct, but that's doesn't make it right or fair. But then again, this sii RL
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funny I don't remember Widnes having to shut up shop and give everything to a club that was in a position at least 5 times worse off than them.
Hopefully Gateshead will push forward and establish themselves as a quality Championship side.
