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Stability and Widnes are words that shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
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Celtic are doing pretty much as expected. It was always going to be a massive struggle for them and Salford to be competitive in their first year in SL. It would have been the same for Widnes.
The off the field area is the most disappointing, but these are three year licences and, therefore, can only be truly judged over that period.
Quote ="BenG"Stability and Widnes are words that shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
How many times have they gone into administration now?'"
Once.
In the 90's the club was reformed from a members club to a PLC, with a board of owner/directors and shares issued. It did not go bust. If going into administration once is such a crime, then most of SL the clubs are in trouble.  icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> |
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Celtic are doing pretty much as expected. It was always going to be a massive struggle for them and Salford to be competitive in their first year in SL. It would have been the same for Widnes.
The off the field area is the most disappointing, but these are three year licences and, therefore, can only be truly judged over that period.
Quote ="BenG"Stability and Widnes are words that shouldn't be used in the same sentence.
How many times have they gone into administration now?'"
Once.
In the 90's the club was reformed from a members club to a PLC, with a board of owner/directors and shares issued. It did not go bust. If going into administration once is such a crime, then most of SL the clubs are in trouble. icon_lol.gif" alt="icon_lol.gif" title="Laughing" /> | |
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Quote ="The Chair Maker"I think the first season has been about trying to play in SL for the lowest possible price.
This has however shown in results, which have sadly met peoples poor expectations. They have not been helped by injuries.
Crowd wise i have been reasonably pleased.
The crowds have been ok despite being a very poor team.
Next season they need to at least get to the level Salford are at this year.
To do that they need 3 or 4 nrl standard ">players.'"
No they don't. Next season they need to keep their powder dry to make sure the performances and attendances are on the up in year 3, when the franchise bidding process begins again.
Good development work, better crowds than I was expecting, but still not sustainable revenues for the level they are at, very promising plans for a new ground, but not competitive yet. Not a rip-roaring success, but not a disaster, and really it is too soon to tell.
Expect next year to be worse, but year three to be the crunch. My bet is they make it. If Salford, Wakey and Cas don't get their grounds sorted, they should be worried... Fax, Widnes and (if they sort the on-field out under Millward) Leigh will be great candidates in 2011.
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Quote ="The Chair Maker"I think the first season has been about trying to play in SL for the lowest possible price.
This has however shown in results, which have sadly met peoples poor expectations. They have not been helped by injuries.
Crowd wise i have been reasonably pleased.
The crowds have been ok despite being a very poor team.
Next season they need to at least get to the level Salford are at this year.
To do that they need 3 or 4 nrl standard ">players.'"
No they don't. Next season they need to keep their powder dry to make sure the performances and attendances are on the up in year 3, when the franchise bidding process begins again.
Good development work, better crowds than I was expecting, but still not sustainable revenues for the level they are at, very promising plans for a new ground, but not competitive yet. Not a rip-roaring success, but not a disaster, and really it is too soon to tell.
Expect next year to be worse, but year three to be the crunch. My bet is they make it. If Salford, Wakey and Cas don't get their grounds sorted, they should be worried... Fax, Widnes and (if they sort the on-field out under Millward) Leigh will be great candidates in 2011.
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Quote ="Tre Cool"Not in my mind what a new SL franchise should be about, but a relatively succesful season i guess. Very quiet owner though, not exactly splashing the cash or talking up the club. Not sure if thats good or bad tbh. Would rather have Halifax
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I reckon it's a good thing. We don't need a club built on money buying in top notch foreigners, we need development of Welsh talent with a smattering of NRL/SL stars to keep 'em tidy.
Next year the big thing will be to improve 2 players through signings and bring in 2-5 welsh lads in some capacity. |
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Quote ="Tre Cool"Not in my mind what a new SL franchise should be about, but a relatively succesful season i guess. Very quiet owner though, not exactly splashing the cash or talking up the club. Not sure if thats good or bad tbh. Would rather have Halifax
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I reckon it's a good thing. We don't need a club built on money buying in top notch foreigners, we need development of Welsh talent with a smattering of NRL/SL stars to keep 'em tidy.
Next year the big thing will be to improve 2 players through signings and bring in 2-5 welsh lads in some capacity. | |
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If CC survive the first 3 years, grow crowds and start to blood Welshmen they will be a success.
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Success: but only by a slim margin.
The fact that they've turned over a couple of decent teams suggests there's more to come.
They have to recruit - but no silly contracts handed out to over-the-hill Union players looking for a quick buck such as Shane Williams. There are more than enough good Aussies without a contract. Some decent British lads, too.
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