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| Quote Fax Missionary="Fax Missionary"Just to add to the conspiracy theories, has anyone considered that Widnes's admission might be the pre-cursor for a merger between them and Crusaders? We all know Crusaders are in a precarious position and one which is unsustainable. If they are teetering, it could the reason Fax are being kept in the mix for July.
Not clutching at straws here but consider this;
(1) There is only 26 miles between the two towns
(2) Crusaders attendances are dire and Widnes have a strong fan base thus providing an immediate attendance boost for Wrexham games
(3) The RFL will save face as a presence is maintained in Wales thus supporting future development in the region
(4) Games can be split between Widnes and Wrexham with minimum inconvenience
(5) With Crusaders being a new club there wouldnt be the wholesale anger and rejection encountered the last time this was tried when SL came into existence (remember Calder
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(6) There is a proven succesful model in Aus (St George Illawarra Dragons) and we all know thats where the RFL get most of their ideas from
There is no doubt that Widnes would be dominant partner and the franchise would also have its attractions for Steve O'Conner and the Widnes board as they look to grow and secure the Vikings brand. Personally I think it would be a success and no doubt be used as an RFL model for the future mergers.
Just a thought..................'"
Great thought but what a great excuse for Super League to really close ranks and keep Wakefield in alongside a "Widnes Crusaders". Still searching for a way to get a foot in the Skyper League door.
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i can't see the point of a team 20 miles from widnes with low support so a forced merger would be a rather neat solution for the RFL whilst a proper development team was fostered in south wales in the championship. might explain why widnes have been uber favourites for a sl application
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| Quote harry1="harry1"i can't see the point of a team 20 miles from widnes with low support so a forced merger would be a rather neat solution for the RFL whilst a proper development team was fostered in south wales in the championship. might explain why widnes have been uber favourites for a sl application'"
Or just that they are the only club that can viably move up from the Championships , and compete from day one |
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Halifax are just been kept in as a fallback, in case another Super League club goes under in the next few months. There are obviously financial concerns still at Crusaders, probably other clubs which we are not aware of. If the rest of the clubs get through till July, we'll still be in the championship next year. Makes sense for the RFL to hedge their bets, but doesn't do our proud club any favours. We're a get-out option, nothing else.
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| Quote Jaffro="Jaffro"Halifax are just been kept in as a fallback, in case another Super League club goes under in the next few months. There are obviously financial concerns still at Crusaders, probably other clubs which we are not aware of. If the rest of the clubs get through till July, we'll still be in the championship next year. Makes sense for the RFL to hedge their bets, but doesn't do our proud club any favours. We're a get-out option, nothing else.'"
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| Quote Jaffro="Jaffro"Halifax are just been kept in as a fallback, in case another Super League club goes under in the next few months. There are obviously financial concerns still at Crusaders, probably other clubs which we are not aware of. If the rest of the clubs get through till July, we'll still be in the championship next year. Makes sense for the RFL to hedge their bets, but doesn't do our proud club any favours. We're a get-out option, nothing else.'"
Sounds like what we have been or the past few years if you believe what you here. Rejected in 2008 yet put on constant standby once Crusaders and then Quins were struggling.
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| Quote J20="J20"Rejected in 2008 because we went into administration 9 months prior so that would have looked ridiculous had we got a licence.'"
That's better my friend. |
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I think what he means is are the RFL seriously considering us for a Super League place or are we being used as part of "the big stick" to ensure the Super League clubs get their house in order.
The way I see it Rimmer said we were ready for Super League and would be in the mix with all other Super League clubs in July . So as we are ready and there are certain Super League clubs who do not fill the criteria it isn`t a case of "do we go up" but it`s who are the RFL going to demote into the Championship. If we don`t get our place then it confirms what everyone thinks of the RFL anyway , that at best they are a bunch of sharletons and at worse a bunch of crooks come July we will all see if they really want any credability in this sport or not.
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| Quote johnny freeman fan club="johnny freeman fan club"I think what he means is are the RFL seriously considering us for a Super League place or are we being used as part of "the big stick" to ensure the Super League clubs get their house in order.
The way I see it Rimmer said we were ready for Super League and would be in the mix with all other Super League clubs in July . So as we are ready and there are certain Super League clubs who do not fill the criteria it isn`t a case of "do we go up" but it`s who are the RFL going to demote into the Championship. If we don`t get our place then it confirms what everyone thinks of the RFL anyway , that at best they are a bunch of sharletons and at worse a bunch of crooks come July we will all see if they really want any credability in this sport or not.'"
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| Quote Fax Missionary="Fax Missionary"Just to add to the conspiracy theories, has anyone considered that Widnes's admission might be the pre-cursor for a merger between them and Crusaders? We all know Crusaders are in a precarious position and one which is unsustainable. If they are teetering, it could the reason Fax are being kept in the mix for July.
Not clutching at straws here but consider this;
(1) There is only 26 miles between the two towns
(2) Crusaders attendances are dire and Widnes have a strong fan base thus providing an immediate attendance boost for Wrexham games
(3) The RFL will save face as a presence is maintained in Wales thus supporting future development in the region
(4) Games can be split between Widnes and Wrexham with minimum inconvenience
(5) With Crusaders being a new club there wouldnt be the wholesale anger and rejection encountered the last time this was tried when SL came into existence (remember Calder
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(6) There is a proven succesful model in Aus (St George Illawarra Dragons) and we all know thats where the RFL get most of their ideas from
There is no doubt that Widnes would be dominant partner and the franchise would also have its attractions for Steve O'Conner and the Widnes board as they look to grow and secure the Vikings brand. Personally I think it would be a success and no doubt be used as an RFL model for the future mergers.
Just a thought..................'"
Makes sense to me which is precisely why the RFL will probably reject your idea. |
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| Quote littlerich="littlerich"That's better my friend.'"
Wasn't debatng the why's but simply the aftermath 
Obviously Fax fans will be frustrated with it all but again wasn;t confidence shown on here nor at the club on the day so after hearing you meet all criteria it appears you were further ahead then you believed last week even so maybe there is a real chance in July.
Yes the process is not the besst by any stretch but about being delayed to July etc that was always in place? Yes the 'preparation' line does seem a bit odd delaying a few months but wouldn't you rather be still in with a shout than not at all? |
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Quote frankb="frankb"Makes sense to me which is precisely why the RFL will probably reject your idea.'"
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