The grand plan

[BuffaloRules]

Bradford are a sleeping giant with a proud RL histroy as well as strong amateur and grassroots setup within the city and surrounding area.

also the city of Bradford proper has a population nearing 400k and 550k within the Bradford metropolitan region.

In Australia we call that size town Newcastle …. When are you going to have a properly supported team in London that has 10 million ? I know it’s a long way away from the heartland of the game… 200 miles…but you’ve had 130 years to get there…

Also … I hear another sport - cricket, might be a bit popular with the locals in Bradford these days?

 

[i0Nic]

If they do go to 14 has to be toulouse and London if they’re serious about growing the sport.

 

[Jonty]

In Australia we call that size town Newcastle …. When are you going to have a properly supported team in London that has 10 million ? I know it’s a long way away from the heartland of the game… 200 miles…but you’ve had 130 years to get there…

give me a city like Bradford with a population of 500k+ with an actual RL footprint than a city of 10 million+ that doesn’t give 2 f#cks about the game every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Also … I hear another sport - cricket, might be a bit popular with the locals in Bradford these days?

not sure about cricket but like every city and town in England football(soccer) is very popular in Bradford.

 

[BuffaloRules]

give me a city like Bradford with a population of 500k+ with an actual RL footprint than a city of 10 million+ that doesn’t give 2 f#cks about the game every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

such a lack of ambition for the game ..no wonder why it will always be 5th rate over there

 

[Jonty]

such a lack of ambition for the game no wonder why it will always be 5th rate over there

Reality.

unless you’ve got someone pumping millions into the game in London every year it’s nothing but a pipe dream.

cities and towns like Bradford, Oldham and Wakefield will yield better results for less money.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Reality.

unless you’ve got someone pumping millions into the game in London every year it’s nothing but a pipe dream.

cities and towns like Bradford, Oldham and Wakefield will yield better results for less money.

That’s why you got no money mate … Broadcasters aren’t interested

 

[Pippen94]

Not quite sure about that unless it was back in early 2010’s.

ideally you’d use for opportunity of putting big French cities in the UK game like Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux or even Paris and leave the smaller town sides in elite1&2 competitions.

None of those big cities will get support for league. You'd need wealthy backer willing to keep it alive like Toronto.

 

[Pippen94]

Avignon was another I think a whilst back.

I think pre pandemic

 

[Jonty]

That’s why you got no money mate … Broadcasters aren’t interested

The game over here has no money…..period.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

give me a city like Bradford with a population of 500k+ with an actual RL footprint than a city of 10 million+ that doesn’t give 2 f#cks about the game every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

not sure about cricket but like every city and town in England football(soccer) is very popular in Bradford.

I think what he was getting at are the demographic changes that have stemmed from the UKs disasterous immigration policies. The population is more likely to identify with your avatar nowadays than with RLs long and proud history in Bradford or anything traditionally English.

 

[BuffaloRules]

The game over here has no money…..period.

I hope the NRL doesn’t put a cent into it then … it’s a lost cause

 

[Jonty]

I think what he was getting at are the demographic changes that have stemmed from the UKs disasterous immigration policies. The population is more likely to identify with your avatar nowadays than with RLs long and proud history in Bradford or anything traditionally English.

dont get me started on immigration to the UK both legal and illegal.

 

[Jonty]

I hope the NRL doesn’t put a cent into it then … it’s a lost cause

That’s exactly why the NRL needs to put money into it.

NRL money and expertise would transform the game immeasurably benefiting all concerned.

 

[Jonty]

I hope the NRL doesn’t put a cent into it then … it’s a lost cause

That’s exactly why the NRL needs to put money into it.

NRL money and expertise would transform the game immeasurably.

 

[BuffaloRules]

That’s exactly why the NRL needs to put money into it.

NRL money and expertise would transform the game immeasurably.

I tell ya… if the NRL were running it, they would be prioritising London over another team in the north …but it should have been done and prioritised like 75 years ago…

 

[Pippen94]

That’s exactly why the NRL needs to put money into it.

NRL money and expertise would transform the game immeasurably benefiting all concerned.

London is one place where NRL will put resources and seek investors. Viewership for league in south is surprisingly high and city has been hosting league games forever. Other cities like Sheffield aren't worth the effort unless billionaire will fund.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

dont get me started on immigration to the UK both legal and illegal.

Save your country mate before it's too late

 

[Wb1234]

I tell ya… if the NRL were running it, they would be prioritising London over another team in the north …but it should have been done and prioritised like 75 years ago…

You guys are both right

London has been in super league for decades previously

Crowds of 5k dropped to 3k

They’ve tried brigend (wales) Sheffield Paris and Gateshead

But Toronto could’ve worked if they weren’t so insular

 

[titoelcolombiano]

I hope the NRL doesn’t put a cent into it then … it’s a lost cause

I'd love to see an NRL conference salvaged our of the ashes of the Superleague. There are some viable clubs that have good supporter bases. Take 6 strong English clubs and 2 French clubs and form an NRL Europe conference.

Home and away season and then the top one or two join an NRL finals series.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

London is one place where NRL will put resources and seek investors. Viewership for league in south is surprisingly high and city has been hosting league games forever. Other cities like Sheffield aren't worth the effort unless billionaire will fund.

London actually produces players too