Jo Jumbuck wrote:
So are you saying that Fartown 1961 is wrong about everything, What about the visa issue, is that sorted.
I don't thing anyone over here wishes Toronto any Ill will, but i do think you are making the very big mistake of thinking that enthusiasm will overcome any problems that crop up, Much the same as many people over here who are desperate to see the game expand ( which it needs to do ) shout down anyone who raises any kind of concern .
The fact is the RFL has a long history or rushing headlong into moves that almost always turn out badly. Don't forget that people over here, some who have watched the game for 70 years have seen these expansion efforts before, We have seen and heard all the hype many times.
We don't want you to fail, we just want you to succeed the right way, But no amount of talking yourself up or reminding us how poor we are at everything is going to help, It needs doing right.
If you look at the Lamport Stadium photos on the net it’s like a very old soccer ground two open concrete blocks and two flat areas behind the goals. Could well be the Rugby League helps keep it viable and it has a capacity of less than 10,000.
Another artificial pitch no thank you !!
If Wakey and Cas need a new ground then so do Toronto because Wheldon Road looks a proverbial palace against the Toronto ground oh and the pitch looks a million miles better than artificial turf too.
The RFL really don’t think things out do they.
I’m not against expansion if it’s right but as Jumbuck says we’ve all worn that T shirt before and any expansion team should have at least 8 home grown players in their 17 to make it worthwhile for the game and fair to both S/L and Championship teams.
I’m sorry Canoeman but until those bridges are built Toronto should not qualify for promotion or play in the UK leagues. There is a dome to allow the field to be used for practice in the Winter so why not play in a domed stadium ??
Lots of ifs and buts here when you look into it but then the RFL will have seen the good headlines not the realistic ones.... which is typical.