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| Quote ="Barley Mow"The fans will be renewing their season tickets, don't worry about that...what with a spanking new stadium, a couple of top players signed up to go with the new kids on the block, what's not to like?! Rhinos fans have been spoilt, why moan about the odd year when the games don't go to our script.'"
What he said.
It won't always smell of roses. Remember the fall out after the thumping by Cas et al last year -- but we ended up winning the GF - CLASSIC Southstander.
If you can't take the rough with the smooth - perhaps its time to give up following the sport for good.
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| Quote ="krisleeds"What he said.
It won't always smell of roses. Remember the fall out after the thumping by Cas et al last year -- but we ended up winning the GF - CLASSIC Southstander.
If you can't take the rough with the smooth - perhaps its time to give up following the sport for good.'"
Do you actually know anything about Leeds history? I ask this due to that last comment. You obviously haven't been watching the club long, and this is the problem with this board and the many social media outlets, there is too many bandwagoners putting their two penneth in that have nothing to go on but what has happened since 2004, or in some cases even less.
For your information, we have had many a rough ride, and a long time without the smooth. Those of us that gone through all that are perfectly within our rights to have an opinion, that doesn't involve references to fickle fans, when it is clear that the only fickle fans are those that have jumped on the success bandwagon.
I put on aonother thread. I have been a season ticket holder since 1978, I was a bandwagoner like the many on here at the time, having gone to my first match in the Challenge cup final that year. I went through however, the majority of the 32 year wait for Leeds to be champions through my time supporting. So the fact I comment based after winning now, shows I have been through that dry period, and comment knowing what it is like.
First and foremost for me was I loved the game, it was the best sport out there. I played the game, signing professional as a sixteen year old, when through the injuries that many do, and had to quit playing. Then went into coaching and scouting, purely because the game was what I wanted. The last few years of our sport in this country have continually gone down hill and down hill. The game is on it's last legs. The level of coaching in this country is at it's lowest ever. and the game as suffered.
I have continued going purely because of a family socical. Previous with grandad and dad, then with dad alone, then my own kids along to be with their dad and grandad. And because of that I have maintained it. But the game is depressing now, and you have to look for other outlets to continue the family thing. The kids are getting bored at the game, my son finished playing himself last season, and looks at this Leeds team and just see's it for what it is. At Fridays game, forgetting me, there were many families and kids were saying to parents can we go now, and this was 15 minutes before the end. This club is going to suffer because people will not keep paying for inferior product.
I for one will not be getting my season ticket next year, which will include five. I will probably still go to some games, but will forget the season ticket, unless changes are made at the club, and I have to be fair the game as a whole aswell. I have been a season ticket holder for this now my 40th season, my dad and uncle with us, for far longer than that, my daughter for 15 years, and son for 12 years. That is a lot of years supporting this club, having taken the rough with the smooth. The sides over the last three years though for me are the worst we have had through my time. We have had worse for a short period, i.e. one season, but then we act on it. This is the worst In terms of quality I have seen for an extended period.
I very much doubt I will be in a minority for not renewing next season, I can see a big chunk of supporters going the same way.
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| Quote ="Gotcha"Do you actually know anything about Leeds history? I ask this due to that last comment. You obviously haven't been watching the club long, and this is the problem with this board and the many social media outlets, there is too many bandwagoners putting their two penneth in that have nothing to go on but what has happened since 2004, or in some cases even less.
For your information, we have had many a rough ride, and a long time without the smooth. Those of us that gone through all that are perfectly within our rights to have an opinion, that doesn't involve references to fickle fans, when it is clear that the only fickle fans are those that have jumped on the success bandwagon.
I put on aonother thread. I have been a season ticket holder since 1978, I was a bandwagoner like the many on here at the time, having gone to my first match in the Challenge cup final that year. I went through however, the majority of the 32 year wait for Leeds to be champions through my time supporting. So the fact I comment based after winning now, shows I have been through that dry period, and comment knowing what it is like.
First and foremost for me was I loved the game, it was the best sport out there. I played the game, signing professional as a sixteen year old, when through the injuries that many do, and had to quit playing. Then went into coaching and scouting, purely because the game was what I wanted. The last few years of our sport in this country have continually gone down hill and down hill. The game is on it's last legs. The level of coaching in this country is at it's lowest ever. and the game as suffered.
I have continued going purely because of a family socical. Previous with grandad and dad, then with dad alone, then my own kids along to be with their dad and grandad. And because of that I have maintained it. But the game is depressing now, and you have to look for other outlets to continue the family thing. The kids are getting bored at the game, my son finished playing himself last season, and looks at this Leeds team and just see's it for what it is. At Fridays game, forgetting me, there were many families and kids were saying to parents can we go now, and this was 15 minutes before the end. This club is going to suffer because people will not keep paying for inferior product.
I for one will not be getting my season ticket next year, which will include five. I will probably still go to some games, but will forget the season ticket, unless changes are made at the club, and I have to be fair the game as a whole aswell. I have been a season ticket holder for this now my 40th season, my dad and uncle with us, for far longer than that, my daughter for 15 years, and son for 12 years. That is a lot of years supporting this club, having taken the rough with the smooth. The sides over the last three years though for me are the worst we have had through my time. We have had worse for a short period, i.e. one season, but then we act on it. This is the worst In terms of quality I have seen for an extended period.
I very much doubt I will be in a minority for not renewing next season, I can see a big chunk of supporters going the same way.'"
All fair enough, I think if you aren't enjoying your past times its time for a change and Its easy to tell from the tone of your posts that you've lost some love for the game.
I will say there is one thing that has been a constant in my 35 years of watching Rugby League and that's fans saying the game is going to the wall and on it's last legs! RL fans whiclt being on the whole a great bunch of people we are a right bunch of moaners.
Personally I think the highest quality of RL I've seen was the 2000s I think SL was exceptional especially the early to mid 2000s, however I attend far more games than I ever did then. I think you will be in the minority of people not renewing, unless you seriously think half the members will suddenly not renew.
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| Quote ="christopher"
Personally I think the highest quality of RL I've seen was the 2000s I think SL was exceptional especially the early to mid 2000s, however I attend far more games than I ever did then. I think you will be in the minority of people not renewing, unless you seriously think half the members will suddenly not renew.'"
I completely agree with your first comment, although can say late 80's early 90's threw up some great games. But 2005 I have always said it, was the best side I have ever seen, and we lost both finals that year. That was some team. Not necessarily the best individuals throughout my time watching, but the best rugby I have seen. And the competition was much better then.
With regards the minority thing, I wasn’t meaning in comparison to those who have season tickets. I was purely meaning it wouldn’t be a minor number that would not be renewing. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see 10-15% of current season ticket holders not taking up the option next year.
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| Quote ="Gotcha"I completely agree with your first comment, although can say late 80's early 90's threw up some great games. But 2005 I have always said it, was the best side I have ever seen, and we lost both finals that year. That was some team. Not necessarily the best individuals throughout my time watching, but the best rugby I have seen. And the competition was much better then.
With regards the minority thing, I wasn’t meaning in comparison to those who have season tickets. I was purely meaning it wouldn’t be a minor number that would not be renewing. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see 10-15% of current season ticket holders not taking up the option next year.'"
I think the new stand may have a factor in retaining ticket holders, when is the North Stand due to be completed?
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| This is an interesting debate, I think the club are dealing with the perfect storm at the moment regarding attendances.
1. Season tickets sales are down on last year, and a lot of that has to do with long time regulars being turfed out of the North/South stand and using that as the excuse/trigger to not renew
2. The reduced capacity seems to have given the impression that its difficult/impossible to get tickets this year, and this is keeping people away. Not sure this is the case in reality, capacity is well below last years average but it has been reached only once this season (Wigan)
3. There is an element of disillusionment in some quarters about both the quality of the rugby/form, and the nature of the temporary facilities. Lots of people seem to be missing each week which may impact on renewals next year if they break the habit of turning up
The club will have some serious work to do selling the wonderful new facilities to win everyone back, especially if the team continue to struggle. I dont think they will have any problem attracting bigger corporate numbers than ever, so financially they will be fine, but the core season ticket base might take some building back up.
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| Quote ="King Whino"This is an interesting debate, I think the club are dealing with the perfect storm at the moment regarding attendances.
1. Season tickets sales are down on last year, and a lot of that has to do with long time regulars being turfed out of the North/South stand and using that as the excuse/trigger to not renew
2. The reduced capacity seems to have given the impression that its difficult/impossible to get tickets this year, and this is keeping people away. Not sure this is the case in reality, capacity is well below last years average but it has been reached only once this season (Wigan)
3. There is an element of disillusionment in some quarters about both the quality of the rugby/form, and the nature of the temporary facilities. Lots of people seem to be missing each week which may impact on renewals next year if they break the habit of turning up
The club will have some serious work to do selling the wonderful new facilities to win everyone back, especially if the team continue to struggle. I dont think they will have any problem attracting bigger corporate numbers than ever, so financially they will be fine, but the core season ticket base might take some building back up.'"
RE point 2, the reduced capacity will always have an effect, people will naturally think its harder to get tickets and therefore not bother, and also people don't like change therefore won't go if they can't go in their usual stand, I honestly think the novelty of the new stands will actually mean an upturn in crowds but that could be blind optimism.
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| Quote ="christopher"RE point 2, the reduced capacity will always have an effect, people will naturally think its harder to get tickets and therefore not bother, and also people don't like change therefore won't go if they can't go in their usual stand, I honestly think the novelty of the new stands will actually mean an upturn in crowds but that could be blind optimism.'"
Crowds might be slightly down, but overall income will be up. Much of it will be around the income from hospitality. I can't wait until my first freebie.
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| Quote ="Gotcha"Do you actually know anything about Leeds history? I ask this due to that last comment. You obviously haven't been watching the club long, and this is the problem with this board and the many social media outlets, there is too many bandwagoners putting their two penneth in that have nothing to go on but what has happened since 2004, or in some cases even less.
For your information, we have had many a rough ride, and a long time without the smooth. Those of us that gone through all that are perfectly within our rights to have an opinion, that doesn't involve references to fickle fans, when it is clear that the only fickle fans are those that have jumped on the success bandwagon.
I put on aonother thread. I have been a season ticket holder since 1978, I was a bandwagoner like the many on here at the time, having gone to my first match in the Challenge cup final that year. I went through however, the majority of the 32 year wait for Leeds to be champions through my time supporting. So the fact I comment based after winning now, shows I have been through that dry period, and comment knowing what it is like.
First and foremost for me was I loved the game, it was the best sport out there. I played the game, signing professional as a sixteen year old, when through the injuries that many do, and had to quit playing. Then went into coaching and scouting, purely because the game was what I wanted. The last few years of our sport in this country have continually gone down hill and down hill. The game is on it's last legs. The level of coaching in this country is at it's lowest ever. and the game as suffered.
I have continued going purely because of a family socical. Previous with grandad and dad, then with dad alone, then my own kids along to be with their dad and grandad. And because of that I have maintained it. But the game is depressing now, and you have to look for other outlets to continue the family thing. The kids are getting bored at the game, my son finished playing himself last season, and looks at this Leeds team and just see's it for what it is. At Fridays game, forgetting me, there were many families and kids were saying to parents can we go now, and this was 15 minutes before the end. This club is going to suffer because people will not keep paying for inferior product.
I for one will not be getting my season ticket next year, which will include five. I will probably still go to some games, but will forget the season ticket, unless changes are made at the club, and I have to be fair the game as a whole aswell. I have been a season ticket holder for this now my 40th season, my dad and uncle with us, for far longer than that, my daughter for 15 years, and son for 12 years. That is a lot of years supporting this club, having taken the rough with the smooth. The sides over the last three years though for me are the worst we have had through my time. We have had worse for a short period, i.e. one season, but then we act on it. This is the worst In terms of quality I have seen for an extended period.
I very much doubt I will be in a minority for not renewing next season, I can see a big chunk of supporters going the same way.'"
Straight from the heart that mate.
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| The club ought to look at messages like Gotcha's, because the point he's making is that the entertainment value of Leeds is important to a lot of people. He's not the only one who watches Leeds for enjoyment as much as winning, and suggesting he's somehow weird for that is not right. In any event its looking this year has seen 2016 service resumed and if the aim is to win then we're failing miserably there as well.
In terms of both entertainment and results we've been shocking for two out of the last three seasons. In sporting terms that is a long time for a big club to be garbage, and last year whilst great for the result really didn't help in forcing the club to change things up.
As for money, well if you forever decide to try to trim your spend to match reduced income you'll be forever in a vicious cycle and back to semi-pro in the near future. If Leeds do that, as one of only a handful of clubs with the potential to be large in real terms, then the game will die.
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| Thank you for the support BrisbaneRhino. The other thing that Hetherington is taking a gamble on here is the Sleeping one of the city. There is no doubt we at the Rhinos got some good fortune in turns of crowds with our success starting at the time of Leeds Uniteds demise.
It appears United are about to make some big positive changes, that may, just may see them return to the Premier League this time next year. IF that does happen, on the back of another Rhinos slump, or poor value for money, then we could quite easily see a reversal of where the crowds go, come 2020. That would really hit hard, becaues they would not recover those people if happens.
It's a gamble as far as I am concerned.
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| It doesn't take much to get the optimism back. Look at Saints. Early last year they were in despair at Cunningham's "grind" tactics.
They got a decent new coach and signed a proper marquee player. They're transformed and the scousers are back to being happy again.
Perhaps Leeds need a similar sort of change?
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| Quote ="Bullseye"It doesn't take much to get the optimism back. Look at Saints. Early last year they were in despair at Cunningham's "grind" tactics.
They got a decent new coach and signed a proper marquee player. They're transformed and the scousers are back to being happy again.
Perhaps Leeds need a similar sort of change?'"
But had they not acted on Cunningham until the season end, they would have struggled to keep those fans, as more and more would have got disenchanted as the season wore on.
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| Quote ="Gotcha"It appears United are about to make some big positive changes, that may, just may see them return to the Premier League this time next year.'"
And you were doing so well up until this...
Seriously tho, well said. We are a dreadful team to watch at the moment. Big changes needed.
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| Quote ="FGB"And you were doing so well up until this...
Seriously tho, well said. We are a dreadful team to watch at the moment. Big changes needed.'"
We aren’t playing well thats for sure but im obviously in the minority on here but I disagree we need ‘big’ changes.
Disregarding the coach as theres no point arguing that as its obvious what people think on that regard.
You cannot simply ignore the fact we haven’t been able to put a full side out I think we need...
2 new second rowers, a centre and if moon goes a stand off.
I think JKB has earned the right to go when he wants, ferres and ablett should probably be replaced, It would be interesting to see what second rowers are available either from here or Aus and same goes for stand off
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| Greenwood was available.
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| Quote ="chapylad"Greenwood was available.'"
Ive said before I think the would have been a great signing, I believe Wigan ave had his signature for quite a while though.
If we had signed Greenwood I'm sure there would be posts stating NRL reserve grade failure though
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| I've got to agree with a fair few comments on here I'm also getting tired of the current brand of rugby we are producing. I've followed Leeds for 35 year and the club no longer excites me the way it used to. We need a change of style and a propper marquee signing to reignite the juices of many fans. Mcdermott has been brilliant but I firmly believe that his time is up.
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| Sure I read from some ITK at Hull KR who were also after him, that he wanted 170k wages.
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| Yea we were, and he was interested in coming to us with his brother been here and guarenteed starting options - but the lure of Wigan compared to KR is obviously intense. I think the clubs had an agreement for tomkins to come this way and us to relinquish the greenwood interest as well - kind of you scratch our back we scratch yours situation.
Reading this thread by the way - you guys don't understand how lucky you are. I'd swap places with you in a heartbeat after spending a year last year and ten years plus prior to super league rattling around the lower leagues.
Sometimes change is needed though, and maybe the club has become stagnant. I think the sport has a little bit which is why its interesting to see what this new gaffer has to say today...........
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| Quote ="christopher"Ive said before I think the would have been a great signing, I believe Wigan ave had his signature for quite a while though.
If we had signed Greenwood I'm sure there would be posts stating NRL reserve grade failure though
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I think like many things it depends who you believe or what is written
Some will no doubt say he was an NRL reserve grade failure whilst others say he would have been a great signing.
Same with Clark, Sam Burgess thinks he was one of the best whilst others think otherwise.
I would not have a problem with us missing out on these signings as long as we get someone with at least equal ability and skill.
The worry for me is we are no longer the team everyone wants to play for and we seem to be content with what we have or might have in 2 or 3 years time.
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| Quote ="chapylad"I think like many things it depends who you believe or what is written
Some will no doubt say he was an NRL reserve grade failure whilst others say he would have been a great signing.
Same with Clark, Sam Burgess thinks he was one of the best whilst others think otherwise.
I would not have a problem with us missing out on these signings as long as we get someone with at least equal ability and skill.
The worry for me is we are no longer the team everyone wants to play for and we seem to be content with what we have or might have in 2 or 3 years time.'"
I do think there is a bit of a feeling in the club that we have got another really good crop of youngsters about to break through, and I have actually been a big fan of the clubs stance on wages and trusting the academy to produce players. We may not attract some players who are after the cash but we have got a good record of keeping players together for a sustained period (obviously too long for many on here
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| Looks like Hetherington is not only out of touch with our own club, but seems to have been bitch slapped by the rest of Super League also.
There is no doubt Hetherington not only took Leeds forward as a club, but also the game as a whole. His ideas of practice were second to none.
His magic started to wane the moment he was the one pushing the eights concept, and the dual registration. Because of what he had done previously, he reluctantly got the backing of the game. That proved a disaster though, and his place at the top table ha# now gone. I suspect reserve teams will also quite right be be next on the list to impliment.
Just like any coach, or player, there is a time frame for staying in touch and been relevant. His stubbornness on where we are seems to be reflected in the whol3 game now.
Hopefully today’s announcements on future changes will at least improve the game. I just hope it doesn’t leave us behind as a consequence.
Edit to say just seen his statement. That is pretty embarrassing to be honest. He is going to cut off his nose to spite his face looking at that. What a dummy spit, sheer stupidity, and allowing the Lancashire teams pole position to run the game. He should have been first at the table.
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| Quote ="Gotcha"Looks like Hetherington is not only out of touch with our own club, but seems to have been bitch slapped by the rest of Super League also.
There is no doubt Hetherington not only took Leeds forward as a club, but also the game as a whole. His ideas of practice were second to none.
His magic started to wane the moment he was the one pushing the eights concept, and the dual registration. Because of what he had done previously, he reluctantly got the backing of the game. That proved a disaster though, and his place at the top table ha# now gone. I suspect reserve teams will also quite right be be next on the list to impliment.
Just like any coach, or player, there is a time frame for staying in touch and been relevant. His stubbornness on where we are seems to be reflected in the whol3 game now.
Hopefully today’s announcements on future changes will at least improve the game. I just hope it doesn’t leave us behind as a consequence.
Edit to say just seen his statement. That is pretty embarrassing to be honest. He is going to cut off his nose to spite his face looking at that. What a dummy spit, sheer stupidity, and allowing the Lancashire teams pole position to run the game. He should have been first at the table.'"
Not a happy chappy is he!
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