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| Quote ="Wire_Yed"Can't the RFL pay for a few adverts on national TV late ish at night when the slots are cheaper?
Granted we might only get gay deaf people but numbers are numbers.'"
Gay deaf people who are looking for flirting via text with fun singles near by if we are being specific
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| Quote ="Scanners"FFS a huge festival of RL right on our doorstep would be massively popular!! '"
It is, every week. We have that every week. we have at least 4 SL games within a 60 mile radius every weekend of the season bar MM and the playoffs
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| Quote ="Big Graeme"If you want a signed statement from the RFL then you are SooL, those are from respected sources.
As for the rest of your keyboard warrior style, suggest you read the posts in the thread and the warning issues by tb before you shoot your mouth off
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Conjecture by journalists is proof of what the RFL said, and what you used to support your argument? Can you point to any quote from anyone at the RFL? Thought not.
Keyboard warrior style, is that what handing you your ass on a plate is called?
Got any links to prove your claims that Mancheter City Council don't want RL played there in the off season, or any proof that the RFL has tried to secure use and been declined? Thought not.
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| Quote ="Scanners"Conjecture by journalists'"
Pieces from authoritative sources is not conjecture, no you won't find an RFL source but you already know that as that is not how things like this get to the media.
Quote ="Scanners"Keyboard warrior style, is that what handing you your ass on a plate is called?'"
You'd struggle to hand me a sandwich on a plate.
Quote ="Scanners"Got any links to prove your claims that Mancheter City Council don't want RL played there in the off season, or any proof that the RFL has tried to secure use and been declined? Thought not.'"
You got anything to say they'd love it and the RFL haven't been knocking? No? There have been enough chances for CoM to host a big RL match, the fact that they have only held one and that was close to six years ago speaks volumes to anyone but you, now if you can't handle that then tough.
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| Quote ="Big Graeme"Pieces from authoritative sources is not conjecture, no you won't find an RFL source but you already know that as that is not how things like this get to the media.
You'd struggle to hand me a sandwich on a plate.
You got anything to say they'd love it and the RFL haven't been knocking? No? There have been enough chances for CoM to host a big RL match, the fact that they have only held one and that was close to six years ago speaks volumes to anyone but you, now if you can't handle that then tough.'"
Journalists speculating is conjecture.
What chances has MCC been offered and turned down?
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| So....gates were down by 3k on Saturday and 4.5k on Sunday.....no reason to panic, but to lose 7,750 people (13% against 2009) should worry the RFL.
I would like to see the event held in Dublin, London or Paris next. All three have the potential to be expansionist areas and all would cope easily with the influx of 35,000 people.
Dublin has a new 50,000 seater Rugby/Soccer Stadium in 8 days time. It is a 10 minute walk from the centre of town (with many pit-stop opportunities), good transport links and regular ferries from the UK, together with ample flights. The downside would be the associated costs of a weekend in Europes Drinking Capital......, but I still say that the Magic weekend would be a great success. Also, for those who despise Union (I still can't understand these people )....what better way to stick to fingers up at the IRB than host a League event in their home town.
London has wembley or any number of stadiums that can comfortably hold 40,000 fans. All are pretty easy to get to and transport is getting a lot better.
Paris would be great! No issues getting there and plenty of hotel rooms, bars etc.......
IF the RFL are to keep the Magic weekend going, I believe they should miove it to the last May BH and continue to move it around.
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| Paris is a good shout, get the RFL to put some cheap trains on and let's advertise the game in France.
I would leave Ireland alone for a while yet though.
Why London, even though we have Quins and Skolars hasn't been seriously thought of i don't know?
There is definitely more potential here than Scotland.
The Emirates is near to Upper St which is a great place, cafes and pubs, a bus ride from the centre (20 mins), 15 mins from Kings Cross and Euston.
Tube stations, Holloway Road, Arsenal, Highbury corner. Drayton Pk overground.
Highbury fields close by for any little events.
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Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights....
Amsterdam!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....
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Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights....
Amsterdam!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....
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Quote ="Sheffieldliam"Just throwing it out there, no RL over there, but city in terms of drinking and hotels with loads to do and easy to get to with ferries and flights....
Amsterdam!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....'" That would be fantastic, wonderful and amazing!
But unfortunately not likely
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Amsterdam!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....'" That would be fantastic, wonderful and amazing!
But unfortunately not likely
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Amsterdam!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....'"
I'll say it again.
Charlety Stadium, Paris. Get the french bigwigs curious
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Amsterdam!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Arena - 5 Star uefa stadium with 52,000 seats.....'"
I'll say it again.
Charlety Stadium, Paris. Get the french bigwigs curious
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| Jebus - people are moaning about the cost of drinks, hotel rooms and travelling time to Edinburgh from Yorkshire or Lancashire … and you offer them Paris!
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| Quote ="tb"Jebus - people are moaning about the cost of drinks, hotel rooms and travelling time to Edinburgh from Yorkshire or Lancashire … and you offer them Paris!
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I can guarantee there will be less pounds spent at a weekend in paris
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| Quote ="Mark_W"I'll say it again.
Charlety Stadium, Paris. Get the french bigwigs curious'"
Have you been to Paris. I have and have lived just outside of Paris due to a previous job. The words "complete dump" don't begin to sum up what it is like. The Parisian people as well bring new meaning to the words arrogant, ignorant and rude. It is them that ruin the reputation of the rest of the French. How Paris gets the "romantic, wonderful, city of lights" image it does is beyond me. The place would serve a better purpose if turned into a dechetterie.
If it was to be in France then somewhere in the south would have to be the venue.
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| Quote ="wiganermike"Have you been to Paris. I have and have lived just outside of Paris due to a previous job. The words "complete dump" don't begin to sum up what it is like. The Parisian people as well bring new meaning to the words arrogant, ignorant and rude. It is them that ruin the reputation of the rest of the French. How Paris gets the "romantic, wonderful, city of lights" image it does is beyond me. The place would serve a better purpose if turned into a dechetterie.
If it was to be in France then somewhere in the south would have to be the venue.'"
Monaco
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| Quote ="wiganermike"Have you been to Paris. I have and have lived just outside of Paris due to a previous job. The words "complete dump" don't begin to sum up what it is like. The Parisian people as well bring new meaning to the words arrogant, ignorant and rude. It is them that ruin the reputation of the rest of the French. How Paris gets the "romantic, wonderful, city of lights" image it does is beyond me. The place would serve a better purpose if turned into a dechetterie.
If it was to be in France then somewhere in the south would have to be the venue.'"
Fair enough, I was just continuing the crazy ideas.
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| My thoughts: [url=http://www.lasttackle.com/blogpost_255-magic-weekend-needs-to-stay.htmlClick here[/url
Would be intrigued to see what people's thoughts, particularly the last bit. I feel it is something which can only benefit the event and get local schools and organisations involved.
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| Quote ="Fully"My thoughts: [url=http://www.lasttackle.com/blogpost_255-magic-weekend-needs-to-stay.htmlClick here[/url
Would be intrigued to see what people's thoughts, particularly the last bit. I feel it is something which can only benefit the event and get local schools and organisations involved.'"
The weekend should stay, but your idea is one for April 1st.
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| Quote ="Fully"My thoughts: [url=http://www.lasttackle.com/blogpost_255-magic-weekend-needs-to-stay.htmlClick here[/url
Would be intrigued to see what people's thoughts, particularly the last bit. I feel it is something which can only benefit the event and get local schools and organisations involved.'"
Think its a good idea, apart from the 2 different locations - cant see it working at all, id keep it all in 1 stadium. Birmingham is a good central location but what is it like for an influx of people; hotels, camp sites ect?
One been mentioned lately is Newcastle and St James Park - who have said they would be keen to host the event aswell, Okay its a bit further out for the likes of Cat,Quins and Crusaders but not as far as Murrayfield, and can cope with the influx of people and would be a cracking weekend for the mixture of fans during the day and the night.
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| As ive said previously elsewhere I usually run trips to the bigger Rugby occassions. After last year in Edinburgh and the problems with the pubs I couldn't raise a trip for this year.
I already know that if the weekend is moved back to Cardiff I could get 2 coach loads by the end of the day!
For the Millenium Weekend we stayed in Swansea. Fantastic night life and a short journey the next day to Cardiff where we met the carnival atmosphere in the City Centre pubs with the stadium in the background.
For Hulls Challenge Cup Final we stayed in Swindon. Again great nightlife with the same carnival atmosphere around Cardiff.
It needs to go back there and be left to develop itself for a few years. I'm sure after a few years we'd grow into that Stadium.
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| I don't see the issue with Edinburgh. The stadium's top notch, the city's beautiful and the accommodation isn't too expensive if you're willing to look around. There's ample space outside of the stadium to provide a great experience for fans who attend.
But the RFL have to make the event something a fan has to attend, something they don't want to miss out on especially when people are struggling for cash. They need to be critical of the selection of fixtures, the ticketing and marketing (maybe just one ticket for the entire weekend), the entertainment on show inside the ground and Sky's ability to broadcast all games live. I'd like to see more Players and Coaches available for signing sessions for the kids, maybe they could have a fans competition.
Maybe they could have those sides outside of Superleague having a 7's tournement on the pitches outside of the ground with the final played inside murrayfield with a Scotland Rep side involved. Could the National Rail Final be incorporated? Or could they even stage an international game at the end of the festival (Aus v NZ?).
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Quote ="Big Graeme"Oh aye, I know that and I think it would be fantastic, but you can see the pound signs in Michael O'Leary's eyes at the thought of it.'"
maybe Barcelona wont be too fanciful in a few years time
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 671489.stm
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maybe Barcelona wont be too fanciful in a few years time
news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 671489.stm
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| Quote ="very red robin" Birmingham is a good central location but what is it like for an influx of people; hotels, camp sites ect?'"
Queen Victoria had the right idea about Birmingham.
Whenever the royal train passed through it she had her servants draw the curtains on her carriage so she wouldnt have to look at the place.
Sadly things haven't moved on a lot in poor old Brum. Some nice little bars down by the NIA and the canal and Broad st is sort of reasonable (and they have a Walkabout!!) but thats as good as it gets.
The best thing about Birmingham is the M40.. heading south.
Cardiff is still the best place for the superleague to host these 'magic' weekends
A weekend in Birmingham would be dubbed the 'Tragic' weekend very quickly. Its not suitable for Rugby League.
Trust your old mate Barry McKenzie on this one.
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| Quote ="Barry_McKenzie"Queen Victoria had the right idea about Birmingham.
Whenever the royal train passed through it she had her servants draw the curtains on her carriage so she wouldnt have to look at the place.
Sadly things haven't moved on a lot in poor old Brum. Some nice little bars down by the NIA and the canal and Broad st is sort of reasonable (and they have a Walkabout!!) but thats as good as it gets.
The best thing about Birmingham is the M40.. heading south.
Cardiff is still the best place for the superleague to host these 'magic' weekends
A weekend in Birmingham would be dubbed the 'Tragic' weekend very quickly. Its not suitable for Rugby League.
Trust your old mate Barry McKenzie on this one.'"
God; you really do get worse with time, p1ss off! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Having the games in seperate stadiums defeats the object IMO. You can't easily watch all the games if you want.
Keep it in Cardiff, give it some years to grow. Bring back derbies. Get the clubs to market the tickets to their own fans more. Include the championship teams and have their games on the RU pitch outside. This would easily get another 10-15k to the event.
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Bordeaux Stadium would be great for 2012. Chaban Delmas stadium is 33400 seats.
4% (per cent) of the benefit (tickets) for the Council. Gary Hetherington was interested in 2006 (25/7/2006) for an away game. I was present with my camera...Be sure that Bordeaux is the best stadium for the next Magic Week End
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Bordeaux Stadium would be great for 2012. Chaban Delmas stadium is 33400 seats.
4% (per cent) of the benefit (tickets) for the Council. Gary Hetherington was interested in 2006 (25/7/2006) for an away game. I was present with my camera...Be sure that Bordeaux is the best stadium for the next Magic Week End
rugbyman13.rmc.fr/1241/
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