Quote ="east stander"What absolute nonsense- the game has never been played by more or had crowds so big (For 50 years)
The grounds are improving, we have more young British players playing, clubs have financial stability brought about the SC, and games are less predictable
Yes the international set up isn’t as big as RU but that just one factor'"
You know that and i know that, but perception is different. Sorry but growth only comes through international success and that we most definately have not had. At the end of the day outside RL fans no body in the street could name Jamie Peacock, more like Capt. Peacock.
Did anyone see an ad on the Beeb for the recent RL shows following the vastly supported and promoted play offs? No thought not.
But apparantly there was coverage on Sunday teatime. With crowds so small and empty stadiums it's a good job nobody noticed the programmes were on!
