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Worrying to read on the BBC site that places like New York are being actively looked at. Wonder if Ralph Rimmer will try something really innovative, like consulting his biggest stakeholders the fans?
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Suspect nothing will even be looked at until after July when new RFL CEO is appointed.
Also James Gordon, the journo at Love RL, made an interesting point earlier in that do the RFL even get a say with the Super League club’s sacking the RFL and appointing their own CEO?
Also James Gordon, the journo at Love RL, made an interesting point earlier in that do the RFL even get a say with the Super League club’s sacking the RFL and appointing their own CEO?
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Wonder if people will stay in there seats and watch the games in new york rarther than getting up 27 times in each half ...
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If the leaders at headquarters had to pay for there jaunts abroad they may not be as keen to take the games far and wide I have been fortunate to go on three tours down under always economy our beloved leaders all went first class, we the fans are not even thought of when they make decisions just ask the fans who on zero hours or minimum wage would they like to go to New York the answer would be yes then ask them if they will be going answer not a cat in hells chance
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Considering that the RFL have failed to crack somewhere much closer to home for 20 years, holding it in London would be ambitious and expansive enough. Even Coventry might work but the stadium is probably too small.
The proximity to bars and reasonably priced food as well as hotels and transport links are also a key consideration.
There is a danger that the RFL tinker with something that works and ruin it....
The proximity to bars and reasonably priced food as well as hotels and transport links are also a key consideration.
There is a danger that the RFL tinker with something that works and ruin it....
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Would be shocking for it to be moved to New York.newcastle is excellent easy to get to lots to do if you don’t fancy the game that’s currently on.people are friendly and helpful.would only leave Newcastle if they didn’t want us anymore
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Typical stupid idea by the RL. Do they not consider the supporters of the clubs at all. Who on earth is going to fork out about £1000 to go and watch "magic weekend" in New York.
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Newcastle was great for me, Coventry wont work as its too far away from the town and other bars.
If It had to move - what about Glasgow ?, Ibrox, Hampden and Parkhead are all a couple of miles from the city centre any one of these will be big enough
If It had to move - what about Glasgow ?, Ibrox, Hampden and Parkhead are all a couple of miles from the city centre any one of these will be big enough
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have you seen the pubs around there? seriously scary and most of them had the windows bricked up the last time I was up there.North Leeds Tiger wrote:Newcastle was great for me, Coventry wont work as its too far away from the town and other bars.
If It had to move - what about Glasgow ?, Ibrox, Hampden and Parkhead are all a couple of miles from the city centre any one of these will be big enough
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The turnip heads and the lunatics have really taken over the asylum now all the rfl want is luxury trip out for a week at the fans expense.
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Manchester is the favourite for next year reading between the lines in rugby league weekly .which I don't like for the concept off magic weekend its not really a weekend away destination when most clubs are forty minutes away . definitely wont be in new York that's just stupid paper talk
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they have the perfect city with the perfect stadium in Newcastle already.it would be stupid to move unless Newcastle didn't want it.
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With spectator numbers falling surely it makes sense to look at other options and give the fans a new adventure.
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I'm up for NY. Weekend there..... Why not.
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dont think many would be prepared to pay the cost invloved specialy them who like to take all the familly no chance it be in ny .think they might try holding one off super league game first see the respond like in austraila this yearInTheKnow wrote:I'm up for NY. Weekend there..... Why not.
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A bit of an over reaction in some quarters. Any potential options have to be considered.
It does help when negotiating hosting fees, sponsorship levels etc if there are more options on the table. However, in this instance I would suggest this option will be quickly disregarded.
It does help when negotiating hosting fees, sponsorship levels etc if there are more options on the table. However, in this instance I would suggest this option will be quickly disregarded.
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Perhaps the success of the Denver test will feed into the analysis?
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Hopefully back in Newcastle, but wouldn't be against a trip to NY.Casmania wrote:A bit of an over reaction in some quarters. Any potential options have to be considered.
It does help when negotiating hosting fees, sponsorship levels etc if there are more options on the table. However, in this instance I would suggest this option will be quickly disregarded.
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Same here, really enjoy Magic at Newcastle and would be my preferred option.
Unsure what the experience would be in say NY. I would certainly go, but would extend my stay by doing a 2/3 centre trip. Obviously playing abroad would have a significant impact on the number travelling. But, the Magic weekend is about taking the game on the road. Toronto are achieving some very good attendances with only a small away support. There are an increasing number of teams playing RL in North America, it should certainly give them and the game a boost. The Americans know how to market events, especially sporting occasions.
Good call by FC, the success/lack of success of the Denver test will be taken into consideration.
Unsure what the experience would be in say NY. I would certainly go, but would extend my stay by doing a 2/3 centre trip. Obviously playing abroad would have a significant impact on the number travelling. But, the Magic weekend is about taking the game on the road. Toronto are achieving some very good attendances with only a small away support. There are an increasing number of teams playing RL in North America, it should certainly give them and the game a boost. The Americans know how to market events, especially sporting occasions.
Good call by FC, the success/lack of success of the Denver test will be taken into consideration.
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Stood on the roof of the Strawberry, in my postage stamp of space, watching and listening to fans from every club, jibe, call, insult (in a nice way lol) each other.
Standing inside the same pub, listening to fans from many differing teams join in singing Sweet Caroline at the top of THEIR voices.
Talking to stewards who gave up their weekend off 'because its such good craic with the rugby crowd'
Its simple RFL -
Its not the rugby that makes it a great weekend, although we all love it.
It's not the stadium that makes it special. But where it is helps.
It's not taking the sport of Rugby League to a new audience that is the key.
Its having a venue in a city that creates atmosphere, where fans mingle outside the ground in many bars and eateries.
The weekend is MAGIC because the FANS make it MAGIC the RFL the teams and Superleague may own a fantastic weekend of rugby
But the fans OWN THE MAGIC
Challenge Cup has its home at Wembley
Grand Final has Old Trafford
We have been to a number of venues for Magic Weekend
Newcastle for me is where the MAGIC happens
I vote we keep Newcastle - it works - stop trying to fix what's not broken and concentrate on fixing what is.
Standing inside the same pub, listening to fans from many differing teams join in singing Sweet Caroline at the top of THEIR voices.
Talking to stewards who gave up their weekend off 'because its such good craic with the rugby crowd'
Its simple RFL -
Its not the rugby that makes it a great weekend, although we all love it.
It's not the stadium that makes it special. But where it is helps.
It's not taking the sport of Rugby League to a new audience that is the key.
Its having a venue in a city that creates atmosphere, where fans mingle outside the ground in many bars and eateries.
The weekend is MAGIC because the FANS make it MAGIC the RFL the teams and Superleague may own a fantastic weekend of rugby
But the fans OWN THE MAGIC
Challenge Cup has its home at Wembley
Grand Final has Old Trafford
We have been to a number of venues for Magic Weekend
Newcastle for me is where the MAGIC happens
I vote we keep Newcastle - it works - stop trying to fix what's not broken and concentrate on fixing what is.
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