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| Quote carl_spackler="carl_spackler"There's definitely a big possibility of that. I can't see why some fans seem to assume that people running the clubs will see it as a sound idea, it's a huge risk. There seems to be an implied belief that the fans of both clubs will simply transfer over to the new entity because it will be the only way to watch live RL. I'd say there's at least as much chance that what you'd end up with is a team that nobody classes as their own, so people instead stick with local amateurs and take out Sky Sports with the saved ticket and merchandise money (if they don't have it already).
A merger would need a generation gap before it would truly be accepted, and it's a gamble as to whether it would survive that long to do so.
As it is, the 2 Hull clubs are pretty well supported in RL terms. I don't see why they would want to jeopardise that by potentially alienating both of their fanbases.'"
Fully agree with that.
Also, for all his faults Hudgell loves Rovers as much as we love FC. As long as he's in charge at CP, there will be no merger. |
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| Quote east hull FC fan="east hull FC fan"Quote east hull FC fan="carl_spackler"There's definitely a big possibility of that. I can't see why some fans seem to assume that people running the clubs will see it as a sound idea, it's a huge risk. There seems to be an implied belief that the fans of both clubs will simply transfer over to the new entity because it will be the only way to watch live RL. I'd say there's at least as much chance that what you'd end up with is a team that nobody classes as their own, so people instead stick with local amateurs and take out Sky Sports with the saved ticket and merchandise money (if they don't have it already).
A merger would need a generation gap before it would truly be accepted, and it's a gamble as to whether it would survive that long to do so.
As it is, the 2 Hull clubs are pretty well supported in RL terms. I don't see why they would want to jeopardise that by potentially alienating both of their fanbases.'"
Fully agree with that.
Also, for all his faults Hudgell loves Rovers as much as we love FC. As long as he's in charge at CP, there will be no merger.'"
Can only ever see a merger happening if both clubs were on their s and facing extinction as thats the only way fans would accept it. Both clubs are very well attended by fans and although jointly we get between 20-25K between us that would drop to around 3 to 5K immediately i would say should a merger happen. It would be business and financial suicide as there wouldnt be enough money coming in to pay for all the changes let alone a team of any description.
Doubt I'll ever see a merger happen in my lifetime and I've got a good 30 to 40 years to go yet.
Funny how no one ever mentions that Wigan, St's & Warrington should merge considering they are all within spitting distance of each other too. |
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| Quote Stephen Brown="Stephen Brown"The writings on the wall I'm afraid.
[Hull and KR will merge in 3 years time for the next round of SL franchises, as will Wakey/Cas.
Allam is behind Pearson, Hudge is close to Allam and Pearson.....
I just can't see this not happening anymore.'"
Absolutely no chance.This would receive the same reception as M.K. Dons, i.e.fans deserting in droves.
I know it may be tribal,but I cannot see myself watching a merged team.(Who are we going to take the P out of for a start?) |
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| Quote Chris71="Chris71"Funny how no one ever mentions that Wigan, St's & Warrington should merge considering they are all within spitting distance of each other too.'"
Hudds,L**ds and Bradford
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| Quote Standee="Standee"Hudds,L**ds and Bradford
Wakey and Cas'"
The latter one is mooted on a semi-regular basis too, though.
Chris is right IMO, mergers only really stand a chance if it is a last option to save both clubs and the fans are aware of that fact. |
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| Quote carl_spackler="carl_spackler"The latter one is mooted on a semi-regular basis too, though.
Chris is right IMO, mergers only really stand a chance if it is a last option to save both clubs and the fans are aware of that fact.'"
There will never ever be a Merger lets move on! |
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| Quote The Dentist Wilf="The Dentist Wilf"There will never ever be a Merger lets move on!'"
Agreed Wilf, don't understand why people are even discussing it. It's never going to happen ever. |
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| Quote carl_spackler="carl_spackler"The latter one is mooted on a semi-regular basis too, though.
Chris is right IMO, mergers only really stand a chance if it is a last option to save both clubs and the fans are aware of that fact.'"
I've worked on a number of "mergers" in business in my time, whilst both business names may disappear you always find it ends up as a takeover is all but name.
Anyway, it's not needed in Hull, FC are on the way to better things, I don't give a to$$ about KR. |
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| Quote Standee="Standee"I've worked on a number of "mergers" in business in my time, whilst both business names may disappear you always find it ends up as a takeover is all but name.
Anyway, it's not needed in Hull, FC are on the way to better things, I don't give a to$$ about KR.'"
I was meaning specific to sport. General business mergers/acquisitions have little bearing on the sporting world. |
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Don't know why everyone is ignoring the real reason they met as stated in the article. If Pearson and Hudgell back each other at RFL level then that will help us have a greater influence.
The next time the RFL award licences they may decide to only award one in the humberside area forcing one of us out (or both of us into a merger). If we have more influence at RFL headquarters we can nip daft ideas like this in the bud.
So it's more about preventing a merger than creating one as far as I can see.
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| Quote FoD FC Army="FoD FC Army"Don't know why everyone is ignoring the real reason they met as stated in the article. If Pearson and Hudgell back each other at RFL level then that will help us have a greater influence.
The next time the RFL award licences they may decide to only award one in the humberside area forcing one of us out (or both of us into a merger). If we have more influence at RFL headquarters we can nip daft ideas like this in the bud.
So it's more about preventing a merger than creating one as far as I can see.'"
Once again I will say it won`t happen,both clubs have a decent support,despite neither setting the league alight.If I remember correctly Saints had 6000 at the last televised match despite being at the top.As someone pointed out,does this mean they will have to merge with Wigan, Widnes with Wire, Leeds with Bradford,Cas with Wakey.For the R.F.L. to justify both Hull clubs merging,then the others must too therefore. |
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The only time to worry about a forced merger is when the Edinburgh Smackheads, the Cardiff Sheepshaggers, the Bristol Bollockys and the London Rioters are all pulling in 15,000+ gates
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