Im disgusted by the RFL I ive decided im having a rant! Im not putting a letter in the paper cos that looks like moaning. Im not writing to the RFL cos I any of them can read, they will be too arrogant to take anything on board. Im going to rant on here cos the vast majority of poster will get my point and my frustration.



Since I was a kid our great game has given me so much;

Most people I know, I wouldnt have met unless I was into RL

Ive played amatuer RL for 22 years

Ive played lower grade pro for a good few years

Ive coached academy at 3 clubs

Ive coached an age group international team

Ive been on amazing trips to numerous countries with countless memories

Ive worked for professional clubs

Ive been a Cas fan throughout and jumped with joy and cried in despair.

RL has given me so much so why am I fed up with it?



Answer, its run by idiots



Ive been so many places where the game is new, from Middlesbrough to Moscow and Philadelphia to Runcorn and every time its the same. People LOVE our game. The problem is we make a cock up of everything, make ourselves look stupid and we end up having to defend our love of our game! Im sick of explaining madness to new people to the game.



Gateshead were let down

Crusaders were let down

Fans are USUALLY let down



Why do I find myself asking..................?

Why do Sale Sharks manage to serve beer quicker and more efficiently the Cas?

Why do we promote as a BIG event a half empty stadium?

Why does a GROWING game have fewer teams at consecutive World Cups?

Why does the World Club Challenge never go anywhere else but Leeds or Bolton?

Why dont new clubs get extra money and support to ensure they are sustained? Also we do we rush them when they are not ready?

Why does EXPANSION mean there are FEWER places for well established clubs?

Why if I want to buy a team shirt in June, do I have to be a wrestler or a midget because human sizes have all sold out and no more are coming in?

Why dont things ever go the simple way in RL? Why did the 11th team go down in 2006? Why could Leeds pick who they want to play in the play off?



The usual answer is a lack common sense and logic everytime and our game has none. None at all.



I used to go the every Challenge Cup final, every international, even decent looking games with two teams I dont support. Now I dont even make every Cas game. Cos im older, have choices to make and have recognised the disgraceful leadership shown in my beloved sport.



Patience is thin. It wont snap, as there will always be youngsters I will watch, teach, coach, but paying my money for the pro game, certainly beyond Cas is becoming a luxury I can live without.



Shame on you RFL.



Thank you - feel better now!