jonh:

The whole Spanish football  argument is bizarre to say the least given the issues they are having especially the 2 clubs you mention to support your position. 


It shows a total lack of understanding.


Let’s put in a more realistic model of a capped sport the NRL.


Same product cash rich and growing very quickly in its market particularly this year post g record revenues, attendances and tv audiences.


Must be a coincidence it’s also their most unpredictable year that I can recall.


I’m sure you will try grasp at some more straws but using Spanish football simply highlights your ignorance and understanding of what good looks like and how we achieve it.


Last point can you recall a time when so many SL clubs had wealthy owners? You say money isn’t coming into the sport but it is via the clubs, crowds are now increasing again, social media metrics are all going the right way and we are experiencing steady controlled growth which leads to increased revenue streams.


I fear you though won’t be happy till we remove ourselves from the league become the Wigan Globe Trotters and play friendlies with a team full of superstars every week to empty stadiums clapping as we pass between our legs and take comedy catches playing against barely pro sides whilst the SL goes on without us. 

Father Ted:

We probably don't have any cap space. So many players have had their contracts renewed it's bound to affect the salary cap.


Trouble is our two highest paid players and them being two of our three marquee players haven't played for months. French has been out for a couple of months and Thompson since the Catalans game when we also lost Walters.  Although Walters has returned he was out for around 10-11 weeks Thompson still hasn't played.  That is just too much talent missing from the squad  not to have an adverse effect on performance..


If there was a shake up needed then Forber to be bench 9 instead of Leeming.  Walters right 2nd row and Junior off the bench. Maybe also Eckersley to replace Wardle for a couple of weeks so get Jake rested and fit again.


IMO our first 17-20 is the best in SL and by some distance. For that to be reflected in performance they all have to play especially our best players which they plainly have not.