Interesting developmnents at Gateshead...

[Vambo]

they have confirmed they are in talks over a permanent move to Newcastle Falcons' Kingston Park ground, could operate a full-time squad in NL1, are planning to apply for a 2012 Super League licence and could even change their name.


They've virtually got the NL2 ***le in the bag and seem to have big plans for the future.

Newcastle RL?

 

[St Helens RLFC]

Good on them for trying and it's a positive move etc, but I think Gateshead have well and truly burnt their bridges with Super League after 1999.

 

[Prestwick]

Ugh! You can't do that! They'll ruin the pitch!

Everyone knows bloody whippet racing ruins the grass!

 

[getofmeland]

Ugh! You can't do that! They'll ruin the pitch!

Everyone knows bloody whippet racing ruins the grass! [/b]

No Worries about that mate, Newcastle won't be in the Guinness Premiership soon!!!

 

[Prestwick]

Yeah.

Gateshead could always move to Franklins Gardens, because they won't last long in the GP either..not with Lazy Carlos there anyway.

 

[redunderthebed]

Good on them for trying and it's a positive move etc, but I think Gateshead have well and truly burnt their bridges with Super League after 1999. [/b]

I don't think so if they prove themselves to be a long-term viable club then i do not see any reason for the RFL to look at there bid seriously in 2012.

I think in the next few years a couple of clubs might make a run for super league, i dont think the 5 that missed out the first time around will be the only ones to apply in 2012.

I dont see how they can be successful based in Gateshead surely it would be better to be based in Newcastle.