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Since no one else has mentioned it.


I was at OT on Saturday as the Rhinos became the first team to win the Super League three times in a row:

raveydavey

Hmmmmm, well done to the Hippos.
wewantourdarbyback

raveydavey wrote:
Hmmmmm, well done to the Hippos.


I still have no idea what your problem with the Rhinos is. One team in Leeds that actually does the city proud. Some have an issue with singing MOT, but I don't see why it would be a problem, we sing Glory Glory which we stole from Spurs.
raveydavey

wewantourdarbyback wrote:
raveydavey wrote:
Hmmmmm, well done to the Hippos.


I still have no idea what your problem with the Rhinos is. One team in Leeds that actually does the city proud. Some have an issue with singing MOT, but I don't see why it would be a problem, we sing Glory Glory which we stole from Spurs.


Do I have a problem with, as I prefer to call them, Leeds RL?

To my mind, the anwer is no.

I object to the ridiculous rebranding of historic team names at the behest of TV money in some vain attempt to add something (I'm not sure what though). Especially ridiculous predominantly Americanised names that have no links with Rugby League whatsoever.

Rhinos have nothing to do with Leeds (just like Hippos), much as Bulls have nothing to do with Bradford Northern or Wildcats have no connection with Wakefield Trinity (who have at least incorporated their original name into things). Perhaps Halfa can comment on recent sightings of Giants in 'uddersfield? Or has anyone seen any Tigers in Cas Vegas?

It's even invaded the lower leagues. Bramley Buffaloes? Keighley Cougars (a name shamelessly stolen from Leeds Cougars, who at least had the decency to play an American game)? I don't recall seeing herds of buffalo wandering the plains of Bramley (not that they even play in Bramley any more), nor do I recall reports of wild mountain lions in the Worth Valley.

Even poor old Hunslet, once one of the proudest, most succesful names in the history of the Northern League has lowered itself to add the word Hawks to it's name

Sheffield Eagles? Sheffield Shitehawks would be a more appropriate name for the city that only knows how to leach money from the rest of the region.
30 Mill

raveydavey wrote:
wewantourdarbyback wrote:
raveydavey wrote:
Hmmmmm, well done to the Hippos.


I still have no idea what your problem with the Rhinos is. One team in Leeds that actually does the city proud. Some have an issue with singing MOT, but I don't see why it would be a problem, we sing Glory Glory which we stole from Spurs.


Do I have a problem with, as I prefer to call them, Leeds RL?

To my mind, the anwer is no.

I object to the ridiculous rebranding of historic team names at the behest of TV money in some vain attempt to add something (I'm not sure what though). Especially ridiculous predominantly Americanised names that have no links with Rugby League whatsoever.

Rhinos have nothing to do with Leeds (just like Hippos), much as Bulls have nothing to do with Bradford Northern or Wildcats have no connection with Wakefield Trinity (who have at least incorporated their original name into things). Perhaps Halfa can comment on recent sightings of Giants in 'uddersfield? Or has anyone seen any Tigers in Cas Vegas?

It's even invaded the lower leagues. Bramley Buffaloes? Keighley Cougars (a name shamelessly stolen from Leeds Cougars, who at least had the decency to play an American game)? I don't recall seeing herds of buffalo wandering the plains of Bramley (not that they even play in Bramley any more), nor do I recall reports of wild mountain lions in the Worth Valley.

Even poor old Hunslet, once one of the proudest, most succesful names in the history of the Northern League has lowered itself to add the word Hawks to it's name

Sheffield Eagles? Sheffield Shitehawks would be a more appropriate name for the city that only knows how to leach money from the rest of the region.


OR.....

You could just let it go and follow the team. Did LUFC fans stop supporting the team when it went to an all white top blatantly copied from the efnick mob that dont speak proper english - or when Leeds City rebranded itself as United (United with what??)

Anyway
Storm won, Leeds won and LUFC are top - love my sport atm
cardboardbox?Youwerelucky

raveydavey wrote:
wewantourdarbyback wrote:
raveydavey wrote:
Hmmmmm, well done to the Hippos.


I still have no idea what your problem with the Rhinos is. One team in Leeds that actually does the city proud. Some have an issue with singing MOT, but I don't see why it would be a problem, we sing Glory Glory which we stole from Spurs.


Do I have a problem with, as I prefer to call them, Leeds RL?

To my mind, the anwer is no.

I object to the ridiculous rebranding of historic team names at the behest of TV money in some vain attempt to add something (I'm not sure what though). Especially ridiculous predominantly Americanised names that have no links with Rugby League whatsoever.

Rhinos have nothing to do with Leeds (just like Hippos), much as Bulls have nothing to do with Bradford Northern or Wildcats have no connection with Wakefield Trinity (who have at least incorporated their original name into things). Perhaps Halfa can comment on recent sightings of Giants in 'uddersfield? Or has anyone seen any Tigers in Cas Vegas?

It's even invaded the lower leagues. Bramley Buffaloes? Keighley Cougars (a name shamelessly stolen from Leeds Cougars, who at least had the decency to play an American game)? I don't recall seeing herds of buffalo wandering the plains of Bramley (not that they even play in Bramley any more), nor do I recall reports of wild mountain lions in the Worth Valley.

Even poor old Hunslet, once one of the proudest, most succesful names in the history of the Northern League has lowered itself to add the word Hawks to it's name

Sheffield Eagles? Sheffield Shitehawks would be a more appropriate name for the city that only knows how to leach money from the rest of the region.


Fuck me that was alot of big words to read - almost needed babelfish  Laughing

Thing is Ravey it is ALL about branding & sales these days and the Super League is much better (IMHO) as a result of the whole "rebranding" as a result i.e. TV Coverage, better players etc.

What was great to see was the speech given by the Leeds Captain who applauded all the players who stay and play for Leeds, for the club and the city, rather than chasing much bigger salaries elsewhere.

The clubs may have "rebranded" their image to stay "up-to-date" but it is great to see the players playing for the glory over the money.

Looking forward to playing the Aussie champions in Oz - IF Leeds win this one then that would be an awesome achievement

30 Mil - do you know who they will be playing yet?
wewantourdarbyback

30 Mill wrote:
United (United with what??)

Exactly...


BTW hearing MOT played over the loudspeakers at Old Trafford was great
raveydavey

According to Radio Leeds today, the World Club Challenge is being played at................Elland Road!

http://www.rugbyleague.com/rugby-...s/elland-road-to-stage-world.html

Some team called the Melbourne Roundabout, or something will be enjoying a visit to the northern (right way up) hemisphere.  Wink
halfaperson

Laughing  Laughing
Great stuff and well put ravey. It is a fact though that RL was dying on its arse before all that razzamatazz and SKY led re invention. If you can get past that and believe me it took me a while you can maybe get to appreciate what a fantastic sport it is and what a good experience watching a live game is.

I haven’t seen many Giants walking around the area but id rather be the Giants than the Huddersfield piles of dogshit or Huddersfield Track suit clad bulldog walking fuckwitts although that would be more representative of the area and embrace its traditions these days

Oh and well done the Rhinos, deserved and well chuffed for their fans

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