Did anyone else get the feeling that the ex-pat and the cheshire cat were starting a crusade, (more so than usual) to have the CCF moved once again or scrapped altogether. During yesterdays televised game it was time again "this is not a level playing field, due to the closeness of the CCF". Which, said game, Sly dont have the rights to. Their analysis totally tainted by the GF as the outstanding competition is bordering on the ridiculous.

I think they personally like the cup, but professionally have to belittle it for the sake of the person who pays their wages. Its a shame, but he who pays ....

I agree with them and the Leeds fans. The Challenge Cup is Mickey Mouse.

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You really are a sad sod

very sneaky too



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I was more taken with Stevo's description of the touch judge as "a 9 iron with ears".

I think that since our sacrificial act of losing for the good of the game, it has become obvious that fans and teams alike don't actually think the Challenge Cup is crap. In fact, they are all delirious that two other teams have gotten through and of course the fans of those two teams are extra delirious. The fact that actually everyone loves the Cup has really peed off Sky and, good corporates that they are, Eddie and Stevo make themelves look even bigger plonkers by bleating on about fans paying for the full season and how unfair it is to fans that the teams are so exhausted and how the most important trophy is yet to come ....

Meanwhile Wire fans continue on, happily doing the conga around the Piedome, not really caring whether their team is beating Wigan or not! Loved it.

Wish I had the werewithall to post photo's on here, I'm sure I have one from last years CCF with the "cat"and the "expat" at opposite ends of the VIP area, clapping their little hearts out as Kieron lifts the cup.
But as St Lexus put it

Go and get it out. I'm sure someone will be able to post it for you.

Going back to the thread proper:- I don't remember them saying much the last couple of years about it being an uneven playing field. Now that they think it is affecting Huddersfield chances of going for both they have been ranting on about it. For me the CC is at the wrong end of the season. I am sure something better could be sorted out. The CC is classed as a blue Ribboned comp. and has to be aired on Terrestial TV. If that is the case then why can't the RFL dictate when it gets played or at least dictate when the final is going to be and then let the BBC or whatever fit it in their schedule.

If Sky had the cup rights it would be the greatest most historic comp ever. Of course it is in their interests to belittle it and hype up the GF as much as possible to make it appear more significant since they have the exclusive rights for it.

In Skys eyes the NRC has more prestidge then the CC.

these are the same two ar*eholes who pontificate about "OUR GREAT GAME " and how we should be spreading the word, but when it comes down to who pays the bills then its fek the challenge cup , what a pair of two faced barstewards. as well as being total knobs.

The CC has been a fantastic event this season. The SKY idiots SHOULD be there to promote the game of RL and not just the games they cover. Eddie and Stevo do not like the fact that the coaches of the teams in the final are prioritising the cup over the league (who can blame them, especially Tony Smith)

Found it, it's 2007 final but the content is there ...so if someone wants to email or pm me I will forward it for posting.