Total attendance just over 60,000 over the two days - the stadium looked sadly empty

- is it really worthwhile - all that expense for something IMO doesn't do the great game justice.

What is wrong with a more localised special event - how about using the City of Manchester stadium, Anfield, Elland Road, etc.



I know we give a boost to the tourist accomodation industry and other asociated industries in Cardiff or Edinburgh when we visit - but come on, a lot of fans cannot afford the expense.



A day out in Manchester,Leeds or Liverpool is an affordable option and much easier to reach for more core fans.

Time for fans to speak up - what do you think????

Whoah, whoah. I have never said I dont like the Magic as a concept, in fact on this very thread I have said the complete opposite. I just think that there are better ways of doing it and after 5 years without any real progress in terms crowd size I think its now time to start trying something different. All I did was suggest more suitable sized stadia closer to where rugby league fans live and see if that works any better, as I dont see any reason why it wouldnt.

Wembley is miles from the heartlands and that eventually caught on (after some poor crowds for 10 years). I agree that a slightly smaller ground would be better until the magic concept catches on but it is the number of fans attending that really matters and not the number of empty seats.

But do you really think it is "going to catch on". Its had 5 years now and isnt showing any sign of it. This years aggregate crowd is actually lower than what it was in 2008 after which the RFL decided to try Murrayfield. I just think its time to try something different.



And for the last time, Wembley is for one of the most highly regarded trophies in the sport, not just a fixture added to the regular season as MM is.

And for the last time - Yes but moving the CC final to Wembley was not popular initially with the fans and was played with half empty stadiums. This is an historical fact. It is a good thing that the RFL didn't listen to people like you otherwise the Wembley experience would have been abandonded and moved to Maine Road or somewhere else near to the RL heartland.

you paying?? my brother in law is coming France this year for the first time and he asked me is it expensive when your there????? mmmmmmmmm just a bit



IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T TRY AND FIX IT!!