Super league egg chasing coming to Priestfield

Just seen this

http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/..._to_host_Hull_clash_at_League_Two_Gillingham/

Extra revenue steam during the close season could be good for the club. Not sure that many people will go though.

Anyone any thoughts?

 

I think IF it brings some decent income to the club, then its a fair venture and plenty of time for the pitch to recover. Will it get any tv viewing? i.e. extra income.

Sounds a decent few hours out in late May for anyone that follows the sport although not for me.

 

Balls are round and Rugby is a game you are forced to play at school when you would rather play footy

And someone will be sitting in my seat !!!!! They better not spill beer all over it cos you can at ruggers methinks


And you might think its enough time for the pitch to recover but it could be a handy excuse if next season dont start well

 

I believe the game will be televised, according to the article. Won't the people in Priestfield road be shocked when eggs start falling from the sky.

 

Not really sure what the rationale is behind this. Hopefully Gills will get some extra income, and I wouldn't worry too much about the pitch - rugby league is played mostly on the feet, you don't get the interminable, boring and pitch destroying scums that you get these days in union.

Being born, raised and educated in Kent I played union at school, and enjoyed watching that game until about 10 years ago when professionalism took gamesmanship (polite word for cheating) to another level. Having been up here for nearly 40 years I have seen the development of rugby league into the 'new' professional era, and now think that it is far more entertaining to watch. The way the two codes are played have drifted further apart over the years, and watching rugby league is now more like watching American Football than rugby union from an entertainment point of view.

All I can say is that if you have a few quid to spare at the end of the season, and are interested in sport generally, then give the match a look - you might be very pleasantly surprised. It wouldn't surprise me if ticket prices are going to be very reasonable to try to generate a decent crowd.