Hmmmm..... lets see.....

hovering around the borders between divisions ..... financial uncertainty ......making poor financial decisions to gain promotion. Must be at least half of the clubs in RL



I seem to remember that Dewsbury actually turned promotion down because they did not think they were financially prepared which ironically then resulted in Kelly leaving and ultimate relegation to NR2, but I am only speaking from memory. Did Hunslet also once turn down promotion?

Dewsbury and Hunslet were both turned down by the RFL I think.

There were Workington and Oldham for two.

So when were they promoted back up then ?

it doesnt protect those who could comfortably spend much more nor does it protect those who cant spend it