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#104: Mike Ford on Oldham’s Super League Bid, Expansion & Rugby League’s Future

• Martyn Sadler and Jake Kearnan • Season 2

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In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by Oldham Roughyeds Managing Director Mike Ford for an in-depth discussion on the future of Rugby League, Super League expansion, and Oldham’s ambitious rise.🏉 Topics include:
  • Oldham’s bid to join Super League
  • The proposed merger of the Betfred Championship and League 1
  • How Oldham climbed from League 1 to the Championship top four
  • Is the sport ready for a 14-team Super League?
  • Should new clubs get a grace period in Super League?
  • Could Mike tempt his son, England rugby star George Ford, to join Oldham at the end of his career?
  • The future of Salford Red Devils and their ongoing challenges
  • How recruitment uncertainty affects Championship clubs
  • The exciting off-field projects and community growth at Oldham
  • Plans for a brand-new Oldham youth academy
With exclusive insight from one of Rugby League’s most respected figures, this episode dives deep into the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of the sport.

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