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

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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