JEFF Gage is incorrect when he states that Connacht's stadium has a capacity of less than half the 10,001 capacity required by the Premiership. The Greyhound Stadium can hold 7,500 and by means of temporary stands can host many more.
Ealing management knew of the long standing requirements yet apparently made no preparation for probable increase in numbers should they qualify for promotion.
Promotion and relegation are essential to the future of our game and the authorities and investors in Championship clubs must ensure that the promoted team can move to the higher level without compromising comfort standards for the fans.
A minimum 10,001 may be on the high side but promotion should double or triple the home support and a visiting Tigers, Saints or Gloucester could bring two or three thousand fans with them.
