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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