The problem is that since Mark Evans invented Big Game there has been no other changes in the last 10 years and now everyone is really struggling for sponsorship/partnership. I cannot see any vision from anyone. Whoever pushed through the increase in salary cap last time sounded in my opinion the death knell for premiership rugby clubs surviving in their present financial format.  Owners all want money back and this would help them, but I disagree that it is good news and I personally gave up on formula 1 when CVC got involved as it ceased to be a real sport. It just confirms that Premiership does not have clubs anymore just business trying to break even at worst or make a profit at best. So forget membership, debentures just a Season ticket or not.  How it will fit in with England and the rfu I have no idea but for my money these guys are only interested in one thing themselves and maximising their profit. Quins have tried to wrap it up in Community and Foundation but this is is Very very sad.

But my question would be: how does this affect your matchday/fan experience? I'm not being contrary or anything, just genuinely interested to know. Quins have been running as a business for decades - why didn't you stop watching Premiership rugby years ago? I can only speak for myself but, as a fan of the club, my main ask is that Quins do things on the pitch that we want to come and watch and that they serve up enough food and booze to keep us happy (and have facilities to keep kids busy for those who bring their youngsters). To do that, the club needs to do its bidding off the pitch. The two aren't mutually exclusive - they come hand in hand. I don't really understand what you expect them to do...

My very simple view is that as long as Quins maintain performance on the pitch and around the ground, I'll keep coming back. I expect Quins to keep themselves afloat as a business and am doing my little bit to help them do that but the only thing I expect in return is some great memories - I don't need to know who owns what and how they're managing their affairs. I trust they know what they're doing in the best interests of the business. Just give me high intensity rugby, a box of piping hot fish and chips and a fresh pint. Happy days.