That's why the punishment has to be severe so this project is not attempted again in a few years.
I don't think some of their fans may have been sold not matter the PR. Some football fans, even from these clubs, do want fair competition and enjoy the diversity of the clubs involved. I mean, how boring it would be to know that one of these 12 elite team would always have a chance to win, what's the point of such tournament. Sometimes what brings real excitement to the game is when the underdogs are having a good run against the big teams and that won't be possible in the Super League.