Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 2:22 pm  

Latest initiative for 1863 members http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/pos ... e-chairman What question are you (or would you if you were a member) asking?

Latest initiative for 1863 members http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/pos ... e-chairman What question are you (or would you if you were a member) asking?

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:49 pm  

1. What, if anything, can be done in order to make the middle 8's a fairer system as opposed to a potential "money spinner" for the bottom SL teams who would normally be playing meaningless games?

2. Do you believe that the MPG should be played at a neutral venue?

3. Do you believe that SL should be a 14 team competition (personally I prefer 16) with Promotion and Relegation re-introduced?

4. In order to cope with the ever increasing cost of running Odsal and a joint stadium with City not an option, would the club consider installing an artificial surface at the ground? The potential for income by allowing Odsal to be used 365 days a years is surely a temptation?

5. Should more attention be given to supporters groups in regards to the playing line-ups? Many people have constantly highlighted problem areas in the side that are still not being addressed? (i.e. we have a major need for half-backs yet have about 300 wingers in the squad)

6. Do you have Jamie Peacocks' phone number? Surely he would see leading Bradford back to the SL as the perfect send off to his outstanding career?

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:52 pm  

mystic eddie wrote:

1. What, if anything, can be done in order to make the middle 8's a fairer system as opposed to a potential "money spinner" for the bottom SL teams who would normally be playing meaningless games?

2. Do you believe that the MPG should be played at a neutral venue?

3. Do you believe that SL should be a 14 team competition (personally I prefer 16) with Promotion and Relegation re-introduced?

4. In order to cope with the ever increasing cost of running Odsal and a joint stadium with City not an option, would the club consider installing an artificial surface at the ground? The potential for income by allowing Odsal to be used 365 days a years is surely a temptation?

5. Should more attention be given to supporters groups in regards to the playing line-ups? Many people have constantly highlighted problem areas in the side that are still not being addressed? (i.e. we have a major need for half-backs yet have about 300 wingers in the squad)

6. Do you have Jamie Peacocks' phone number? Surely he would see leading Bradford back to the SL as the perfect send off to his outstanding career?

In regards to Q3, I am sure that ourselves, Leigh, Sheffield and London/Fax could add something to the top flight. New grounds, more variation and teams from the heartlands (and London) adding something to the comp.

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 4:36 pm  

mystic eddie wrote:

1. What, if anything, can be done in order to make the middle 8's a fairer system as opposed to a potential "money spinner" for the bottom SL teams who would normally be playing meaningless games? - Ignore the cap Beaumont is right

2. Do you believe that the MPG should be played at a neutral venue? - No, you earn 4th spot

3. Do you believe that SL should be a 14 team competition (personally I prefer 16) with Promotion and Relegation re-introduced? - Need two tens with parity of cap in each division and p&r

4. In order to cope with the ever increasing cost of running Odsal and a joint stadium with City not an option, would the club consider installing an artificial surface at the ground? The potential for income by allowing Odsal to be used 365 days a years is surely a temptation? - how much would that raise? RL is for grass only imo

5. Should more attention be given to supporters groups in regards to the playing line-ups? Many people have constantly highlighted problem areas in the side that are still not being addressed? (i.e. we have a major need for half-backs yet have about 300 wingers in the squad) - 02 have a new app that allows fans to pick the squad on a Friday and make substitutions during the game, on sale at the club shop soon

6. Do you have Jamie Peacocks' phone number? Surely he would see leading Bradford back to the SL as the perfect send off to his outstanding career? - cant believe you didnt have a punt at this prior to HKR

Might help

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 6:42 pm  

maurice wrote:

Might help

Well thanks for that Mr Green. That was worthwhile.

(Incidentally, in regards to the "plastic pitch" question, I know for a fact that my local football team, Alloa Athletic earn £300 grand a year from people playing on the plastic pitch. Given that Alloa have a population of about 2000, then it is easy to see the potential of such a scheme in a big city like Bradford. Add to that the savings on essential work on the pitch and even the potential to open, say, the touchdown bar then it could be highly beneficial to the club. Odsal is only used (for Bradford Bulls anyway, about 20 odd times a year) wheras it could be utilised all year round for various purposes.)

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:09 pm  

I have asked-

Would the clubs have a say on any changes to the new format before the season kicks off again... If so what would he change?

For me- A neutral ground for MPG is a must... And I would still say the same if we finished 4th.

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:18 pm  

I've asked whether the club will be running a reserve team to keep fringe players game fit.

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:09 am  

1, Who is signing the players?

2, Why has the scrum half situation, identified by multiple posters as far back as pre-season as a potential issue and as a serious problem since HKR at home, been allowed to undermine our whole season?

3, What has happened this season that would lead us to believe we'll improve next season?

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:33 am  

mystic eddie wrote:

5. Should more attention be given to supporters groups in regards to the playing line-ups? Many people have constantly highlighted problem areas in the side that are still not being addressed? (i.e. we have a major need for half-backs yet have about 300 wingers in the squad)

Q. Mr Green, you do realise that Eddie is barking don't you?

Re: Questions to the Chairman : Wed Oct 07, 2015 10:59 am  

The middle 8's is a mini-league. The higher you finish the better the benefits ie. Home fixture for 4th place.

I'd scrap the million pound game and have 4up, 4down. No arguments then.