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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:47 pm  
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What do most fans think of Hunter-Paul?

Club legend and all round good guy, but Sports Marketing and Public Relations degrees from the University of Huddersfield do not a CEO make, at least for clubs as difficult to run as the Bradford. IMHO of course... :)
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:25 pm  
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I'm sure, somehow, this is all Toronto's fault.
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In another feeble attempt to appear smart and derogatory you totally miss the irony of your own post.

Though clearly not the direct fault of the proposed Toronto club do you really think that SL/RFL can afford to lose what was once it's flagship club and a huge revenue generator yet somehow manage to create a fully functional club in a RL desert 5,000miles away - seriously do you?

Despite my own opinions regarding the arrogant nature and self inflicted injuries of the old Bulls set up saving Bradford or any other heartland club has to be a priority over wasting time and effort on a vanity project that has ZERO and mark my words ZERO chance of success.

This game is a fools paradise and you must be loving it at the moment. :roll:
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:05 pm  
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In another feeble attempt to appear smart and derogatory you totally miss the irony of your own post.

Though clearly not the direct fault of the proposed Toronto club do you really think that SL/RFL can afford to lose what was once it's flagship club and a huge revenue generator yet somehow manage to create a fully functional club in a RL desert 5,000miles away - seriously do you?

Despite my own opinions regarding the arrogant nature and self inflicted injuries of the old Bulls set up saving Bradford or any other heartland club has to be a priority over wasting time and effort on a vanity project that has ZERO and mark my words ZERO chance of success.

This game is a fools paradise and you must be loving it at the moment. :roll:


I think that you are wrong about Toronto
With 3000 + season ticket sales already for next season, they are ahead of most current SL clubs, never mind the third tier.
There are all sorts of issues with travel etc in a part time league but, if this does become successful, perhaps the RFL need to borrow some of the marketing skills of their head poncho ?

However, I fully agree that the Bulls should be saved, by whatever means are necessary but, the "risk all" strategy to gain "promotion" is quite ridiculous under the current format.
Even if a Championship club somehow makes it into SL, they will still have to battle the M8's the following season and although this season has seen a shake up of sorts in the top flight, "normal service" will likely resume next season and it will be the usual contenders battling for their SL status.
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:03 pm  
Huddersfield were once the premier club of this country yet spent decades out of the top league(s) and made their way back. Swinton were once the premier club of this country yet spent decades out of the top league(s) and have remained there. Bradford will do one or the other or may stay a Championship club and rugby league will continue as it always has done. Huddersfield are still a club, Swinton too, these things happen over the decades and it will happen again in the future to another club.
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:13 pm  
There is no RFL money going into Toronto.

If, as some Bulls fans keep telling us, Odsal is worth £33M...get it sold and move on. That money definitely could be put to good use by the other clubs.
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:21 pm  
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There is no RFL money going into Toronto.

If, as some Bulls fans keep telling us, Odsal is worth £33M...get it sold and move on. That money definitely could be put to good use by the other clubs.


But the R.F.L. don't own Odsal.

Green has stated today they still plan to stay full time next year, I'd just like to know how they are going to bridge the shortfall in funding to achieve this?
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:26 pm  
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But the R.F.L. don't own Odsal.

Green has stated today they still plan to stay full time next year, I'd just like to know how they are going to bridge the shortfall in funding to achieve this?


I imagine an increase in season ticket prices and a trim of an absurdly large squad would be the best place to start.
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:30 pm  
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Despite my own opinions regarding the arrogant nature and self inflicted injuries of the old Bulls set up saving Bradford or any other heartland club has to be a priority


I don't want to see Bradford, or any other club for that matter, go under. I don't, however, want to see the RFL constantly being relied on as a bail-out fund for clubs that under-perform, either on or off the pitch. That sets a very dangerous precedent to clubs that run their operations responsibly.

You called out the RFL for failing to save York a couple of days ago, despite the fact that everybody involved with York Knights has had nothing but praise for how the RFL has supported them, and yet you still continue to fire cheap insults at people you claim "know nothing".

over wasting time and effort on a vanity project that has ZERO and mark my words ZERO chance of success.


As you say multiple times, despite not really providing anything tangible as to why it has "ZERO" chance of success. Not that I'll expect you to provide anything mind; it wouldn't suit your chippy, defensive persona.

And of course, let's not forget that whatever happens with Toronto (or any other club for that matter) has absolutely no impact on the RFL's ability to do anything for Bradford (or any other club) should it so wish.
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:35 pm  
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I imagine an increase in season ticket prices and a trim of an absurdly large squad would be the best place to start.


Well, regarding a "trim" I would suggest a major cull, & not just with the playing squad.

But an increase in S.T. prices may drive away many supporters who are already wavering on the back of this seasons disappointment.
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Re: What now for the Bulls? : Tue Jul 26, 2016 8:13 pm  
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