Re: quins have to go : Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:37 pm  

I also think we need to remember RFL said at least one club, there is a recession, probs a double dip so this may be a little bit of a domino if one club goes maybe others will follow, in that banks may call in the debts of many due to lack of confidence, of course Pies Leeds and Stains would be safe, it would be the lesser less secure clubs, into which Wakefield falls

Re: quins have to go : Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:03 pm  

David Hughes has successfully ensured the club's future by ensuring that the Wigan Warriors owner is forced to part with his majority shareholding in Harlequins Rugby League club.

My understanding is that a deal with the RFL has been agreed and is close to being rubber stamped.

It is anticipated that a new owner will be announced within the club on Tuesday but we are yet to uncover whether this is the RFL confiscating and holding the shares prior to a real buyer coming forward or indeed the much more desirable, actual new owner.

Whatever the arrangement it will be communicated to supporters in the middle of next week to ensure that the 2011 season ticket renewal process can start and that Friday is a celebration of the 30 year anniversary rather than the last game ever.

No timescales have been announced in terms of a new manager but there is widespread acceptance within Rugby League that John Kear is the preferred candidate, although compensation for the remaining year of his contract may need resolution.

In terms of the playing squad for next season, we definitely have at least half a decent first team signed up for 2011 including Centres Howell and Clubb, utility player Chris Melling, Luke Gale, the Hookers Randall and Ellis and Prop Oliver Wilkes plus Captain and Loose Forward Robert Purdham. Karl Temata is also under contract, but is rumoured to be considering retirement.

It is widely expected that, with the exception of a few London youngsters, that the rest will be leaving. These include Louie (St Helens), Will Sharp (Hull), Danny Orr (Castleford), Williamson (retirement) and BJB (returning to Leeds) whilst the likes of Ben Jones, Ben Kaye and Ryan Esders have already found Northern clubs.

Of the rest Luke Dorn is supposed to be staying although some commentators have linked him to St Helens, Danny Ward is expected to leave and Jason Golden is unconfirmed either way.

The club is believed to have signed at least one of Gareth Moore and Kyle Briggs for next season.

Of the players on the market during this stand-off between the RFL and Quins RL, a fair number of senior players who would have improved our team have joined Salford including Paleaasina, V.Anderson, Nero and Stephen Wild but David Hughes has been keen to stay clear of signing or re-signing older players this year.

We have also missed out on Kevin Penny, who was enticed by Wakefield earlier in the season and of the other desirable youngsters in a position we have at least one space in we have also missed out on Shaun Ainscough. Rikki Sheriffe is widely tipped to return as one of the wingers.

Still, many other clubs are also full or even morally over the 'cap' with overseas players so I believe we will be able to entice good players for 2011 from the NRL as the competition won't be as fierce as last year for signatures and if we are re-classified as a non-heartlands club that will help.

Re: quins have to go : Mon Aug 30, 2010 6:05 pm  

we out-enticed you??????????????????

bloody hell you are skint!

Re: quins have to go : Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:56 pm  

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 16,00.html

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528, ... 16,00.html

Re: quins have to go : Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:15 pm  

Why do i smell bull poop ?????
Any other club would be out on their booty and for the tennis loving Lewis to sanction this is just another kick in the teeth for heartland clubs.

One of us is going on the back of this crap and i ask again, Is there a more corrupt league in any sport than this farce called Superleague ????????

Re: quins have to go : Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:45 pm  

There seem to be quite a few posters who are incensed with the goings on at Quins.

But, most appear to be from Wakey, Cas, I wonder why?

Whether the club with various guises fails or not, shouldn’t detract from what we’ve got to do. Get a new ground.

People can pontificate all they want regarding Harlequins, if Red Hall want them, their in. However, it’s interesting that David Hughes is now expected to confirm they will be in SL next season, but what about after that?

It’s costing the bloke a small fortune every year and fair play to him, but, whom in their right mind is going to want to buy into an organisation that will continue to haemorrhage money?

Re: quins have to go : Tue Aug 31, 2010 3:54 pm  

The Devil's Advocate wrote:

There seem to be quite a few posters who are incensed with the goings on at Quins.

But, most appear to be from Wakey, Cas, I wonder why?

Whether the club with various guises fails or not, shouldn’t detract from what we’ve got to do. Get a new ground.

People can pontificate all they want regarding Harlequins, if Red Hall want them, their in. However, it’s interesting that David Hughes is now expected to confirm they will be in SL next season, but what about after that?

It’s costing the bloke a small fortune every year and fair play to him, but, whom in their right mind is going to want to buy into an organisation that will continue to haemorrhage money?

Hmmm and they aint the only ones with that problem, send Stephenson on dragon's Den

Re: quins have to go : Tue Aug 31, 2010 10:57 pm  

ambernotyeller wrote:

Why do i smell bull poop ?????
Any other club would be out on their booty and for the tennis loving Lewis to sanction this is just another kick in the teeth for heartland clubs.

One of us is going on the back of this crap and i ask again, Is there a more corrupt league in any sport than this farce called Superleague ????????

corrupt without a doubt.Have u noticed,the clubs that are safe from ever being thrown out,dont say anything.Stinks to high heaven.The crusaders the sky panel the lot,When will it all change they are losing more fans with the way its run.when if they shown That is was a fair comp it would grow much faster

Re: quins have to go : Wed Sep 01, 2010 6:47 am  

London are the only team in Super League that never earned its place. Elevated there at the start with Paris. Everyone else was either above the cut off point or has since earned promotion. Never agreed with us and Widnes abstaining in the vote to ditch them last time they went belly up.

Re: quins have to go : Thu Sep 02, 2010 9:02 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

Except we'll be there for next year. The rumourn would have been so much better had you said the campaign was for 2012, or that it included Widnes too.

Err not a rumour, it's fact , it's his job! But I don't understand why we are not involved NEXT YEAR any more than you do! But don't let facts get in the way of snide remarks.