Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:58 pm  

From November 2015 onwards, Sheffield Eagles will operate as a full-time club for the first time since 1999 - http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/News/Article/40937 Massive congratulations go to Mark Aston, the current set of players for reaching the top four this season, and the board of directors. What a journey since the merger, what a club we have.

From November 2015 onwards, Sheffield Eagles will operate as a full-time club for the first time since 1999 - http://www.sheffieldeagles.com/News/Article/40937 Massive congratulations go to Mark Aston, the current set of players for reaching the top four this season, and the board of directors. What a journey since the merger, what a club we have.

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:01 pm  

Brilliant stuff! Really good to see Sheffield doing well. With a new stadium, going full time, the future is bright for Sheffield. I think they will definitely return to SL within the next 5 years!

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:23 pm  

Just seen it on the Eagles website. A huge step forward. Just hope we are back in Sheffield next season too.

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:29 pm  

Grey Beard wrote:

Just seen it on the Eagles website. A huge step forward. Just hope we are back in Sheffield next season too.

I think this announcement hints at a move back to the city. I'm not the man doing the books but I think it'd be a tad unsustainable to have a season out of the city whilst being a FT club.

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:29 pm  

Sheffield Eagles director of rugby Mark Aston talks about the club going full-time - https://audioboom.com/boos/3392579-shef ... ce=twitter

Sheffield Eagles director of rugby Mark Aston talks about the club going full-time - https://audioboom.com/boos/3392579-shef ... ce=twitter

[Hillsborough Lad]

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:12 pm  

DannytheEagle wrote:

I think this announcement hints at a move back to the city. I'm not the man doing the books but I think it'd be a tad unsustainable to have a season out of the city whilst being a FT club.

I think it's safe to say our exile is nearly over.

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:29 pm  

Splendid news - so a big thank you and well done to all those responsible.

I thought it would be good to discuss the possible retention and signing of players for the 2016 squad on the return trip from a disappointing result,but I have looked at the potential fixtures and I cannot see any disappointment ahead so the discussion may have to wait until the off-season.

I do hope those clubs who may be signing,or signed,players from us delay the announcements until November.

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:04 pm  

Great news for the club and for the city of Sheffield, lets hope they move back over the winter and can build on this announcement and the success of this season.

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:22 pm  

Excellent News it shows how important it was for us to get in the top 4 this season.

I know there was hope that we might play some middle 8 games at Bramall Lane this year rumour has it that Sheff Utd have cocked up their new pitch (apparently you but the desso down than the grass seeds united but the grass seeds down first than the desso) however they have not cancelled any pre season friendlies so i am sure it is not too bad but they will be unlikely to be receptive for rugby matches to be played in the short term

Re: Eagles To Go Full Time in 2016 : Tue Jul 21, 2015 8:51 pm  

Great news, both for you as a club and the Championship as a whole. You'll certainly be a force to be reckoned with!