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That was before the strict new rules laid down last year re Admin etc.

phillgee wrote:

it never rains in the summer

Early Bath wrote:

That was before the strict new rules laid down last year re Admin etc.

wow, they must be strict new rules if thats why we're getting all this rain

Early Bath wrote:

That was before the strict new rules laid down last year re Admin etc.

Strict new rules they are discussing whether to implement or not. Don't sound that strict to me. Or maybe it depends on the club being considered.

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Given all the talk this year from chairmen about wanting a change in the league and a reduction of teams. Then this development would provide those chairmen with the vehicle to have the league they want.

It would also allow some teams to sure themselves up financially.

Whilst Bradford adds to the league in overall numbers of fans. The impact that has on other clubs other than Bradford is variable.

Does extra sky money out weigh the extra attendances that Bradford may bring to local teams?

For a team like my own Saints. Bradford's away fans may impact with smaller local clubs, but carry little impact on the Saints home crowds, so it would not be a major incentive for MacManus when considering which way to vote. He too has expressed (before the bradford collapse) that a smaller league would be desirable.

Leeds well who knows which way they would go, you would assume that being local rivals they would want the sellout derby, however they have very big crowds with or without Bradford so it may be more of an issue as to what Hetherington thinks of the new owners.

In the end though whether Bradford are kept in or ejected. It maybe more short term than anything else. Lets say Bradford are voted out. If the Bradford fans keep the faith and turn up in numbers in the lower divisions, they will dominate and start to pull in big profits with the cap on player wages verses the income through the gate.

Then come the next round of licences, the SL will have a reduced number of teams that some have expressed a desire for. But Bradford could well be in a position to replace one of those who voted to eject it.

I'm not a fan of reduced numbers in SL, but I can see those who favour it taking this as an oppertunity.

Hmm okay I may have been wrong on a few things and I apologize but the majority of what I said I stand by. I meant taking the p*ss building the new stadium.

I don't understand how people think that just because the RFL own the lease for Odsal, means that we will still be in SL. The RFL could easily sell the lease to the council for a bit of money and the coucil could use Odsal as a landfill site

Bulls Boy 2011 wrote:

Hmm okay I may have been wrong on a few things and I apologize but the majority of what I said I stand by. I meant taking the p*ss building the new stadium.

I don't understand how people think that just because the RFL own the lease for Odsal, means that we will still be in SL. The RFL could easily sell the lease to the council for a bit of money and the coucil could use Odsal as a landfill site

now theres a good idea

If the final decison lies with the RFL then what's the point of a vote?

Bulls Boy 2011 wrote:

Hmm okay I may have been wrong on a few things and I apologize but the majority of what I said I stand by. I meant taking the p*ss building the new stadium.

Fair enough, but we're really not extracting the urine about the stadium at all. In fact, the work that has been put in to jump through all the planning legislation hoops has been outstanding. It's a near impossible task to build a new stadium in these economic climes. It was not the club's fault that it was called in for PI. That hurdle is now passed and the next few are now in hand.

Bradford's position will have no influence on Wakefield's licence. If the stadium is being built at the time of the next period, we will get one, if not, we won't. Simples. The current stadium was grade C, when assessed, but has now been improved and, with the added cover, is now grade B.

I doubt Mr. Glover would vote against Bradford as I believe he sees the bigger picture, beyond petty rivalries and politics. He, and the club, will stand or fall on their own achievements.

Who knows what the future holds for the bulls? Recent developments are looking more positive, so best of luck. (Although I don't think you did us any favours beating the pies last week. It's gonna be tough on Sunday.)

As regards Halifax's... grade C???

http://therfl.co.uk/licensing/super_league

Halifax RLFC

Halifax RLFC submitted an application with insufficient detail in their marketing, media or commercial plans. The club business plan was inadequate, figures presented by the club as the budget and performance forecasts for the 2012-14 Licence period were speculative and the club did not provide sufficient information for KPMG to complete their assessment procedures. Whilst the club has an excellent community program, a good facility and has recently strengthened its Board and player performance system, the club fell below the standards expected of a Super League club.

Bulls Boy 2011 wrote:

Fax won't come up, they have just announced a £20,000 profit at Championship which is excellent so they won't ruin that by coming up to Super League and having to pay Super League costs, upping season tickets and losing fans because they will be beaten every week. What's best for Fax is to stay down and keep making profit and playing good rugby and competing for trophies, they don't deserve to be a 3rd rate Super League team being beat week in week out.

If that's best for Halifax why wouldn't it be the best for Bulls, too? Bit hypocritical, I'd say. I don't want to lose the Bulls from SL but if they do go into liquidation I can't see any other outcome.

Bulls Boy 2011 wrote:

Hmm okay I may have been wrong on a few things and I apologize but the majority of what I said I stand by. I meant taking the p*ss building the new stadium.

I don't understand how people think that just because the RFL own the lease for Odsal, means that we will still be in SL. The RFL could easily sell the lease to the council for a bit of money and the coucil could use Odsal as a landfill site

There is no p twke surrounding their efforts to build a new stadiun.
In fact, I would suggest that, far from taking the p, they have done absolutely everything they can to ensure that they will have a new stadium.
The delays which have occured since the franchises were handed out, were solely due the public inquiry being refered to the SoS, which isnt really the fault of the club, is it ?
Just because your club is in strife, this doesn't give you the right to spout nonsense about another SL club.
Wakefield have done everything asked of them by the RFL and i'm sure that we will continue to do so.