Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:16 pm  

John Gilbert Reds wrote:

What track record? He was interested in Oldham, but made it clear he needed to own both RL and football club for it to work as a viable business. Simon Corney was reluctant to sell and so the deal fell flat on its face. Bradford Bulls was his wifes attempt to get into ownership, whilst I appreciate Marwan would have had more than an interest in it as far as I know they made a bid but the RFL chose an alternative.

Interesting both of the above don't mention Swinton, where he said he would look at owning the club if the Council allowed him to build them a new stadium in the town centre. He has recently just submitted plans for that stadium.

Unfair to label his interest in NRL as noise IMO.

I think you have jumped the gun the JGR....he hasn't submitted plans at all, what he was required to do is submit his proposals for the council to scrutinise, upon which they will give him the go ahead to submit full building plans.
You are quite correct that he did say if the green light was given he would then look at a possible purchase of Swinton. maybe then he will contact the Swinton BOM to enter into formal discussions.

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:21 pm  

John Gilbert Reds wrote:

Bradford Bulls was his wifes attempt to get into ownership,

Comedy gold.

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:30 pm  

Marshy1 wrote:

I think you have jumped the gun the JGR....he hasn't submitted plans at all, what he was required to do is submit his proposals for the council to scrutinise, upon which they will give him the go ahead to submit full building plans.
You are quite correct that he did say if the green light was given he would then look at a possible purchase of Swinton. maybe then he will contact the Swinton BOM to enter into formal discussions.

I hope so. Swinton (as a town) has been on its ar$e for too long now. The new Asda is a start to regenerating the town centre and hopefully the Council will give MK the nod to proceed with his plans for a new stadium and other attached amenities. Would be great to bring a RL club back into the heart of the community too, as the current trend is to move them out of the area due to the lack of available land within town centres these days. It would be exciting for Swinton, I would even stick my neck on the block and say they'll double there attendance with a stadium location around the old Ambrose Barlow site. There are plenty of chimney pots in view of the proposed site, something you struggle to spot at Barton!

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:40 pm  

Buying Oldham football club, Oldham rugby, Swinton, Aj Bell stadium,Hotel, halls of residence for academy players, ground for Swinton, Aussie club.
All wind and baggy pants ?
I wonder if he did a Snape when he took Salford over and created credit, or its a loan to/in Salfords name.
When Mr Snape walked away we nearly went under then, I have a few doubts hope I'm wrong

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:54 pm  

The Swinton question rather depends on whether the Doc is talking to the Old Co or the New Co. I know some of the New Co people and he hasn't talked to them but that doesn't mean he isn't in discussion with the Kidds at Old Co.

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Fri Oct 17, 2014 12:01 pm  

Back on topic - I though the Dr was brilliant at the weekend providing the pre-match entertainment. His singing with the Saints fans was very memorable.

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Fri Oct 17, 2014 3:54 pm  

well we know where you were sat ...
"Those who feel the breath of sadness
Sit down next to me
Those who find they're touched by madness
Sit down next to me
Those who find themselves ridiculous
Sit down next to me"

Re: The Doc, Salford and the NRL : Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:06 pm  

MARWAN Koukash, the multi-millionaire English turf magnate and owner of Super League club Salford, will arrive in Australia this week in his bid to buy into an NRL club. Koukash is a self-confessed league nut. “Some people call me crazy, but I love the sport (rugby league),” he said recently. “I can’t see myself not being involved (in the NRL) in the best rugby competition in the world.” He’s ruled out any interest in the ailing Wests Tigers, but said he was whittling down his shopping list to “one or two” clubs. It’s known that Newcastle Knights are on the list, as the club is currently for sale after Nathan Tinkler walked away. The NRL is funding the Knights and no doubt will roll out the red carpet to get Koukash interested. The NRL might have competition for the Koukash investment in the Hunter, as Tinkler desperately tries to off-load his A-League club the Newcastle Jets for a third of the price of the NRL team. Source - Half Way Down

MARWAN Koukash, the multi-millionaire English turf magnate and owner of Super League club Salford, will arrive in Australia this week in his bid to buy into an NRL club. Koukash is a self-confessed league nut. “Some people call me crazy, but I love the sport (rugby league),” he said recently. “I can’t see myself not being involved (in the NRL) in the best rugby competition in the world.” He’s ruled out any interest in the ailing Wests Tigers, but said he was whittling down his shopping list to “one or two” clubs. It’s known that Newcastle Knights are on the list, as the club is currently for sale after Nathan Tinkler walked away. The NRL is funding the Knights and no doubt will roll out the red carpet to get Koukash interested. The NRL might have competition for the Koukash investment in the Hunter, as Tinkler desperately tries to off-load his A-League club the Newcastle Jets for a third of the price of the NRL team. Source - Half Way Down