[Bulliac]

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 8:35 am  

Terrific game and a credit to both clubs, imo.

The defence was superb from both sides the quality of the tries that were scored is testament to that. I have to say that some of our 'off the cuff stuff', particularly the interplay leading up to both of Purt's tries, was just sensational. From our pov it was just the sort of high intensity game we need and if I were a Fax fan I'd be thinking that if we played like that every week we'd be nearer the top two as well.

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 11:24 am  

Bulliac wrote:

Terrific game and a credit to both clubs, imo.

The defence was superb from both sides the quality of the tries that were scored is testament to that. I have to say that some of our 'off the cuff stuff', particularly the interplay leading up to both of Purt's tries, was just sensational. From our pov it was just the sort of high intensity game we need and if I were a Fax fan I'd be thinking that if we played like that every week we'd be nearer the top two as well.

we have played like that most weeks but unfortunately haven't had that extra bit to get over the line in each game

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 1:41 pm  

I agree that Halifax deserve plenty of credit for the way they've played against us on both occasions this season

Genuine question for Fax fans: How close are you to being able to go full-time? I could see Halifax becoming a genuine contender with full-time training and a few key additions to their squad. But how realistic is that?

[Bulliac]

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 2:00 pm  

Good question is that.

Their coach says, in one breath, their defeat wasn't due to us being full time, but then goes on to say the Bulls extra skills are due to being able to practice for more time. If being full time isn't an issue, then I'm not sure what he means by that, to be honest.

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 2:29 pm  

paulwalker71 wrote:

I agree that Halifax deserve plenty of credit for the way they've played against us on both occasions this season

Genuine question for Fax fans: How close are you to being able to go full-time? I could see Halifax becoming a genuine contender with full-time training and a few key additions to their squad. But how realistic is that?

at a fans forum earlier in the year, we were told the aim is to go full time for the 2017 season onwards

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 2:30 pm  

According to our Chairman at a recent fans forum, all being well the plan is to get a second team going next season and go full-time the season after. The key to this is to steadily increase attendances and that requires a consistently winning team. I believe under Richard Marshall we are heading in the right direction but it will take time. He has had to run with the team built by Karl Harrison and the signings he had already made for 2015. Next year he should have his own team in place. We'll go full-time when we can afford to and not before. We've had too many "boom and bust" near misses to have not learnt some hard lessons!

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 2:52 pm  

Fax Machine wrote:

According to our Chairman at a recent fans forum, all being well the plan is to get a second team going next season and go full-time the season after. The key to this is to steadily increase attendances and that requires a consistently winning team. I believe under Richard Marshall we are heading in the right direction but it will take time. He has had to run with the team built by Karl Harrison and the signings he had already made for 2015. Next year he should have his own team in place. We'll go full-time when we can afford to and not before. We've had too many "boom and bust" near misses to have not learnt some hard lessons!

All sounds very promising and sensible

Having more Championship clubs attempting to grow towards being full-time is surely the whole point of bringing back promotion and relegation. Hope Halifax can take steps in that direction and arrive as a full-time outfit in 2017.

Would like to see Sheffield moving in that direction too, and perhaps a few others. Sadly I don't think some of the current Championship clubs would ever really have the fanbase (if what we saw this past weekend, and on our travels this season is anything to go by)

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 4:04 pm  

morleyexile wrote:

You're joking right? Odsal is a dump, as is Bradford. Bloomfield Road is a much better stadium. Surely the whole idea of summer bash is a neutral venue that can attract a large number of fans from all clubs. Where do you get less run down from? Bloomfield Road is a re-built stadium, all seater, all under cover with better facilities. e.g. toilets, bars and food outlets. I know this because I actually went yesterday. It was a great day out, sun shining, lots of beer etc. I'd like to add, a great afternoon in Blackpool Walkabout with the Bulls fans and the drummer. good deals on booze for Bulls fans aswell.

Yes Odsal is a dump, Bradford is a dump too - but Blackpool is is far worse and much more of a dump. We stayed over for day two and gingerly walked round the place, vast areas boarded up and bugger all visitors apart from the usual stuff you see on "Street Photography" web sites..... Cellulite capital of the UK I think.

That said, if its repeated next year, Bloomfield Rd is a nice stadium and next time I will stay in St Annes and drive in (if we are involved)

Anyway, I thought our support was phenominal and exemplary in behaviour.. What an absolute last 20/30 minutes that was - and despite the Leigh "fans" who tried to goad them they never faltered and never reacted - just ace!

It gave me goose bumps did that - and not had those since Saints at home in '96

[Bulliac]

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 4:17 pm  

Strange isn't it. Morleyexile got it spot on in the very first sentence - but still couldn't resist and got owned by Maccbull!

Re: Summer Bash - Bradford vs. Halifax : Mon May 25, 2015 5:57 pm  

Errol Stock wrote:

Yes Odsal is a dump, Bradford is a dump too - but Blackpool is is far worse and much more of a dump. We stayed over for day two and gingerly walked round the place, vast areas boarded up and bugger all visitors apart from the usual stuff you see on "Street Photography" web sites..... Cellulite capital of the UK I think.

That said, if its repeated next year, Bloomfield Rd is a nice stadium and next time I will stay in St Annes and drive in (if we are involved)

Anyway, I thought our support was phenominal and exemplary in behaviour.. What an absolute last 20/30 minutes that was - and despite the Leigh "fans" who tried to goad them they never faltered and never reacted - just ace!

It gave me goose bumps did that - and not had those since Saints at home in '96

tell that to the bull who grabbed me by the throat in the car park after the game