Re: Licence for 2015 - 2017 : Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:24 pm  

spanishbob wrote:

There lies the issue.

The RFL has caused fans to not have a care.

Well I for one will continue to support my club and I do look to the future.

Who really believes that the RFL will take a blind bit of notice to fans turning their backs for a minute, or any other pressures brought to near by the newly formed group?

I applaud those for trying but I can't help feel anything done will just fall on deaf ears.

You might be right , they will probably not take any notice at all , but for sure they won't if nothing is done , the guarantee of failure is not to try

Re: Licence for 2015 - 2017 : Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:26 pm  

The Sleaze wrote:

We need a scholarship and under 18's, running a 23's isn't enough.

My lad plays for a local Rugby (Union) club. He's 13 and they don't seem to have much trouble running teams at pretty much every age group with not much more than a £30 annual subs, plus shorts, socks and boots (the club provide the shirts).

Fev and Sheffield run multiple age group teams, and I see very little reason (other than volunteer coaches) that we can't do the same.

Local clubs manage to build club-houses (which generate revenue) alongside a pitch with perhaps a small stand. Why on earth can't a semi-pro club with c.2,000+ paying speccies do the same??

Agreed that the U23's may need more cash, and that parents do the ferrying of the team for away games for most local clubs (but why not the same for Fax?), but surely local lads would flock to wear the blue 'n' white and represent the Fax???

Re: Licence for 2015 - 2017 : Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:32 pm  

HXSparky wrote:

My lad plays for a local Rugby (Union) club. He's 13 and they don't seem to have much trouble running teams at pretty much every age group with not much more than a £30 annual subs, plus shorts, socks and boots (the club provide the shirts).

Fev and Sheffield run multiple age group teams, and I see very little reason (other than volunteer coaches) that we can't do the same.

Local clubs manage to build club-houses (which generate revenue) alongside a pitch with perhaps a small stand. Why on earth can't a semi-pro club with c.2,000+ paying speccies do the same??

Agreed that the U23's may need more cash, and that parents do the ferrying of the team for away games for most local clubs (but why not the same for Fax?), but surely local lads would flock to wear the blue 'n' white and represent the Fax???

The RFL told us only certain clubs could have junior teams FAX was not one of them.

Re: Licence for 2015 - 2017 : Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:59 pm  

HXSparky wrote:

My lad plays for a local Rugby (Union) club. He's 13 and they don't seem to have much trouble running teams at pretty much every age group with not much more than a £30 annual subs, plus shorts, socks and boots (the club provide the shirts).

Fev and Sheffield run multiple age group teams, and I see very little reason (other than volunteer coaches) that we can't do the same.

Local clubs manage to build club-houses (which generate revenue) alongside a pitch with perhaps a small stand. Why on earth can't a semi-pro club with c.2,000+ paying speccies do the same??

Agreed that the U23's may need more cash, and that parents do the ferrying of the team for away games for most local clubs (but why not the same for Fax?), but surely local lads would flock to wear the blue 'n' white and represent the Fax???

Well said mate I agree the club really need to look at how other clubs have done it as whilst I always defend them saying we cannot afford it we have to ask can we afford not to for the next Franchise bid???
There is land around Calderdale that could be used for a couple of pitches for a Junior set up and could even become a base for the club for training even with the new arrangement with the College, we could also have all U23 games there and generate some income.
Fans and businesses would get behind any fundraising and help needed to get this up and running.
Go for it!