Whilst it is not something to gloat about even over our bitter rivals it is ironic that the club that were a big part of the reason why we are no longer a force in the game are now suffering themselves. I don't recall much sympathy for us back in 1999, 2001 and 2004 especially from Bulls fans and their Chairman at the time Chris Caisley. Oh no they were glad to 'eliminate' a club that was what they classed in their catchment area for support, remember the adverts in the Courier and free tickets in calderdale schools, amateur clubs etc.. they were everywhere poaching what would traditionally be our fans, yes they excelled in marketing the game but it was at OUR cost.
So no sympathy from me, apart from the poor fans who helped raise the £500K which was a waste of their time now they have gone bang, their Board are as bad as the RFL corrupt, its illegal to run a company while trading insolvent.
The RFL obviously turned a blind eye to this when the Frachises were given out, it proves what I have always said about Franchises and that is there are rules but they just smokescreen a process which is just down to who the RFL want in SL and those they don't, if your face fits you are in but i doubt they dare ever kick a club out, its a bent system I hate it. Bit like a mafia the RFL you have to dance to their tune and you are okay no mattter what, look at Bradford they are BUST yet you bet they will still be in SL next year!
