Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:50 pm  

Tonights "telly" game is a perfect example of what could end up to us week in week out. I would rather stay in the championship than endure that each week.

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:01 pm  

Agree with MP. We don't want to go into that league and get "Widnessed" every week. We need to get stronger as a club and need a backer. We have to compete or we'll just embarrass ourselves.

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:17 pm  

i would go for it if there was a chance

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:41 pm  

I admit I was initially upset when we did not get the nod for Super League but after the initial disapointment it didn`t bother me too much . I never even watch Super League when it`s on tv I get bored and find something else to do. Widnes in a way were lucky they were not even competative in the Championship so they can "settle" for loseing every week but could we. We have all enjoyed our rugby these last 3 yrs a couple of finals and wining many more games than we lose.Would we want to be like Widnes every game ? no thank you.We would certainly have to have a money man that is prepared to put money in for years as well.
One thing I do think is if the Dulls do get their liscence withdrawn and it`s a big "do" I think we should have the remainder of what`s left on this terms liscence and the following 3 yrs because we`ve done them a favour being rushed up.

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:45 pm  

Thinking back to what happened at Wakefield.....

They went into administration, a money man (!) got them on the cheap and they kept their place and licence so why should Bradford be any different? They keep saying theres people willing to put money in but not the amount needed to clear the debt and move on so the cheap option would be to do a 'Wakey'.

If Fax do get offered the chance, would it be the right thing for the club at this stage? Players already signed up for next year who want part time rugby, availabilty of quality fulltime players, etc.

If it comes off then good luck to you.

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:47 pm  

Am I the only Fax fan who doesn't want to go to SL? (yet)

Look at Widnes tonight

Don't get me wrong I'd love to see us at the top level once more but only when we're ready in all departments and not getting thrashed every week. Are we ready for SL? Not at all.

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:24 pm  

With the licence system in place you have to have real ' strength in depth ' both financially and within your fan base,

You need a long term commitment financially, 5/6 years , essentially a couple of million to keep your spending up near a max SC spend

Its no good having your fan base dropping back down to the bare couple of thousand when things arent going to plan for the 1 st 2/3 years

Its a hard call, but just like a shiny new stadium isnt the ' golden ticket ' for SL entry, SL itself isnt the answer to inadequate finance, player attraction and a fair weather support

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:28 pm  

Haighy wrote:

Am I the only Fax fan who doesn't want to go to SL? (yet)

Not read many of the threads on it?

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:29 pm  

Tony Fax wrote:

I'm "coming out of retirement" on this one. There's only one thing more embarrassing than England's defeat versus Italy last night ... and that's Super League - the set up, the "leadership" and the awful "entertainment" it offers. For christ's sake let's not be a part of this sham. Perfectly happy with what I'm seeing at the moment, rather than "making up the numbers" in that pile of crap.

The shock, but I agree with my old buddy TF2.

Re: Fax superleague 2013 : Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:37 pm  

Starbug wrote:

With the licence system in place you have to have real ' strength in depth ' both financially and within your fan base,

You need a long term commitment financially, 5/6 years , essentially a couple of million to keep your spending up near a max SC spend

Its no good having your fan base dropping back down to the bare couple of thousand when things arent going to plan for the 1 st 2/3 years

Its a hard call, but just like a shiny new stadium isnt the ' golden ticket ' for SL entry, SL itself isnt the answer to inadequate finance, player attraction and a fair weather support

Nice to hear from you Starbug , are you back from your sabatical?