Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:57 pm  

Top 2 in Championship get around half a million each, 2 relegated SL clubs get parachute payments even higher than that which pretty much means we're stuffed next year and, I hate to say it but, our BOD no longer seem bothered.

Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 2:04 pm  

Fax Machine wrote:

Top 2 in Championship get around half a million each, 2 relegated SL clubs get parachute payments even higher than that which pretty much means we're stuffed next year and, I hate to say it but, our BOD no longer seem bothered.

I feel the same.On a positive side Rugby am is on Premier sports starting in June and TA is
getting a lot of praise for its inception.

Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 5:31 pm  

Thank you Fax Machine 1 for your helpful response. I hadn't been aware that there will be no promotion from Championship 1. It will certainly be a tough competition for us next season.

Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:26 pm  

Fax Machine wrote:

Top 2 in Championship get around half a million each, 2 relegated SL clubs get parachute payments even higher than that which pretty much means we're stuffed next year and, I hate to say it but, our BOD no longer seem bothered.

Negotiated the return of Tommy Saxton (allegedly)
Signed Peter Fox.
Signed Danny Yates.
Trials for Aaron Bath.
Recalled young Fairbanks.
Refused overtures from a club for one of our better players, (allegedly)
Spending a great deal of their time at the Shay midweek.
Walking to Keighley to raise funds.
Hosting quiz nights to raise funds.
Still putting money in.
Yep, they couldn't give a rats ar"e.

Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:46 pm  

Sorry to disappoint everyone but I have to agree with HJ on this one to a certain extent. I've been a critic of the BOD when it comes to not communicating with its supporters and (IMO) the rent issue was handled appallingly, an absolute PR disaster, however the latest signings are further proof that they have always backed their man.

Whether or not KH is the right man for the job, has the judgement to bring in the right player, get the maximum out of that player and then knows when to move a player on, is a totally different matter.

On a different note I'd love to see Saxton play at centre and get young Cowling back with Fox on his shoulder. I know that these players have what it takes to succeed in this league and that's is what's so frustrating.

Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:50 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

Negotiated the return of Tommy Saxton (allegedly)
Signed Peter Fox.
Signed Danny Yates.
Trials for Aaron Bath.
Recalled young Fairbanks.
Refused overtures from a club for one of our better players, (allegedly)
Spending a great deal of their time at the Shay midweek.
Walking to Keighley to raise funds.
Hosting quiz nights to raise funds.
Still putting money in.
Yep, they couldn't give a rats ar"e.

And the list goes on......

Re: Fax TV : Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:07 pm  

Fax Machine wrote: 2 clubs coming down from SL, none going up. 4 going down from the Championship leaving 10 plus the 2 from SL making 12 in SL and 12 in Championship I think it's 5 down from the Championship and 1 up from Championship 1. http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/9160147/five-clubs-to-be-relegated-from-the-rugby-league-championship

Fax Machine wrote: 2 clubs coming down from SL, none going up. 4 going down from the Championship leaving 10 plus the 2 from SL making 12 in SL and 12 in Championship I think it's 5 down from the Championship and 1 up from Championship 1. http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/9160147/five-clubs-to-be-relegated-from-the-rugby-league-championship

Re: Fax TV : Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:22 am  

HXSparky wrote: I think it's 5 down from the Championship and 1 up from Championship 1. http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/9160147/five-clubs-to-be-relegated-from-the-rugby-league-championship I stand corrected. Was that a later change as I could have sworn that it was originally 4 to go down?

HXSparky wrote: I think it's 5 down from the Championship and 1 up from Championship 1. http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/9160147/five-clubs-to-be-relegated-from-the-rugby-league-championship I stand corrected. Was that a later change as I could have sworn that it was originally 4 to go down?

Re: Fax TV : Fri Jun 06, 2014 8:32 am  

halifaxjohn wrote:

Negotiated the return of Tommy Saxton (allegedly)
Signed Peter Fox.
Signed Danny Yates.
Trials for Aaron Bath.
Recalled young Fairbanks.
Refused overtures from a club for one of our better players, (allegedly)
Spending a great deal of their time at the Shay midweek.
Walking to Keighley to raise funds.
Hosting quiz nights to raise funds.
Still putting money in.
Yep, they couldn't give a rats ar"e.

OK. I appreciate all that and they are good signs but why are they keeping such a low profile at present?

Particularly TA who is not usually one to shy away from the public eye. I appreciate he has personal problems at present but he is still doing the Premier Sports Rugby AM thing so where does he currently stand with Fax?

Look, I don't usually knock the BOD as they do what they do for no financial rewards, just love of the club, and without them there would be no club. It's just that when they remain silent for as long as they have it promotes rumours which are very unsettling and steadily reducing attendances.

....and please note, I said "no longer SEEM bothered" not "ARE no longer bothered". That is the perception one gets from the deathly silence.

Re: Fax TV : Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:29 am  

Fax Machine wrote:

OK. I appreciate all that and they are good signs but why are they keeping such a low profile at present?

Particularly TA who is not usually one to shy away from the public eye. I appreciate he has personal problems at present but he is still doing the Premier Sports Rugby AM thing so where does he currently stand with Fax?

Look, I don't usually knock the BOD as they do what they do for no financial rewards, just love of the club, and without them there would be no club. It's just that when they remain silent for as long as they have it promotes rumours which are very unsettling and steadily reducing attendances.

....and please note, I said "no longer SEEM bothered" not "ARE no longer bothered". That is the perception one gets from the deathly silence.

And I appreciate all you say.
Think we might see some developments soon which might back up your theory.