Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:50 pm  

Thank flip something seems to be happening - if it's the worse let it be - everyone needs to move forward - but fingers crossed it's the right decision for RFL in the medium term - which imo is sell to one of parties which offer best return on lease sale and see Bulls retain current license and take their chance in 2 years time. I'm a Bulls supporter 1st, but an RFL supporter 2nd and although I couldn't follow anoher club would still follow the sport hence want to see the right decision for the game!

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:53 pm  

Personally think the RFL would only invite the clubs to a meeting if they were seeking approval to keep you in, as opposed for a vote on kicking you out.

Under a franchise system, the rules are laid out and the final decision lies with the RFL. The requests from the ABC are unreasonable given the rules and the comparison with teams that missed out on a franchise.

Hence I believe the RFL are prepared to concede to keep the Bulls alive, but need to consult other clubs first.

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 12:59 pm  

Maccbull_BigBullyBooaza wrote:

Rules have changed since then.

Why am I not surprised?

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:01 pm  

debaser wrote:

Why am I not surprised?

Is the answer, you are surprised, but no-one can tell because you have no eye brows?

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:06 pm  

Second bid by ABC rejected. RFL say they will not accept bids with strings attached. http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/25 ... ford-bulls

Second bid by ABC rejected. RFL say they will not accept bids with strings attached. http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/25 ... ford-bulls

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:12 pm  

I particularly like this bit:

"The ABC Consortium have also been informed that any unconditional offer would also have to be accompanied by a detailed business plan,"

How much detail is appropriate when there is no clue at all over which league they'll be playing in? Idiots.

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:12 pm  

“The ABC Consortium have also been informed that any unconditional offer would also have to be accompanied by a detailed business plan, the identity of all material shareholders and proposed directors and the appropriate proof that the required levels of funding are in place.

This is new information. No business plan, no identity of directors and no proof of funding....

Hmmmm

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:13 pm  

Andy Wilson ‏@andywiz

not quite as dramatic as had been suggested re bulls today. no emergency meeting, just a rejection of the latest conditional abc offer.

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:14 pm  

AaronBull wrote: Second bid by ABC rejected. RFL say they will not accept bids with strings attached. http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/25 ... ford-bulls Wasn't 2 nd bid rejected on Monday? Sounds like a late press release rather than anything to do with today's meeting

AaronBull wrote: Second bid by ABC rejected. RFL say they will not accept bids with strings attached. http://www.therfl.co.uk/news/article/25 ... ford-bulls Wasn't 2 nd bid rejected on Monday? Sounds like a late press release rather than anything to do with today's meeting

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Wed Aug 01, 2012 1:15 pm  

paulwalker71 wrote:

This is new information. No business plan, no identity of directors and no proof of funding....

Hmmmm

I don't get why there is so much secrecy regarding the identities of the consortium. If its successful somebody is going to have to be a front for it, why not get it out in the open?