Re: Latest state of play posts only : Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:55 pm  

childofthenorthern wrote:

Might be viable but if the rfl gave any consessions on either rent or ground maintenance to make that possible do you imagine there would be no complaints about 'the rfl subsidising the bulls again'?

From who?

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:28 pm  

Starbug wrote:

From who?

There are a subset of supporters from many clubs who think we've received enough or too much support from the rfl and that we are a drain on the games resources. If there was either a suggestion or evidence the bulls weren't paying "a commercial rent" for Odsal I can't see them not putting forward the point that we were being favoured again.

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:32 pm  

childofthenorthern wrote:

There are a subset of supporters from many clubs who think we've received enough or too much support from the rfl and that we are a drain on the games resources. If there was either a suggestion or evidence the bulls weren't paying "a commercial rent" for Odsal I can't see them not putting forward the point that we were being favoured again.

Yes but the SL club fans wont be fussed because you will be in the Championship, and nobody gives a toss what Championship clubs or fans think

As you will soon discover

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:53 pm  

Starbug wrote:

Yes but the SL club fans wont be fussed because you will be in the Championship, and nobody gives a toss what Championship clubs or fans think

As you will soon discover

See you there then!

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:14 am  

childofthenorthern wrote:

There are a subset of supporters from many clubs who think we've received enough or too much support from the rfl and that we are a drain on the games resources. If there was either a suggestion or evidence the bulls weren't paying "a commercial rent" for Odsal I can't see them not putting forward the point that we were being favoured again.

Tough! Most fans I've spoken to, from a variety of clubs, are all in favour of what's been done. As am I. I don't see why any account should be taken of a small subset of fans, whatever happens is never going to please everyone!

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:41 am  

If it wasn't for the fact that the Bulls do have a strong Fan base this resolution for SLE to buy the Club would not be happening. As has been mentioned the SL Chairmen are hard nosed Businessmen who realise that he Bulls terminating would see a dramatic loss of revenue and loads of negative publicity. The plans they've come up with to satifisy them, is to continue keeping the Club as a going concern and hopefully find a buyer who will pay of the outstanding debts to stay in SL or failing that demoting the Club down one tier (any more than that not worth it) and if enough momentum re results early on next season a Buyer can be found that way.

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Sat Aug 04, 2012 12:49 am  

A picture of this could be Bradford next Year! http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6442508916

A picture of this could be Bradford next Year! http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6442508916

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Sat Aug 04, 2012 7:38 am  

childofthenorthern wrote:

Might be viable but if the rfl gave any consessions on either rent or ground maintenance to make that possible do you imagine there would be no complaints about 'the rfl subsidising the bulls again'?

What else are they going to do with the ground in the short term? Where are the other potential tenants? How long would it take the RFL to sell the lease?

If the Bulls are going to be expelled from SL and relegated to the Championship, the new club is going to need a lot of technical support and expertise from the RFL to get back up and running. Particularly if its supporter owned. It doesnt make any sense to go to the trouble of buying the Bulls if all they're trying to do is just to see the club through to the end of the season. It would be pointless to do what they are doing and then kill off a fledgling new club by charging unrealistic rent for the stadium.

I expect they'll come up with a new sub lease with the rent linked to attendances.

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:44 am  

Cibaman wrote:

What else are they going to do with the ground in the short term? Where are the other potential tenants? How long would it take the RFL to sell the lease?

If the Bulls are going to be expelled from SL and relegated to the Championship, the new club is going to need a lot of technical support and expertise from the RFL to get back up and running. Particularly if its supporter owned. It doesnt make any sense to go to the trouble of buying the Bulls if all they're trying to do is just to see the club through to the end of the season. It would be pointless to do what they are doing and then kill off a fledgling new club by charging unrealistic rent for the stadium.

I expect they'll come up with a new sub lease with the rent linked to attendances.

I agree that's the logical thing to do and long term would provide the bulls with the best platform to rebuild so how could it possibly not happen...

Re: Latest state of play posts only : Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:52 am  

childofthenorthern wrote:

I agree that's the logical thing to do and long term would provide the bulls with the best platform to rebuild so how could it possibly not happen...

Youre all coming round to my thoughts of a couple of days ago