Re: The 5 runners and riders : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:24 pm  

I'm not a Bulls fan so nothing to do with me really but to be fair to Scruton and Sammut I think they both went with reluctantly and with a heavy heart.

I suppose they felt they'd stuck with it for as long as the could and with things looking bleaker than ever put their careers and family first. Under the circumstances you cannot really blame them.

Re: The 5 runners and riders : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:33 pm  

I think Duckman knew this would happen all along. Why else create a thread based on a horse racing theme?

Re: Ownership and twists : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:36 pm  

Intent is definitely there... http://www.superleague.co.uk/article/29 ... lls-bid-is

Intent is definitely there... http://www.superleague.co.uk/article/29 ... lls-bid-is

Re: Ownership and twists : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:40 pm  

melly88 wrote: Intent is definitely there... http://www.superleague.co.uk/article/29 ... lls-bid-is "Mandy wants to run the club herself, although I don't think she will be fully hands on. I am sure she will bring in other people." Bradford are currently bottom of Super League after having six points deducted for going into administration and, although Koukash suggested there could be a legal battle to reinstate the points, he says funds would be made available to coach Francis Cummins to enable him to strengthen the squad in their fight to avoid relegation. "There would be funds to make sure the club survives this year," he added. "It's going to be a big fight for them, having been deducted the six points. "The main objective this year would be to avoid going down. "She will also need to look at the legal aspects of the legality of having the six points deducted. There could be some interesting times ahead." Your not kidding Dr.

melly88 wrote: Intent is definitely there... http://www.superleague.co.uk/article/29 ... lls-bid-is "Mandy wants to run the club herself, although I don't think she will be fully hands on. I am sure she will bring in other people." Bradford are currently bottom of Super League after having six points deducted for going into administration and, although Koukash suggested there could be a legal battle to reinstate the points, he says funds would be made available to coach Francis Cummins to enable him to strengthen the squad in their fight to avoid relegation. "There would be funds to make sure the club survives this year," he added. "It's going to be a big fight for them, having been deducted the six points. "The main objective this year would be to avoid going down. "She will also need to look at the legal aspects of the legality of having the six points deducted. There could be some interesting times ahead." Your not kidding Dr.

Re: The 5 runners and riders : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:42 pm  

FoxyDread wrote:

I'm not a Bulls fan so nothing to do with me really but to be fair to Scruton and Sammut I think they both went with reluctantly and with a heavy heart.

I suppose they felt they'd stuck with it for as long as the could and with things looking bleaker than ever put their careers and family first. Under the circumstances you cannot really blame them.

I dont blame either of them, i would do the same.

Think there was mention that scruton was absolutely gutted about leaving, sammut im not so sure, TBH though scruton has only really produced for one year most of the the he has not really had any impact, sammut however runs hot and cold, but if gaskell game get some good game time under him i think he will be just as good so i dont think we will miss either of them, carvs can take a running jump for all im concerned.

If we are suddenly bank rolled i would like us to try and sign mullaly if at all possible, we are really desperate for props and that HAS to be addressed first if we are to stay up.

Re: Ownership and twists : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:44 pm  

Ah, it was a blessing.....

We are being given the opportunity to live in interesting times

Thats ok then

Re: The 5 runners and riders : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:47 pm  

A season long loan for for him would be fine. I assume the Giants will be looking at him being the long term successor to Crabtree so will be unlikely to release.

Re: Ownership and twists : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:48 pm  

Do we have any info on his wife (career background, yaddayaddayadda?)

And who may she "bring in"

Re: The 5 runners and riders : Thu Mar 13, 2014 12:59 pm  

Even if her bid fails it must now set the bench-mark for all bids to beat. If one of the others gets it and then fails to put in substantial investment I would assume there would be serious questions asked of the RFL why they were chosen over a known multi millionaire. On the face of it, we should end up with a real money person this time as the person will be Mrs Koukash or someone who has guaranteed better investment / plans - shouldn't we?

[Bulliac]

Re: Ownership and twists : Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:05 pm  

I'd guess she's had little grounding in the game and who would be her obvious go to person for info? Well, right now I'd suggest her husband has a bloke called Noble at his club and he seems to know a bit so I'm sure he'd be helpful.