RickyF1 wrote:
I feel we won't progress ever out of championship if we take this route.
This type of model allows for enough outside investment to build the club at a steady pace, but it also means that the businessmen who are putting money in will have to consult with fans on all major decisions. In essence its a way of protecting everyone from themselves.
In his interview in LE Marc Green said he saw the money coming in decreasing and his answer was to spend more. With the Lamb/Irvine model this would not be allowed to happen as it would be blocked at board level. The fans could each pay £5 - £10 to become members just like the Hull KR supporters group but in return you get more than a membership card and members baseball cap, you get to either elect a couple of board members or if you feel qualified you could put yourself forward to sit on the board.
I think its an interesting concept that has the potential to allow the club to progress within its means and not overstretch its finances. At the end of the day RL are totally dependent on fan income streams as well as Sky money so why not have the fans elect some board members to protect their club.
