Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:28 pm  

I think the sticking point is whether the whole of the proceeds should be divided equally between the 12 S L clubs or should there be some extra cash for them.

[Bullseye]

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:29 pm  

Roman ruins? Well it is "a natural amphitheatre".

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:30 pm  

Smack him Jimmy wrote:

Maybe if someone (I cant disclose his/her name) accidently leaks the rumour that there is Oil under Odsal - nope, that wont work, they'll dig up the pitch, find some roman ruins and Odsal will remain sealed off for another few years - damn.

There's almost certainly oil under odsal. in the drums it was flytipped in when it was landfill before stadium was built. its next to the asbestos and arsenic.

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:30 pm  

Smack him Jimmy wrote:

Maybe if someone (I cant disclose his/her name) accidently leaks the rumour that there is Oil under Odsal - nope, that wont work, they'll dig up the pitch, find some roman ruins and Odsal will remain sealed off for another few years - damn.

Isn't fracking the thing at the mo'?

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:32 pm  

As an outsider and Hull KR living in East Leeds I can definately say West Yorkshire Sport on Radio Leeds is 97% football with the occasional 5 minute comment about RL. Radio Blunderside may be laughable but at least RL gets more coverage. Radio Leeds prefers to talk about non league footie than turn over more time to RL.

Back on topic, the only issue I have is that the owners have to buy Odsal for a similar figure they bought it for. If they give it away, the other clubs will demand similar help if they get into difficulty. Could you see the RFL buying Belle Vue?

Hope this gets sorted soon as I am looking forward to what could be a cracking season opener against you guys. Our signings look even stronger now, but the Bulls may be motivated to prove a point this season.

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:35 pm  

Odsal stadium for whatever purpose, based on levels of support, will never be a viable facility in it's present form.

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:37 pm  

Eureka!
I've worked out the solution to our problem; why didnt we think of it sooner; its obvious; its been proven to work because I've seen it on telly.

Ok, we all need to believe in the spirit of the Bulls; and the Bullometer will fill up and the Bulls will be saved.

SO we need to sing loud and clear.

I'll start us off.....(clears throat).......

YOU BETTER WATCH OUT
YOU BETTER NOT CRY

(come on everyone - it might work - if we believe...)

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:39 pm  

8ULL5HITT4 wrote:

I think the sticking point is whether the whole of the proceeds should be divided equally between the 12 S L clubs or should there be some extra cash for them.

IIRC Lease was bought by RFL from central funds, NOT SL. so any distribution of funds would be split amongst all member clubs not just the 12 members of SL. I'd expect any funds to back into central pot to help make up shortfall in next round of sport england funding

[Bullseye]

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:42 pm  

PHILISAN wrote:

Odsal stadium for whatever purpose, based on levels of support, will never be a viable facility in it's present form.

Agreed. Since the Council stopped paying for the upkeep we've been on the downward spiral. A SL Bulls couldn't afford it so there's no way a championship club (or phoenix club in League 1) could either.

Even SL clubs with new grounds don't perform well as they need to be propped up by their owners, although that takes less propping up than if you're in an old stadium.

Re: Administration 3 - now in technicolour : Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:43 pm  

8ULL5HITT4 wrote:

I think the sticking point is whether the whole of the proceeds should be divided equally between the 12 S L clubs or should there be some extra cash for them.

Why does everyone keep mentioning the 12 clubs. It was the RFL that brought it, not SL Ltd. Oxford & Hemel have as much say as Leeds & Wigan.

I know the RFL have to be careful. RL is the most tribal of sports and they get accused of favourtism no matter what. But financially for the other clubs, it would be better if the Bulls survived. Featherstone reportedly earned £60k from their home game against us. They're not going to get a £60k windfall from the sale of Odsal. So it is better for Fev if we survive.

The RFL should never have brought Odsal. We've paid for it the years since.