Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:07 pm  

I want to believe that we've judged Lamb unfairly.

If I remember right, he had a consortium lined up last time, but had to produce proof of funds very quickly, over a weekend, when the investor was out of the country. Something like that? So his interest ended there.

This time, IF we take any account of what Mick says, he got sidelined by Pettit early on in the process. BUT he is the one left standing at the end, whereas the so-called big money people have disappeared into the mist.

His interview on BCB was pretty decent, and he talked a lot of sense. If Irvine and others that he hinted at bring in some money and other expertise, then why not?

Right now, he might be the only hope, so let's try and be positive about him.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:13 pm  

It's almost been worth the whole thing to see how this Twitter account turns out: https://twitter.com/RIPBRADBULLS Promising start, certainly.

It's almost been worth the whole thing to see how this Twitter account turns out: https://twitter.com/RIPBRADBULLS Promising start, certainly.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:13 pm  

If Lamb had some financial backing then I'm onboard. If they are wanting the fans to cough up to fund it then I'm out.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:17 pm  

paulwalker71 wrote:

I want to believe that we've judged Lamb unfairly.

If I remember right, he had a consortium lined up last time, but had to produce proof of funds very quickly, over a weekend, when the investor was out of the country. Something like that? So his interest ended there.

This time, IF we take any account of what Mick says, he got sidelined by Pettit early on in the process. BUT he is the one left standing at the end, whereas the so-called big money people have disappeared into the mist.

His interview on BCB was pretty decent, and he talked a lot of sense. If Irvine and others that he hinted at bring in some money and other expertise, then why not?

Right now, he might be the only hope, so let's try and be positive about him.

Mick played an interview with Chalmers in the news buliten where he signaled his interest to try and go through the RFL bidding process. I wonder if there's anything in getting these to all form one big strong consortium?

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:18 pm  

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/38418199 Seem Rohan and so players want to be involved in a Phoenix club

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/38418199 Seem Rohan and so players want to be involved in a Phoenix club

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:21 pm  

To me the greatest sadness will be the disappearance of the Academy. I have heard nothing to suggest it will be part of the future plans of any new owner.
The work of John Bastian and all his team has been a joy to behold. In the past couple of years they have worked so hard attracting youngsters coveted by other clubs. I know that John and Leigh had high hopes for the coming season and beyond. All that work and development , all the hopes , wasted.
Working with the Foundation they were providing a great start in education and citizenship not just for those who would make it in the professional game. So that will be a big loss to the community.
So in answer to Bullseye's opening question I fear that whatever new entity emerges in whatever division ,there will be no meaningful youth structure. Those are the ashes which we will not contain any Phoenix .

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:22 pm  

[quote="weighman"]It is what you do with the limited amount you will get that counts .[/quote]


I agree and we must learn to cut our cloth accordingly

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:22 pm  

The problem with Lamb is he seems to have offered the safer option each time but has been overlooked. TBF He isn't saying anything that Green didn't say 2 or 3 yrs back

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:27 pm  

KCNBABT wrote:

Mick played an interview with Chalmers in the news buliten where he signaled his interest to try and go through the RFL bidding process. I wonder if there's anything in getting these to all form one big strong consortium?

Wasn't it chamlers who, according to the RFL, offered an exciting future if his bid came off? I'm assuming that his bid involved redeveloping Odsal. If that's the case then you'd also have to assume that he's already got the financial backing?

A lot of assumptions I know.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 9:28 pm  

Before it is engulfed by more pressing news, here are the answers to last week's Bradford Bulls Great Cluedo Challange

1. Mr Green in the Boardroom with the Cashbox
2. Mrs Tea in the Kitchen with the Trolley
3. Mr P. Tit in the Back with the Liquidiser.