Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:45 pm  

I think the plan is too see how we go. See what sort of crowds they will be dealing with. Get through this year spending the minimal amount. Then rebuild next year. You can't expect a club to rebuild in 2-3 weeks. Otherwise you end up overpaying and getting in journeymen and it leads you right back into Admin 4.

[Bulliac]

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:53 pm  

It does seem as though little expense or effort is going to be put into this season. I certainly wouldn't blame anyone at Odsal for keeping costs down and power dry for a genuine renewal next season, on zero points, with everyone else, in champ 1.

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:08 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

It does seem as though little expense or effort is going to be put into this season. .

Where on earth have you got that from! We're getting £150k central funding and we've a full time squad and starting up with the academy again. Shock horror there's not 30 quality players waiting to be signed a week before the season.

They've been in charge for 3 weeks having to get everything sorted. Think people need to be a bit more patient.

Maybe they're going with the crazy idea of living within our means, which funding wise, isn't a lot.

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:11 pm  

It is a self fulfilling prophecy though. If you don't spend then there will be no crowds which will justify the fact that no money was spent

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:12 pm  

They shouldn't be surprised if the fans then decide to put little effort in this year too.

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:14 pm  

Bull Mania wrote:

Where on earth have you got that from! We're getting £150k central funding and we've a full time squad and starting up with the academy again. Shock horror there's not 30 quality players waiting to be signed a week before the season.

They've been in charge for 3 weeks having to get everything sorted. Think people need to be a bit more patient.

Maybe they're going with the crazy idea of living within our means, which funding wise, isn't a lot.

Unfortunately we were not given the time to be patient. Plus when people who presumably have been negotiating with ChaLo about their future plans i.e. Joseph and Chisolm then choose Workington and Sheffield the future looks bleak.

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:23 pm  

Looks like Jonathan Walker signed up again. In the 19 man squad for Hull

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:46 pm  

Bull Mania wrote:

Looks like Jonathan Walker signed up again. In the 19 man squad for Hull

He's just confirmed on his Twitter that he's back with Bradford.

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:56 pm  

One month's trial.

[Bullseye]

Re: Re-signings & new coach : Fri Feb 03, 2017 4:58 pm  

Should at least add a bit of experience and mongrel.