Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:42 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

You make it sound as though people supporting a sports club have the same relationship with the club as someone taking a garment to be dry cleaned has with the cleaning company. That, without doubt, is the legal reality but it certainly isn't the way I view it, nor do I believe it is the way the vast majority of fans (not customers) look at it.

Not quite. For many of us it is something other than that, and nearly 2000 people at the last count I saw have pledged their own money, suggesting that.

For some people however, the £75 will have been exactly that. A payment for a service. You can't blame those people for the club's financial woes.

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:42 pm  

El Diablo wrote:

Not quite. For many of us it is something other than that, and nearly 2000 people at the last count I saw have pledged their own money, suggesting that.

For some people however, the £75 will have been exactly that. A payment for a service. You can't blame those people for the club's financial woes.

I've sponsored over £200 on various fundraising activities from walks to wheelchair pushes.

It's money I shouldn't really spend with the Olympics coming up .... BUT losing the Bradford Bulls and top flight Rugby League in this city, would mean a massive part of my life being lost in an instant.

Regardless of stupid supporter grudges against the current board, NOW isn't the time to be standing defiantly and refusing to support the fundraising/pledge.

NOW is the time to ensure the heritage of this famous old club and ensure that future generations of Bradfordians can enjoy a trip to Odsal and watch the greatest game in the universe RUGBY LEAGUE.

Together We Are Stronger - Bradford Bulls.

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:45 pm  

Bump for this as well;you really MUST read Adeybulls posts re last nights meeting if you have not already pledged. He and rest of Bullbuilder team should convince everyone that this really is our last chance to save the Club as we know it. Read it and get Pledging PLEASE.

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:56 pm  

MicktheGled wrote:

I've sponsored over £200 on various fundraising activities from walks to wheelchair pushes.

It's money I shouldn't really spend with the Olympics coming up .... BUT losing the Bradford Bulls and top flight Rugby League in this city, would mean a massive part of my life being lost in an instant.

Regardless of stupid supporter grudges against the current board, NOW isn't the time to be standing defiantly and refusing to support the fundraising/pledge.

NOW is the time to ensure the heritage of this famous old club and ensure that future generations of Bradfordians can enjoy a trip to Odsal and watch the greatest game in the universe RUGBY LEAGUE.

Together We Are Stronger - Bradford Bulls.

I'm not arguing with that, just saying it's a bit much to blame the casual punter if the club goes bust. That is all. It's the hard core of support that are needed, and you all seem to be doing the business.

I'd still be blaming the board though, be it past or present. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be doing all you can, just that should you fail (and again, I hope you don't) you should be careful about where the finger points.

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:00 pm  

He's right. Say what you like about extenuating circumstances, the overwhelming majority of people have been left to form their own conclusions about what happened and their track record is one of giving them a chance only for that faith not to be repaid.

Now is the time to pull together, but I won't be blaming anyone who doesn't trust this board and refuses to give them money. Their trust was automatic, and it is what it is now as a consequence of the past five or six years.

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:01 pm  

MicktheGled wrote:

Together We Are Stronger - Bradford Bulls.

I think that tag lines been taken Mick

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:11 pm  

We have exactly 48 hours to raise £194k. #TogetherWeAreStronger #BradfordBulls #RugbyLeagueFamily #DoItForTrevor #SaveTheBradfordBulls

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:13 pm  

MicktheGled wrote:

We have exactly 48 hours to raise £194k. #TogetherWeAreStronger #BradfordBulls #RugbyLeagueFamily #DoItForTrevor #SaveTheBradfordBulls

48 hours plus anything extra at the Leeds game.

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:17 pm  

I couldn't resist this sorry.......

For those who have seen and remember Aragorn's speech in lord of the rings....I've amended it slightly

Sons of England, of Bradford, my brothers!
I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the club from me.
A day may come when the courage of fans fails
When we forsake our friends and break all bonds of Rugby League
But it is not this day
An hour of Banks and Cash flow when the Age of Bulls comes crashing down
But it is not this day!
This day we fight!
By all that you hold dear on this good earth
I bid you Pledge, People of League!

Re: Peter Hood says Bulls on brink of going bust. : Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:22 pm  

TrinitarianWF2 wrote:

I think that tag lines been taken Mick

Well I'll see whoever owns that in court.

Together We Are Stronger - Bradford Bulls