Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:40 am  

As it currently stands the incoming regime is the same as the outgoing regime just with less of David's money. If a third party is lined up I'm sure they will be in the loop. Commercial suicide otherwise.

I'm sure Friday will be under NDA but one you can ask about perhaps?

As an aside South Wales Scorpions were put on the market yesterday. The brief suggests they could be turned into a Superleague team for about £3m.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:44 am  

Halfdan of t'wide embrace wrote:

As an aside South Wales Scorpions were put on the market yesterday. The brief suggests they could be turned into a Superleague team for about £3m.

4 million a year is the break even figure for a lower placed SL side. 1.6 from sky and 2.4 from other means.
South Wales would need a major sponsor and 10k average to get to that stage and that would take 10 years and a lot more than 3 million.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:46 am  

Totally agree. Can't see any way a club at their level would get to Superleague for £3m. I'd suggest it is likely to cost Broncos more never mind a team a level below.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 2:36 pm  

Strong squad for Saturday. Glad Hendo has included himself.

Let us set down a marker and win by a big score. Show the other teams we mean business.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:18 pm  

nkpom wrote:

Diaries have aligned for this Friday!

Is there any chance you could suggest they look at Hayes & Yeading United? Their new place is due to open, finally, in December with 1,250 seats in one stand. (There's certainly room for expansion should the need Ever arise). The nearest station is Southall, so not ideal right now, but Crossrail will be opening there in 2018.

H&Y have been paying £1,000 per game rent whilst waiting for their stadium, so presumably they'd go for something similar from us. Also has a 3G pitch alongside the main pitch that we could train on.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:42 pm  

A friend of mine was at H&Y on Saturday and was told there was still a funding shortfall. If true they may be interested in a deal. However a respected RL journalist has told me Ealing is a done deal so it may well be too late.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 4:39 pm  

Apparently they have the £300,000 needed to complete the structure, install the seats and fit out the changing rooms and bar. The rest will come when the money is found. It meets FA requirements so they are aiming for December. Tbh if the RFL think Trailfinders is ok then H&Y should be fine too.

If David Hughes is winding down then what better way to go than by getting us a share in our own home?

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:21 pm  

nadera78 wrote:

If David Hughes is winding down then what better way to go than by getting us a share in our own home?

Indeed, bit we've yet to hear the details of the Ealing arrangement, which could be a full partnership, with the players earning extra cash by waiting tables at weddings and corporate functions.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:14 pm  

Oh this is the 8 August game thread. Who'd have thought it.

Re: First game 8TH Aug at The Hive : Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:48 pm  

Southern Reiver wrote:

Oh this is the 8 August game thread. Who'd have thought it.

Indeed. Still, I wonder if there will be a thread just for those going to the game?

Southern Reiver wrote:

I won't be there either, enjoying the Cornish.......

We've picked a decent looking squad and I'd hope we stick a decent score on them laying down a marker for the other games! Mr Hughes deserves a trophy for all of his efforts and I can't think of a more suitable one!