Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:51 pm  

RfE wrote:

Why should they be ashamed of having a former Labour Party leader as an old boy?

Lots of differing views on JC as a politician and a man but to avoid a heated political debate let’s say it could be because he ended up wanting to abolish grammar schools and was so opposed to them that it is alleged that his 1st wife’s insistence on sending their son to one led to their marital break down. And let’s move on....

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:27 pm  

Now that would be something if Lobster & Monkey offered JC a playing contract. The more famous JC on the other hand would be a decent signing.

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Fri Oct 29, 2021 6:52 pm  

Deadcowboys1 wrote:

Now that would be something if Lobster & Monkey offered JC a playing contract. The more famous JC on the other hand would be a decent signing.

Do we need a left winger? I thought we were retaining Ogodo!

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:12 pm  

RfE wrote:

Why should they be ashamed of having a former Labour Party leader as an old boy?

They aren't, they actually quite admire him from what I know. One of his ex teachers once told me " the only socialist I ever taught here". It's just JC doesn't play to their typical parent and JC doesn't particularly like the fact he went to a grammar being raised so there was a tacit agreement both sides would stay quiet.

Anyway back to RL, apologies for causing that diversion

Edited - to be clear I didn't grow up in Newport and did not attend Adam's. The quote cones from a retired teacher I bumped into in a local pub when visiting my folks.

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:11 pm  

Halfdan of t'wide embrace wrote:

They aren't, they actually quite admire him from what I know. One of his ex teachers once told me " the only socialist I ever taught here". It's just JC doesn't play to their typical parent and JC doesn't particularly like the fact he went to a grammar being raised so there was a tacit agreement both sides would stay quiet.

Anyway back to RL, apologies for causing that diversion

Edited - to be clear I didn't grow up in Newport and did not attend Adam's. The quote cones from a retired teacher I bumped into in a local pub when visiting my folks.

No apology required Halfdan, thought your post quite interesting & anyway we need all the diversions we can get from our sluggish team naming if not building.

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:23 pm  

I see that the Broncos have signed Wellington Albert. Unfortunate photo in the press release. Fumbling the ball whilst being tackled.

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:48 pm  

He’s a big fella so that’s good but I can’t help but notice he was last seen plying his trade with a middling L1 outfit so that is becoming a theme now in our recruitment aimed at playoff rugby. It’s a different approach to what most clubs do. Who knows it might work.

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:02 pm  

Working Permits do not appear like Magic! even a few think they do??? Yes he may be from playing in L1, but let's at least give him a chance, so the list adds another name, and it is still only the 3rd November! we have got to be realistic with the cuts in monies coming to the club, we are not going to sign top Super League players I don't think.

Doncaster News headline this morning 'There will be more departures' warns Dons Chief Executive! it is going to be a tough time for our game, and the novelty seems to be Women's RL, some seem to feel this will be The Golden Egg LOL, they can't control the game as it is, big announcement this morning Leigh Miners Women have joined Division 2, that will set the game on fire, sorry to be a little cynical with The RFL, and to think the salaries they receive!!

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:06 pm  

jaybs wrote:

We have got to be realistic with the cuts in monies coming to the club, we are not going to sign top Super League players I don't think.

Proven Championship level players might be expected though.

Re: Broncos Ins & Outs 2022 : Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:08 pm  

jaybs wrote:

Working Permits do not appear like Magic! even a few think they do??? Yes he may be from playing in L1, but let's at least give him a chance, so the list adds another name, and it is still only the 3rd November! we have got to be realistic with the cuts in monies coming to the club, we are not going to sign top Super League players I don't think.

Yes it is good we now have 13 players but I have a feeling teams are back in training in the next two weeks so I think time is moving on. Finance is clearly a problem and with so few fans we generate little match day income but it would be nice to sign some decent current Championship players to go with the promising L1 ones.