Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Tue Nov 05, 2013 5:38 pm  

mickyb1234 wrote:

Values and culture, interesting comment, the club is being run poorly I agree does this mean the values are in doubt, unlike some other clubs in sl we have never been caught cheating the rules imposed by the sports governing body, when was last time we overspent on salary cap
I dont think values are an issue, culture maybe.

we are currently begging....sorry, negotiating for exemption from the Overseas quote and relegation.......that is a cultural thing, as is the total demolition of the lines of direct communication between the club and its fans.
Fans used to consider themselves an integral part of the club and in my opinion, rightly so......the cutting of these ties has contributed to the decline in match day attendances....in 2004 we achieved 3 more comp points than this year with 1 more game but still averaged 3,500.....losing is a rubbish experience for the fans, but at least we were losing TOGETHER!

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:12 pm  

It seems as though many see watching the Broncos as they do visiting their Great Aunt Hilda at Christmas, it's totally poop, a painful few hours but they feel as though they must do it.

The fan experience is a big thing for 2014. If there is a 2014.

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:14 pm  

I'm still relatively new to League and no way could I give up on the club. I understand what you are all saying about how it was different before, but I wasn't around then so the only way is up for me!

Plus The Hive is only an hour rather than 90mins.

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:45 pm  

What values have the club got if they want to be exempt from the rules which govern the rest of SL relating to relegation and number of overseas players? To me such a move if it happens destroys any credibility, not only of LB but of the RFL in allowing such a rumoured rule to exist. What would the future look like if other clubs wanted to have the same exemption? In my opinion all common sense of fair play goes out of the window and I would feel very uncomfortable supporting such a club seeking this path. As it is the bond between club and supporter has been widening for the last couple of years and given this is part of management prerogative to take this action, then so be it, why should I still offer my full unfettered support? To me it is like my local pub putting up shutters, clearing out customers and offering poor service and drinks. If this was to happen I would go find another pub, one which valued my custom, something which LB have not done for a long time.

I would rather LB stepped down and rebuild.

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Tue Nov 05, 2013 11:14 pm  

daftdad wrote:

What values have the club got if they want to be exempt from the rules which govern the rest of SL relating to relegation and number of overseas players? To me such a move if it happens destroys any credibility, not only of LB but of the RFL in allowing such a rumoured rule to exist. What would the future look like if other clubs wanted to have the same exemption? In my opinion all common sense of fair play goes out of the window and I would feel very uncomfortable supporting such a club seeking this path. As it is the bond between club and supporter has been widening for the last couple of years and given this is part of management prerogative to take this action, then so be it, why should I still offer my full unfettered support? To me it is like my local pub putting up shutters, clearing out customers and offering poor service and drinks. If this was to happen I would go find another pub, one which valued my custom, something which LB have not done for a long time.

I would rather LB stepped down and rebuild.

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Wed Nov 06, 2013 8:40 am  

Yes.

What Snoopy said.

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Wed Nov 06, 2013 9:57 am  

It would be appalling if the RFL granted such a dispensation.
This time last year when we (Salford supporters) were told by the then chairman that there was no guarantee we would start the next season the discussions were entirely around how can we raise enough money to keep "something" in place.
As everyone knows a knight in shining armour came galloping in and we played the entire season with youngsters and the rump of a side that had been plundered for what talent there was, generally getting thumped. BUT there was no dispensation from the RFL to recruit a bunch of expats over the quota.
I suppose the difference is that there is now the real prospect of relegation, but for me if the RFL bend the rules just in favour of LB it would devalue the whole competition.
All that said I genuinely wish you the best of luck and hope the Broncos survive.

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:49 am  

Has anyone stopped to ponder why we might be asking for such dispensation?

London cannot make up their squad with enough Northern players and we simply don't have enough youngsters of SL standard (or any, now that Clubb and co are off).

Don't know why people are getting their knickers in a twist about it....after all, we will not be signing anyone like Cronk and Slater. They'll all be players that no-one has heard of but that might be able to play to the required standard (and there are still plenty of overseas players in the Northern teams...too many, imo).

Back on topic, I will continue to support LB wherever they play...they are my club and that's it.

Wish I supported a club that was likely to win something (or even win their home games would be nice)

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:16 am  

If this was to happen I would go find another pub, one which valued my custom, something which LB have not done for a long time.

Which pub you going to drink in next?

Do you genuinely think Salford are within the SC, no genuinely, and they are situated in the lower end of the Manchester 'living market'.

Do you honestly think this sport is truly honest and open (and fair). Should the Bulls have gone bust, Wakey have been propped up, im sure there's plenty more we dont know about.

Have you heard of industry terms such as London living allowance or similar and ever thought it may or could apply to London Broncos? just a thought.

Enjoy the new pub ambience

Re: If the Broncos survive will you still support them? : Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:03 pm  

daftdad wrote:

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I would rather LB stepped down and rebuild.

Which is surely what will happen after next season.

It's inconceivable that we would be allowed to avoid relegation by buying in loads of talented Polynesians etc. The howls from the north would be loud and, on this occasion, justifiable. This exercise now is pretty obviously aimed at ensuring that there are 14 clubs in SL next season.

We won't be able to compete but perhaps we'll do the next best thing and have a team that will entertain.