No, really.  London Hounds! Let that sink in for a bit... Hell's bells. I'm really hoping this isn't true. https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/london-broncos-new-name-revealed-1228140

No, really.  London Hounds! Let that sink in for a bit... Hell's bells. I'm really hoping this isn't true. https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/london-broncos-new-name-revealed-1228140

Plough Lane used to be a dog track.

There’s a certain grittiness to the name although it’s as artificial as the Broncos name but one thing we can all agree on the ladies team would have to be on drugs to accept the name.

I was just thinking the same thing.

If it’s true then it’s an absolute shocker IMO.

How peculiar, doesn't roll off the tongue at all. I assume or should say hope it's cobblers but with Broncos, you never know.

Link in the original post should be working now. (This forum is a bit sketchy).

Just seen the posts about this on the Hunslet thread. 
Some pertinent comments there!
(Doesn't seem like us old -timers are mad keen, does it?)

Let’s look at the pros and cons. Name change bins brand recognition but on the other hand our BR is low. Hounds is similar to Broncos in that it’s a bit bizarre - no obvious reason to rename - dog track link aside. Hounds is a bit grittier and different than Broncos but it’s marginal. All branded stuff is binned necessitating expense. I don’t hate it but I’m not sure of
the benefits and then there is the women’s team aspect. I’m ambivalent about that but they do seem to be quite successful so, on balance, I don’t get it. 

The name was registered in March. However, at the Fans' Forum Hetherington a decision had not been made.

What sort of hounds would we be?Dachshund
Fox Hound
Greyhound
Basset Hound
Afghan Hound


The list is almost endless but a Bronco is a Bronco. If they are stupid enough to rebrand to this, they deserve to fail. 

They’ve issued a public statement promptly which is helpful. Every one’s a critic and this isn’t easy but I think the first reaction of most is probably correct. Still at least they are having a go. Club could have folded end of last season so onwards and upwards.