From memory a rough outline of what I think was said. Apologies if Ive missed anything out.
Still had existing debt from 2010
Making profit since but not enough to pay off all this debt yet.
Cash flows at an rl club are difficult to calculate but Gary is doing his best with the calculations.
Some months cash flow has been less than anticipated (eg warrington game) and players have been asked to wait for payment (but they have ALWAYS been paid).
Want to apply for SL in 2014 to “explore the process” Target 3 years later
Community work going well and pays wages of Brendan, Sam and Korki.
40 businesses involved with club, more sponsors boards around ground
Kick off for Olympic “run past” has been delayed to make sure we can all see.
Hand out tickets to families and youngsters
30 plus have taken up early season ticket offer, but ultimate aim to have a membership scheme as this is VAT exempt.
Squadbuilder has made it possible to buy players and is an essential asset.
Gavin has left the club.
Normington is taking a break from Rugby but the door is open for his return.
Paratta has had to return to Aus because he his splitting up with his wife (girlfriend?) and has had to sort out custody of his child. Uncertain whether he will return. Hs left a good legacy of work ethic with the younger players.
Henderson deal fell through due to better offer from Leigh. Probably best for us as we now have players returning from injury/loan (didn’t catch who was coming back from loan).
Ben Sagar and Killer both recovering well, be like having two new signings.
Have to charge for entrance to U23’s because of the high cost of running them. Only 6 sides actually run them.
Lot of injuries at the moment, only 18 players fit but they are 18 of our best. Shickel undergoing fitness test before Halifax.
After lots of effort playing surface improving.
Dressing rooms been improved by a volunteer (didn’t catch name) and sign and designs have done some work.
Diamond sweet improved and extended.
Players views were asked:
Club has improved allround, lots of little things that are not generally noticed.
JD professionalism has rubbed off on players.
All Championship clubs have recently had a meeting to disscuss the franchise system and are making efforts to change the mind of the RFL and bring back promotion/relegation.