Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:10 pm  

After last weeks confirmation from The Rugby Football League that Keighley Cougars (2010) Ltd had been accepted into the Championship League with a 9 point sporting sanction, the new board of Directors would like to confirm the appointment of Gary Fawcett as Chairman of the newly formed club. One of the provisions of the new club being accepted into the league was that no Director of the previous club would be allowed any involvement in the running of the new club. As a result, Colin Farrar and Neil Spencer have had to step down.

In recognition and appreciation for the significant contribution and support from Colin Farrar and Neil Spencer to Keighley Cougars for many years the new board of Directors has invited both Colin and Neil to be made Honorary Life Members. Gary Fawcett said “the club recognizes that Neil and Colin supported the club significantly through times of hardship. We are pleased that they’ve accepted the Honorary Life Membership and we look forward to seeing them at the club over, what promises to be, a very exciting future. It is unfortunate that we had to put the club into administration late last year. We were left with no choice in the matter but life is not about dwelling on problems. Life is about how you deal with those problems and how you grow and develop. The club is very determined to put its mark on rugby league in the years to come. This year will be difficult on the field due to the points deduction but I am sure our players and coach will respond to adversity and perform in a way that will make them proud and the fans proud. This development in the club’s history is a long term development and we are targeting promotion to the Super League in 2014. I encourage all fans, past and present, to come down to Cougar Park and support the club over what promises to be an exciting journey starting with Toulouse, in the Challenge Cup, on Saturday 6th March (kick off is 6pm). The more support we have the easier it will be to realize the vision for the Cougars and Keighley.”



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Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:26 pm  

I welcome the above and I hope for some this will bring closure and stop the public feuding on here in recent weeks. I am sure I am not the only one wanting to just get back to enjoying a game of Rugby each week.

Whilst I also feel the anger, upset disappointment and everything fans have felt over the last few months I also wonder where would Keighley Cougars have been if Neil and Colin
Had never invested in the first place?

I also think as a fan, I can pay my money watch the entertainment have a good moan, cheer or beer, but I don’t think in my own personal opinion this gives me the right as a fan to see the books.

If I paid to go to Keighley Picture house, I wouldn’t be thinking how are their books, prior to deciding if I want to continue watching films.

In the best interest of the team, the club and the new board, I hope the politics can take a break and we as supporters can get on with doing what supporters do best.

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:40 pm  

With respect Mick, you're quite a new supporter and long may you be one,but the dissapointment has been a little bit longer than that.

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:55 pm  

MICKY1920 wrote:

Colin Farrar and Neil Spencer to Keighley Cougars for many years the new board of Directors has invited both Colin and Neil to be made Honorary Life Members.

What does this entail?

Will they be carrying out any duties for the club?

Do they reap any benefits?

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 6:23 pm  

Well I should think they'll get free entry into every home game and that's that. My old man was a honorary member at our club, and all it entitled was not paying subs. Anyway I'm eyeing that window seat old ma Spencer had, so hands off lol.

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:34 pm  

Your village idiot is at it again viewtopic.php?f=2&t=447166 Good luck to the Cougars, every club needs ambition.

Your village idiot is at it again viewtopic.php?f=2&t=447166 Good luck to the Cougars, every club needs ambition.

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 7:52 pm  

My views on what has gone are well known and even though I am not overkeen on the life meber thing I fully accept the boards decision.

Now that this has been sorted and we no longer have to put up with Neils after match input I now look forward to supping more ale at the club.

Mines a lager if anyone is interested.

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 8:30 pm  

It's a shame really, I used to look forward to his little speech...

Re: Statement from the Club : Tue Mar 02, 2010 9:26 pm  

I'd never thought I'd say this but thanks very much to the RFL for seeing sense and ousting Spencer.

We can now finally start to move on in to a new and hopefully successful era for Keighley Cougars.

Today, on the 2nd of March 2010 the renaissance of our club begins.

Onwards and upwards from here on.

Re: Statement from the Club : Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:22 pm  

http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/503 ... rd/?ref=mr

http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/503 ... rd/?ref=mr