A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:31 pm  

I don't believe in conspiracy theories but is very fortuitous that the announcement of the signing of Kevin Locke came at the same time as the news that this is likely to be our last season at Bellevue. The website proudly announces the new signing but no sign of the news that we are giving 6 months notice of leaving this historic ground. Unless this is just Brinkman ship ship on behalf of the club in order to get the BOI to reduce our rent and we definitely intend to sign a new lease I am afraid that MC will not go down in history as the man who signed Kevin Locke but the man who signed the death sentence of a once great club because whatever ground he might have lined up for next season very few of this year's 2000 season ticket holders willbe buying one to travel to another town every other week whatever league we are in

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:41 pm  

ball-in-hand wrote:

I don't believe in conspiracy theories but is very fortuitous that the announcement of the signing of Kevin Locke came at the same time as the news that this is likely to be our last season at Bellevue. The website proudly announces the new signing but no sign of the news that we are giving 6 months notice of leaving this historic ground. Unless this is just Brinkman ship ship on behalf of the club in order to get the BOI to reduce our rent and we definitely intend to sign a new lease I am afraid that MC will not go down in history as the man who signed Kevin Locke but the man who signed the death sentence of a once great club because whatever ground he might have lined up for next season very few of this year's 2000 season ticket holders willbe buying one to travel to another town every other week whatever league we are in

speak for yourself. I certainly will be doing. I am not a Bellevue rugby ground supporter. I am a wakefield trinity wildcats supporter and the dealings I have had with Michael and Chris, I have always found them to be men of the highest intedrity probably the best people we have had at the helm for years although Chris is a bit of a penny pincher at times and I am sure he will admit it,

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:45 pm  

frogcat wrote:

speak for yourself. I certainly will be doing. I am not a Bellevue rugby ground supporter. I am a wakefield trinity wildcats supporter and the dealings I have had with Michael and Chris, I have always found them to be men of the highest intedrity probably the best people we have had at the helm for years although Chris is a bit of a penny pincher at times and I am sure he will admit it,

Well let's hope there are another 1998 who think like you because Wakefield Trinityplaying in Leeds is not Wakefield Trinity

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:46 pm  

ball-in-hand wrote:

I don't believe in conspiracy theories but is very fortuitous that the announcement of the signing of Kevin Locke came at the same time as the news that this is likely to be our last season at Bellevue. The website proudly announces the new signing but no sign of the news that we are giving 6 months notice of leaving this historic ground. Unless this is just Brinkman ship ship on behalf of the club in order to get the BOI to reduce our rent and we definitely intend to sign a new lease I am afraid that MC will not go down in history as the man who signed Kevin Locke but the man who signed the death sentence of a once great club because whatever ground he might have lined up for next season very few of this year's 2000 season ticket holders willbe buying one to travel to another town every other week whatever league we are in

From what I've read, a fairer assessment is that he will go down as the man who ensured a financial agreement that preserved the club and made it sustainable. If what I've read is correct, if we'd stayed at Belle Vue under the current lease, we'd have died anyway.

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:53 pm  

I thought notice had to be given rather than pay rent in to next year. Regarding K L he only left Salford officially at the start of the week. One of the contributing factors is because only 2000 s t have been sold. The changes made to the student tickets etc haven't helped the situation and M C must shoulder the blame. At the start of the season many thought the squad looked strong and our first 2 results seemed to strengthen that view. Unfortunately after that things went down hill and people will not turn up and pay 22 quid to watch what was on offer. M Cs had to adopt a different direction and dare I say it attitude, he didn't exactly help the situation with some of his remarks and lack of people skills. For me the ground a massive problem that had to be addressed, we will all know the outcome over the coming weeks/ months. It's not an ideal situation to find the club's in but let's hope things improve.

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:57 pm  

Stop talking sense Slugger

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:33 pm  

lampyboy wrote:

I thought notice had to be given rather than pay rent in to next year. Regarding K L he only left Salford officially at the start of the week. One of the contributing factors is because only 2000 s t have been sold. The changes made to the student tickets etc haven't helped the situation and M C must shoulder the blame. At the start of the season many thought the squad looked strong and our first 2 results seemed to strengthen that view. Unfortunately after that things went down hill and people will not turn up and pay 22 quid to watch what was on offer. M Cs had to adopt a different direction and dare I say it attitude, he didn't exactly help the situation with some of his remarks and lack of people skills. For me the ground a massive problem that had to be addressed, we will all know the outcome over the coming weeks/ months. It's not an ideal situation to find the club's in but let's hope things improve.

How many student ticket holders do you think we had?

How much do you think we have lost in revenue as a result of not having student tickets?

I reckon it's f all.

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:42 pm  

dboy wrote:

How many student ticket holders do you think we had?

How much do you think we have lost in revenue as a result of not having student tickets?

I reckon it's f all.

All the club needs is another 2000 like you and we have no problem, sadly I think your last remark could be a more accurate reflection once we the supporters actually find out what the plans are.

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:50 pm  

How many people pay for their Sky subscription and say it's too much?
You phone up say you are leaving and they give you a deal to stay on board.
Because they know that some money is better than no money.
Got 6 months to sort it and the ball is in the BOI court.
Let's enjoy what's left of the season, starting with Wednesday!

Re: A good day to bury bad news : Thu Jun 25, 2015 8:08 pm  

dboy wrote:

How many student ticket holders do you think we had?

How much do you think we have lost in revenue as a result of not having student tickets.

I reckon it's f all.

Also increasing concession age hasnt helped.