198 replies to this topic

[Methven Hornet]

I stated clearly why Bramley failed the criteria and got my comment deleted and blocked from further comment. Obviously someone wants to perpetuate a lie.

Your comment is still there and has, in fact, attracted an abusive reply.

[bowes]

Your comment is still there and has, in fact, attracted an abusive reply.

I don't see how they can on the one hand claim to not know why they were rejected but on the other hand shout abuse at simple explanations.

[stupid]

bowes i have not abused anyone ...

[Marauder]

That's hardly the same as Essex Eels or Manchester.

I think the problem with these two clubs and a few others at the time was having over ambitious committees.

[bowes]

bowes i have not abused anyone ...

I agree. I was referring to the poster on Code13.

[MidlandsRugbyLeague]

I almost phoned you yesterday, but it would probably have turned into me moaning down the phone for about half an hour, so decided you could probably do without that

Anytime you need to moan, just call! Theres plenty afoot, its just not being broadcast on here ;-)

[Marauder]

Anytime you need to moan, just call! Theres plenty afoot, its just not being broadcast on here ;-)

Got your own column in RLW or whatever it's called

[The knowledge]

Not that it matters but Stanningley don't own the ground either Leeds city council own itl and Stanningley lease it and Bramley rent it.

Bramley's bid may have been speculative but NCL should have advised all clubs approved or not at the same time & discussed with the clubs their applications and what criteria they did or didn't meet prior to issuing names. That's the only business like way to run an organisation.After the clubs voted the full list of applicants should be published showing details of all criteria and how they were marked.

Not doing so leaves a bitter taste, leads to pages of ill informed speculation & does nothing at all to improve the image of RL from the outside.

[MidlandsRugbyLeague]

Got your own column in RLW or whatever it's called

Lol! I really should. I might call it Thorney Issues ;-)

Reffed Balby Carr 6th form today v St Wilfreds, of, er, Featherstone, Ponte.... some good players knocking about!

[Marauder]

Lol! I really should. I might call it Thorney Issues ;-)

Reffed Balby Carr 6th form today v St Wilfreds, of, er, Featherstone, Ponte.... some good players knocking about!

Balby would be a good area to set up another open aged side in Donny as it could take in players all the way to Rotherham with no competition that side of town

[West Country Eagle]

Anytime you need to moan, just call! Theres plenty afoot, its just not being broadcast on here ;-)

Yes, that's the impression I got when talking to other people at the RFL. I'm just impatient

[Jasper]

Just been reading the NCL website and saw this -

The National Conference League has invited nine new clubs to enter the competition for the 2013 season following an NCL clubs meeting earlier this week where existing clubs voted in favour of them being accepted. Coventry Bears, Peterlee Pumas, Nottingham Outlaws. Kells, Hindley, Wigan St Cuthberts, Underbank, Pilkington Recs and Barrow Island now have until Tuesday October 2nd to confirm their application ......... Further details about next year’s structure and process will follow after theTuesday 2nd deadline.

Does the comment about next years 'struture and process' refer to the amateur (summer) leagues below the NCL as well, or is that a totally seperate set up? As I visit several clubs in the south east to watch the amateur game, I was just wondering when we would find out about their league set ups etc.

[bowes]

Just been reading the NCL website and saw this -

The National Conference League has invited nine new clubs to enter the competition for the 2013 season following an NCL clubs meeting earlier this week where existing clubs voted in favour of them being accepted. Coventry Bears, Peterlee Pumas, Nottingham Outlaws. Kells, Hindley, Wigan St Cuthberts, Underbank, Pilkington Recs and Barrow Island now have until Tuesday October 2nd to confirm their application ......... Further details about next year’s structure and process will follow after theTuesday 2nd deadline.

Does the comment about next years 'struture and process' refer to the amateur (summer) leagues below the NCL as well, or is that a totally seperate set up? As I visit several clubs in the south east to watch the amateur game, I was just wondering when we would find out about their league set ups etc.

This is just the NCL. I doubt we'll know the make up of 'the other tier 3 league' til December and lower leagues January or February (this is based on past seasons experience)

[Northern Sol]

Peterlee is an interesting one. I know they played in the Yorkshire league under the North East Colliers name but nobody talked about them playing NCL.

[BBR]

Having been to watch many Sonics games over the past 3 years I'm at the point of not bothering anymore. The year to year uncertainty is a joke. All this nonsense from the rfl about a clear structure is pathetic. I can only conclude that the only expansion that interests the rfl are those that come with a backer and none that involve organic bottom up growth. I honestly can't think of any other sport where so many fans, players and admin are so blinkered and selfish.

[FAZ]

Hope it's not Sonics related then

[bowes]

Having been to watch many Sonics games over the past 3 years I'm at the point of not bothering anymore. The year to year uncertainty is a joke. All this nonsense from the rfl about a clear structure is pathetic. I can only conclude that the only expansion that interests the rfl are those that come with a backer and none that involve organic bottom up growth. I honestly can't think of any other sport where so many fans, players and admin are so blinkered and selfish.

Watch this space for a strong league uniting the likes of Bristol, Nottingham and Northampton.

[Marauder]

Watch this space for a strong league uniting the likes of Bristol, Nottingham and Northampton.

How can it be stronger than what it was?

[bowes]

How can it be stronger than what it was?

It can't. But it will be more sustainable.

[West Country Eagle]

I saw the RFL director/executive responsible for the community game at the Championship Grand Final, so I asked him what was happening. He basically said "don't worry, we'll know more very soon but something is being sorted". So he's confident, at least. Which I suppose is a good sign!