Angelic Cynic

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Is this the same RFL Compliance who,to much acclaim,dealt with Mark Aston,before the Independent Panel? What if,and it appears possible,Salford cannot afford legal representation for an appeal should the RFL reject certain evidence? As per Mark Aston...

It is bad. All done for the benefit of Super League clubs. The one week loan system is even worse. I take it the Ben Darwin Team Work Index/ Team Work Cohesion for success is now old hat as the sport of rugby league alters rules,regulations and processes as often as the weather changes. Professional sport?

Well,no lack of urgency by the governing body to ensure no repeat of head on a stake gate When asked about what changes have been made to help prevent a situation happening like this again, it was addressed that several changes have been implemented following the incident. This was after the club agreed to an ‘agreed decision’ with the RFL, which we’re still waiting to hear back on. This meant new things had to be put in place to prevent this happening again. This included improved medical protocols, digital record-sharing between doctors and medical staff with shared calendars and increased visibility to player welfare, and reallocation of medical oversight to avoid conflicts with coaching duties.

If the Ravens leave London the sport will fall. https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/the-ravens/#gs.mua03s

Someone on Devil Talk made a post about the assets of the ownership group being frozen. Possible? Made their ownership announcement in February? If the debts,at that point,we're transferred into their name,it could be possible.I suppose. https://www.begbies-traynorgroup.com/articles/insolvency/understanding-freezing-orders-for-company-directors I haven't really followed it,and I try to avoid debt,wealthy people,and professional sport where the 'lifeblood' of the sport are ignored. Hope it helps...

If the RFL don't hurry up they may miss the opportunity to make an example of Salford,as they did with Mark Aston,and bring about a huge fine for the illegal approach for a player at a supporters run club from a lower league. A missed opportunity to get some money in the coffers.

Omitted ClubCall.It started but didn't last very long. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/10679331.warrington-wolves-face-toughest-ever-clubcall-says-rfl-chief-executive-nigel-wood/

I am waiting for the Super League club which breached the protocols and played a player who should not have played,to be named,and I will see if that club,and the individuals involved,are given the same opprobrium as Mark Aston has endured for such a lengthy period of time.

Upsetting news. Heartened by the variety of people who have expressed condolences. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GHNGbZjv2/

The new governing body will take immediate action,unlike the rabble who were removed. They won't allow the sport to look all amateur and unprofessional.

Seems the players agent on the Podcast of journalist Mr Shaw who mediated between the governing body/Sports Resolutions/Mark Aston is also firmly on the side of Mark Aston. I hope the governing body is consequently involving itself with the welfare of Mark Aston. Could be the other side of the evidence will be forthcoming. Interesting times...

Of course not. But I think he may know more back story than the one sided report published.

Rugby League followers complaining about mainstream media not reporting about a matter disclosed by a journalist deemed to be unreadable and unreliable. Worse than some club owners and the governing body. The mainstream media have had years to comment about IMG. Just give this nonsense a little more time. I think I am supposed to believe The Ashes series will save the sport...

From an individual who has put more money into the sport than the equivalent cost of a few academy coaches. https://x.com/IanSwire/status/1935069355798130926

From your first sentence we don't know his case. In an era when highly paid actresses from the world of film.Highly paid actors from the world of film.Plus a former member,perhaps,of the Royal Family cannot afford to follow to the end,actions against the disgraceful phone hacking by national newspapers,it is surely acceptable to understand why a head coach of a Championship club should,at this late juncture,call a halt. It seems some rugby league followers have their own prejudices from which they will not be swayed. Having a go at the press seems wrong,as does the character assassination of one of the longest serving coaches,and one of the most loyal,multi tasking rugby league enthusiasts to one club in particular. So much criticism of the RFL governing body year in and year out on each and every conceivable subject and topic,yet once the name of a highly principled,successful individual,comes to the fore,the pile on commences. I don't have the full facts but if players named,and coach concerned are in agreement.If other individuals defend Mark Aston.Knowing what I do know;I am certainly on the side of Mark Aston on this matter.

The then captain,Watkins,didn't play against Wigan,but turned up at the club for training the following day. https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/leeds-rhinos-kallum-watkins-hopes-1065224 He then told of the mental stress and putting his family first. Selective amnesia seems an easy option with the unprofessional running of a professional sports club where the lifeblood of the club are given the mushroom treatment. Awful state of affairs being dragged out and prolonged.

I was of the opinion it came into being solely because of Derek Beaumont. He realised non - Super League players would never play at Wembley due to the way the sport and the Challenge Cup is now structured. He,out the goodness of his heart,decided on the name and gave his sponsorship of it. I don't think Mr Beaumont got the assistance or full recognition for his efforts. Full credit Derek Beaumont.Poor from the rest of the hierarchy.

Has the named CEO who replaced Mr Irwin made any statement,yet? I think the ownership group that was accepted are part of the arcane coup group at the RFL governing body. Sports followers of professional sports clubs in England have never had it so good.

The business owned by the Swiss Banker is apparently dissolved in the future. 3rd June according to the London Gazette. Reported on Devil Talk. Can it be true? https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14814178

https://www.alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/gary-hetherington-believes-london-broncos-1165389

Something was supposed to happen in mid-May on this depressing decline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz8dqT4C0OQ

IMG run the show and they have gradings. Which club do you think should have been parachuted into Super League at such late notice? If clubs refused,how large a list of clubs would you have? Weak leadership has been noticeable over many long years. It was owners of the Super League clubs who came up with bright ideas,and individuals,and then rescind those decisions.

It may have been the RFL being satisfied with what they were hearing from Salford Council. When the CEO's of the councils are given such high salaries,in a country where money is so important,those taking less of a salary tend to listen.Sadly. If the RFL did their checks,established that funds were available.They were associated with a player/coach at the club.The council could put a CEO in position at the club,what else could a governing body do when their ultimate aim is to fulfill the fixture list and provide the broadcasting company with the required number of games. Be strange for the governing body to remove clubs at the earliest signs of financial problems. I seem to recall the inchoate coaching career of Paul Rowley at Leigh being beset by financial problems and only Leigh being saved from relegation by the liquidation of Gateshead Thunder.

Could you explain how the Salford situation has been dealt with post coup as opposed to pre coup? No action appears to have been taken - but the situation has deteriorated. Cynics (?) may think that this is the position best suited for Bradford Bulls. How has the impact on the sport and its income improved since Nigel Wood rode to the rescue?