Dallas Mead
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35 minutes ago, Bacardi Dave said:
Leigh made an appearance on Pointless this week, as one of 5 Rugby League clubs, with the town name missing, got the lowest score.
QED.
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I’m sure they’ll be scrambling for RL rights when they come up.
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1 hour ago, Martyn Sadler said:
If you look back at his time at the RFL and his achievements while he was there, which of the following do you think were embarrassing?
1. His creation of the Magic Weekend, which was opposed by many at the time, but which has now been copied by the NRL.
2. His decision to do away with licensing for Super League, bringing back the chance for non-Super League clubs to win promotion on the field.
3. His role as tournament director of the World Cup in 2013 with a record number of teams, which was far more successful than the 2017 tournament that was run by the Australians.
4. His decision to share out the £200 million from the Sky deal among all the clubs in the RFL, not just the Super League clubs, which was ultimately the decision that led to his downfall as many Super League clubs thought they should get all the money. That's when they began to edge him out. I assume you agree with them.
5. His deal with the government that resulted in £25 million support for the World Cup tournament that was originally set for 2021.
6. The allocation out of that £25 million of £10 million to invest in the community game and that has led to the improvement of facilities at many of those clubs.
Wowza, you really are sticking up for your mate, fair play
Utterly surprising therefore if he was doing such a brilliant job that he was “asked to leave” with 300,000 precious £ in his very big trouser pocket. As I said, you’re in a minority of not very many extolling his values and successes so maybe that says something?
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5 hours ago, Chrispmartha said:
Warrington seem to be wanting to buy a team rather than create one.
I don’t think it will end well.
The Warrington way
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9 hours ago, Oxford said:
But I think you right I don't belong here!
See above.
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5 minutes ago, Oxford said:
I may be mistaken but I don't think you've followed what I posted.
It is usually hard to be fair mate.
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2 hours ago, Hull Kingston Bronco said:
Rovers are down to bare bones and kids for this one - looks like a good opportunity for Powell to delude himself he is finally making an impact
Hey listen, I don’t think there’s any doubt he’s making an impact!
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1 hour ago, idrewthehaggis said:
It is reported as 2600 people plus Ian Watson on the Beeb.
Proof in the pudding that the Stadium Company do not count non attending STH nor the 800-1000 kids from local school and RL clubs that attended. nor those who attended the Women's game before hand.
Still not great, but I will be honest it wasn't comfortable in that heat. I don't blame people if they stayed indoors.
We all need more spectators attending.
Yep. Wire down 20%
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#GiveUsTheTrophyFor2023Now
#SalaryCapWhatSalaryCap
#AlwaysOurYear
#WhoNeedsJuniorDevelopment
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1 hour ago, meast said:
If it was RL, there would be posts bemoaning the fact that women, yes, women were allowed to play the game, but not just that, but women from other countries and cities that aren't former pit and mill towns!
#gamesgone
#IndustrialNorthernEnglandTownsOnly
Sad but true. We’re a game full of dullards
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3 hours ago, Martyn Sadler said:
It was a payoff he was entitled to after the termination of his contract, just like anyone else whose contract is terminated by an employer.
Given his success in negotiating deals worth £225 million with Sky and the British government, I think it could be argued that his payment was hardly excessive.
It's also worth pointing out that the RFL's financial strength had improved significantly under his stewardship.
That doesn't mean that I wouldn't like to see development officers all over the UK.
But the source of the necessary funds, in my opinion, should come from a reduction in the overseas quota. In other words it should come out of the money paid under the broadcasting contract, not by denying someone a severance payment that they are legally entitled to.
He was a completely embarrassing head man at the RFL for reasons we all know. What % of RL fans would argue with that assertion would you say? That payoff was a disgrace.
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Definite light at the end of the (train) tunnel for Leigh with this signing
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1 hour ago, Martyn Sadler said:
That's entirely a matter for him.
Indeed, such a well deserved pay off given the finances of the game at the time. Probably 7/8 full time development officers for a year. Disgraceful.
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1 hour ago, Bacardi Dave said:
Does Leigh have a Railway station?
That will get the thread locked
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To “take up a Super League opportunity”. Wonder where that could be then?
Answers on a postcard to #WhatSalaryCap #ItsAlwaysTheirYear
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6 minutes ago, Martyn Sadler said:
My opinion of Nigel has modified over time, partly because of learning more about what actually went on at the RFL and partly because of what happened after he left the RFL.
But I don't really think he will ever be my BFF.
So don't get jealous. He won't be replacing you in that regard.
How did he invest his £300,000 pay off Martyn? Any intel?
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Pretty much confirmed about a month ago. He and Will Pryce both going to the Knights.
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Barry Ledger.
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1 hour ago, steve oates said:
Quite the reverse, It names clubs who are no longer operating, it has many missing age ranges, and it only shows a handful of Fixtures mostly propped up by Catterick Garrison (a Yorkshire club) and Edingburgh Eagles.
Are you really serious that this league would provide enough Superleague professionals to assist Newcastle Thunder in climbing the tables into Superleague?
You do know the success rate for young players making professional is one in a hundred don't you?.
So yes seriously
Cheer up mate.
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2 hours ago, Amber Avenger said:
Interesting - if depressing thread.
To me, the redevelopment of Odsal is a complete dead cat thrown into a fans forum where they didn't have much good to say and a number of legitimate concerns dismissed or inadequately addressed. It's laughable that they couldn't find anything better to say, as literally nobody is giving it even the slightest chance of happening.
I find it continually baffling that the one thing anyone coming into the club post Chalmers et al should have known is that the relationship between boardroom and fan is at an all time low, especially if you've been around as long as Mr Wood has been. To my mind there has been the square root of naff all to fix that in his tenure. There are only so many times to be told to trust in the various parade of chairmen. Fool me once, shame on you. What is it when you've been fooled six or seven times?
It's eight years ago today since the Bulls were officially relegated from SL and I can't see us ever getting back. I never would have thought that at the time - this article from Aaron Bower pretty much sums up my thoughts at the directionless gaslighting the fans are being fed.
It's funny to see the comments about the size of Bradford district etc. It's irrelevant. As a newbie, why would you come and watch such a damaged brand right now?
The damage done in the past decade means the club are left with an aging, dwindling fanbase - not many kids coming through - that nobody in professional RL wants to touch with a bargepoll (see Aaron's article regarding recruitment for the current head coach!) There is no quick fix, the damage done will last a generation more or longer. I fear there is further to fall, before this can get turned round.
Crikey, what a depressing read that article by Bower. I think I’d rather have Boris J as chairman than Big Nige. Fewer lies and less spin.
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May as well give us the 2023 trophy now…
Fri 22nd July : SL : Warrington Wolves v Hull Kingston Rovers KO. : 20:00
in The General Rugby League Forum
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