Bomb Jack Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Apparently there was an announcment at the Game earlier tonight. The RFL have offered London support and assistance until 2014 and basically guaranteed that support on all technical levels in super league like developing youth etc...chairman stressed there is no financial support. Widnes - Cheshire's Original Glamour Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sol Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 chairman stressed there is no financial support.[/b] Not sure how this counts as saving them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowes Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Interestingly only til 2014 so presumably they have one more franchise period to get it right before they're given up on if they haven't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Not sure how this counts as saving them. It doesnt A lot of Yorkshiremen believe that when God created the world, he made it with perfect balance. He balanced the hot areas with the cold areas. the dry areas with the wet areas. And, in creating Yorkshire, he created the most glorious place on earth - full of majestic beauty and sporting giants.........and for balance he created....... Lancashire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPosh Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I don't think I've ever met a real life Widnes fan, but if those on here are representative, I really hope they don't get a franchise. They're all horrible, bitter, little so and so's. People called Romans they go the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen-Y-Bont Crusader Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 As I understand from what I've heard DH is taking full ownership and continuing to plough money into the club. I guess the RFL will take on the junior development side of things financially in London and the SE. Hughes deserves a knighthood for his services to RL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Apparently there was an announcment at the Game earlier tonight. The RFL have offered London support and assistance until 2014 and basically guaranteed that support on all technical levels in super league like developing youth etc...chairman stressed there is no financial support. Truly pathetic stuff, wholly typical of your crew. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Halfpenny fan Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I don't think I've ever met a real life Widnes fan, but if those on here are representative, I really hope they don't get a franchise. They're all horrible, bitter, little so and so's. Just because you think everyone hates you doesn't mean they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Full statement from David Hughes.... http://www.league.quins.co.uk/news/12266.php I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Sounds like good news to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomb Jack Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 I don't think I've ever met a real life Widnes fan, but if those on here are representative, I really hope they don't get a franchise. They're all horrible, bitter, little so and so's. I'm a horrible,bitter,big so and so. Get it right............. Widnes - Cheshire's Original Glamour Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomb Jack Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Truly pathetic stuff, wholly typical of your crew. What, for posting the truth ? Get a grip............ Widnes - Cheshire's Original Glamour Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Parksider Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Full statement from David Hughes.... http://www.league.quins.co.uk/news/12266.php Jeez. Here's a guy spending millions on developing RL expansion at all levels, and showing a passion that few along even the M62 can show for the game. All those who have been calling for Quins to go and sniping at them hang yer heads in shame. It's time the SKY money was reallocated to give Hughes some extra assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sol Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Jeez. Here's a guy spending millions on developing RL expansion at all levels, and showing a passion that few along even the M62 can show for the game. All those who have been calling for Quins to go and sniping at them hang yer heads in shame. It's time the SKY money was reallocated to give Hughes some extra assistance. ? I don't recall anyone saying they should go. I said the RFL shouldn't give them any extra cash. I don't have a problem with them funding youth development in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrek Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hughes deserves a knighthood for his services to RL. If its anything like our house its Mrs Hughes that deserves the recognition for allowing the purse strings to be loosened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlno1 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 In AFL, they are happy to support teams in expansion areas because it is for the good of the whole sport. Unlike us where we seem to resent teams like Melbourne or Harlequins getting a much needed helping hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) from what ive heard, investors have been interested for a little while, but not willing to pay IL what he wants for his shares. so it seems an arrangement has been made involving the RFL Edited September 4, 2010 by EastLondonMike Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDave Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Melbourne? Seriously?? There's perfectly legitimate reasons for the salary cap. Firstly so teams are on a level-ish playing-field, so to speak. Secondly so teams don't bankrupt themselves to compete with the teams with the most money. Melbourne smashed this & cheated. How's that 'anti-expansionist'?? "I've never seen a woman with hairy ears... And I've been to St Helens" - John Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methven Hornet Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Well, David Hughes' statement certainly puts the 'uncertainty' to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletproof Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don't think I've ever met a real life Widnes fan, but if those on here are representative, I really hope they don't get a franchise. They're all horrible, bitter, little so and so's. I'm not sure how to reply to this. Really leaves a horrible taste in the mouth and I'm not entirely sure I can or should have to justify the words of others just because they support the same club. For my part I have done nothing but wish Quins the best of health in recent years and see the logic of funding the youth in the capital outside of their club. But then, all this sounds like I'm justifying myself to you and distancing myself from fellow widnes supporters who are to my mind not the people you take them for. Your post was in appalling taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) Apparently there was an announcment at the Game earlier tonight. The RFL have offered London support and assistance until 2014 and basically guaranteed that support on all technical levels in super league like developing youth etc...chairman stressed there is no financial support. Not sure how this is anything but a report of what was said and find it difficult as to how someone can abuse a clubs fans because of it. If anyone is wondering why a Widnes fan posted it I suspect it was because a Widnes fan who had gone to the Quinns game as a neutral reported the pre match announcement on the Widnes message board via his phone. For what its worth ideally I'd like a London presence in SL. Edited September 4, 2010 by RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomb Jack Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Not sure how this is anything but a report of what was said and find it difficult as to how someone can abuse a clubs fans because of it. If anyone is wondering why a Widnes fan posted it I suspect it was because a Widnes fan who had gone to the Quinns game as a neutral reported the pre match announcement on the Widnes message board via his phone. Exactly. I was purely reporting what i'd read, but get classed as an outcast. Fans of other Clubs just want an excuse to have a go at Widnes fans, but we don't care............. Widnes - Cheshire's Original Glamour Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomb Jack Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 I mean, Mr Posh & Just Browny had a go at me, for what ? For saying in the Topic header there's no suprise the RFL have offered support to London ? Well it's not a suprise. Richard Lewis once threatened to quit if London were thrown out, so it's obvious he wants them to succeed........... Widnes - Cheshire's Original Glamour Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don't think I've ever met a real life Widnes fan, but if those on here are representative, I really hope they don't get a franchise. They're all horrible, bitter, little so and so's. Can't agree there. I think you are being unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widnesvikings Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I don't think I've ever met a real life Widnes fan, but if those on here are representative, I really hope they don't get a franchise. They're all horrible, bitter, little so and so's. Well im a real Widnes fan have been for 36 years, although im everything Widnes Vikings, I am also a rugby league fan. I am very offended by your comments, Widnes fans in general are very knowledgeable about rugby league and are not anti other clubs, we do like some banter every now and then. you have a nice day mr posh WIDNES VIKINGS CHESHIRES MOST FAMOUS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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