Broncos not entering the 1895 cup

[nadera78 2,082]

It would be an utter waste of time travelling up north for midweek fixtures, for a tin pot competition that costs the competing clubs money, when the Broncos' sole focus is quite rightly getting promoted back to SL.

[SL17 656]

12 minutes ago, nadera78 said:

It would be an utter waste of time travelling up north for midweek fixtures, for a tin pot competition that costs the competing clubs money, when the Broncos' sole focus is quite rightly getting promoted back to SL.

For me they are already showing weakness by not joining the competition. They travel North every away game so what’s the issue? What is the focus? Who are they out to beat? 
 

Again they are a full time squad what’s the problem?

[nadera78 2,082]

14 minutes ago, SL17 said:

For me they are already showing weakness by not joining the competition. They travel North every away game so what’s the issue? What is the focus? Who are they out to beat? 
 

Again they are a full time squad what’s the problem?

Cool. If thats how you want to see it then go for it.

[SL17 656]

2 minutes ago, nadera78 said:

Cool. If thats how you want to see it then go for it.

We will be doing, no frets on that one. For a club to show such negativity to a competition before the start of the season, shows your true colours. 
 

Hopefully see you at the LSV.

[nadera78 2,082]

3 minutes ago, SL17 said:

We will be doing, no frets on that one. For a club to show such negativity to a competition before the start of the season, shows your true colours. 
 

Hopefully see you at the LSV.

Nope, I've emigrated. And glad to have done so.

[SL17 656]

Just now, nadera78 said:

Nope, I've emigrated. And glad to have done so.

Good on ya. Obviously old habits die hard.

[nadera78 2,082]

2 minutes ago, SL17 said:

Good on ya. Obviously old habits die hard.

Damn right they do, I'm supposed to be working right now and yet I'm on here...

[SL17 656]

1 minute ago, nadera78 said:

Damn right they do, I'm supposed to be working right now and yet I'm on here...

I’m off to bed.. Take care pal.

[gingerjon 9,996]

9 hours ago, gazza77 said:

Why are clubs allowed to pick and choose whether to enter competitions? As RFL members, surely it should be all or nothing, so to be same for all clubs? 

100% agree with this.

It's either a proper competition - which I absolutely think it is and should be - or it's a blinking merit comp.

[Oliver Clothesoff 2,805]

They already have a daft midweek game at Swinton, so the potential for more is not appetising at all. Don’t blame them but it really makes more of a mockery of the sport. 

[Gooleboy 621]

Whatever you think of the 1895 Cup, I think there is a worrying trend developing allowing Clubs to pick and choose which tournaments they do or do not take part in.

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,136]

8 hours ago, Number 16 said:

What is the issue here? LB spurn a chance of glory and silverware there by giving other clubs a chance of such. 

If by declining they give themselves an advantage in achieving promotion then that's for the other clubs to counter. Or copy. 

Apart from. Million pound game I've never seen us 'win' sonething

Having spoken to a lot of other Broncos supporters we'd love some silverware and something to cheer

I stayed on at Wembley after the CC and Sheffield fans will remember there day there forever 

[Harry Stottle 2,549]

11 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/london-will-not-take-part-in-1895-cup-in-2020/

This is an absolute ******* disgrace

We'd be nailed on for the final.... We could sell it massively to the London public. More importantly I could have a massive p*ss up a short journey from home... I'd bring about 20 people myself 

Shameful decision by Broncos

You are very presumptuous BB, rearrange the following into a well know phrase:-

Don't count hatched chickens before your they.

and

Massively sell it to the London Public? Don't get me wrong I like to watch London play pity is there are not more like me in the metropolis, if you managed to double the interest that would most likely max total 1500, I would say there was 50 times more interest in the Broncos run in last season from the North than in it's own locallity.

[Marrafan 235]

At least part time clubs won’t have to travel down to London midweek! It seems a given on here that Broncos are the only ones that would have to travel. 

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,136]

12 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said:

You are very presumptuous BB, rearrange the following into a well know phrase:-

Don't count hatched chickens before your they.

and

Massively sell it to the London Public? Don't get me wrong I like to watch London play pity is there are not more like me in the metropolis, if you managed to double the interest that would most likely max total 1500, I would say there was 50 times more interest in the Broncos run in last season from the North than in it's own locallity.

Massively sell is the key Harry

Currently our first home game to sell is a cold February against Haven

Selling a London club in a final at Wembley in summer gives us more of a chance

I am realistic it might not have brought 10,000s but surely its got more of a chance? 

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,136]

6 hours ago, nadera78 said:

It would be an utter waste of time travelling up north for midweek fixtures, for a tin pot competition that costs the competing clubs money, when the Broncos' sole focus is quite rightly getting promoted back to SL.

Waste of who's time? The set up is full time. It's their job

Tin pot in some eyes maybe but not mine. Again I was there for Sheffield's win and it meant a lot to them as it would have to Widnes as it would do to me

 

Edited November 20, 2019 by Bedfordshire Bronco

[Rupert Prince 959]

The 1895 cup was an afterthought, hoping to boost attendances.  Its half baked.  

Plus... is Tolouse in the Cup?   I mean, they are potentially Broncos closest rivals for promotion?   If Tolouse are not in, then more sense Broncos not joining.   Surely the Broncos MUST focus COMPLETELY on promotion?

And frankly another issue here is the bizarre logic of on one side hoping for expansion and on the other insisting on relegation.

Edited November 20, 2019 by Rupert Prince

[Harry Stottle 2,549]

59 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

Massively sell is the key Harry

Currently our first home game to sell is a cold February against Haven

Selling a London club in a final at Wembley in summer gives us more of a chance

I am realistic it might not have brought 10,000s but surely its got more of a chance? 

I wish you all the best BB, if you believe the audience is there, go get em! 

Off topic a little, but answering your statement.

Our - being Leigh Centurions - first game is on a Friday night at Dewsbury which I presume is to allow the Bulls to play the Bronco's on the Sunday, I don't really understand the logic behind this, Leigh have one of the best travelling supports in the division especially on a Sunday afternoon, anyone will tell you getting over the pennines for a Friday night fixture is not the easiest travel one can take and I should imagine it will hit the gate reciepts quite hard from the Leigh fans who will not bother, all I can imagine is the 'Rent' the Bulls are paying Dewsbury is compensation enough to stand the loss, surely being the host club they would take jurisdiction.

Edited November 20, 2019 by Harry Stottle

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,136]

2 hours ago, Harry Stottle said:

I wish you all the best BB, if you believe the audience is there, go get em! 

Off topic a little, but answering your statement.

Our - being Leigh Centurions - first game is on a Friday night at Dewsbury which I presume is to allow the Bulls to play the Bronco's on the Sunday, I don't really understand the logic behind this, Leigh have one of the best travelling supports in the division especially on a Sunday afternoon, anyone will tell you getting over the pennines for a Friday night fixture is not the easiest travel one can take and I should imagine it will hit the gate reciepts quite hard from the Leigh fans who will not bother, all I can imagine is the 'Rent' the Bulls are paying Dewsbury is compensation enough to stand the loss, surely being the host club they would take jurisdiction.

I agree, I'd have Leigh on the Sunday. 

I'll be there for the Bulls game, will be about 50 of us I'd say ... Won't be there for our Dewsbury one though 

[POR 392]

15 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/london-will-not-take-part-in-1895-cup-in-2020/

This is an absolute ******* disgrace

We'd be nailed on for the final.... We could sell it massively to the London public. More importantly I could have a massive p*ss up a short journey from home... I'd bring about 20 people myself 

Shameful decision by Broncos

 

 

remember your playing york day after  cc final so two games in two days  

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,136]

5 minutes ago, POR said:

remember your playing york day after  cc final so two games in two days  

I hope we leave CC first round.... No interest in something we have no chance in

[Leonard 321]

16 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/london-will-not-take-part-in-1895-cup-in-2020/

This is an absolute ******* disgrace

We'd be nailed on for the final.... We could sell it massively to the London public. More importantly I could have a massive p*ss up a short journey from home... I'd bring about 20 people myself 

Shameful decision by Broncos

 

 

Nah, stick to getting promotion. 

Bigger fish to fry.

And no London couldn't sell it out. 3k max.

[Click 395]

15 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Nah, stick to getting promotion. 

Bigger fish to fry.

And no London couldn't sell it out. 3k max.

At what point did he say they could sell it out? How come when all the other championship teams get talked about going to a final, suddenly they are all taking 10k +, but London could only manage 3k? In our home city? For a final at Wembley? Give over.

[Bedfordshire Bronco 1,136]

47 minutes ago, Leonard said:

Nah, stick to getting promotion. 

Bigger fish to fry.

And no London couldn't sell it out. 3k max.

Didn't think we could sell it out but again... There would be more attraction of a Wembley final and some silverware.... Again... We have never won anything except the million pound game

[POR 392]

2 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

I hope we leave CC first round.... No interest in something we have no chance in

you misunderstood remember 1895  final on same day as cc  so york 2 games in two  days