Wandering pete 26 Report post Posted July 20 Now that this season is no more do we assume League 1 will be a 12 team comp. with Ottowa adding to the current 11 sides?Could be an interesting league with a revitalised Rochdale,Newcastle and the unknown quantity of Ottowa competing with the Raiders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shipbuilder 109 Report post Posted July 21 Will Ottowa manage a full season or will they do a Toronto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider91 58 Report post Posted July 22 Going to be a tough league to get out off. Rochdale throwing money around, workington will strengthen again. Newcastle will not be shy in the transfer market neither will doncaster. Ottawa an unknown but will be more than competitive. Key for us is to keep the travelling players we have Forster, Jewitt & Walne especially if we can keep hold of the pack and maybe add to it we should be in position to challenge again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
walneyite 25 Report post Posted July 23 I have every faith in the board doing all they can in the best interests of barrow RLFC. However , What impact does this season ending decision have on team as a whole ie the players and coaching contracts, Wages , furloughed % contributions. are players still furloughed, are they still registered with barrow , can /do we re negotiate contracts for the next season ( and Can the club afford it with the greatly reduced income). any updates for a nosey but genuine supporter would be appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Ballantyne 66 Report post Posted July 23 22 hours ago, Raider91 said: Going to be a tough league to get out off. Rochdale throwing money around, workington will strengthen again. Newcastle will not be shy in the transfer market neither will doncaster. Ottawa an unknown but will be more than competitive. Key for us is to keep the travelling players we have Forster, Jewitt & Walne especially if we can keep hold of the pack and maybe add to it we should be in position to challenge again. It's ok saying all this about teams throwing money around but was that for a season where promotion was a must?? How are these teams going to react after the lay off, have some thrown all their eggs in the basket banking on promotion? No one budgeted for Covid so unfortunately some teams may struggle next season.. Unless players play for nothing next year as they have been paid for not playing this year! << Haha.. I think the strongest teams will be the ones who have adapted to the situation and created other income sources like Barrow have oh and the ones with sugar daddies! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 190 Report post Posted July 28 Think it will be an interesting league, I think Ottawa are taking a different approach Toronto by the sounds of it, looking towards more Canadian players, saying that they will be a force, theres a number of clubs that could end up with promotion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LStablesRugbymad 0 Report post Posted August 4 Anyone got any thoughts of who the new signing could be for 2021 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAIDERSRUS 117 Report post Posted August 6 On 04/08/2020 at 18:42, LStablesRugbymad said: Anyone got any thoughts of who the new signing could be for 2021 Announcement at 5pm on new signing for next season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neutralfan7 68 Report post Posted August 6 Shaun Lunt great signing 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider91 58 Report post Posted August 6 Great signing, presume that rules out puara coming back. Hopefully he can stay fit we have one of the standout 9s in the comp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve75 67 Report post Posted August 7 Lee Jewitt has gone to Widnes! Nothing has been mentioned about that! https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/widnes-sign-lee-jewitt-as-quartet-depart-the-vikings/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandering pete 26 Report post Posted August 25 Now that the Leythers have withdrawn their interest in the 2020 Autumn comp..that leaves 4 clubs...Batley,Bratfut,Dewsbury and the Raiders.Is there any way that this could work...mini league or straight k.o.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neutralfan7 68 Report post Posted August 25 Carl Forster signed up, another good one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raiderfan79 11 Report post Posted August 27 If Toronto fold wouldn't the losing side of the grand final be promoted to super league and we should be promoted back into the championship and a new side can enter league 1 Ottawa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve75 67 Report post Posted August 27 1 hour ago, Raiderfan79 said: If Toronto fold wouldn't the losing side of the grand final be promoted to super league and we should be promoted back into the championship and a new side can enter league 1 Ottawa Knowing the RFL they'd put Ottawa into the championship straight away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider91 58 Report post Posted September 1 Adam Walne rumoured to be joining us for next season would be a good addition hopefully his brother will help get that over the line for us. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RSN 888 Report post Posted September 2 On 01/09/2020 at 08:55, Raider91 said: Adam Walne rumoured to be joining us for next season would be a good addition hopefully his brother will help get that over the line for us. Confirmed on facebook along with his brother on a 2 year deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callum Linford 98 35 Report post Posted September 4 I think myself it'll be interesting to see what happens with Ottawa if they can get across to Canada or not. There was an article in the Express a fortnight ago siting many problems if Covid was still about. It'll be a hell of a competitive league its a lot more competitive than Barrow's last visit to this league that's for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus Tyson 42 Report post Posted September 7 (edited) On 04/09/2020 at 11:07, Callum Linford 98 said: I think myself it'll be interesting to see what happens with Ottawa if they can get across to Canada or not. There was an article in the Express a fortnight ago siting many problems if Covid was still about. It'll be a hell of a competitive league its a lot more competitive than Barrow's last visit to this league that's for sure will be competitive in the form of a 2 tier league. teams in the top half like Ottowa, Barrow, Newcastle, Rochdale and maybe Hunslet playing each other should all be tough games. Maybe add Keighley, Donny and Worky for tough away games but the rest wont be up to much Edited September 7 by Gus Tyson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callum Linford 98 35 Report post Posted September 7 37 minutes ago, Gus Tyson said: will be competitive in the form of a 2 tier league. teams in the top half like Ottowa, Barrow, Newcastle, Rochdale and maybe Hunslet playing each other should all be tough games. Maybe add Keighley, Donny and Worky for tough away games but the rest wont be up to much I'll have what your on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider91 58 Report post Posted September 10 Stack signing a 2 year deal is a bonus, thought last year was his last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neutralfan7 68 Report post Posted September 10 I'm a bit worried for Barrow if they don't gain promotion next year, the signings so far ( Lunt, Forster, Ritson, Walnex2, Stack and now Harrison ) they all won't come on the cheap. I hope its not a case of s**t or bust! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UpTheRaiders 153 Report post Posted September 10 1 hour ago, Neutralfan7 said: I'm a bit worried for Barrow if they don't gain promotion next year, the signings so far ( Lunt, Forster, Ritson, Walnex2, Stack and now Harrison ) they all won't come on the cheap. I hope its not a case of s**t or bust! I think some of our marquee signings have been paid for by supporters and sponsors. Steve certainly wouldn't compromise the clubs future Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neutralfan7 68 Report post Posted September 10 1 hour ago, UpTheRaiders said: I think some of our marquee signings have been paid for by supporters and sponsors. Steve certainly wouldn't compromise the clubs future That's great to hear as I love Barrow as a club and the work they're doing! Hopefully a successful season this year for you guys! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Town utd 92 Report post Posted September 10 building a great squad, hardest thing will be giving game time to everyone,be hard for locals getting into team,but you need a big squad to win the league, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
