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Two things:

1. Gledhill lists some clubs who he says, definitely wanted to play on - there is no suggestion or evidence that the list is exhaustive.

2. Never, ever, EVER, mistake Gledhill for a "respected journalist".

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1 hour ago, kev p said:

surely its the clubs that decide?

No. The decision was made by the RFL Board, this was covered repeatedly on another thread in answer to more than one poster including you. The clubs were canvassed for their opinions on a range of options. Then the RFL Board made the decision on how to proceed.

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6 hours ago, sweaty craiq said:

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I may have to take back all I said regarding Batley and apologise to BSJ if this is true - absolutely shocked at Widnes and London though

London would have much more difficulty getting to games (possibly with a stop over) than all those clubs except Toulouse. Could be a reason for them not being interested (if this is true of course). 

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4 hours ago, nadera78 said:

Respected journalist...!

Not sure what everyone’s problem is with Mick Gledhill; if you don’t like his stuff don’t read it or listen to his podcast, but why so many snide remarks? It’s pretty unpleasant at times and unbecoming of the RL community. 

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26 minutes ago, Eddie said:

Not sure what everyone’s problem is with Mick Gledhill

I think it's the fact that he makes stuff up all the time.

Other than that, he seems a nice enough lad.

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett)

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Mick names 7 clubs that "definitely wanted to play on". Does he name the clubs that "definitely don't want to play on" or are people just assuming that the other clubs were agains it? 

Do the 7 clubs who "definitely wanted to play on " lay down conditions that can't be met?  E.g "we definitely want to play on provided we get our costs covered when going to Toulouse." 

Cut Mick some slack, too. Question his accuracy, his reporting but don't question  his dedication, motivation and application.

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1 hour ago, JohnM said:

Mick names 7 clubs that "definitely wanted to play on". Does he name the clubs that "definitely don't want to play on" or are people just assuming that the other clubs were agains it? 

Do the 7 clubs who "definitely wanted to play on " lay down conditions that can't be met?  E.g "we definitely want to play on provided we get our costs covered when going to Toulouse." 

Cut Mick some slack, too. Question his accuracy, his reporting but don't question  his dedication, motivation and application.

Mick's motivation absolutely should be questioned. 

A lot of his stuff has an agenda and is propoganda to support his viewpoint. 

Remember his #positiverugbyleague campaign which ran alongside his hate campaign of anything SL?

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14 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Mick's motivation absolutely should be questioned. 

A lot of his stuff has an agenda and is propoganda to support his viewpoint. 

Remember his #positiverugbyleague campaign which ran alongside his hate campaign of anything SL?

Perhaps he has ambitions to become an MP? 😉

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25 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Mick's motivation absolutely should be questioned. 

A lot of his stuff has an agenda and is propoganda to support his viewpoint. 

Remember his #positiverugbyleague campaign which ran alongside his hate campaign of anything SL?

Remember his rant that the independent match timing was wrong because his watch said it was.

And, coincidentally, when the hooter went, Bradford were losing a close game but going forward.

And that's not a rant made on a forum but in his role as a visible media pundit and respected journalist.

Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett)

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1 minute ago, Tommygilf said:

He's an excellent match commentator and clearly loves the sport but he spouts some rubbish when it comes to journalism 

I think his last direct message to the RFL, over Twitter, regarding the Bulls should not have been done in one take.

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33 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Mick's motivation absolutely should be questioned. 

A lot of his stuff has an agenda and is propoganda to support his viewpoint. 

Remember his #positiverugbyleague campaign which ran alongside his hate campaign of anything SL?

A journalist with an agenda? How unusual! 

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1 hour ago, sweaty craiq said:

It provides a great opportunity for the RFL to name the clubs who wanted to play - I look forward to that.

Some may be on the verge of folding if they release players from furlough. Why should they be named and shamed for not wanting to play behind closed doors with no paying spectators? This is a worldwide pandemic not a worldwide pedantic. Cut these teams some slack.

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4 hours ago, JohnM said:

Cut Mick some slack, too. Question his accuracy, his reporting but don't question  his dedication, motivation and application.

Or his boundless enthusiasm. If everyone was the same......we'd be alright.

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