Piggy's mate 2,649 Report post Posted July 24 Got to be better than nowt. Just be a bit weird if players have signed for other teams and how motivated they'll be. I can't see the clubs being able to charge full admission either, but we'll see. No doubt we'll be playing Dewsbury twice! Quote Touch Rugby W(h)inger and part-time Super Hero (Thursday mornings by appointment) BATLEY BULLDOGS RLFC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distantdog 1,758 Report post Posted July 24 If they can organise it so that crowds can attend safely, then I think we should go for it. It will bring some much needed finance into the club, and the bottom line is that we are a rugby club, and our reason for existing is to play rugby. I don't think the player thing should be an issue as it happens every season anyway. My only concern is that October/November are the two months mentioned for a second wave so whether it actually goes ahead or not who knows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BISSA... 106 Report post Posted July 24 (edited) Is there an alternative to twitter vote? That's for me and others that dont "twitter". Sorry its Colinb logged in as BISSA. Edited July 24 by BISSA... 1 Quote "Keep The Faith Tee Shirts now available from BISSA" Spread & Save please hand your jars or any other container in on match days Sponsored by Londis, Bradford Road Liversedge Visit the BISSA Online Shop to purchase DVDs, books and event tickets here BISSA website http://www.bissa.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,777 Report post Posted July 24 2 hours ago, Piggy's mate said: Got to be better than nowt. Just be a bit weird if players have signed for other teams and how motivated they'll be. I can't see the clubs being able to charge full admission either, but we'll see. No doubt we'll be playing Dewsbury twice! Players are contracted until the end of November so, as DD says, it shouldn't be an issue. Are you anticipating many of your players moving on? Unlike in "normal" seasons there has been very little speculation about movement of players within the Championship. Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerT 1,198 Report post Posted July 24 No. Not saying maybe some might. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 24 10 hours ago, distantdog said: If they can organise it so that crowds can attend safely, then I think we should go for it. It will bring some much needed finance into the club, and the bottom line is that we are a rugby club, and our reason for existing is to play rugby. I don't think the player thing should be an issue as it happens every season anyway. My only concern is that October/November are the two months mentioned for a second wave so whether it actually goes ahead or not who knows. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-phased-return-of-sport-and-recreation/elite-sport-return-to-competition-safe-return-of-spectators Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerT 1,198 Report post Posted July 25 That is very comprehensive POR it should be doable for the Championship and L1 clubs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,777 Report post Posted July 26 (edited) 23 hours ago, RogerT said: That is very comprehensive POR it should be doable for the Championship and L1 clubs. https://www.hornetsrugbyleague.co.uk/article/674/statement-from-the-board-of-directors-at-rochdale-hornets https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/614/club-statement-|-rfl-invitational-?fbclid=IwAR1WHi0v0eU5w9aU3KTN0G5ASY4nhtsd0CIeBKFSIPloAU05O4CHaJXc2gE Edited July 26 by Blind side johnny 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 28 Any team that voted to end the season should be excluded from the comp you can't have it both ways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 28 on the main forum Sheffield, Halifax, Rochdale, Toulouse and kieghley have said no and so far only batley have said yes personally I applaud those who have said no and hope FEV will tell the RFL to stick it where the sun don't shine as well Hope you win the final 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distantdog 1,758 Report post Posted July 28 I think to say we have confirmed we will enter is a bit premature. We have approached it positively but do not think we have actually confirmed entry or otherwise yet. 4 hours ago, POR said: on the main forum Sheffield, Halifax, Rochdale, Toulouse and kieghley have said no and so far only batley have said yes personally I applaud those who have said no and hope FEV will tell the RFL to stick it where the sun don't shine as well Hope you win the final 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 28 2 minutes ago, distantdog said: I think to say we have confirmed we will enter is a bit premature. We have approached it positively but do not think we have actually confirmed entry or otherwise yet. I know just making the point I hope FEV say no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distantdog 1,758 Report post Posted July 28 1 minute ago, POR said: I know just making the point I hope FEV say no Why? And do you think they will? If they enter, surely they would be one of the favourites. Would it give them a chance to recoup some of the money that MC has laid out or would it be financally detrimental to the club? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOGFATHER 1,106 Report post Posted July 28 (edited) Newcastle and Hunslet have also pulled out. The way things are going, will the competition be worthwhile competing in? Edited July 28 by DOGFATHER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 28 1 minute ago, distantdog said: Why? And do you think they will? If they enter, surely they would be one of the favourites. Would it give them a chance to recoup some of the money that MC has laid out or would it be financally detrimental to the club? why because the RFL is a shambles and would not like to give them the pleasure of saying look what we gave to you money irrelevant think it will cost more to enter than what you get out and want FEV to concentrate on pre season training to get the best out of next season 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distantdog 1,758 Report post Posted July 28 1 minute ago, POR said: why because the RFL is a shambles and would not like to give them the pleasure of saying look what we gave to you money irrelevant think it will cost more to enter than what you get out and want FEV to concentrate on pre season training to get the best out of next season Thanks for that, much appreciated. What are you giving to the RFL? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 28 33 minutes ago, distantdog said: Thanks for that, much appreciated. What are you giving to the RFL? The finger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distantdog 1,758 Report post Posted July 28 (edited) 41 minutes ago, POR said: The finger Why? What didn't you like about the RFL's approach to dealing with Covid-19? Edited July 28 by distantdog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,777 Report post Posted July 28 6 hours ago, POR said: on the main forum Sheffield, Halifax, Rochdale, Toulouse and kieghley have said no and so far only batley have said yes personally I applaud those who have said no and hope FEV will tell the RFL to stick it where the sun don't shine as well Hope you win the final Not bitter then, not bitter at all? Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
distantdog 1,758 Report post Posted July 28 1 minute ago, Blind side johnny said: Not bitter then, not bitter at all? You can say that again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 5,777 Report post Posted July 28 1 hour ago, POR said: why because the RFL is a shambles and would not like to give them the pleasure of saying look what we gave to you money irrelevant think it will cost more to enter than what you get out and want FEV to concentrate on pre season training to get the best out of next season And yet every club that has withdrawn has praised the efforts and decision-making of the RFL. You, of course, know better. 1 Quote Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 564 Report post Posted July 28 19 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Not bitter then, not bitter at all? 18 minutes ago, distantdog said: You can say that again! I do love a good pint of bitter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
