The Daddy Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Following on the 'Manchester Lions' debacle does anyone know what's happening at Swinton Lions now? Has there been a new takeover of the club? Are they healthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 In a great position. Furloughed staff, took sky, season ticket, sponsors and transfer money from Wire with no need to rent sales facility to play. Will probably go FT in 2021 on what was saved in 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daddy Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, sweaty craiq said: In a great position. Furloughed staff, took sky, season ticket, sponsors and transfer money from Wire with no need to rent sales facility to play. Will probably go FT in 2021 on what was saved in 2020 Can you post that again in English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, The Daddy said: Can you post that again in English? I think he might be suggesting that they are a 'pub team.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, distantdog said: I think he might be suggesting that they are a 'pub team.' "Were a pub team" now surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, Tommygilf said: "Were a pub team" now surely? Well they aren't Leigh, so always have been, always will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, distantdog said: Well they aren't Leigh, so always have been, always will be. That is fair comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, The Daddy said: Can you post that again in English? Took most of their seasons income that was bolstered by the Matty Ashton transfer money and paid their players via furlough - will be quids in like most Champ clubs are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said: Took most of their seasons income that was bolstered by the Matty Ashton transfer money and paid their players via furlough - will be quids in like most Champ clubs are Like yours? I would find it hard to describe many clubs in the Championship as 'quids in.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 20 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said: Took most of their seasons income that was bolstered by the Matty Ashton transfer money and paid their players via furlough - will be quids in like most Champ clubs are Stop advertising your ignorance. "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrogateKnights Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Has there been anymore progress with potential new ground for Swinton. I know around 2016 there were talks about having their own facility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, sweaty craiq said: Took most of their seasons income that was bolstered by the Matty Ashton transfer money and paid their players via furlough - will be quids in like most Champ clubs are Only those that don't have their own grounds to maintain, such as Leigh. Sport, amongst other things, is a dream-world offering escape from harsh reality and the disturbing prospect of change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 31 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Only those that don't have their own grounds to maintain, such as Leigh. Does mount unpleasant even get cut in good times?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Griff said: Stop advertising your ignorance. You obviously have a far greater budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, distantdog said: Like yours? I would find it hard to describe many clubs in the Championship as 'quids in.' All I know is that the 10% of season ticket holders at Leigh who requested a refund got it back within a week, how many Champ clubs have been whingeing about being skint btw - the SL clubs are being hit and hurt not Champ ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Swinton have signed Cobi Green. Bags of flair. Kear never gave him a fair chance so I wish Cobi all the best. Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said: All I know is that the 10% of season ticket holders at Leigh who requested a refund got it back within a week, how many Champ clubs have been whingeing about being skint btw - the SL clubs are being hit and hurt not Champ ones I have no idea, I can only speak on behalf of my own club, unlike you. You seem to have a direct link to the finances of all clubs. It is no secret that my own club is finding it hard, but the supporters are rallying round as they always do. Season ticket holders who want a refund will get one, are you suggesting that they won't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distantdog Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said: Does mount unpleasant even get cut in good times?? You really must let this dislike of my club go. It can't be healthy and you just show yourself up as a monumental ignoramus! If you want to educate yourself about the state of my club, pay a visit to the website and catch up with the weekly messages our chairman gives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Blind side johnny said: Only those that don't have their own grounds to maintain, such as Leigh. Quite true Johnny , rarely does it work for us , but this time it has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweaty craiq Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, distantdog said: You really must let this dislike of my club go. It can't be healthy and you just show yourself up as a monumental ignoramus! If you want to educate yourself about the state of my club, pay a visit to the website and catch up with the weekly messages our chairman gives. Plenty time for your Chairman and his passion for Batley RLFC You need to understand when the digs start - you can apologise at leisure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 4 hours ago, sweaty craiq said: Does mount unpleasant even get cut in good times?? Nothing unpleasant about the Mount ,spent some great times there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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