sweaty craiq 980 Report post Posted September 24 3 hours ago, Tommygilf said: Its all of Rugby League "numbnuts". Thats 36 "professional clubs" at least plus the rest. Thats before we get to major event tickets not bought. Your village is missing you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 6,387 Report post Posted September 24 3 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said: Your village is missing you. Don't worry! Clearly they have a replacement! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 6,387 Report post Posted September 24 30 minutes ago, EssexRL said: I saw I made the a typo straight after I posted and was going to change but thought it won't distract people from the point I want to make, but hey... Twas only in jest its a very valid point, one I agree with, and one that Gloucester RU are also trying to push now too. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Route66 154 Report post Posted September 25 Is it not possible for league 1 at least to start up on time with reduced capacity similar to the Northern premier league (600 at minute) or are they classed as elite sports teams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 372 Report post Posted September 26 On 24/09/2020 at 02:36, frank said: How are they going to pay that off? Is anyone asking them to pay it off ? Governments work in a different way to buying your house with a building society loan. Quote "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 6,387 Report post Posted September 26 17 minutes ago, Griff said: Is anyone asking them to pay it off ? Governments work in a different way to buying your house with a building society loan. They are being asked to pay it back hence it being constantly reiterated as a loan not a grant etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redjonn 1,188 Report post Posted September 26 Whatever loans, grants whatever has to paid for... either through general taxation or organizations/business paying their loans off through customer income/revenue. For me its right to be a loan ultimately paid for by clubs through their customers... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 6,223 Report post Posted September 26 2 hours ago, Tommygilf said: They are being asked to pay it back hence it being constantly reiterated as a loan not a grant etc. Yes, but the terms haven't been made public. Expect them to be fairly loose. 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
Griff 372 Report post Posted September 26 4 hours ago, Tommygilf said: They are being asked to pay it back hence it being constantly reiterated as a loan not a grant etc. I agree with my learned friend Johnny. I'd be surprised if anything is ever repaid. The loan bit will be political. 1 Quote "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbruce 2,630 Report post Posted September 27 22 hours ago, Griff said: Is anyone asking them to pay it off ? Governments work in a different way to buying your house with a building society loan. I’d imagine it’s going to be like a student loan were you pay it back once your income reaches a certain level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sentoffagain2 636 Report post Posted September 27 17 hours ago, Griff said: I agree with my learned friend Johnny. I'd be surprised if anything is ever repaid. The loan bit will be political. Can i have one please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griff 372 Report post Posted September 27 44 minutes ago, bobbruce said: I’d imagine it’s going to be like a student loan were you pay it back once your income reaches a certain level. It'll be quietly written off a few years down the line. 1 Quote "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbruce 2,630 Report post Posted September 27 1 hour ago, Griff said: It'll be quietly written off a few years down the line. Very likely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerjon 14,256 Report post Posted September 29 The 60ish clubs of football's National League (the three divisions over two tiers just below the Football League) are set to receive a government grant of £20m to enable them to play their season behind closed doors. Quote 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) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 1,830 Report post Posted September 30 9 hours ago, gingerjon said: The 60ish clubs of football's National League (the three divisions over two tiers just below the Football League) are set to receive a government grant of £20m to enable them to play their season behind closed doors. The two questions that need answering IMO Did we ask for a grant or did we only ask for a loan? Did we ask for more than £16M or is that all we asked for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moove 912 Report post Posted September 30 13 hours ago, gingerjon said: The 60ish clubs of football's National League (the three divisions over two tiers just below the Football League) are set to receive a government grant of £20m to enable them to play their season behind closed doors. Can't believe they haven't tagged that onto the package the PL are having to put together for the other lower leagues. £20m is a drop in the ocean to them. Looking forward to seeing what they're going to offer RL and other sports... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Willow 594 Report post Posted September 30 My local MP, Barbara Keeley has tweeted an appeal today for rugby funding (both codes) Saying how vital it is to the local community Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 6,223 Report post Posted September 30 13 minutes ago, Red Willow said: My local MP, Barbara Keeley has tweeted an appeal today for rugby funding (both codes) Saying how vital it is to the local community Every business sector/sport/interest group is saying exactly the same thing. Is it actually true though? (caveat: we, as individual fanatics are not necessarily representative of our local communities.) 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
GUBRATS 4,376 Report post Posted September 30 6 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Every business sector/sport/interest group is saying exactly the same thing. Is it actually true though? (caveat: we, as individual fanatics are not necessarily representative of our local communities.) So who is a fair representation of a local community ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blind side johnny 6,223 Report post Posted September 30 1 minute ago, GUBRATS said: So who is a fair representation of a local community ? You tell me, but I am certain that RL fans in general, and in particular those of us posting on here, are not I await protestations from Featherstone and Leigh. 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
GUBRATS 4,376 Report post Posted September 30 1 minute ago, Blind side johnny said: You tell me, but I am certain that RL fans in general, and in particular those of us posting on here, are not I await protestations from Featherstone and Leigh. No John , it was you who said we weren't , so it's up to you to supply who is ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygilf 6,387 Report post Posted September 30 49 minutes ago, Blind side johnny said: Every business sector/sport/interest group is saying exactly the same thing. Is it actually true though? (caveat: we, as individual fanatics are not necessarily representative of our local communities.) This is where the Burnham report comes in. Its there in black and white, academically researched "proof" that is a major quantifiable step up on the emotional points that started it and are now being trotted out (legitimately but without any other support) by others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Willow 594 Report post Posted September 30 This is what she had to say Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
