Super League Promotion (Merged Threads)

[Mr Plow 1,242]

It won’t happen surely. I’d put Leigh ahead of Bradford. Toulouse, York and London are the obvious favourites. I can’t see the logic of kicking Toronto out because of their poor finances to then promote Bradford who are infamous because of their poor finances (but they bring a big away following)

[Eddie 4,763]

Agreed, though I think it will be Bradford (maybe pessimism and lack of confidence in SL at work) . As much as I’d love to see them back in SL it shouldn’t be like this, I’m surprised their application was even considered. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo 1,002]

Can't see it being the end of the world regardless of choice.  Best of luck to whoever wins out and lets hope I get a chance to visit in 2021.

 

[Mumby Magic 938]

3 minutes ago, Mr Plow said:

It won’t happen surely. I’d put Leigh ahead of Bradford. Toulouse, York and London are the obvious favourites. I can’t see the logic of kicking Toronto out because of their poor finances to then promote Bradford who are infamous because of their poor finances (but they bring a big away following)

Why have we applied then. I dont think we have a leg (or ground) to stand on. 

[Mumby Magic 938]

3 minutes ago, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

Can't see it being the end of the world regardless of choice.  Best of luck to whoever wins out and lets hope I get a chance to visit in 2021.

 

Its not but RL constantly change the goalposts and lack vision.

[Man of Kent 8,482]

Leigh is probably the sensible yet boring choice but if SL wanted Bradford back in the fold then this is a great opportunity as it could take many years ‘organically’.

[sweaty craiq 1,285]

25 minutes ago, Scotchy1 said:

Nobody stole wages. 

If you dont want to make a multi-year commitment to a player, dont sign a multi-year contract 

Are you linked to elite?

[AB90 237]

Think you been a bit harsh on your team.

Your by the far the largest supported club out of the six mentioned and probably the 6th largest supported club in the UK based in a city of over 500,000 people.

I can see why they are one of the front runners.

[Nate90 180]

I hope it's Toulouse. Bradford have been too much of a financial mess over the past decade and a half despite multiple owners. I can't see it being any different if they come back up

[Barry Badrinath 387]

27 minutes ago, Mr Plow said:

It won’t happen surely. I’d put Leigh ahead of Bradford. Toulouse, York and London are the obvious favourites. I can’t see the logic of kicking Toronto out because of their poor finances to then promote Bradford who are infamous because of their poor finances (but they bring a big away following)

are we promoting 2003 bradford bulls?

[Johnoco 8,479]

Slightly OTT.

Bradford probably shouldn’t be in SL, but I doubt that if they were admitted it would be the issue that questioned the integrity of the game.

But the wider picture is that they are even able to apply and are apparently one of the front runners. 

[Les Tonks Sidestep 3,778]

5 hours ago, sweaty craiq said:

Have they submitted any recent accounts??

 

BBBBB's 1st accounts not due till July 2021,  BB 2017 Ltd due late Feb.

[Oxford 5,464]

3 hours ago, Gav Wilson said:

It's legit. Midday live on Sky Sports.

On Sky "Will SL Run with the Bulls" Sports...them?

They're like Switzerland on this one aren't they?

 

 

[Bulls2487 121]

1 hour ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

So you expect the RFL's FPP test to be able to see into the future?

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Edited December 11, 2020 by Bulls2487

[Mr Plow 1,242]

21 minutes ago, Barry Badrinath said:

are we promoting 2003 bradford bulls?

SL want a team who bring a big away following . I think the bulls in SL would bring more fans than Wakie, Salford and Huddersfield. Although the away fans argument is ridiculous, clubs should focus on expanding their own fanbases

[barnyia 1,995]

Have the Bradford fans not moved onto new clubs? Will they all come back? 

[paulwalker71 2,620]

1 hour ago, Mumby Magic said:

......and Im a Bulls fan. 

I am personally dreading Monday. We should be 6th on the list of applicants. I feel the integrity of the sport rests on Monday's decision. I feel the Newcastle decision was the correct one and similar decision like this needs to made. Rugby League needs to be completely transparent and Monday is a good day to start.

I totally agree. I'm also dreading the announcement in case for some inexplicable reason we are 'chosen'.

As for the 'away following' argument, the Bulls away following has gradually declined in recent years, as you might have expected. Yes, there'd probably be a boost if we got put into SL, and we'd certainly take more than some of the existing clubs. But any SL clubs hoping for or expecting a humungous away following, such as we had in the early 2000s, are deluding themselves.

[sweaty craiq 1,285]

2 hours ago, Scotchy1 said:

Beaumont didnt cut his cloth and pay his bills. 

The players did

are you linked to elite?

[sweaty craiq 1,285]

43 minutes ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

BBBBB's 1st accounts not due till July 2021,  BB 2017 Ltd due late Feb.

I didn't realise the current company had only been around a year

[Mattrhino 1,411]

There seems to be momentum with the Bulls. I think they are softening us for a Bulls comeback. I am really dreading Monday anorl. 

[Les Tonks Sidestep 3,778]

5 minutes ago, sweaty craiq said:

I didn't realise the current company had only been around a year

Formed October 2019 IIRC.

[Johnoco 8,479]

39 minutes ago, barnyia said:

Have the Bradford fans not moved onto new clubs? Will they all come back? 

I’d say most would have lost interest in RL. Relatively few fans are that dedicated that they’ll keep following something regardless of any other factors. 

[sweaty craiq 1,285]

16 minutes ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said:

Formed October 2019 IIRC.

but BB2017 is still trading??

 

[lucky 7 478]

1 hour ago, Eddie said:

The most ridiculous decision they could make, but yes I think it is. If it is it will show how sad SL is, that they pick a team because they’ll bring an extra 300 fans to one game a season. 

 

1 hour ago, fieldofclothofgold said:

Must be Bradford

A club with a history of being a financial basket case.

Given TV money in advance as they didn't have any and couldn't even keep up the lease payments on Odsal. A shambles of a club.

If this is Elstones choice he should fall on his sword right away

Edited December 11, 2020 by lucky 7

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