Eddie Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 21 minutes ago, Wholly Trinity said: I've heard Donald Trump is at a loose end and looking for a new (bigger) challenge. Make All Rugby Great Again (Regeneration In New Environments) MARGARINE hats now available - perfect for summer rugby. Regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that if he got involved he’d get SL by the scruff of the neck and drag it from the mire. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Eddie said: Regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that if he got involved he’d get SL by the scruff of the neck and drag it from the mire. Look up USFL 2 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 17 minutes ago, Eddie said: Regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that if he got involved he’d get SL by the scruff of the neck and drag it from the mire. Don't you mean "into" instead of "from". 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 50 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: Yeah the rebrand looks good and we’ve had some good attendances but the Toronto report and everything that went with it was embarrassing. All in all the clubs will never agree and it’s an unforgivable job. Just a glorified spokesman for the 12 turkeys voting against Christmas. SL needs an independent board to make decisions I believe if Covid didn’t happen, Elstone would still be in post as several of the negative entries in his ledger are due to the pandemic. Ultimately the game can’t afford him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Knowing the idiots who run the game as we do, would anyone be greatly surprised if Gledhill ended up being given the job? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I really hope there's no gagging clause in his leaving, I would love to hear how much ###### he's had to work with from the club chairmen/owners. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 He has been a staggering waste of money. Let's get it all back under one roof at the RFL and start to focus on how we are going to make internationals a regular fixture and how any potential 'expansion' clubs in SL in the future will grow the international game. A bit of joined up thinking please. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I couldn't mount an argument against those who are saying there is very little he could change. The trouble for me is that I never saw much evidence he wanted to change things for the better. His whole style seems to be to leak his view on something (generally, keep the foreigners out) and then spend three months compiling a report reaching that conclusion. I don't think his salary is excessive for his job, but all Elstone has been is a glorified spokesperson for a few club chairmen. 6 I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 43 minutes ago, Eddie said: Regardless of what you think of him, there’s no denying that if he got involved he’d get SL by the scruff of the neck and drag it from the mire. He’d be the greatest sports administrator of all time . He’s an expert on rugby league - no one knows more about it than him , and he’d do deals - tremendous deals for the game . The game would grow so bigly there’d be no stopping it 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, DavidM said: He’d be the greatest sports administrator of all time . He’s an expert on rugby league - no one knows more about it than him , and he’d do deals - tremendous deals for the game . The game would grow so bigly there’d be no stopping it No you’re right, let’s carry on the same tin pot clubs running the game and excluding anyone with any ambition who might threaten their position. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Riversider Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 20 minutes ago, ShropshireBull said: He has been a staggering waste of money. Let's get it all back under one roof at the RFL and start to focus on how we are going to make internationals a regular fixture and how any potential 'expansion' clubs in SL in the future will grow the international game. A bit of joined up thinking please. As I stated on a previous thread: Sky run SL and the RFL run theRL national team, the CC and the rest. I am no expert and don't pretend or claim to know it all but I believe now is the time to look elsewhere from Sky. There must be other markets and commercial opportunities C4 have just put back on normal and I am personally loving it. Sky have monopolised tours since 1990 however they have competition. Ideally RL can take advantage of that competition IMHO. If I am wrong...so it must be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, fieldofclothofgold said: I wonder what Eddie Hearn would bring to the table ? I would like to see him do a presentation of how he would promote out sport Good if he can bring some money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Riversider Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, Rupert Prince said: Good if he can bring some money. Now we're talking...bring it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Prince Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, ShropshireBull said: He has been a staggering waste of money. Let's get it all back under one roof at the RFL and start to focus on how we are going to make internationals a regular fixture and how any potential 'expansion' clubs in SL in the future will grow the international game. A bit of joined up thinking please. ?? Getting internationals as regular fixtures was Rimmers job. You do know that dont you? Who do you think organised the return of GB? Neither Rimmer or Elstone orchestrated Toronto to go bust. There was a pathway for TWP to get promoted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I see Eddie "our latest messiah" Hearn's name has been mentioned. I doubt anyone with his ego would take on a job where every major decision is subject to a penny-pinching club chairmen veto. 5 1 "We are easily breakable, by illness or falling, or a million other ways of leaving this earthly life. We are just so much mashed potato." Don Estelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Riversider Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, Futtocks said: I see Eddie "our latest messiah" Hearn's name has been mentioned. I doubt anyone with his ego would take on a job where every major decision is subject to a penny-pinching club chairmen veto. Very fair point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Wholly Trinity said: I've heard Donald Trump is at a loose end and looking for a new (bigger) challenge. Make All Rugby Great Again (Regeneration In New Environments) MARGARINE hats now available - perfect for summer rugby. Could you imagine the publicity the game would receive? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mark S said: Could you imagine the publicity the game would receive? But I doubt the game could afford the wall he’d want to build just south of the M62 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mark S said: Could you imagine the publicity the game would receive? Knock me down if you want for this but I actually spoke to him once we pitched his PA from the agency in 1999 for some perimeter ads in France for one of his casinos, one week later his PA phoned the office and said DT on the phone he said Rugby big in France OK we will do it Martha (PA) will sort out the paperwork LOL:) And that was it I may still have the photos on file somewhere in the garage:) US$ 25000.00 money turned up a few days later:) P 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Edit. Going off-topic. Edited February 9, 2021 by EastLondonMike 1 Newham Dockers - Champions 2013. Rugby League For East London. 100% Cockney Rugby League!Twitter: @NewhamDockersRL - Get following! www.newhamdockers.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, Futtocks said: I see Eddie "our latest messiah" Hearn's name has been mentioned. I doubt anyone with his ego would take on a job where every major decision is subject to a penny-pinching club chairmen veto. Although the evidence suggests they will spend money when they see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, EastLondonMike said: Edit. Going off-topic. Heh , we’ve got Donald Trump in the job after 4 pages so don’t worry about it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Russell Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Mark S said: Could you imagine the publicity the game would receive? Yes, a 20 word write up on page 48 of the sun, inbetween netball and ice hockey before the horse racing pages. Its still rl you know. Edited February 9, 2021 by Jack Russell 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 16 minutes ago, Futtocks said: I see Eddie "our latest messiah" Hearn's name has been mentioned. I doubt anyone with his ego would take on a job where every major decision is subject to a penny-pinching club chairmen veto. But he could get games on Sky ... ... was I believe something he said seriously during the last time he pretended to have an interest and the seals clapped along. 1 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 The best news story of 2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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