Man of Kent Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 hours ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: I suspect Hughes is contracturally obliged to pay AFC Wimbledon £ 200,000 regardless of the move that killed the club Nice try but is there any evidence for this, or did you pluck that out of thin air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuff Smith Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Harry Stottle said: Inevitable BB, he has been far more than generous for a long time now, he has kept investing when those apart from a very few diehards "darn sarf" couldn't give a flying one if a RL club didn't exist in their locality, perhaps had there been some interest in the club by the locals they could be thriving now, if Mr Hughes does throw the towel in what then? Mr Hughes and the management he has appointed have, over time, jettisoned most of the interested locals who were once loyal supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivarr the Boneless Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 37 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: Nice try but is there any evidence for this, or did you pluck that out of thin air? Clearly that will be under NDA. However we were told Wimbledon were approached by others. If true, and they didn't ask Broncos for a guaranteed sum once planning permission went through, they are daft. Though if Broncos fold at the end of the season Dons won't get much out of the liquidation realistically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ivarr the Boneless said: Clearly that will be under NDA. However we were told Wimbledon were approached by others. If true, and they didn't ask Broncos for a guaranteed sum once planning permission went through, they are daft. It would certainly be daft for either party to sign a binding contract prior to planning permission being granted (it hasn’t). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexRL Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Really does feel like the end doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, Man of Kent said: It would certainly be daft for either party to sign a binding contract prior to planning permission being granted (it hasn’t). Has it even been applied for yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastLondonMike Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Hughes should have left years ago, and the Broncos May have stood a chance. The only thing the Broncos have ever done well was their academy, and the likes of Rob Powell and the coaches who’ve been at the club over a number years can take plenty of credit for that. 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...
gingerjon Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: Has it even been applied for yet? Yes but, per MoK keeping an eye on the council meetings, hasn’t yet moved to being discussed at the full council. It does look like the earliest decision now would be mid August. 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...
gingerjon Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, EastLondonMike said: Hughes should have left years ago, and the Broncos May have stood a chance. The only thing the Broncos have ever done well was their academy, and the likes of Rob Powell and the coaches who’ve been at the club over a number years can take plenty of credit for that. He didn’t have to leave just be a far better judge of who to listen to. 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...
Man of Kent Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hela Wigmen said: Has it even been applied for yet? The application went in to Merton Council in March. Covid backlog due to cancelled planning committee meetings, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, EssexRL said: Really does feel like the end doesn't it? Yup. It’s done. 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...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Magic XIII said: I wonder how the northern based clubs will supplement their academies once ours goes down the pan and with it, the vast opportunities presented by the greater London region; this at a time when the talent pool is reducing on the M62. Yep lots of great young players may be moving north next year. At least they might be able to buy a house even if its cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Harry Stottle said: Inevitable BB, he has been far more than generous for a long time now, he has kept investing when those apart from a very few diehards "darn sarf" couldn't give a flying one if a RL club didn't exist in their locality, perhaps had there been some interest in the club by the locals they could be thriving now, if Mr Hughes does throw the towel in what then? Yep I take my hat off to the man. He maintained my ability to watch SL a 45 minute drive away for years. Maybe it'll be OK but now more than ever I feel he will go. I've spent many an afternoon at New River stadium so maybe I'll settle for that a couple of times a month. Pubs in Wood Green not too bad either I'm off to watch Broncos against York this weekend and may well get a rest of season ticket if they do one.... See out the last season Yours Bedfordshire Skolar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 42 minutes ago, EssexRL said: Really does feel like the end doesn't it? Yep. Are you doing any mid season ticket deals at moment? You don't seem to have a 2021 replica shirt for sale on website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Stirlin said: Nah , they play York at home this Sunday. I hope it's competetive at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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westlondonfan Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Very sad but when Jamie Langley left it did feel as if things weren’t going well behind the scenes. Why on earth did they decide to move to Wimbledon like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Saw an interview with Danny Ward prior to the Fev game and thought he didn’t sound happy. Was he sacked or did he leave of his own accord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RED ROOSTER Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Man of Kent said: It would certainly be daft for either party to sign a binding contract prior to planning permission being granted (it hasn’t). Are you suggesting the ownership and management of the club are not daft enough to do just that.. What evidence do you have that a contract has not been signed Contrary to the Club's statement, Danny Ward's ex-teammate Barrie McDermott just stated at the Warrington - Leeds game that Danny Ward was sacked though Baz is not the most reliable source. Appointing Tom Tsang as the interim head coach is not just underwhelming but perhaps a sign of winding down. We are back in the 2013 scenario, with a World Cup supposedly taking place how will the London based media react if the only professional club south of Wakefield folds at the same time that the World Cup is about to start? Quote When the pinch comes the common people will turn out to be more intelligent than the clever ones. I certainly hope so. George Orwell You either own NFTs or women’s phone numbers but not both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, THE RED ROOSTER said: Are you suggesting the ownership and management of the club are not daft enough to do just that.. What evidence do you have that a contract has not been signed Contrary to the Club's statement, Danny Ward's ex-teammate Barrie McDermott just stated at the Warrington - Leeds game that Danny Ward was sacked though Baz is not the most reliable source. Appointing Tom Tsang as the interim head coach is not just underwhelming but perhaps a sign of winding down. We are back in the 2013 scenario, with a World Cup supposedly taking place how will the London based media react if the only professional club south of Wakefield folds at the same time that the World Cup is about to start? AFC Wimbledon hasn’t signed a groundshare contract with the Broncos, that much I know. They’ve agreed heads of terms but nothing binding will be signed until permission is granted by Merton Council. I agree that there is a bit of a stench around the Broncos ATM but they are still looking good for the playoffs - just about. As for winding down/part-time, a big clue would be whether the Broncos are renewing contracts. I saw a list of off-contract players that showed virtually the entire squad - if they aren’t being renewed then you might be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, crashmon said: Future England Coach. We all had absolute respect for him here at London This what fecks me off with RL.Lewis set up a coaching pathway for coaches of his ilk. The likes of him, lingard, James ford etc shud be in a system to gravitate towards the top. Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Yeah I think I've realised it is kind of. I deliberately managed decline Pretty sure Skolars will be the only semi pro side in the south this time next year Isn’t there anyone who’d be interested in taking them over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 1 minute ago, DoubleD said: Isn’t there anyone who’d be interested in taking them over? Dunno. I wouldn't be confident there is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Leonard said: At least now London, Oxford, Hemel, All Golds, Toronto, Ottawa and NY are dead or cancelled, we can concentrate on Batley and Wakefield and really grow the game with the additional resources. Should be a win win. They could do a lot worse than learn from Batley how to progress and develop a club on relatively small crowds. Batley do grow the game, for example within the Asian community amongst others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLANTISMAN Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Leonard said: This Millennium? God I must check maybe around 2004/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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