Fev1983 Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 7 minutes ago, Hello said: Yep, struggling so much that a couple of months prior to the pandemic they requested that they could be an exemption to the wage cap and pay even more money to players in order to strengthen their squad. Vanity project by Argyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 27 minutes ago, Fev1983 said: Vanity project by Argyle Which was completely undermined by covid, doh! Or maybe you predicted that Covid would happen, I certainly didn't. Anyway, let bygones be bygones and all that....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 This isn't really a thing anymore, is it? People are best just moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, ShropshireBull said: True but I would like it to be somewhere where the ambition is to grow to a level where they are at least knocking on the door for SL. We all would SB, we’re sadsack RL fans, however unless you have money to invest yourself you’re just dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUBRATS Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 12 hours ago, ShropshireBull said: True but I would like it to be somewhere where the ambition is to grow to a level where they are at least knocking on the door for SL. But you have no way of knowing for sure where that will be , sustainable clubs at whatever level they can be is or should be the aim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind side johnny Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 5 hours ago, GUBRATS said: But you have no way of knowing for sure where that will be , sustainable clubs at whatever level they can be is or should be the aim Agreed, or "lacking ambition" in the eyes of some supporters. 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...
idrewthehaggis Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 23/10/2021 at 19:49, Ray Cashmere said: I agree. Not every expansion project has to aim to be in Super League playing in front of 10,0000 fans within 10 years. League 1 clubs in expansion areas should be following the Coventry model. Build-up local grassroots league structures, invest in development officers and get local kids playing and watching rugby league. Build good relationships with local universities and businesses. If a non-heartlands club can attract the sustainable investment of a Newcastle or Toulouse then fantastic but that is not the be all and end all. Sound thinking. But can we say that whoever is behind Hemel Ottawa Aces are thinking like this or is it another speculative vanity project again? Indeed who are the people behind the Aces? They don't seem very Canadian anymore. And am I alone in thinking there is something a little "curious" about them possibly playing at Bradford, given the various RFL and ex RFL links? It all seems a little unprofessional, make it up as you go along and a tad "chummy" for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, idrewthehaggis said: Sound thinking. But are whoever is behind Hemel Ottawa Aces thinking like this or is it another speculative vanity project again? Indeed who are the people behind the Aces? They don't seem very Canadian anymore. And am I alone in thinking there is something a little "curious" about them possibly playing at Bradford, given the various RFL and ex RFL links? I think "spurious" may be the word you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbe Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 All Hemel did was sell it's League1 licence, aces got nothing to do with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 23/10/2021 at 23:20, Dave T said: This isn't really a thing anymore, is it? People are best just moving on. Yep. Shame the Toronto haters keep dragging it up........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave T Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 12 hours ago, Hello said: Yep. Shame the Toronto haters keep dragging it up........... It's a relevant discussion - Ottawa only announced this the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I think its time for the owners at Ottawa just to put their hands up and admit defeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooh Ah Timmy Street Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Harrogate seems a bit underwhelming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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