Steven Grason Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Regarding funding and revenue at Featherstone... The Wakefield grant has to be spent on facilities and local initiatives in the community. This was part of the contract. The club already have announced details of various plans to support and invest in local sports clubs etc (not just rugby) . Same money went to Cas and Wakefield too. We can afford the caliber of player we have attracted because of how well the club is run and supported. Consider these points: - Martin vickers has raised an additional £250k in sponsorship revenues in the last year or so. - We have sold a record 1500 adult season tickets this season - We own our own ground and make a lot of money out of it throughout the year - We have a healthy and ever growing Squad builder scheme which supporters contribute to on a monthly basis - We have our own TV channel which many supporters across the country subscribe to each month I could go on. As Brian McDermott said today in the press conference we are run like a professional outfit and he has no doubt we have a fully self sustainable business model and that we could stay in SL if we get promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Some interesting news for gubs sweaty and Harry S https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/joey-leilua-featherstone-rovers-leigh-22883445?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email&pure360.trackingid={~TrackingId~} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blues Ox Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 14 minutes ago, POR said: Some interesting news for gubs sweaty and Harry S https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/joey-leilua-featherstone-rovers-leigh-22883445?utm_source=leeds_live_newsletter&utm_campaign=rugby_league_lve_newsletter&utm_medium=email&pure360.trackingid={~TrackingId~} I saw that DB responded to the news but I can't seem to put my finger on the article, saying that he has bought a house for every overseas player. I wonder where things like that stand on the salary cap and if he should be more careful with his wording. Saying that average house price in Leigh must only be around 5k anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 40 minutes ago, The Blues Ox said: I saw that DB responded to the news but I can't seem to put my finger on the article, saying that he has bought a house for every overseas player. I wonder where things like that stand on the salary cap and if he should be more careful with his wording. Saying that average house price in Leigh must only be around 5k anyway. He'll buy a house and rent to the player as part of salary, not just give them a house outright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 16 hours ago, Steven Grason said: Regarding funding and revenue at Featherstone... The Wakefield grant has to be spent on facilities and local initiatives in the community. This was part of the contract. The club already have announced details of various plans to support and invest in local sports clubs etc (not just rugby) . Same money went to Cas and Wakefield too. We can afford the caliber of player we have attracted because of how well the club is run and supported. Consider these points: - Martin vickers has raised an additional £250k in sponsorship revenues in the last year or so. - We have sold a record 1500 adult season tickets this season - We own our own ground and make a lot of money out of it throughout the year - We have a healthy and ever growing Squad builder scheme which supporters contribute to on a monthly basis - We have our own TV channel which many supporters across the country subscribe to each month I could go on. As Brian McDermott said today in the press conference we are run like a professional outfit and he has no doubt we have a fully self sustainable business model and that we could stay in SL if we get promoted. I would be highly dubious about any statement like that related to Mr Vickers...........good luck to Featherstone but things rarely end well when he's involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 46 minutes ago, DoubleD said: I would be highly dubious about any statement like that related to Mr Vickers...........good luck to Featherstone but things rarely end well when he's involved As a FEV fan DD when he came I thought NO NO get rid but despite all his shenanigans in the past all reports coming out of the club is he's doing a very good job and whether people believe it or not he really has raised over 250 k in additional sponsorship but as you say only time will tell if it all ends well but at the moment all things are looking rosy in FEV's garden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hall Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 59 minutes ago, POR said: As a FEV fan DD when he came I thought NO NO get rid but despite all his shenanigans in the past all reports coming out of the club is he's doing a very good job and whether people believe it or not he really has raised over 250 k in additional sponsorship but as you say only time will tell if it all ends well but at the moment all things are looking rosy in FEV's garden Except it's still in Fev obvs. http://www.alldesignandprint.co.uk Printing & Graphic Design with Nationwide Service Programmes | Leaflets | Cards | Banners & Flags | Letterheads | Tickets | Magazines | Folders | Brand Identity plus much more Official Matchday Programme Print & Design Partner to York City Knights, Heworth ARLFC, York Acorn RLFC & Hunslet RLFC Official Player Sponsor of Marcus Stock for the 2020 Season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 hours ago, LeytherRob said: He'll buy a house and rent to the player as part of salary, not just give them a house outright. Is he charging the going rate for rent though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 3 hours ago, LeytherRob said: He'll buy a house and rent to the player as part of salary, not just give them a house outright. 'Benefits' like this were clarified by the RFL years ago after one of the Wigan SC breaches. If a player is renting a property owned by anyone connected with the club (director, sponsor etc.) then it must be declared, and if they can't demonstrate that they're paying rent at full market value then its treated as a benefit and counts against the SC. St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 3 hours ago, POR said: As a FEV fan DD when he came I thought NO NO get rid but despite all his shenanigans in the past all reports coming out of the club is he's doing a very good job and whether people believe it or not he really has raised over 250 k in additional sponsorship but as you say only time will tell if it all ends well but at the moment all things are looking rosy in FEV's garden That's how it usually starts out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunsletgreenandgold Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Can't see that this has been posted but quite insightful as to how he ended up at Fev. Slightly concerning/funny he didn't realise they weren't a SL club. Everything about this tells me it won't last long - either he goes home or a SL club snaps him up mid season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 49 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Can't see that this has been posted but quite insightful as to how he ended up at Fev. Slightly concerning/funny he didn't realise they weren't a SL club. Everything about this tells me it won't last long - either he goes home or a SL club snaps him up mid season. REALLY H you honestly think he did't know they were in the championship when he signed any way here's some more from JOEY They were the team that wanted me the most out of anyone, including Super League. "Brian McDermott said to come here, he sold it to me and I'm grateful for the club to give me the opportunity to come and play for them. They're doing me a favour and I've to do them a favour by showing what I can do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 58 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said: Can't see that this has been posted but quite insightful as to how he ended up at Fev. Slightly concerning/funny he didn't realise they weren't a SL club. Everything about this tells me it won't last long - either he goes home or a SL club snaps him up mid season. If a SL Club wants him mid season they'll have to fork out the right money At first he didn't know......after conversations he then knew, I'd imagine b4 he stepped on the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 3 hours ago, DoubleD said: That's how it usually starts out So do you think teams should have no ambition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, Smudger06 said: If a SL Club wants him mid season they'll have to fork out the right money At first he didn't know......after conversations he then knew, I'd imagine b4 he stepped on the plane. Unless he has an exit clause based on a SL or NRL offer. It's hard to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger06 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, Scubby said: Unless he has an exit clause based on a SL or NRL offer. It's hard to tell. Yeah but ppl making out like he's been tricked his own agent or the Featherstone Club didn't tell him anything and he didn't even google Featherstone Rovers before he got on a flight to the other side of the world with his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 15 minutes ago, Fevrover said: So do you think teams should have no ambition? My comment was in relation to Mr Vickers, not Featherstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, Smudger06 said: Yeah but ppl making out like he's been tricked his own agent or the Featherstone Club didn't tell him anything and he didn't even google Featherstone Rovers before he got on a flight to the other side of the world with his family. I would imagine he has decided he needs a change and wants to put himself in the shop window. If he secures a big deal in SL or the NRL then he has probably smashed it out of the park with Fev this season, so win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 38 minutes ago, DoubleD said: My comment was in relation to Mr Vickers, not Featherstone OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Still........ joey to fev....... Oooooo yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 49 minutes ago, Robin Evans said: Still........ joey to fev....... Oooooo yes Exciting times,enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Joey will be devastating at times and will also produce some brainfarts too - although Shaun Ainscough will retain the all time record in that department He is an unpredictable player and that's why he is exciting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeytherRob Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Spidey said: Is he charging the going rate for rent though? 9 hours ago, Saint Toppy said: 'Benefits' like this were clarified by the RFL years ago after one of the Wigan SC breaches. If a player is renting a property owned by anyone connected with the club (director, sponsor etc.) then it must be declared, and if they can't demonstrate that they're paying rent at full market value then its treated as a benefit and counts against the SC. You'd have to ask him, but what would be the point when the club is nowhere near the cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Fev add ex-Melbourne half-back Ryley Jacks along with Adam Cuthbertson and Ben Mathiou to the squad. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/60133312 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 16 hours ago, DoubleD said: My comment was in relation to Mr Vickers, not Featherstone WE know DD but cambell won't let anything effect his legacy at FEV in the past he ripped up a check and threw it in the face of a sponsor who had promised millions got security to escort him from the ground put him in a car and drove him to wakey station never to be seen again so I'm sure he wouldn't hesitate to do the same with vickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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