1895 Cup Connotations for Quarter Finals

[The Blues Ox]

2 minutes ago, Gav Wilson said:

This is very weird, but it sounds like two clubs are rumoured to be taken over by the same bloke! 

Obviously that won't happen so I guess we'll find out who soon enough... 

There's nothing new to report at Bradford, from what i were told this guy has been involved for a while but has no interest in been in the spotlight, just a fan who came in to a lot of cash.

[The Blues Ox]

On a side note I was only half joking about Halifax as well as someone involved in the attempt to buy our stadium also is coming in to a lot of money but I think he will have more sense than to put it in to a rugby club. 

 

[Ovenden Grunt]

On 18/02/2024 at 17:26, bigred said:

Do you think York will beat that oldham side? 

Yes.

[Ovenden Grunt]

On 19/02/2024 at 03:21, bigred said:

Oldham will recruit the players they need to win the championship next season. 

 

 

Unfortunately, even if they did it would count for nowt.

[Mumby Magic]

6 hours ago, Bulls2487 said:

Defo the Bulls.

We couldn't afford to bid for the Odsal lease and then day before we put an expression of interest in. That money is coming from somewhere. I have heard a name who has plenty of funds.

I personally think it was a token gesture tbh. We'd have been ridiculed by our fans if we didn't show any interest.

[bigred]

On 21/02/2024 at 15:38, Ovenden Grunt said:

Unfortunately, even if they did it would count for nowt.

Why would you say that when they play at what would be one of the best stadiums in SL and would have good crowds too? 

[Barley Mow]

26 minutes ago, bigred said:

Why would you say that when they play at what would be one of the best stadiums in SL and would have good crowds too? 

I assume it is because Oldham's current IMG grade is 7.39, putting them in 25th place out of 35 clubs.

Even with playing at Boundary Park and having a few successful years in the Championship, without the advantages built into the system that are gained from being in Super League, it will be one helluva task to gain an A grade or make it into the top 12 places.

[Griff]

3 hours ago, bigred said:

Why would you say that when they play at what would be one of the best stadiums in SL and would have good crowds too? 

There's more to it than that.

[audois]

22 hours ago, Barley Mow said:

I assume it is because Oldham's current IMG grade is 7.39, putting them in 25th place out of 35 clubs.

Even with playing at Boundary Park and having a few successful years in the Championship, without the advantages built into the system that are gained from being in Super League, it will be one helluva task to gain an A grade or make it into the top 12 places.

How many years did they have at the start of SL?

[Barley Mow]

6 minutes ago, audois said:

How many years did they have at the start of SL?

Two, I think.

[Mumby Magic]

Looking at changing title of thread but forgot how to do it.

[Ovenden Grunt]

On 24/02/2024 at 13:07, bigred said:

Why would you say that when they play at what would be one of the best stadiums in SL and would have good crowds too? 

See Barley Mow's reply. IMG.

[marklaspalmas]

On 21/02/2024 at 10:26, marklaspalmas said:

Some pretty lame 'I-know-something-you-don't' posting going on in this thread.

 Poor form chaps.

Sigh

[wilsontown]

On 18/02/2024 at 17:26, bigred said:

Do you think York will beat that oldham side? 

I'd give them a fighting chance at this point...

[Griff]

2 hours ago, wilsontown said:

I'd give them a fighting chance at this point...

Bit of a wake-up call for anyone thinking Oldham are ready to compete at the top of the Championship.

[The Blues Ox]

Thats 50/1 on York winning it aint looking too bad now. Obviously they are not going to win it but decent chance of making the final and then would certainly have been able to make some money on that in the final. Hard to see past Sheffield though but should be a decent game before the formality of the final.