David Hughes

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

1 hour ago, THE RED ROOSTER said:

 

So in order to create two teams , One on the field (strarting from scratch) and one off the field to expliot any success the club has by developing the fan base. But that money is on top of the money being paid to AFC Wimbledon. So you would need to forensically examine the books before committing to buy..

The big thing for the RFL is to consider is it's responsibility to the game as a whole, no purpose would be served letting London Bronocs start and then collapse mid-season when the limited money runs out ,for that would produce a domino effect on other Championship clubs as creditors take fright.

Like others I am holding back on the £ 175 until I know who is backing the club. If no investor or group of investors is coming in, then I am afraid it is curtains.

 

Looks like Plough Lane won’t be an option then. A long slow decline awaits before the inevitable unless serious investors are found.

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

Clubs just announced a new kit supplier. Company owned by Jamie Lyon Shane Rodney and Michael Robertson.

https://www.londonbroncosrl.com/london-broncos-announce-paladin-sports-as-2025-kit-supplier

[The Daddy]

According to London's social media, there's an announcement tomorrow morning at 9am

[Henson Park Old Firm]

LBSA apparently going into liquidation

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

25 minutes ago, The Daddy said:

According to London's social media, there's an announcement tomorrow morning at 9am

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

24 minutes ago, Henson Park Old Firm said:

LBSA apparently going into liquidation

https://x.com/londonbroncossa/status/1854213587088122261?s=46

But new organization taking over their role.

 

[DI Keith Fowler]

1 hour ago, The Daddy said:

According to London's social media, there's an announcement tomorrow morning at 9am

I manifested this.

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

9 minutes ago, DI Keith Fowler said:

I manifested this.

Your thoughts ?

[OriginalMrC]

Based on the link above I bet they do fan ownership. Announcement of shares available in the morning. 

[Whippet13]

 

[Tommygilf]

6 hours ago, Whippet13 said:

 

Back of a fag packet maths says its hoping to raise about £90k in the first year then?

[Toby Chopra]

8 hours ago, Whippet13 said:

 

I'd like to know a bit more about who's behind this, but in principle I'll sign up if I'm there's a chance if keeping the sport going down here.

Although I do still wonder if keeping the Broncos afloat is the best way of doing that. 

Wouldn't it be better to put £90k into starting up a new club in L1 that everyone can get behind afresh?

"Buying a stake in the Broncos" better not mean giving money to Hughes.

[Archie Gordon]

1 hour ago, Tommygilf said:

Back of a fag packet maths says its hoping to raise about £90k in the first year then?

I hope it can. I think a Supporters of London RL Co-op should do better than a Broncos Supporters Co-op. You also have the advantage of it perhaps sticking around if the Broncos don't - it could contribute to the community junior game.

[fighting irish]

1 hour ago, Archie Gordon said:

I hope it can. I think a Supporters of London RL Co-op should do better than a Broncos Supporters Co-op. You also have the advantage of it perhaps sticking around if the Broncos don't - it could contribute to the community junior game.

I'll be in it. 

[gingerjon]

13 hours ago, The Daddy said:

According to London's social media, there's an announcement tomorrow morning at 9am

It's the new home shirt.

[nadera78]

11 hours ago, Whippet13 said:

 

This is 10 years too late. There too few people left around who care. Of course, Hughes wanted nothing to do with the LBSA and the club did everything it could to undermine it, probably the only success of his reign. 

[Ivarr the Boneless]

4 hours ago, Tommygilf said:

Back of a fag packet maths says its hoping to raise about £90k in the first year then?

Probably more. £30 is starting rate for membership. Which suggests premium membership levels will be available for those with deeper pockets. 

I share Nadera78's fear Broncos destruction of LBSA will make it a real challenge to enthuse the few remaining fans about this body.

Edited November 7 by Ivarr the Boneless

[Dave T]

18 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

It's the new home shirt.

If there's one thing this sport has learnt from TWP...

[The Daddy]

3 hours ago, gingerjon said:

It's the new home shirt.

Well.... if the club goes out of business at least we'll have a collector's item.

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

3 hours ago, Dave T said:

If there's one thing this sport has learnt from TWP...

FFS..

[dealwithit]

14 hours ago, Toby Chopra said:

I'd like to know a bit more about who's behind this, but in principle I'll sign up if I'm there's a chance if keeping the sport going down here.

Although I do still wonder if keeping the Broncos afloat is the best way of doing that. 

Wouldn't it be better to put £90k into starting up a new club in L1 that everyone can get behind afresh?

"Buying a stake in the Broncos" better not mean giving money to Hughes.

There’s no debt to Hughes owed. 

[gingerjon]

With the usual caveats about source, Gledhill is reporting that both London and Cornwall are close to being sold, the latter with the assurance they will stay in Cornwall.

[Dave T]

28 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

With the usual caveats about source, Gledhill is reporting that both London and Cornwall are close to being sold, the latter with the assurance they will stay in Cornwall.

I can't see that being anything other than true then.

[Henson Park Old Firm]

53 minutes ago, gingerjon said:

With the usual caveats about source, Gledhill is reporting that both London and Cornwall are close to being sold, the latter with the assurance they will stay in Cornwall.

Link? Any idea who's buying?

[Magic XIII]

On 03/11/2024 at 11:06, THE RED ROOSTER said:

Like others I am holding back on the £ 175 until I know who is backing the club. If no investor or group of investors is coming in, then I am afraid it is curtains.

 

I succumbed - fingers crossed !!!