Re: Andy Burnham : Tue Dec 26, 2017 8:11 pm  

knockonknockon wrote:

But they are involved to some capacity aren't they? So why not?

Let's see if Prince Harry shows up to a single game this year. The CC Final at Wembley, located near his homes, for starters.

As for Andrew Burnham, I would like someone to explain what his precise responsibilities are (though my preference would be the fewer the better).

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:48 am  

Sadfish wrote:

I am uncertain as the why we bother with these people in these positions Burnham and Prince Harry, just not sure what they really bring us. The wheel them out once a year and then wheel them back in.

The only benefit I can see really is it gives a little bit of exposure to the game. For example somebody who follows Labour and Burnham very closely or a Royalist following Harry, might think what is this Rugby League they are tweeting about or attending and give a game a watch. Exposing more people to RL can only be a good thing.

If Prince Harry did ever attend a game, plenty of “newspapers” would be happy to take his picture and put it in there rag.

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:48 am  

j.c wrote:

That's because the sport got interesting again

I still see people going about how crap it is in comparison to "years" ago, like how Britain was so good "years" ago.

The sport is great, I have loved even the past few years, the world cup was a bit of a saviour this year but certainly these past 2 years have been great.

Getting these big names involved is superb, and I think it will only help the sport kick on.

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:38 pm  

Wildthing wrote:

Yet another thread ruined by WUM's.

Hi Wildthing.

Merry Christmas and all the best for a happy, healthy New Year.

Forgive this sheltered Leyther, but what's a WUM? If it's bad, I hope I'm not being classed as one? My posts here were to merely defend Andy Burnham, who is a passionate RL person who would, I'm sure, seek every opportunity to promote the Sport. I guess some have seen him as one of a much hated breed - a Labour politician, and even worse, a Leigh fan!

I'm sure that, given a decent 'job spec', he will do the Greatest Game proud.

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 7:48 pm  

Alan wrote:

Hi Wildthing.

Merry Christmas and all the best for a happy, healthy New Year.

Forgive this sheltered Leyther, but what's a WUM? If it's bad, I hope I'm not being classed as one? My posts here were to merely defend Andy Burnham, who is a passionate RL person who would, I'm sure, seek every opportunity to promote the Sport. I guess some have seen him as one of a much hated breed - a Labour politician, and even worse, a Leigh fan!

I'm sure that, given a decent 'job spec', he will do the Greatest Game proud.

Wind Up Merchant.

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:00 pm  

Cokey wrote:

Wind Up Merchant.

Cheers Cokey - you learn something new every day!

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:06 pm  

Alan wrote:

Cheers Cokey - you learn something new every day!

No probs Alan. I hope you and your family have had a good xmas, and wishing you a happy new year, and a great year for the Centurions.

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:24 pm  

Cokey wrote:

No probs Alan. I hope you and your family have had a good xmas, and wishing you a happy new year, and a great year for the Centurions.

And the same to you and yours!

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:41 pm  

Let’s be honest, he’s never set the world alight in his political career so doubt he will do much here either

Regards

King James

Re: Andy Burnham : Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:49 pm  

Lebron James wrote:

Let’s be honest, he’s never set the world alight in his political career so doubt he will do much here either

Regards

King James

And what have you done apart from sweet FA?

Regards

Hokey Cokey