Re: Bradford Bulls | Administration : Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:20 pm  

Him wrote:

Just can't see how Bradford can ever thrive in that stadium

Fair point though isn't it owned (and presumably maintained) by the RFL? While they (i.e. Bradford) may not thrive surely any arrangement between the parties isn't so punitive that the Bulls could be forced into administration again?

Re: Bradford Bulls | Administration : Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:22 pm  

Well done Agent Harris.

Re: Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:01 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

very sad indeed. Only 10 years ago they were the most successful team of the SL era and had just been crowned World Champions.

Purely on the back of living a lie cheating a comp & spending money they didn't have nowt sad about it imo.

Re: Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:46 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

very sad indeed. Only 10 years ago they were the most successful team of the SL era and had just been crowned World Champions.

Not in 2006.

Re: Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:50 pm  

MarioRugby wrote:

:THINK:

Not in 2006.

really

Re: Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:54 pm  

MarioRugby wrote:

:THINK:

Not in 2006.

hmmmmm...... ....... yep, i'm right

Re: Bradford Bulls | Administration : Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:24 pm  

Clearwing wrote:

Fair point though isn't it owned (and presumably maintained) by the RFL?

Owned by the Council, primary lease RFL. Bulls lease it and maintain it from RFL. Part of the problem is that the Bulls are contracted to play at the ground. The bigger problem is that the RFL could pull the Bulls membership of the RFL should they want to move away. Bulls are currently on life support waiting for the switch to be turned to off. Unfortunately most of us are sick of the struggle.

Re: Bradford Bulls | Administration : Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:32 pm  

Wouldn't be a bad idea buying the bulls and using them as a Leeds Reserves team, playing under the Bulls name. It would mean any player not making our 17 would play at a decent Championship level.

Re: Bradford Bulls | Administration : Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:46 pm  

rugbyreddog wrote:

Owned by the Council, primary lease RFL. Bulls lease it and maintain it from RFL. Part of the problem is that the Bulls are contracted to play at the ground. The bigger problem is that the RFL could pull the Bulls membership of the RFL should they want to move away. Bulls are currently on life support waiting for the switch to be turned to off. Unfortunately most of us are sick of the struggle.

Ah, cheers. That casts a different light on it. For the good of the game, it sounds as if the council and the RFL should try to come up with a better arrangement.

Re: Bradford Bulls : Mon Nov 14, 2016 5:48 pm  

Sal Paradise wrote:

Franchising anyone - a 10 team SL, 4 on each side of the Pennines, London and Catalans.

London
Catalans
Leeds
Cas
Hull
Bradford or Wakefield
Saints
Wigan
Warrington
Widnes or Leigh

5 year franchise - must run reserve side and an academy

I'd agree with that, but think I'd go with 12 teams. Franchising is the best way for us to not only survive, but develop as a sport. P and R promotes short termism

The Bulls seem to have been so badly managed for so long. You have to feel sorry for the fans if nothing else.