[Bulliac]

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:01 pm  

I think it's only fair to point out that, as this is now going to court, it will presumably be covered by the sub judice ruling and we should all be a bit careful how we comment until the case is resolved.

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:02 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

I think it's only fair to point out that, as this is now going to court, it will presumably be covered by the sub judice ruling and we should all be a bit careful how we comment until the case is resolved.

You should have pointed that out to our PM a few days ago

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:04 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

What I'm saying is that everyone concerned will have to abide by the verdict handed down in court [or challenge it, of course, since there is a long and involved back story to all this]. Do I think the court would try to micro manage rugby league? No, not at all, I expect any judgement to be financial in nature, so I'm still holding out for, and looking forward to, my journey to Cougar Park.

Thanks for clearing that up. As for your other 3 defenders then let the guy speak and stop jumping the gun.

Welcome to the championship and do you think you will remain at Odsal or play at somewhere like park avenue?

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:05 pm  

debaser wrote:

Maybe the "wider game" will appreciate us getting to the bottom of it all so that they will know whether the RFL can be trusted or not. It may well have implications for other clubs if they head into admin in the future.

Here here!!

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:06 pm  

I suppose that the actual appeal is more about the justice aspect than the points.
The return of points might add to our overall results in a more positive light, but realistically will it make any difference.
However when you consider the underhand way the whole scenario has unfolded, the credibility of the ruling body is questionable:
for example have a look at this from 2006 when the RFL appointed the solicitors that headed up the independent appeal pan, the main judges 2/3rd of them worked for the RFL or were well attached to them...call that independent?
CONTRIBUTED BY PINSENT MASONS

MARCH 2006
The RFL - the governing body of Rugby League in the UK - has appointed two new firms to its legal panel in place of its previous advisers.
Following an extensive process, in which leading law firms were invited to tender for the business, the RFL has split its requirements into two separate areas.
Pinsent Masons have been awarded the general legal package which includes property law, employment law and general litigation.
London based firm Farrer & Co has been awarded the sports law package, covering areas such as sponsorship, intellectual property, company law and governance, disciplinary matters and anti-doping regulations.
�Pinsent Masons clearly has the technical ability to advise the RFL and their case management systems suggested a positive difference for clients compared to the traditional method of legal work. We were impressed with their existing local and national business links. They also showed a real keenness to act for the RFL�.
Lead Partner for the RFL and Head of the Leeds office at Pinsent Masons, Nigel McClea commented: �The whole firm is delighted. Whilst our Leeds and Manchester offices are at the heartland of Rugby League, the enthusiasm at our appointment expressed by our other national and international offices has been exceptional.
�We look forward to an exhilarating partnership with the RFL - not only as their legal advisers but as enthusiastic supporters of their forward strategy'.

Makes you wonder doesn't it particularly in light of the verdict?

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:07 pm  

IncrediBULL wrote:

Then Green gets his money back........

If he's only interested in his cash - this is the last thing I would have expected him to do

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:07 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

Incidentally, I hold no brief for Whitcut, but his allegations have been in the public domain for a while now and there has been no indication in the press, which repeated the allegations, that there has been any attempt at legal action against him. From which, we can draw what conclusions we wish, I guess.

I don't think I have heard so many references to lawyers since good old Robert Maxwell's time - and we know who was the guilty party there, despite his little army of m'learned friends. But in the situation you mention above why sue someone who you cannot hope to recover anything from?

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:11 pm  

Northernrelic wrote:

Maybe the strategy is to p**s off all the other league clubs, and the rfl, appoint a RU coach then go over to the "dark side" - the horror!

I'm off to buy a pair of those loafers that are made out of what looks like wicker and you wear without socks.

Pastelle coloured sweater over my shoulders with the sleeves tied in a knot at the front.

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:16 pm  

Question for FA...

If the case goes to the High Court - Does the hearing conclude in an open public court, where maybe the rafters could be filled with sports journalists waiting to type the claims made against the RFL in their next newspaper/magazine addition?

Re: Marc Green statement / Appeal : Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:17 pm  

Maccbull_BigBullyBooaza wrote:

I'm off to buy a pair of those loafers that are made out of what looks like wicker and you wear without socks.

Pastelle coloured sweater over my shoulders with the sleeves tied in a knot at the front.

I am about to open a shop on eBay caterilng specifically for Bulls fans, specialising in bespoke hair shirts