Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:30 pm  

hindle xiii wrote:

If Batley end up going to Huddersfield for Robinson's testimonial next weekend then I'll probably pop down.

Bulls shirt and all.

That's a pretty good shout, sir. If it's the last time I wear it it's a way to bow out.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:35 pm  

DrFeelgood wrote:

Some valid points, but aren't Sky part of the problem for RL??

You are right of course but I feel the governing body hold most blame for current state of the game,at the end of the day sky notwithstanding the buck stops with them

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:39 pm  

vbfg wrote:

That's a pretty good shout, sir. If it's the last time I wear it it's a way to bow out.

I missed the relegation party at London in 2014. Something that needs recreating!

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:16 pm  

Ya would of thought Jack or Ken might of stepped in to help

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:20 pm  

Insurance never been an issue for batley game cos administrator paid Jan insurance. Leon just confirmed on Robbie Paul show.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:40 pm  

Really feel for you lads - its like Man U after Munich in a way - completely different team but the same club.

Hope the RFL are true to their word and a new club is born on Friday - to play at Odsal - peppercorn rent - and in my view in C1 without penalty under Rohan.

IF the RFL fail to produce then heads MUST roll at Red Hall.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:54 pm  

RickyF1 wrote:

Insurance never been an issue for batley game cos administrator paid Jan insurance. Leon just confirmed on Robbie Paul show.

But what would the insurance have covered. The players do not have contracts at the moment and any injuries could have meant they would not have the chance of signing any.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:59 pm  

rugbyreddog wrote:

But what would the insurance have covered. The players do not have contracts at the moment and any injuries could have meant they would not have the chance of signing any.

It was the same insurance when they was a Bulls club. I don't no what was covered.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:07 pm  

Aaaaaaarggghhhhhhhh! I just want to close the book and be done but I know I'll be turning up to watch Bradford play in front of 200 people in a grim, windswept odsal. If it comes to pass. But will it? Argh!

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:07 pm  

Even if they were insured, why risk an injury that would scupper your chances of continued employment as a professional sportsman? Frankly, many of the remaining unsigned ex Bulls are almost certainly in talks with one club or another and will be weighing up their options. Quite rightly they need to make sure they are uninjured when/if they decide their best move is to join a new team. And who would really begrudge them that given what they've been through?

I'd have loved to get to Batley and show solidarity, but when I take my Bradford RL tinted glasses off, this makes total sense for the lads.