Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:25 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

Disco at 15 and O'Brien no. 21......wonder who the starting hooker is going to be? and what number he'll have.

They're actually at 14 and 20


As was speculated, they are indeed last year's squad numbers. It looks like the club has just got rid of all those who aren't here any more. Presumably it'll all get rearranged and the numbers changed after they're announced (is that tomorrow night?), along with the new boys getting added in there.

Wouldn't be that surprised if it's pretty much already done, and just needs someone to press some form of "change it now" button.

Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:46 pm  

Hasn't Henry received the 22 shirt? I've seen him pictured with this number on his training shirt. I'm pretty sure I've seen Carvell pictured with the number 10 on his training shirt also.

Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:03 am  

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... both_feet/ Another article which expresses Cummins hope to keep the squad intact.

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/s ... both_feet/ Another article which expresses Cummins hope to keep the squad intact.

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Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:24 pm  

M@islebugs wrote:

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/10942833.Bradford_Bulls_skipper_Diskin_ready_to_jump_in_with_both_feet/

Another article which expresses Cummins hope to keep the squad intact.

Which suggests that, in his opinion, if we fail to make the the savings deemed "necessary" by the people 'upstairs' it isn't quite the disaster they are suggesting?

Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 12:36 pm  

Bulliac wrote:

Which suggests that, in his opinion, if we fail to make the the savings deemed "necessary" by the people 'upstairs' it isn't quite the disaster they are suggesting?

Or that savings made so far have reduced 400k deficit on budgets, and remember it was a deficit on projected income rather than a 400k debt now, have reduced amount to a point those upstairs are confident they can make up during the season.
Wonder if the renewed coral stand sponsorship was included in the projected income if it wasnt then thats a potential 75-100k of unbudgeted income towards the deficit, going of amounts they got for sponsorships of other stands.

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Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 1:09 pm  

Well we have a smaller squad than last year as it is.

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Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:09 pm  

mat wrote:

Or that savings made so far have reduced 400k deficit on budgets, and remember it was a deficit on projected income rather than a 400k debt now, have reduced amount to a point those upstairs are confident they can make up during the season.
Wonder if the renewed coral stand sponsorship was included in the projected income if it wasnt then thats a potential 75-100k of unbudgeted income towards the deficit, going of amounts they got for sponsorships of other stands.

Pretty fair I guess, and we'll never know just where the individual deals stood when the announcement was made. Franny being so cool about the position does give hope that the current position is sustainable though.

[Bullseye]

Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:06 pm  

I guess FC has little option but to carry on whatever the situation. The sooner the ownership of the shares is resolved the better, then we can move forward and feel a bit more confident.

I’ve a feeling there are some big sponsorship deals yet to be announced.

Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:15 pm  

Bullseye wrote: I guess FC has little option but to carry on whatever the situation. The sooner the ownership of the shares is resolved the better, then we can move forward and feel a bit more confident. I’ve a feeling there are some big sponsorship deals yet to be announced. Deals like this one? http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/article/8816/university-sponsorship-unveiled The magic of twitter in full effect

Bullseye wrote: I guess FC has little option but to carry on whatever the situation. The sooner the ownership of the shares is resolved the better, then we can move forward and feel a bit more confident. I’ve a feeling there are some big sponsorship deals yet to be announced. Deals like this one? http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/article/8816/university-sponsorship-unveiled The magic of twitter in full effect

[Bullseye]

Re: Hokey Cokey Squad 2014 : Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:20 pm  

Exactly that one Nothus!

Good to see the Uni on board.