Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:25 pm  

Once again it is a broken system that has once again landed Bradford RL fans with a dodgy owner with a track record of liquidation and large debts to the tax man. Albeit in NZ so that doesn't count on the fit and proper test over here according to Big Nigel. I'm all for accepting new owners with good grace, but only if it's a fair process and unfortunately I've spent too many years on the inside to ever trust Big Nigel and his cronies. [DELETED So many questions to answer for the madness and sadly the Bradford Bulls will never recover from this decision.


Going bust and using the system to escape isn't criminal, even if we feel it might be, so using that word isn't justified.

Bulliac

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:27 pm  

Yesterday we didn't exist so it can be much worse! If we keep going with this guy more time for me to win lotto!

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:44 pm  

KCNBABT wrote:

Once again it is a broken system that has once again landed Bradford RL fans with a dodgy owner with a track record of liquidation and large debts to the tax man. Albeit in NZ so that doesn't count on the fit and proper test over here according to Big Nigel. I'm all for accepting new owners with good grace, but only if it's a fair process and unfortunately I've spent too many years on the inside to ever trust Big Nigel and his cronies. So many questions to answer for the madness and sadly the Bradford Bulls will never recover from this decision.

I don't know why but this post has a whiff of Mick Gledhill/Peter Hood.

Where have you got your info regarding going part time. The players nor Rohan seem to know at the moment...

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:47 pm  

Someone seems to have gone quite bitter.

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:50 pm  

KCNBABT wrote:

Once again it is a broken system that has once again landed Bradford RL fans with a dodgy owner with a track record of liquidation and large debts to the tax man. Albeit in NZ so that doesn't count on the fit and proper test over here according to Big Nigel. I'm all for accepting new owners with good grace, but only if it's a fair process and unfortunately I've spent too many years on the inside to ever trust Big Nigel and his cronies. So many questions to answer for the madness and sadly the Bradford Bulls will never recover from this decision.

People were hardly beating the door down to buy us. Sounds like there were 4 option.

1. We currently have no club. We can continue to have no club (not a good option).

2. Thorne buys the club with Marc Green (you said this was not a good option)

3. Lamb buys the club and fans own a 52% stake in the club. Obviously requires fans to buy the stake but at this moment in time, given the current feeling and the fan numbers, is this feasible? Possibly part time?

4. Charmers. Bad track record and going part time (according to you). It's a consortium so may have financial backing and a plan for Odsal.

I'm confused, which option should the RFL have gone with?

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:57 pm  

Is there no job for you?

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:01 pm  

A good businessman is generally one with a couple of bankruptcies behind him.
Let's go into this without pre judgment.
I reckon he's just a front man for a well known stinking rich backer.

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:04 pm  

KCNBABT wrote:

Once again it is a broken system that has once again landed Bradford RL fans with a dodgy owner with a track record of liquidation and large debts to the tax man. Albeit in NZ so that doesn't count on the fit and proper test over here according to Big Nigel. I'm all for accepting new owners with good grace, but only if it's a fair process and unfortunately I've spent too many years on the inside to ever trust Big Nigel and his cronies. So many questions to answer for the madness and sadly the Bradford Bulls will never recover from this decision.

Very bitter post from a man `in the know` who at the end of the day................wasn`t.


Chalmers wasn`t head of NZ RL without reason. Over here he will have monetary support and the result will be good for the Bulls (2017).

My only gripe would be the club should be in C1 as the HMRC will now be watching EVERY club to ensure Tax payments are made on time.

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:20 pm  

This decision is solely down to the RFL, so if it turns out to be as big a disaster as you seem to think, they're going to look pretty stupid aren't they?
Let's just wait and see what happens next week. That press conference will soon turn sour if part time rugby is on the cards.

Re: Andrew chalmers : Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:32 pm  

Charmers was the RFL'S preferred bidder preliquidation. Their statement said that, should the bid be accepted, then the Bulls have an exciting future ahead of them. Are you sure that future is part time rugby?