Re: London Broncos : Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:11 pm  

gutterfax wrote:

The legacy of this RLWC is now being seen with a fire sale at Bradford and a split in the domestic game

Yes, it's a pity. The WC has well and truly sunk Bradford and has caused real strife between the SL Chairmen. I'm surprised more folk haven't picked up on that.

Re: London Broncos : Mon Dec 09, 2013 2:27 pm  

In today's trade papers they are suggesting Sean Long will get the head coach's job, Rea as CEO and McKay out of the club.
I can see Wigan and maybe Wire and HullFC loaning some of their first team fringe players to London, those plus 4-6 NRL men could form a decent squad.

Re: London Broncos : Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:12 pm  

I think there will be a lot of young players on loan and not a lot of permanent signings at London this year

Re: London Broncos : Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:17 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

However, if Tony Rea and Gus McKay are still holding down their current positions by the middle of 2014, then you can be certain that 2014 will be the last season for London Broncos in Super League.

Erm, I've heard Gus isn't employed any more...

CEO in place who knows RL - Yup
Coach employed - Yup
Ground all lined up - Yup
Players sorted - In progress but none of the idiotic signings our American friend is pulling out of the hat

RFL - Dragging their feet again.

Re: London Broncos : Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:21 pm  

Didn't know that gus was employed in the first place.

Re: London Broncos : Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:38 pm  

Big Graeme wrote:

Erm, I've heard Gus isn't employed any more...

Don't tease us....heard from where???

BTW....you forgot to mention that the new CEO is in his 2nd stint in that role, the coach is untried/untested at this level, the players on offer are all crumbs from the table and the guy with his hands on the purse strings is the same bloke who drove us down this farcical route. If DH controls finances at the club I predict more of the same come September 2014/Feb 2015

Re: London Broncos : Tue Dec 10, 2013 9:55 am  

Seriously what's the actual state of London right now?

1. Has a ground been sorted for next year
2. Do you have a financial backer
3. Are Rea and Gus still holding their positions
4. Are the RFL offering any special dispensations for London
5. Will London be competitive or are we flogging two dead horses

Re: London Broncos : Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:47 am  

I think the game could show some genuine goodwill towards London here. It will be interesting to see how other clubs react as London will obviously be on the lookout for loan players. One from a number of SL clubs may go some way to at least help them bring a squad together.

SL clubs could also benefit from seeing a young fringe first teamer get a season of SL under their belt.

Re: London Broncos : Tue Dec 10, 2013 12:28 pm  

I've heard we're gonna be re-named: London Boomerangs

Re: London Broncos : Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:03 pm  

London Rasputins