Good idea in principle, but unless a club believes that this scheme will draw significantly more away support rather than just subsidising those that would attend anyway, then why would they want the hassle? I'm not saying this is the case, just looking at other perspectives.



In response to Goosey: I admire those fans that use their own time to organise activities, but the bottom line should always be - [iget the money up front and choose a cut off point where cancellation costs the organiser nothing [/i. The problem is that those people who have good intentions get taken advantage of by those who "look after number one".

I think you'll find that most of us already understand this





I came away from the meeting a little confused and disappointed that we were being totally unrealistic, but on reflection I think this is what was meant:



Stabilise the club

Gradual ground improvement

Competitive in championship

Bounce straight back if relegated

Links with local college to aid ground improvement

Better links with amateurs and youth teams

Better links with fans

50% of any profit will go toward local debts from previous club.

Ultimate ambition -Superleague (if we happen to be ready in 2014 we will go for it in not then 2017)



I think the club were trying to say that they will make the most of opportunities presented to them, and were trying to put forward an ambitious front to attract new support and funds. I think the implication was that if we made substantial progress then we would "go for it". However, to the listener it came across that the prime target was superleague in 2014 with the subsequent thought that the new board either lack realism, are naive or think we are both!



Its early days - lets give them a chance.



PS I'm still no clearer re the "debt legacy". I, and several others asked previous directors about the tax position and the general financial position to be told that tax bills were paid and the club was in good health

This has some really good points.



The new board's initial efforts have to be applauded.



Attracting a huge global corporation as Molson-Coors is was a great start. If they're willing to put money in to us it can be used to attract other large sponsors.



Allowing kids who play for local junior clubs in for nothing, the kind of fantastic idea that Cougars are all about.



A willingness to get on the back of Br*dford council's back because they only fund us £20k/year as opposed to the millions they already have and intend to pump in to the B*lls.



Whilst I feel making Super League in 4 years time is a nearly impossible task (and lets face it even if we met all the criteria it would only be a slim chance) it at least gives the board a target to aim for. So long as they don't put the club's future in jeopardy trying for it I don't see a problem.

Can you explain to me why this is a good thing ?



Then I'll explain how it can actually be counter productive

Money

Which you will use to do what ?

Hmmm... If there was a lot of it I would fill a bath and roll around in it





But seriously, I would expect any well run business to have a strategy that will enable the company to reach its objectives. This money should be spent within the strategic plan.

Not good enough , try again , that answer is far too RFL esque like for me



Come on you can do better than that

..... you mean a very, very big bath





How does it go.... if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Still waiting , in fact you are making my argument for me . carry on

If I answer correctly will I get two stars on my report?