pps. A big thanks also to Chris for being our kit man all year! A thankless task which is a pain in't ar$e!!
Well done Chris!!

John,

You'd be surprised about how welcoming clubs are/are not and the facilities they can/can't offer.

We were at West Leeds RU for a while. They have one pitch and steadfastly refused to let us use it. They had some "wasteland" at the side of it and we had to tip toe around old mattresses and bricks etc.

They virtually threw us out (not quite) for using their 1st team pitch one Monday night. We couldn't stay as what we were allowed to use was dangerous. I can't recall if we had use of any facilities but we would go for a drink at a pub nearby.

Not many clubs have the facilities Morley have and I actually think we're on to a good thing as long as they're not too silly with how much they want.

Plus, Morley is 2 mins off the motorway for people who come from directions other than Leeds.

Would the move to Hunslet result in an influx of new players as I'm assuming we would then be part of Hunslet RLFC and therefore become more important (I get this impression with it being free of charge!). If so, I'm not sure we need that to be honest, with the possibility of our team becoming too "serious" and moving from a fun get together for tag rugby on a monday night.

I may be way out and have the wrong idea here but I certainly wouldn't want our sessions becoming like they did a few years ago when Morley RUFC joined in with us and basically ruined it (a view of many at the time not just my opinion). The name 'Nev' comes to mind.

G1 has said it ... If it aint broke...

I totally agree Harry, but how do you propose we do this without a pre-AGM ?

I for one (sadly) do not have the time to engage in a long, meaningful discussion via these forum boards. We need to discuss this face to face before the AGM.

Too busy on face book and other apps on your I-Phone?

We shall discuss the logistics on Monday evening. If we can't get privacy at Morley Rugby Club for the AGM we may have to meet at an alternative venue close by after a brief training session or, forget training that night and hold a meeting elsewhere or, book a room at the rugby club for a different night.
As we have to finish early that evening due to Morley's pantomime it seemed like an ideal time for the AGM as a lot of players can only make Mondays.
See you all Monday!

After our discussions on Monday evening the concensus is that we would be better having the AGM at an alternative venue to Morley. That way we can have a full and frank discussion regarding the Hunslet offer.
I suggest that we have the meeting at Hunslet! Mr Johnson (snr) has kindly offered the use of the Phoenix bar at South Leeds Stadium which I propose we accept.
Unless anyone has strong objections therefore the AGM will be at the above, 7.30pm Monday 8th March.

I would be very interested in returning should you decide to accept the Hunslet offer. With it only being a ten minute walk from my house. For me, two buses to Morley and two back on a monday night is just too much, hence why you haven't seen me for a while!!

Of course the decision is down to the Loiners who have been around a hell of a long time and who are (rightly so) wanting to keep hold of the name etc.

The facilities at Hunslet are pretty decent. A small-ish gym but it is very useful. And the bar is decent with a big screen and a back room for meetings etc. A few questions I would raise to Hunslet is which pitch would be used for training/games as a number of times I have seen Hunslet training in the dark on their training pitch which isn't in the best state. I'm sure Scott could clarify but I don't think they have lights around it.

From the outside looking in, I thought I'd chip in my two penn'orth...

I always got the feeling at Morley that while they were happy enough to have the bar takings on a Monday night that we provided, the fact we wanted to use their floodlights, pitches and changing rooms was seen as a necessary evil if they wanted the cash we both paid as rent and put over the bar.

If the vibes coming out of Hunslet are that they genuinely want or need the Lost Loiners around rather than it being a business decision or the chance to generate some new revenue, then subject to the logistics Liam raises above I'd say that gives them the edge if it comes down to a straight choice.

Scott, can we arrange a "tour" of the facilities on the 8th before the meeting?

say 7pm??

It's South Leeds Stadium not San Siro!

Meeting starts at 7.03pm then