I admit I was initially upset when we did not get the nod for Super League but after the initial disapointment it didn`t bother me too much . I never even watch Super League when it`s on tv I get bored and find something else to do. Widnes in a way were lucky they were not even competative in the Championship so they can "settle" for loseing every week but could we. We have all enjoyed our rugby these last 3 yrs a couple of finals and wining many more games than we lose.Would we want to be like Widnes every game ? no thank you.We would certainly have to have a money man that is prepared to put money in for years as well.
One thing I do think is if the Dulls do get their liscence withdrawn and it`s a big "do" I think we should have the remainder of what`s left on this terms liscence and the following 3 yrs because we`ve done them a favour being rushed up.

Thinking back to what happened at Wakefield.....

They went into administration, a money man (!) got them on the cheap and they kept their place and licence so why should Bradford be any different? They keep saying theres people willing to put money in but not the amount needed to clear the debt and move on so the cheap option would be to do a 'Wakey'.

If Fax do get offered the chance, would it be the right thing for the club at this stage? Players already signed up for next year who want part time rugby, availabilty of quality fulltime players, etc.

If it comes off then good luck to you.

Am I the only Fax fan who doesn't want to go to SL? (yet)

Look at Widnes tonight

Don't get me wrong I'd love to see us at the top level once more but only when we're ready in all departments and not getting thrashed every week. Are we ready for SL? Not at all.

With the licence system in place you have to have real ' strength in depth ' both financially and within your fan base,

You need a long term commitment financially, 5/6 years , essentially a couple of million to keep your spending up near a max SC spend

Its no good having your fan base dropping back down to the bare couple of thousand when things arent going to plan for the 1 st 2/3 years

Its a hard call, but just like a shiny new stadium isnt the ' golden ticket ' for SL entry, SL itself isnt the answer to inadequate finance, player attraction and a fair weather support

Not read many of the threads on it?

The shock, but I agree with my old buddy TF2.

Nice to hear from you Starbug , are you back from your sabatical?

Posting mostly on the VT, my old ' hunting ground ' not contributing to the Leigh board or watching, I'm hoping the new Chairperson of the RFL will be on the phone to offer me the new ' Director of Championship ' position when he/she is appointed, 60 K a year salary and a million budget and I'd think about it

Well, as it apears we are about to replace the Dulls in Super League we will need a new Chief Exec `so if the RFL don`t come knocking you could always apply for the post.

Luke Ambler is a legend!

been keeping up with this all day, and the free publicity is great, keep it coming.

We're not ready for SL YET, but if we keep building as we are doing and can attract more sponsors/fans whie continuing on the pitch we might be in afew years.

Also with The Bulls struggling and Hudds putting up the season tickets next year there might well be afew floating 'fans' we can attract down the Shay.

Stunts like this can only help the club! Great work Luke (by accident or not haha)

I heard that a freak gust of wind ripped through red hall, disturbing all the papers from the licence applications. Nigel hurriedly gathered the papers together while holding his breath, but with his eyes already streaming put Bradford’s financial report in the Halifax folder and Halifax’s financial report in Bradford’s. He has apologised and promised to lay off the greens so this sort of thing never happens again.

Well if a team is just plonked in the I am finished with this sport. This is a chance to promote the best team at the end of the season if Bradford are getting the boot

It's the team with the best license application that will be accepted. You can win as many trophies and titles as you like but you can only tick the box once.

Big Man. If it were licensing a re-application process should take place, since rules would be different to last time.

Anyway, seems it was Luke Ambler messing about on Twitter yesterday. You would think an employee would have more sense in this week of all weeks