They'll finish their 2012 fixtures according to this: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/18609190

They'll finish their 2012 fixtures according to this: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/18609190

For the umpteenth time in different threads, the RFL do not own Odsal. They own a long lease on the property. I would imagine all they could do is sell the lease, but who is going to want to take on the lease to a sports stadium?

They have also said that if the Bulls are liquidated and reform as a Newco, they will be allowed to fulfill the rest of their 2012 fixtures.

None what so ever, plenty of sites around with far less red tape involved.

Am I misremembering that a long time ago Tesco wanted to buy Odsal but were dissuaded by a combination of Bradford Council and Ken Morrison?

You can say it umpteen times but it doesn't make it any more correct.

The RFL own the leasehold interest in Odsal. Effectively that means they own Odsal.

If you bought a flat, for example, you would own the leasehold, probably on a 999 year lease. You still own the flat though.

HTH,

but if you bought a flat and wanted to use it as a nightclub you woul still need to get planning permission. on top of which i'm sure the lease will stipulate what the site can be used for without getting approval from the lessor.

And don`t tell me you think Leeds should buy them all

Effectively?

So if the RFL wanted to, they could sell the land to Mowlem who could then build a housing estate on it without the freeholder having any say in the matter?

Why would they join Bradford?
Surely that is a restriction of trade?
What if Halifax could not afford to pay their existing wages?
What if they wanted to join another SL team?

It's personal/agent choice of course. I was just offering it as an example of what could happen.

Some Super League sides are well stocked in the area of certain positions.

Halifax is close to Bradford, so not much of a Relocation and they will be looking for Super League Quality Players to join their ranks to compete in the Comp.

You need to break down your second paragraph to understand my point.

The RFL could sell the land to Mowlem? They could sell a leasehold interest in the land.

Who could build a housing estate on it? Potentially, yes

Without the freeholder having any say in the matter? No.

Does any of the above mean the RFL don't own Odsal? No, they do. They own the leasehold. The can sell the leasehold.

Ownership doesn't always entitle someone to do as they wish. I am perfectly entitled to own a knife. I am restricted as to when and where I can carry it and am restricted as to what or who I can stick it in. I still own it.

Look no further than Headingley. Leeds CF&A Ltd own it, freehold and all but i suspect there are restrictive covenants in place as to what the land can be used for. restrictions on usage do not mean you do not own it.

Psychotic

You did say "knife" didn't you?

Just checking.