Blimey, I've never found this forum as gloomy, it really does feel as though the end is nigh (or should that be Nige?)
Got to admit that I'm struggling to justify forking out 40 quid for me and my daughter to attend the next game, especially as living in Haworth, Cougar Park is looking more appealing than Odsal right now. And before I'm accused of being a fair weather fan, I've supported Northern / Bulls for 50 years, and even before then used to go to games at both Odsal and Lawkholme Lane before I committed myself to the red amber and black.
Very very sad state of affairs.

I’m not quite as opposed as others. Since he became owner, he paid off the majority of debts that Chalmers had built up - which he didn’t have to do. He’s kept the academy going and he’s “cut our cloth accordingly “ so that we haven’t had any admin events. These are all good things,
But
There’s a lot gone on in the past that seems murky. The secret loan from rfl, the lease, the rfl choosing owners (or limiting the owners available for the Administrator to choose from, which annoyed them no end) when a (on paper anyway) better candidate was available.

The fact that there’s still planning going on between the Council, Bulls and RFL is also helpful to know. But until there are bricks in the ground, I remain sceptical.

I’m sure there are many others who could give us some of the background- Hood, Khan, Sutcliffe, maybe Green. I don't think anyone will have a non disclosure agreement. If anyone has any unofficial contacts then maybe we could start collecting some of the story as it’s obvious Wood won’t volunteer info.
At some point though, especially if a new ground is delivered, we may just have to let it go.

Anyone know if Degsy's glowing report on Niggle on twitter is sarcasm or if he's trying to actually calm the situation? This is a curveball too many

It didn't read like sarcasm and I suspect he'd be clear if he was talking the pee. For anyone that hasn't seen Uncle Derek's tweet:

"I obviously cannot comment on any of this other than to say in Nigel Wood you have an extremely astute, knowledgeable well connected and respected man in RL circles who cares deeply about your club and the game of RL. Be patient you need him to engage the council and other plans"

Corrupt as a giraffes neck❗️Sportsman shuddersfield. Mallinsons Wai-Iti 3.9% Mmm!