FORUMS FORUMS



  
FORUMS > Bradford Bulls > Renamed: Super League Europe Ltd buys the Bulls
281 posts in 20 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach3213
JoinedServiceReputation
Oct 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Bullseye "It's an unconditional offer from SLE so the RFL will accept it. The RFL are making sure there are no strings attached to any bids and rightly so.

Those people accusing the RFL of everything under the sun should be applauding the way they've handled this deal. This way a club is saved from falling into the wrong hands.

Now every SL club has had a say in this too. Can't say fairer than that surely? If they collectively want to make a bid then that's fair enough.

The issue now is finding a "[iproper[/i" buyer who can take the club from SLE and develop it. We may be safe from imminent liquidation but the long term future is far from secure as I see it.'"


We're in uncharted waters. This was done to get BG out of the way as he was in a position to close everything down.

This is an offer to BG to form a newco. Decision Tue/Wed next week
The contracts will be TUPE'd across.
Old debts will be left behind. But this is the clever bit.
SLE/RFL are only guaranteeing until Nov30th.

The thinking is with BG out of the way that offers will come in which can be considered. The only way to retain the SL licence is to make good a substantial amount of the old debts (like Glover did).

The Sugar Daddies of clubs which make annual losses were set against Bulls walking away from debts and staying in SL. So against it were they that they pointed out it would be easy for them to do the same thing with their clubs - leaving the RFL with the possibility of "scorched earth" up & down the M62.

No offer made, then on 1st Dec the (debt -free) Bulls start life in the Championship.

The SLE/RFL still have to think about Coaching staff, academies, scholars, administration. No decision made on any of these yet. Not actually had time to think about it yet.

Uncharted waters, Interesting times.

RankPostsTeam
International Star11No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 201212 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2013Nov 2012LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Firstly, I'd like to say I'm glad the Bulls look to be in the clear. OK, I'm a Leeds fan, but have a few good friends who are Bradford fans. I'm genuinely chuffed to bits for them and the rest of you. eusa_clap.gif

I do feel sorry for fans of other clubs who have entered admin or gone bust. They must be find today's news perplexing at the least.
Obviously the deal still needs to go though and we probably won't know a lot of finer details for a while yet.
Let's hope this mess can be resolved and the whole thing is used as a case-study for the prevention of future club financial problems.

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31959
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: FearTheVee "Have I missed something?

Everyone is talking about a fait accompli but there's only one person who can sanction a sale of the Bulls, and that's BG.

Long way to go yet IMO.'"


I think he'll be glad to see that back of us.

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach1390No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jan 2017Jan 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



If weren't before, we must now the most hated club in Super League surely?

Morally, we should have gone to the wall, however hard that would have been.

RankPostsTeam
International Chairman14145No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Aug 2020Oct 2019LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Bullseye "I think he'll be glad to see that back of us.'"


Indeed.

Gives him a quick and honourable way out, presumably with his bills paid.

Bet the conversations of late between him and the Dark Lord have been not dissimilar to those between Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel after the latter's frequent bollox-ups...?

RankPostsTeam
Moderator8103
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 200223 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: bullsonfire "Morally, we should have gone to the wall, however hard that would have been.'"


Waaah?!

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31959
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: Adeybull "Bet the conversations of late between him and the Dark Lord have been not dissimilar to those between Oliver Hardy and Stan Laurel after the latter's frequent bollox-ups...?'"


icon_lol.gif

RankPostsTeam
Club Coach3859No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 200520 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Jul 2017Jul 2017LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



The subject is a bit wrong.. we've not been bought yet!

RankPostsTeam
International Star1795No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 201114 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Apr 2021Jan 2021LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



I couldnt see a sugar daddy option, so the sugar daddies option was completely off the radar, tho on reflection logical given the chicken-egg situation. nor does this bid exclude some of the other consortiums ideas for increasing income, if they were that good then they are still worth pursuing with the new owners. If I was SLE I would look at the feasibility of creating a better Mancy curry mile for Yorkshire, the Bollywood Bowl (with acknowledgement to the Bollywood Restaurant in Gargrave) or some other cheesy title (oops).

What is important now is the Bulls fans through whatever structure/organisation have as much influence on the future of the club as possible whilst there are owners that genuinely have the clubs interests at heart. BBuilder are the obvious choice to get in there quick and get a foot in the door and start the dialogue, even if they then are replaced by a different fans body.

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31959
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


A mere detail Numbers.... icon_razz.gifRAY: icon_biggrin.gif

RankPostsTeam
International Star470No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 201114 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2012Nov 2012LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



If MR G accepts- This is a newco...all players we're told contracts void once this season ends and are free to look for new clubs, presumably because bulls will be in championship next season? And the contracts state super league?????

RankPostsTeam
Player Coach459No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 200519 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Mar 2013Nov 2012LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



micheal platt has just tweeted that their understanding is they will be in champoinship next year unless a buyer can be found

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31959
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: Bullsfab! "If MR G acceots- This is a newco...all players told contracts void once this season ends and are free to look for new clubs, presumably because bills will be in championship next season? And the contracts state super league.'"


Contracts apply until Nov 30th. We'll know by then whether it's SL or bust...

RankPostsTeam
Moderator31959
JoinedServiceReputation
Dec 200123 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2024Nov 2024LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED

Moderator


Quote: andy2210 "micheal platt has just tweeted that their understanding is they will be in champoinship next year unless a buyer can be found'"


Was ever thus...

He may have a release clause in his contract enabling him to go. If I were him I'd be keen to stay where I'd got such a good deal in the past.

RankPostsTeam
International Star1149
JoinedServiceReputation
Apr 201213 years
OnlineLast PostLast Page
Nov 2019Nov 2019LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Signature
TO BE FIXED



Quote: Bullseye "A mere detail Numbers....
Well numbers lie at the bottom of all the recent pain - however several posters frequently remark that setting up a club/bid takes a long time - hasn't today's move bought some of that time?

281 posts in 20 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin
281 posts in 20 pages 
<<   PREV  NEXT   >>
Subscribe | Moderators: Admin



All views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the RLFANS.COM or its subsites.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that news stories, articles and images are correct, we cannot be held responsible for errors. However, if you feel any material on this website is copyrighted or incorrect in any way please contact us using the link at the top of the page so we can remove it or negotiate copyright permission.

RLFANS.COM, the owners of this website, is not responsible for the content of its sub-sites or posts, please email the author of this sub-site or post if you feel you find an article offensive or of a choice nature that you disagree with.

Copyright 1999 - 2024 RLFANS.COM

You must be 18+ to gamble, for more information and for help with gambling issues see https://www.begambleaware.org/.



Please Support RLFANS.COM


8.20361328125:5
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
36m
DoR - New Coach - Investor & Adam - New signings
bonaire
4041
Recent
Film game
karetaker
5733
Recent
Game - Song Titles
Cokey
40790
Recent
Salford
karetaker
52
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
33s
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
chapylad
2607
45s
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
4
57s
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
63258
1m
Pre Season - 2025
Irregs#16
188
2m
Accounts
Tony Fax
141
4m
Castleford sack Lingard
Another Cas
16
4m
Transfer Talk V5
Jack Burton
508
5m
Salford
karetaker
52
6m
Game - Song Titles
Cokey
40790
8m
How many games will we win
Trojan Horse
36
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Salary Cap Changes Blocked - 11 votes to 1
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Fixtures 2025
Bull Mania
4
TODAY
Spirit of the Rhinos
Jack Burton
4
TODAY
Mike Ogunwole
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Bailey Dawson
Wanderer
1
TODAY
2024
REDWHITEANDB
14
TODAY
Dan Norman Retires
Cokey
1
TODAY
How many games will we win
Trojan Horse
36
TODAY
Leigh Leopards - 2025 Fixtures
Bent&Bon
6
TODAY
Catalan Away
Dannyboywt1
6
TODAY
2025 Betfred Super League Fixtures
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
2025 fixtures
Smiffy27
15
TODAY
Fixtures
Willzay
13
TODAY
Salford
karetaker
52
TODAY
WCC Off
Choc Ice
11
TODAY
Leeds away first up
FIL
50
TODAY
Jake McLoughlin
Wanderer
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
2025 Betfred Super League Fixt..
1033
Magic Weekend 2025 - Back To N..
636
England Beat Samoa To Take Tes..
1363
England's Women Demolish The W..
1189
England Beat Samoa Comfortably..
1428
Operational Rules Tribunal –..
1210
IMG-RFL club gradings released..
1472
Wakefield Trinity Win Champion..
2009
Hunslet Secure Promotion After..
2217
Trinity Into Play Off Final Af..
2460
Wigan Warriors Crowned Champio..
2025
York Valkyrie Win Back to Back..
2266
Hunslet Book Relegation Play O..
2733
Penrith Panthers Secure Fourth..
2157
Wigan Humiliate Leigh For Gran..
2234