Any supporters group, if it is to make any significant difference, would have to generate a significant amount of cash. That's the bottom line.

Whilst all these "Squadbuilder" and other schemes are well intentioned, and no doubt the bits of dosh they produce are welcome, I don't see there being any chance of any such group making any [isignificant[/i difference. In any such group, very few people are either willing or able to put in the time required, and most that join do so as they are sympathetic to the idea, but nevertheless have no time spare at all to actively participate.

I agree, I'd definately chip in to sponsor a player. It's little things like that that really make you feel a part of the club.

The squadbuilder idea isn't a bad one either. We could arrange a couple of sportsmans dinners between us, and maybe a golf day or something. I'm sure the club would encourage a few of the players to come along since it would be benefiting them.

I'm happy to contribute to a squadbuilder or a player sponsorship deal. Southstander.com sponsor a player each year so it's not impossible to sort out.

As for joining a committee etc. No thanks. I've done my time!

Happy to chip in £50 towards sponsoring one of the younger players along the squad builder idea.

(a good job BP laid the line down about humour, because a squad of builders could have kept AP amused for hours!)

I'll even chuck £50 in myself, as long as it is a scrum half not called Deacon.

I think youv'e been fooled by his boyish good looks (schhh ....he's not that young you know)

Quote: Steam Pig "I think youv'e been fooled by his boyish good looks (schhh ....he's not that young you know)'" That £50 I paid to Nigel Vagana put paid to those. Check out this beauty, I chuckled at his position named on line 8 www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/player/38/Paul%20Deacon

Quote: Steam Pig "I think youv'e been fooled by his boyish good looks (schhh ....he's not that young you know)'" That £50 I paid to Nigel Vagana put paid to those. Check out this beauty, I chuckled at his position named on line 8 www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/player/38/Paul%20Deacon

I'd be up for that too.

Details herehttps://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/Media/pdf/CorporatePack2008.pdfrl

£1000 is the most expensive, £400 the cheapest.
Very "doable"

20 x £20, very achievable.

Is it up-to-date though?

Yep, I've just spoken to someone at the club about this, and we as a fans group could sponsor one of the younger lads in the squad for somewhere between £400 - £500 plus VAT, they also thought this would be an excellent idea. I guess we'd just need someone to organise it and then have a bun fight over which player we'd like to try and sponsor. Previously sponsored players get their sponsorship offered to the previous sponsor first in case they want to continue their arrangement, so not everyone would be available. Any volunteers? Wigan Bull??

I'd be up for that. It would be like owning part of a racehorse only without the winnings and/or enjoyment.

How about getting a head count on here of interested parties, then making an official enquiry with the club?

First thing is to set up a sub-committee or working group. FA needs to draw up some terms of reference.

Plus VAT?



I ain't up for giving Gordon and Darling another penny!