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| It's interesting that you've heard rumours about staying full time if/when we're relegated. There are dozens of rumours flying around (something has to fill the information vacuum, I guess) but I confess I've not heard that specific one, other than with the whole 'Koucash is taking over' saga. Given the shortage of money which appears to be available this year and the expected drop off in spectator interest that relegation would cause, like many I fully expected going part time next year if we keep the same owners.
The scenario of a full time side playing in champ 1 does sound intriguing, in many ways a bit like our ex-SL players in the first season in the Championship. I think you're correct and it would be a great test for a the coach. For what it's worth, I don't think it would be an easy ride, by any means.
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| We could have Wayne Bennett in charge but with the squad as it is I doubt he'd do much better than Toovey. We are lacking a a group of tough experience players in the forwards and a halfback. He's got his visa now but let's be honest it won't make much difference. That wasn't a cardboard cut out Toovey that was supervising the warm ups in games up until now.
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| I agree with pretty much what everyone is saying regarding that Toovey's VISA won't make a difference really considering that he has probably coached all year anyway.
What I do take from this however is that this Bradford Bulls company can now get VISA's so hopefully this will mean a couple of reinforcements before the Championship Shield (doubtful though). Imagine if Pheonix could have held off a little longer! Could have had an extra player/half leading up to the business end of the season and with Keyes and Chisholm out could have proved worthwhile!
Another thing I am taking from this is that if Toovey has just got it and is still here then it looks like he will be here next season too. If this is true then coupled with the fact we can now get VISA's I would expect a couple of overseas signings in the off season.
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| Toronto have been full time in Ch1. Admittedly full time and spending a lot of the cap as well.
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| I expect we'll be partly full time...if we're still going.
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| Quote: Bulls Boy 2011 "I agree with pretty much what everyone is saying regarding that Toovey's VISA won't make a difference really considering that he has probably coached all year anyway.
What I do take from this however is that this Bradford Bulls company can now get VISA's so hopefully this will mean a couple of reinforcements before the Championship Shield (doubtful though). Imagine if Pheonix could have held off a little longer! Could have had an extra player/half leading up to the business end of the season and with Keyes and Chisholm out could have proved worthwhile!
Another thing I am taking from this is that if Toovey has just got it and is still here then it looks like he will be here next season too. If this is true then coupled with the fact we can now get VISA's I would expect a couple of overseas signings in the off season.'"
Well GLedhills been tweeting about at least one new player before this weekends game. Doesnt say whether thats just a loanee though.
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| Toovey stating there is "Lots going on behind the scenes right now" during his Pulse Radio interview. Wonder if we're about to bring anybody in now that the Visa issues are sorted?
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| Quote: Bulliac "It's interesting that you've heard rumours about staying full time if/when we're relegated. There are dozens of rumours flying around (something has to fill the information vacuum, I guess) but I confess I've not heard that specific one, other than with the whole 'Koucash is taking over' saga. Given the shortage of money which appears to be available this year and the expected drop off in spectator interest that relegation would cause, like many I fully expected going part time next year if we keep the same owners.
The scenario of a full time side playing in champ 1 does sound intriguing, in many ways a bit like our ex-SL players in the first season in the Championship. I think you're correct and it would be a great test for a the coach. For what it's worth, I don't think it would be an easy ride, by any means.'"
I'm only going off other rumours not claiming to be in the know or anything. All im saying there must be a reason for Toovey to hang around until this late in the season without his visa. I could be completely wrong and more than likely am. Totally agree on the lack of money and how it is. I'm as sceptical as everyone else just maybe hoping there is some reasoning behind it.
If it did end up the case like you say could have the same scenario as we had with lack of motivation in players. But Toronto are making a good fist of keeping motivated although Rowley must put something in the water to have his players foaming at the mouth
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| Quote: thepimp007 "I'm only going off other rumours not claiming to be in the know or anything. All im saying there must be a reason for Toovey to hang around until this late in the season without his visa. I could be completely wrong and more than likely am. Totally agree on the lack of money and how it is. I'm as sceptical as everyone else just maybe hoping there is some reasoning behind it.
If it did end up the case like you say could have the same scenario as we had with lack of motivation in players. But Toronto are making a good fist of keeping motivated although Rowley must put something in the water to have his players foaming at the mouth'"
Players foaming at the mouth....he hasn't got the Barlows back has he!
Just looking for the simple explanation...
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| With their attitude we'd have to stay full time because I couldn't see the players being able to get proper jobs.
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| Who's to say if many of our current players will be in next year's squad? If you were a Bentley, Ryan, Oakes or Wilkinson would you choose to stay if we were relegated? I expect they would get offers from other Championship or even SL clubs.
Expect more players like Davies who are semi pro as it is.
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| That's it we're saved.
Geoff has his visa
Our white knight is here to save the day.
The only way is up now.
All those star players waiting to sign for us will just pour through the doors now
The refs will have to improve their standards cos 2V is our coach now
The players will up their game to impress the new coach
Oh wait a minute - he's been here all season and we're still bottom of the table
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| At last.Geoff has his Visa, at last we will have revenge...
That just made me think of that line, sorry
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