Sounds like we're done then. The very best of luck to the RFL and their large concrete hole.

Well maybe we'll be saved at the 11th hour.

If not it's been nice knowing you all.

If we get out of this we should rename Bradford Phoenix..

I hadn't considered that aspect. Including the scholars, there'll be about 70 players, adults & kids affected. Probably 20 other staff. The adults have to consider mortgages, families. The scholars are having their dreams smashed.

But the RFL will be safeguarding RL for the long term....

Always been strong in the community and commitment to youth, unbelievable that the proven structure of such and it's value to RL grass routes development, counts for nothing.

Seem to remember Mr Green chirping on about wanting to regain the lease from the RFL, negotiations were always ongoing he said time and again.If an owner, first approved by them with little to invest, can enter into purchase negotiations, then the deal surely cannot be detrimental to any present bidder with financial clout. Key seems to be that it was not made clear of this condition in the early stages.It would be a travesty, if without added backing MG had engineered the outcome in his favour.I would thank anyone for saving the Bulls, but am unconvinced regarding his history here.Even through liquidation,I would not welcome anything less than a full on transparency with some supporter board involvement and would hope for a new owner with the funds and stability to deliver.

The mendacity, hubris, and sheer ineptitude. Dammit, dammit, dammit.

The administrator provides transparency in his final report. Which covers all aspects of the administration, including factors leading up to it.

What transparency will the RFL provide, in view of the legal & moral conflict of interest they created when they bought the lease?

No, I think that's probably about the size of it. They name a (reasonable) price, the investor agrees or does not agree. End of. You wouldn't think it would be that hard really.

Furthermore, if the RL or the administrator have inadvertently caused a delay and jeaopardised the bidding process, then they must be held accountable for hindering the process and endangering a positive outcome imo.

I think the RFL are playing a grand game of bluff with a potential buyer to see who blinks first. They seem to have confidence that any prospective buyer of the club will come through with a big deal for the lease but ultimately the council has the final say as to what happens with Odsal. If I was in the rest of the rugby community I would be asking the 'Safeguarders of Rugby' what they are going to do with the ground after Friday.

That statement to me reads:

"The administrator is saying the buyers want the Odsal lease. If they can't have it, they're not going to buy and the club will be liquidated. We're saying we will sell it if they give us enough money and promise RL will still be played there. We're not going to sell it cheap or let you use the land for something else just because the club might go under if we do."

I see a stalemate. Which I'm afraid may well lead to the L word.