Would you though? because, they can't actually do tht. There have to be games, so there has to be a team, and every week it plays.
we don't have, and won't have, a team. Let's start with that. How can anything "settle down" when the basic thing required for a rugby league club - a team of some sort - doesn't and won't exist

I am really struggling to see what the new onwers and the RFL are thinking of.

Sums up my thoughts exactly. Much as I admire the devotion of the "I'll be there come what may" brigade, I strongly object to being taken wholly for granted by the RFL who think we'll turn up regardless of how much sh*t they throw at us.
Has anyone started a "boycott Blackpool" campaign yet? Although HKR will take plenty this year, it would be a damp squib without the Bulls fans.

To clarify, I don't expect whatever squad is assembled to just roll over and die. I'm sure the right noises will be made about how it's backs to the walls and we can do it. Although I also wouldn't be surprised if in the background they're thinking "let's not spend too much this season, let's just use this as a practice run to get to know companies, staff and players ready for an assault on League 1 next season". I WOULD understand that thinking behind closed doors. It just doesn't bring fans in, but as I say, there's no way they'll state that in public anyway.

Pumpetypump is right. It does/would have the feeling of this season being a trial run for essentially a fresh start in League 1 next season.

It’ll soon become pretty obvious whether or not we’re planning to make a serious attempt at staying up or whether we’re just going to be “marking time” until relegation. I think we’re all knowledgeable enough to tell what the plan is when we see a squad of players announced.

Indeed. The more intelligent amongst us will be able to work it out quite easily I would think.

It's the ones who believe Richard Lamb had Todd Carney signed and sealed that will take in whatever claptrap comes out of the club, regardless of evidence.

Now come on! Shipley had a smattering of die hards down at Peel Park that still turned up to come come thrashings, dog e, locel eejits walking across the field whilst the game was on... we need to turn up to protest!

I like to think Facebook groups will fully support the new regime and adopt a cup half-full attitude because they are the kids listening to pop in the 6th form common room.

On here, we are the mardy indie kids, slumped in a classroom, keeping it real. We won't believe a bloody word anyone tells us.

That might be the best analogy I've read. Today.

Chris Jones, writing in today's LE, suggests a mixture of part-time and full-time players and a budget of around £400k.

Ignoring for a moment the very real possibility that he hasn't a f***ing clue about the make up of the team or the budget, would that be enough to make you competitive? I'm out of touch with the spending levels of Championship clubs. And assuming of course that there are players still available.

When the press conference actually happens, do you think it will be lip service or will we get some details or what there plans are?

Also be interested to no if there plans involve developing Odsal. Chalmers bid was accepted when the club was in admin and had 3 days of talking to the RFL about what???? Can only think the lease had something to do with them talks.

Would be a good to no how much Batley spent on player wages last year.

They told people didn't they? I seem to remember a figure of £300k+ mentioned somewhere. I accept I may have dreamed this.