Nope, it's just finished.

He does indeed. Joke of a man.

wtf? No confirmation on who these 26 players are then?

Sure I read that Leon later said that we're still thin in terms of playing numbers, so I assume a lot of these are retained academy lads that aren't ready to be 1st team regulars?

Nonetheless, compared to where we were last week I'm very optimistic! Hopeful that Toovey will have equal, if not better contacts for getting some overseas reinforcements in ala Smith last season

Nope, they said that about 10-15 in that it'd be confirmed ASAP. Not sure why they can't announce it unless they've still got some to register before 5pm.

No real information as to where they've got their funds from either or if they have a backer.

They'll presumably release a list of players later today - we do have a game on Sunday after all...

Who would have thought in a million years that the Championship's opening match will be Tim Sheens vs. Geoff Toovey. Two coaches who should be at a lot higher level than they are! Looking forward to Toovey as our leader! Onwards and upwards!!! Feels like Brian Smith all over again!

Indeed. I don't feel totally relaxed yet. But having Toovey in officially is still a good sign of intent, and Jas Athwal while potentially tainted with being involved during the Green regime as a non-exec director is Bradford RL through and through. Also, his role was to bring new business into the club, and that aspect of things did appear to be succeeding.

Surely you're too young to remember that?!

Bit frustrating that after starting so well. No details of any real practicalities, and essentially we haven't learnt much more than was already speculated on in the press.

Well yes, but I was ready to have my hopes dashed that that was all rumour. We have two new faces at the club who are serious professionals. Under any other circumstances that would be considered seriously good news. Guess we've got a way to go before anything seems genuinely positive, and without a benefactor it will still feel terribly flaky.

From the what i caught on Calendar News live feed, it sounded a bit Greenesque when asked about the economics etc. it was stated that would be down to the stakeholders particularly the fans to buy season tickets, shirts etc. I wish you well in your new guise, but I can't help feeling something isn't quite right especially with the lack of much firm information when given the opportunity.