It's amazing how some people have that ability to sum up a situation concisely and very succinctly.

@RobJonesSport RFL have confirmed they are seriously considering the first UNCONDITIONAL offer for the Bradford Bulls, more meetings over next few days

Rob Jones works for BBC Sport by the way.

Anyone noticed how Guilfoyle seems to have become largely irrelevant in all of this? Despite having become almost universally loathed and despised (fairly or unfairly).

Looks like he will end up having to accept whatever bid the RFL tell him to, since they control the one thing of real value - the SL Licence.

I very much doubt he expected this when he decided to do his mate a favour?

Fingers crossed.

I still can't envisage a situation where a solvent Bradford Bulls are playing outside Super League.

Adey is it just me or does guilfoyle not only appear invisible and beaten out of hiding but i feel for him he appears his partner and joint administrator is aken to an estranged wife they dont appear at family functions together they dont sleep in the same bed in fact since the beginning what has the other guy done?

what is time difference in aus? on rfl site it says due dilligence on bid has already been carried out by appropriate people ??

So, if the mysterious new bid is, according to the RFL, the first "unconditional bid", can we conclude from that that the RFL, being one of the shareholders of SLE and thus a bidder, was a party to a bid which was conditional, made in the knowledge that wearing its hat as the RFL and not as a co-bidder, the RFL knew it would summarily reject?

If I have to scratch my head much more I'll be down to the shoulderblades.

Why won't the RFL consider an offer which is conditional on the Bulls remaining in Super League until the current license(the one that the RFL awarded) expires?? am i missing something or does this suggest that decisions have already been made??!!

Dave Parker of the RL weekly made reference to this in his column this week, its beginning to stink! please correct me if i am barking up the wrong tree here....?

Assuming nigel woods in sydney, Its just after 5am there now, so you'd expect a conference call would probably take place in next couple of hours to keep times reasonable for Oz and UK participants.

probably because the RFL don't want to set a precident of clubs spending beyond their means, failing to pay HMRC and then starting again with a clean slate as though nothing has happened. Afterall the HMRC is a government department just like the the Dept for Culture ,Media & Sport who oversee Sport England who gave the RFL £27.5m for 2009-2013.....

cheers Mat

So am i right in thinking we could in effect have an update before end of night?

Pie.warrior that is fine but if a decision has been made some transparency would be appreciated?

doubt we'll hear anything tonight as too late for websites to get updatedby time conference call finishes. Maybe a chance of a story in tomorrows papers though.

The penalty for entering administration is a points deduction? we've been hit for 6 so if we can secure a buyer who can pay off some of the debt we remain in Super League, seeing out the license that the RFL awarded in the first place..?

Quote: domthebull "cheers Mat So am i right in thinking we could in effect have an update before end of night? Pie.warrior that is fine but if a decision has been made some transparency would be appreciated?'" No, not tonight. The conference call has already happened. RFL are due to speak to both Guilfoyle and the prospective purchasers this evening and tomorrow morning. www.sportinglife.com/rugby-leagu ... l-be-saved

Quote: domthebull "cheers Mat So am i right in thinking we could in effect have an update before end of night? Pie.warrior that is fine but if a decision has been made some transparency would be appreciated?'" No, not tonight. The conference call has already happened. RFL are due to speak to both Guilfoyle and the prospective purchasers this evening and tomorrow morning. www.sportinglife.com/rugby-leagu ... l-be-saved

another sleep with a wait to see what happens.....

Could be a massive boost for players and fans if we get some good news before end of week. IF it is positive news atmosphere at Odsal on friday will be electric. Fingers crossed.