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| Quote: Nothus "Not quite. The previous holding company BBN Ltd was put into creditors voluntary liquidation (CVL) in Feb 17. The process hasn't been finalised yet, but the situation certainly went further than just administration. You won't pin anything on Rimmer for that.
The main gripe we should be focusing on is their decision to keep us in the championship. I believe at the time (maybe we can find direct quotes?) they claimed it would cause too much disruption to the fixtures. Whitehaven stated they were ready to take our place.
I believe they also said that they made their decision based on the players we currently had in our squad at the time, thinking we would still be competitive in the championship. Of course in the weeks that followed we lost pretty much everyone and had to scrape together a squad from loan players and academy kids. For the RFL not to see the mass exodus coming is either incredibly stupid or completely naive. Maybe both.
What they [ididn't[/i come out and say, but we all know now to be the case, is that it was purely for financial reasons that we didn't start in C1. The chairmen from the other Champ clubs made it clear they needed us in their division and the RFL needed us for the Summer Bash. We (meaning the fans) were essentially milked as cash cows for a season while we watched our side full of 19 year olds get battered and bruised by fully grown men.
Rimmer will never admit to this, obviously, but it might be nice to see him squirm a bit over it ![]()
This is bit I've always found odd. They thought we'd be able to overcome the 12 point deduction with the squad we had at the time but then they gave out dispensations to clubs wanting to sign our players ( albeit at the time redundant players) exempting them from both the quota and the salary cap meaning vast majority of better players were immediately picked off. If they had delayed decision to allow those exemptions by a week or two to allow new owners to sign up who they wanted we could have had a vaguely competitive squad and maybe overcome the 12 points.
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| Quote: Scarey71 "RR -'I am here to address the idea that you are the RFLs pets and let you know what we, your glorious leader's i.e. Me and Kim Jong Wood have in store for you know.
As you know you had a purple patch before easter where it appeared you were enjoying yourselves and we're keen to eradicate any chance of this. We know you bulls fans thrive on doom and misery so want to make sure you receive the season you want and deserve.
We've explored the possibility of a season in L1 and it appears you may have a decent chance of winning a game or two so we've redressed the balance.
Though you will remain in L1, your season will start immediately and your fixtures will be fulfilled again Aviva Premiership teams playing Union rules. As a League team you will naturally be restricted to 13 on field players but will be expected to compete in scrums and lineouts. Union points will be in place for the Aviva teams, League points for you.
We've managed to secure a great deal for you from the RFU, all games will be played away from Odsal, there will be a maximum of 100 bulls fans allowed per fixture (Mr Chalmers has graciously agreed to draw up a rota and the RFU aren't exactly strapped for cash, your usual crowds aren't necessary to prop them up) and the RFU have been magnanimous in honouring your customary -12 point status at the start of the season. You will appear in both league tables for maximum exposure and ridicule.
All your current players have been made redundant and you will have 7 days to assemble a squad once the best players have found alternative clubs.
You're gonna love it!''" 
Hey how did you get a copy of Rimmers script for the forum! |
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| Quote: MicktheGled "For those asking, Ralph Rimmer is attending the fans forum to give an update on the league structure and answer questions from the floor.
Ralph Rimmer will be present to answer any questions about the past, present and future decisions that affect the RFL and the Bradford Bulls moving forward.'"
B0LL0cks.
He wont actually & truthfully answer the questions put to him - because that would be admitting that the RFL behaved totally unprofessionally in the whole "Bulls/admin/liquidation/minus 12 points/AC preferred candidate/kept in Ch1 for Bash" farce.
He will side step every direct question in typical bent politician style; and AC will help him out with his secondhand car dealer sales pitch.
phuqq it - I'm gonna leave the tarmaccing job early and turn up for this bl00dy comedy sketch
What time is kick off? |
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| Quote: Smack him Jimmy "B0LL0cks.
He wont actually & truthfully answer the questions put to him - because that would be admitting that the RFL behaved totally unprofessionally in the whole "Bulls/admin/liquidation/minus 12 points/AC preferred candidate/kept in Ch1 for Bash" farce.
He will side step every direct question in typical bent politician style; and AC will help him out with his secondhand car dealer sales pitch.
phuqq it - I'm gonna leave the tarmaccing job early and turn up for this bl00dy comedy sketch
What time is kick off?'"
Are you suggesting AC will come across like Swiss Tony from the Fast Show, I would of bought a car off him "it's like making love to a beautiful woman" ha he was brilliant |
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| Quote: fifty50 "So he will be at the Forum then.
Not signing for the Centurions is he?'"
Ha good one.
He's been to the coliseum today, yeah he's signing for Halifax as well |
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| Quote: roger daly "Are you suggesting AC will come across like Swiss Tony from the Fast Show, I would of bought a car off him "it's like making love to a beautiful woman" ha he was brilliant'"
Last year's off season was like making love to Ralph Rimmer. |
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| Quote: MicktheGled "We should know a great deal more about the 2018 season later this evening.'"
Ah, another "in the know" complete and total miss.
Why anyone still listens to this complete clown is beyond me. Anyone who trusts a word that comes out of his mouth, I'm sure the time share salesmen would love a word with. |
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| Quote: mat "This is bit I've always found odd. They thought we'd be able to overcome the 12 point deduction with the squad we had at the time but then they gave out dispensations to clubs wanting to sign our players ( albeit at the time redundant players) exempting them from both the quota and the salary cap meaning vast majority of better players were immediately picked off. If they had delayed decision to allow those exemptions by a week or two to allow new owners to sign up who they wanted we could have had a vaguely competitive squad and maybe overcome the 12 points.'"
Massively this in every which way shape and form. Probably the most reasoned post I’ve seen on the matter too. Rimmers appearance is making the cogs tick for sure |
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| Quote: paulwalker71 "Quote: paulwalker71 "
I have faith the right decisions will be made.'"
The problem is that there is very little consensus on what the 'right decision' actually is'"
That Bradford should be relegated to League One.
However, for the benefit of the game that's probably the Championship in 2018. |
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| Quote: Smack him Jimmy "B0LL0cks.
He wont actually & truthfully answer the questions put to him - because that would be admitting that the RFL behaved totally unprofessionally in the whole "Bulls/admin/liquidation/minus 12 points/AC preferred candidate/kept in Ch1 for Bash" farce.
He will side step every direct question in typical bent politician style; and AC will help him out with his secondhand car dealer sales pitch.
phuqq it - I'm gonna leave the tarmaccing job early and turn up for this bl00dy comedy sketch
What time is kick off?'"
6.30pm |
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| Quote: roger daly "He's been to the coliseum today'"
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rlSky sports summary from Augustrl
I missed this when it was released. Nice little summary, a few topics in there for Ralph to disclose the thinking behind the decisions.....
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"Hindsight is a wonderful thing but the best administrators in sport don't need it as they get nine out of 10 decisions right. However, we're almost at the stage now where we've got nine out of the last 10 decisions wrong about Bradford."
That's the line. I wonder if Ralph would agree?
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I do hope some pointed questions are asked of Rimmer but I guess the audience will be made of up sycophants and the like. Its a real shame the various supporting groups/factions can't pull together and get the answers needed, hope I am wrong but I guess Chav corner will be the ones invited to ask questions which, with all due respect, will not be the questions that need answering nor very searching.
Not a pop at chav corner or the Facebook groups before the high and mighty on here jump the bandwagon
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