Quote: Starbug "Fev qualified last time, but decided not to apply, because 1 ,it was obvious Widnes had been given the nod, 2 if their bid was then to be compared to current SL clubs, they couldn't win
So Fax were convinced by the RFL that their bid would be treated seriously, then it wasn't and a smear campaign was launched against them when they made their feelings public about it
I want us to apply when they cannot refuse'"
Featherstone did not apply for Super League because they currently do not attract the crowds to sustain a full time professional team and there ground does not meet the criteria.
Halifax failed because They failed to provide sufficient detail in their marketing, media or commercial plans.
'The club business plan was inadequate, figures presented by the club as the budget and performance forecasts for the 2012-14 licence period were speculative and the club did not provide sufficient information for KPMG to complete their assessment procedures,' a Super League statement read.
If Halifax had have correctly submitted there bid they would have got a licence.
