It was done very professionally
Both Derick and Paul spoke well and came accoss very well.
Well done to all concerned and I was very happy we was invited .

They did indeed!

Also happy to see LISA and other stakeholders invited. If LISA had not stepped in back in the day then the club simply would not exist now. I think the BOM understand and respect that as some at least were involved at that grassroots level in the beginning.

I well remember Maurice's impassioned speeches in those early days at Hilton Park about making the club great again. It was a turning point for me. It's taken a while and hasn't worked out in quite the same format as was originally mooted...but the ultimate vision of a sustainable club moving forward is closer than its perhaps ever been. Exciting times!

The club need funds more then ever to fund the transition from part time to full time so we must never let LISA die

Absolutely Linda...that message needs to be loud and clear. No doubt that people took the foot off the pedal when they thought that Arthur was funding the club and membership dropped off. There's a risk that it could happen again and must be guarded against. That was why it was a good move for LISA to be mentioned at the Press Conference and keep the profile high.

100%.

This great club must never again be under the control of one individual no matter how much money they have.

Lynda makes a great point and LISA IMO has never been as important as it is the vehicle for fans to really do that bit more for the club and be part of the strategy.

Quote: SRW1996 "Can I just say a big thanks to Mike Lathom who is kindly offering his time not to mention his expertise and professionalism to help pull together a media strategy and plan as well as ]proof reading and editing for the club.[/b] Great to have him back a gentlemen and true professional. '" I take it that Mike didn't get the chance to proof-read this post, Andy? www.amazon.co.uk/British-Rugby-L ... 1901347141

Quote: SRW1996 "Can I just say a big thanks to Mike Lathom who is kindly offering his time not to mention his expertise and professionalism to help pull together a media strategy and plan as well as ]proof reading and editing for the club.[/b] Great to have him back a gentlemen and true professional. '" I take it that Mike didn't get the chance to proof-read this post, Andy? www.amazon.co.uk/British-Rugby-L ... 1901347141

What a brilliant move by the club.
This is so much more than just securing two great players. It resonates through so many more levels
- we have secured our two key players on full time 3 year contracts that will allow them and team to take the next step right now instead of at the pressure end of the season.
- we have sent a clear message of intent and ambition to our fans, our rivals and the RFL. All must see this as a BOM that believes it has the business solidity to accelerate the club and team forward.
- we have sent a clear message to the players that they are at a club that is going upwards and wants to take current players with them if they show quality, commitment and loyalty. What better to get the players motivated for this season.
- in the press conference we also set out our plan A and B, both of which see the club being full time, within the sustainable levels of funding available if we finish top two or not this season. A sure message of ambition and that it's not a poop or bust stratagem this season.
- in the press conference there was also a clear message to everyone that we have the man for the job in Paul Rowley, and that we intend to give him the players and support he needs to take the team forward now and in the future.

Congratulations to Ryan and Riddy !
And a huge well done to the BOM and everyone (volunteers at every level not to be forgotten) involved in this drive forward by the club.
Top 2 here we come..............

What fantastic news, really shows the ambition of the club and that even if worst comes to the worst and we don't get top 2 we're not going to give up, we'll still be aiming for SL. Well done Ryan & Riddy. Can't wait to see who's going to be next to go full time.

It becomes autiomatic Alan and erors jump out at you. Mike Lathum will have the same skil.

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Glad I'm not proof-reading for the Medya Teem then!

No need Alan my wife has an A level.










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