Eve of Destruction?

Check out The Pontefract and Castleford Express report. The one you are citing omits both his comments that it would not be ideal for Fev to play in Superleague 2014 and his comment they will not approach the RFL about a Superleague place in 2014. Not exactly a bloke lobbying for us to be thrown out.

The RFL are well aware of issues at other clubs. We aren't the only club they are talking to at the moment. Quite how it would help the other club if the RFL went public with details is beyond me. With us its a matter of public record we have no ground for next season, a very different position

I have checked facts again, and as I originally stated, Featherstone Rovers released a statement, that is what the Yorkshire Post used. Some people with money, can at times make comments off the top of their head, Bradford's owners did when they were looking to take over the club, and then choose to clarify in a little more detail, when advised to do so.

I know, the RFL are aware of the problems at other clubs, and these serious problems are also on public the record. I'm not sure what you mean, when you say "[iQuite how it would help the other club if the RFL went public with details is beyond me[/i"

I stand by, the RFL could have released a more general statement, not concentrating on one club London, the same with Featherstone Rovers, may have been better saying nothing at this stage. That is my opinion, and how I would have handled the situation.

Yes everyone is aware that our tenure at The Stoop finishes at the end of the season, I think it is clear, the rent we pay is not sustainable, and from some actions at the way we have been treated, are we needed or wanted any longer?

Bumped into Tony Rea on Friday afternoon and had a long chat with him. Let's just say most of the theories posted on here are utter rubbish and he found them most amusing. There were 4 main conclusions:

1. There is 0 chance of us remaining at The Stoop next year.
2. There is 0 chance of the club voluntarily dropping down to the Championship.
3. There is 0 chance of us playing in Super League with a scratch squad.
4. We are heavily reliant on the actions of Anthony Kleanthous.

He did want to purchase Wasps but didn't have the necessary readies.

We're a different prospect entirely so here's hoping.

TR isn't particularly interested in signing any players from the North. It sounded as though he has players in mind from abroad who are 'ready to play'.

Regarding your last comment, both, and he is very interested apparently.

Completely agree with you, and the comments that come from Tony, it confirms what I was told in a long conversation on Thursday. Currently it just seems a matter of agreeing things.

No one would be silly enough to deny what a bad season it has been for us, but I often feel if some put in as much effort backing the club, than constantly knocking everything, we may all be just a little more postive.

Well that would be a LOT of overseas players which i guess would mean the quota rules would have to be changed for us. Maybe this is still to be approved hence the long wait. Without it we have no chance of being competitive and would just be relegated. Presumably he knows this and is waiting for confirmation from the RFL. Lets keep our fingers crossed for him,

These things tend to be pretty much sorted before going to meetings especially where votes are needed to pass the motion. Obviously they think there is enough support commited already that they know about to get it through unless some people change their mind when it gets into the papers and the parochial nature of the Northern supporters kicks in and turns on the people making the decisions.

No specifics sadly - because he doesn't know himself rather than doesn't wish to share.

Ah okay, cheers. The wait goes on then.

When the Hive was first mooted, I started having a lurk on the Barnet F.C. forum and when the club had open days Tony Kleanthous was there helping show people round and answering their questions. I don't know about him moneywise, but he sounds like just the person with the attitude to the supporters we need. With him on board, things might start looking a bit rosier