How long do we have to wait for the next hearing ?

My own thought is the RFL proffered admin as a way to get rid of the previous owner, however that is somewhat of a red herring with respect to the superseded HMRC winding up order facing OK Bulls at the same time. Chances are had the Bulls not gone into admin on the advice of the RFL they would still have had to consider it further down the line.

Still with how things have been portrayed the appeal with either be six points or nothing IMO.

@marcngreen: On the eve of finding out result of appeal, fingers crossed, whatever the outcome lets run together #COYB

I think the the rugby league are waiting to see how the season pans out,if we do well and are well clear they will give bulls 6 points back ,on the other hand if we struggle they would have to think hard about there decision,and would upset one of us,and then theres Salford to come into the equasion

It isn't the RFL making the decision though.

Technically it is though, as good as.

No it isn't.

You're wrong KC, it's the Bradford Bulls legal advisors making the judgement, that's their description of themselves not mine.

My take on it is that the RFL have instructed THEIR legal people as the independent panel.
They are very unlikely to throw mud at the people who employ them to do THEIR legal matters, that would open the flood gates.

Another point worth considering is that, as the Bulls have had right to appeal, equally so do all other SL clubs on this matter, and I'm fairly certain/hopeful that we would, based on MCs anger at this situation.
I'm cautiously optimistic.

Why would any other SL club be able to appeal a decision between Bulls vs RFL ?

I think a legal challenge would be your only option. Which is in violation of your membership requirements of the RFL. Very risky move I would think.

As members clubs of SL and the RFL if the RFL or SL are found to be in breach of their own rules i would guess that would give the member clubs to appeal that decision and similar historical ones.
IMO that is why this independant panel are the RFLs independant panel as they have too much credibility to lose.
I think the Bulls new owner knows this, but at least he is gaining some kudos with the fans for taking on the rfl.
Like i said I'm cautiously optimistic.

The administrator (David Wilson) requested the appeal. And his only remit is to maximise the return to creditors. The only reason I'm cautiously optimistic is that he is totally independent of the rfl but should have all the paper trail regarding events leading up to the administration.