Exactly, shoddy journalism, I asked that because I'm pretty sure the first article I saw earlier suggested MC would be putting the proposal to our shareholders, his article seems to have been updated/edited and doesn't mention it now.

i admire the stoic belief that all this is rubbish. The problem is that it is now being spoke of by many different sources. I guess none of you wondered why it was suddenly muted in the press about franchising, followed up by the timing of our announcement that we were leaving Belle Vue. Then Phil Clarke raised the possibility of Toronto buying us out.
I bet it is discussed prior to today's game on Sky so you may get to see the club reply to the allegations and then you can make your own decisions.

Lazy "journalism" complete and utter bollox! No source named, no quotes. Probably based on the rubbish going about the media wrt buying a franchise for a new SL area/club

I too think its lazy journalism.

Also says in the piece that we are perennial atrugglers, wouldnt go that far personally.

Though if true I bet big Nige is rubbing his hands in excitement of the thought.

Sky will probably want more information on the story and I hope they do.
It would give the club the perfect opportunity to link it to the ground situation and make an announcement.
It won't happen though.

IF this were to happen I would walk away from RL in general.
The idea you can sell your SL franchise is a joke in my eyes.

Does the game have the pulling power to attract such a development.
I agree that Trinity thanks to a number of reasons would possibly put the club in a vulnerable position but only from ( at the moment ) another club .
Trinity seem to find themselves at a major cross roads on a few fronts but without information I for one cannot form a worthwhile opinion.
It's totally frustrating and unfortunately I hold the club totally responsible.
The CLUB are in danger of alienating the people who support the club through thick and thin by its silent stance.
I fear walking away from the game will be a preferred option for thousands.

Totally agree with that. If it did happen I would be done with the club and the game in general.

The figures quoted dont make much sense because each SL club gets at least 1.6mil from Sky each year. If we were to sell our place for the 1.2mil quoted we would still be down on money as the championship handout is not enough to cover the gap.

MC apparently on Yorkshire Radio now to discuss these 'rumours' - I can't listen as at work if anyone else can?

Seems like a completely stupid thing to consider , hopefully just bluffing to put the council under pressure

Hope it doesn't happen

Ultimately its a nothing story this time as there is nothing on the table to consider. So there is nothing to confirm or deny. If there was an offer there he'd look at it, like every other option but as it stands there ain't one.

The whole situation must be draining for MC and the trust.
Have they taken the right option on the silent stance, only time will tell
It's to be hoped so.

How can we sell something that isn't guaranteed for next year?! Complete tosh

Cheers!

MC on radio denied this is the case. EOM