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Well, someone has to start the conversation. Neil is leaving the Robins after 16 years in charge. I for one thank him for his time,effort, financial support and commitment to our cause over the years. Without him, and others who have contributed , where would we be?
No doubt the trolls will have the usual comments, but they should be ignored.
Neil is a supporter of our great club and we should wish him well. It is a great burden to be in charge, and make multiple decisions that affect peoples livelihoods. He has contributed massively financially and personally,and we can only hope that a new owner is found to continue his legacy of a well run, well supported Super League club with a very loyal fan base.
Thank you Neil and good luck.
RRTR.

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'Thus I am tormented by my curiosity and humbled by my ignorance.' from History of an Old Bramin, The New York Mirror (A Weekly Journal Devoted to Literature and the Fine Arts), February 16th 1833.:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_33809.png

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He’s done a great job over the last 16 years and deserves immense gratitude, as he puts down the burden.

His statement ends on slightly regretful note which it shouldn’t imo. You can’t have any regrets if you give your all, and he did - with some great moments along the way.

The future is uncertain now, and some thoughts need to given to contingencies and trying to manage a soft landing. But that can wait a little while, I reckon. For now, thanks for all the good memories!

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Didn't believe this when told last night. First thoughts are just gratitude for the man and what he has given in cash time and love for our club. Now rumours the Allams going to buy us and whilst this will concern many who support Tigers as well as Rovers i think it could be a decent thing? Their wealth whilst immense in our terms isn't much in Soccer terms.So could really inject some funds into us and rumours of other big projects? More to come on this it seems but not panicking just yet.

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I suspect the Allams thing is more likely a 'what if' snowballing into rumour.

My guess, and it is no more than that, is that it is exactly what it looks like.

While a white knight might emerge, it is far from guaranteed or maybe even likely.

Over the coming days and weeks we might have to give some thought as to priorities at the most fundamental levels. This day was always coming - fair play to NH, he gave clear notice of his intent more than 7 years ago. To keep going all this time since must have been really tough in a lot of ways.

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Quote: Mild Rover "I suspect the Allams thing is more likely a 'what if' snowballing into rumour.

My guess, and it is no more than that, is that it is exactly what it looks like.

While a white knight might emerge, it is far from guaranteed or maybe even likely.

Over the coming days and weeks we might have to give some thought as to priorities at the most fundamental levels. This day was always coming - fair play to NH, he gave clear notice of his intent more than 7 years ago. To keep going all this time since must have been really tough in a lot of ways.'"

He certainly gave KR his all, and I am unsure him stepping down as Chair means he is stepping away from the financial support etc. I dislike him because of his business antics, but nobody can ever criticise his love for your club. He will be very hard to replace.

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The game is in shambles and I can understand him walking away. He won’t be the last and what the game will look like in two years time is anyone’s guess. I would still like to thank Neil for the memories. 50-0 at Wembley and the million pound game are may favorites.

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What a scrote you are.

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Quote: craig hkr "What a scrote you are.'"

who was that directed at?

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Quote: A Adler "The game is in shambles and I can understand him walking away. He won’t be the last and what the game will look like in two years time is anyone’s guess. I would still like to thank Neil for the memories. 50-0 at Wembley and the million pound game are may favorites.'"
we dont have to go back too far for our favourites do we. is it every other week you play cricket icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif icon_lol.gif

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Quote: IR80 "who was that directed at?'"


Addled. You are not a scrote. You are a rascal

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Quote: supersport "we dont have to go back too far for our favourites do we. is it every other week you play cricket
Conveniently forgetting own Wembley nilling 2 year previous. I liked the Hulk shirt nilling and the Huddersfield Anfield bumming. Multiple Warrington 50to 80 point violations and Fifita waltzing past 8 players unopposed.

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Quote: IR80 "who was that directed at?'"


Adler is a complete buffoon who normally I wouldn't waste my time and energy replying to. However, there is one line I agree with him on. That is ...''The game is in a shambles''. I've played the game as a young guy. Supported Rovers since 1968 when I was just a very young boy, and watched the game of RL generally both here and in Australia.. The fools who currently are running the game here in the UK are absolutely clueless in my opinion, they are taking the game backwards in this country and are actually making the whole sport look amateurish in my view. They seem to go from one disaster to another , whether its from an expansion point of view or a marketing point.
With regards especially to the marketing aspect of the game. I remember the last world cup when I tried to introduce my Rugby union loving brother in law who was, and still is a marketing manager of a large sports company up North, to rugby league. I got him to watch a few of the televised games which to be fair he said he thoroughly enjoyed. However, there was thing that he said to me which I completely agreed with him on then and still do now. He said to me .....'' Who the hell does all the marketing and general promotion of your sport''? He said whoever they are need to do much better. He said that had I not informed him of the RL world cup and the televised games that were to be shown, he wouldn't have known that there was a world cup actually taking place. That summed up the situation as far as I was concerned. Here we were playing a world cup and a perfect time to showcase what a great spectacle rugby league was, and yet millions probably weren't even aware of its existence. On that Score the game hasn't moved forward at all in my view. In fact the administration of the game has gone backwards in some respects, and if the powers that be don't get their fingers out, it wont be long before we see a decline in attendances and major sponsors. If that happens the game could end up going into decline and possibly even end up back as a part time sport played mostly down the M62 corridor with one or two others up in the Cumbria area.
Rugby league as a sport really does need to start, not only looking professional but actually been professional. That starts at the top and it must start NOW!

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Quote: Seventies red "Adler is a complete buffoon who normally I wouldn't waste my time and energy replying to. However, there is one line I agree with him on. That is ...''The game is in a shambles''. I've played the game as a young guy. Supported Rovers since 1968 when I was just a very young boy, and watched the game of RL generally both here and in Australia.. The fools who currently are running the game here in the UK are absolutely clueless in my opinion, they are taking the game backwards in this country and are actually making the whole sport look amateurish in my view. They seem to go from one disaster to another , whether its from an expansion point of view or a marketing point.
With regards especially to the marketing aspect of the game. I remember the last world cup when I tried to introduce my Rugby union loving brother in law who was, and still is a marketing manager of a large sports company up North, to rugby league. I got him to watch a few of the televised games which to be fair he said he thoroughly enjoyed. However, there was thing that he said to me which I completely agreed with him on then and still do now. He said to me .....'' Who the hell does all the marketing and general promotion of your sport''? He said whoever they are need to do much better. He said that had I not informed him of the RL world cup and the televised games that were to be shown, he wouldn't have known that there was a world cup actually taking place. That summed up the situation as far as I was concerned. Here we were playing a world cup and a perfect time to showcase what a great spectacle rugby league was, and yet millions probably weren't even aware of its existence. On that Score the game hasn't moved forward at all in my view. In fact the administration of the game has gone backwards in some respects, and if the powers that be don't get their fingers out, it wont be long before we see a decline in attendances and major sponsors. If that happens the game could end up going into decline and possibly even end up back as a part time sport played mostly down the M62 corridor with one or two others up in the Cumbria area.
Rugby league as a sport really does need to start, not only looking professional but actually been professional. That starts at the top and it must start NOW!'"


We have a winner. Rl is the finest game packed full of attack and as a spectacle must generate more excitement than any UK domestic sport? Run by buffoonsand left in the shade by RU which is poor fare visually but run by capable businessmen.They still have financial mismanagement but wouldnt give away sponsorship rights for curtain side trailers and dodgy pizzas. A mess that Hudgellhas lost patience with. God Bless Him.

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Quote: craig hkr "We have a winner. Rl is the finest game packed full of attack and as a spectacle must generate more excitement than any UK domestic sport? Run by buffoonsand left in the shade by RU which is poor fare visually but run by capable businessmen.They still have financial mismanagement but wouldnt give away sponsorship rights for curtain side trailers and dodgy pizzas. A mess that Hudgellhas lost patience with. God Bless Him.'"


Thanks lads. I’m pleased you’re seeing things my way. The danger now is what happens to clubs like rovers when their benefactor walks away? If no one else comes in, the debts will mount and before you know it, we have another Bradford on our hands. I think the city of Hull will be fine as the other team will pick up the slack and attract any floating support. Not good for the die hard rovers fans though is it?

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I'd still say we are in a better position than you Curlies.
But you know this. I wouldnt be crowing at our demise whilst up poop creek yourselves.

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