I think most of us have been expecting news of the club being in a bad place financially for most of the season. Going full time for me was never an option until we had our own ground. Also Sheffield is not and probably never will embrace Rugby in either code. The new ground was just a figment of Richard Caborn's imagination which again many of us worked out months ago.

Will we still be around next seasons, part time and in Champioship 1?

Double chill! Plenty time to get sorted.

Then we can take the game to the community and invite the soccer fans to join.

Win,win!



PS.I shall revisit this thread in a few weeks.

We understand that many supporters of Sheffield Eagles are keen to help the club at this current time through donations, and this can be facilitated by the Include Foundation. The Foundation is the charitable arm of Sheffield Eagles, with current players and Include coaches delivering grassroots rugby league initiatives in local schools and community. All donations to the Foundation are put towards community projects, which go a long way to supporting the sustainability and growth of both the sport and Sheffield Eagles in the city. The Foundation can also claim 25% gift aid on donations. Although the Foundation is affiliated with the Eagles, it is a separate organisation and is therefore not involved in the club's ongoing takeover discussion. Here is the link to donate www.includefoundation.com/#!donate/c1ghi Sincere thanks in advance for your generosity and ongoing support of the club. If you have any further queries, please click here to contact us directly www.includefoundation.com/#!contact/c1z0x

We understand that many supporters of Sheffield Eagles are keen to help the club at this current time through donations, and this can be facilitated by the Include Foundation. The Foundation is the charitable arm of Sheffield Eagles, with current players and Include coaches delivering grassroots rugby league initiatives in local schools and community. All donations to the Foundation are put towards community projects, which go a long way to supporting the sustainability and growth of both the sport and Sheffield Eagles in the city. The Foundation can also claim 25% gift aid on donations. Although the Foundation is affiliated with the Eagles, it is a separate organisation and is therefore not involved in the club's ongoing takeover discussion. Here is the link to donate www.includefoundation.com/#!donate/c1ghi Sincere thanks in advance for your generosity and ongoing support of the club. If you have any further queries, please click here to contact us directly www.includefoundation.com/#!contact/c1z0x

The End Is Nigh


3 games for the players not already signed with other clubs to put themselves in the shop window.

On the other hand, the school on the DVS site opened today.

Oh well that's alright then!

News of the resignation of CEO John Whaling this afternoon,following a board meeting on Tuesday night,

has not done a lot to allay the feeling of impending doom.

The words of the outgoing skipper,Steve Thorpe,will probably not act as a magnet to players pondering whether or not to play for Sheffield Eagles in 2017.

I think I've had better days.

I'll just play my 'Fingers Crossed' album and hope that good luck and good news are just in temporary hiding.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Statement from the club within the next 48 hours,after another board meeting tomorrow night.

The closed season may be as roller-coaster as the playing side of things have been.

Sleep patterns shot,and just a little bit timid about reading stuff on a daily basis.

Expect the unexpected - If you're brave enough.

I for one will forward to good news coming from Sheffield.

A Statement From The Club Earlier Today.

[iSheffield Eagles can confirm John Whaling left his role as CEO at the club with immediate effect last week. The club would like to place on record it’s thanks to John during what has been a very difficult year.

During the interim period, Mark Aston will resume the role as CEO which he previously undertook until the beginning of 2015. Along with Mark, Chris Noble MBE and Ian Anniss remain in place as directors of the club and Liam Claffey will continue with the day-today running of the club as General Manager.

The club can confirm we are exploring various options for a 2017 venue, away from the Olympic Legacy Park. We are told the pitch and surroundings will still be installed by March 2017, however seating and other facilities would need to then be installed to meet RFL minimum requirements meaning playing at the OLP for the majority of the 2017 season will not be possible.

Talks have continued this week with the potential new sponsor of the club. Talks were positive and the club are hopeful an agreement can be reached shortly. We thank the players and staff for their handling of the current situation and those supporters who have remained patient during this difficult time and assisted the club financially through the fundraising efforts on gofundme.com.

The club remains in constant dialogue with Sheffield City Council, The RFL & Olympic Legacy Park Ltd and thank them for their continued assistance.[/i

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An interview with an optimistic Mark Aston rlHERErl