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I have just been informed that the Sheff fan Angelic Cynic has been banned from your Forum,I'm sure for whatever reason he was banned he regrets his action and should be given another chance , cmon we all say things we are sorry about , give the guy a break and reinstate him.Charles.
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| Quote: charlie caroli "I have just been informed that the Sheff fan Angelic Cynic has been banned from your Forum,I'm sure for whatever reason he was banned he regrets his action and should be given another chance , cmon we all say things we are sorry about , give the guy a break and reinstate him.Charles.'"
Charlie,
I have just seen this and courtesy of the admin.staff I am finally back.It's been a long wait.
I sincerely thank you for that.I have taken a risk in replying to you because that is why I was banned,back in November.
Staying on thread. End of an era? Nah.Still on course for The Championship Shield.Bit of silverware to carry into the new stadium.
2 members of the squad not only played in the final last year but scored tries.
Playing in that final last year hasn't done London Broncos too much harm.
Once again,Charlie.Sincere thanks.Top man.   |
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| Quote: Angelic Cynic "Charlie,
I have just seen this and courtesy of the admin.staff I am finally back.It's been a long wait.
I sincerely thank you for that.I have taken a risk in replying to you because that is why I was banned,back in November.
Staying on thread. End of an era? Nah.Still on course for The Championship Shield.Bit of silverware to carry into the new stadium.
2 members of the squad not only played in the final last year but scored tries.
Playing in that final last year hasn't done London Broncos too much harm.
Once again,Charlie.Sincere thanks.Top man. ![]()
Nothing to thank me for mate, I think a bit of common sense was used, and I applaud all the Administration folk  like most on these Forums you are just a Fan who loves his Club, loves a bit of banter ,and won't let others run his Club down,I get on great with most Fans but at times I have received a bit of stick,water of a ducks back.
It's great to see you back, I sincerely want to see Sheff now start winning and start climbing the table. Welcome back.
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The above has been posted on the Bradford bulls forum. If true, it rather explains why you guys are struggling as a full time club. This shows the dangers of relying totally on one investor, no matter how sincere their intentions. I really do hope that a 'true' investor can come along and put you back on the front foot, and that your new stadium is soon up and running, to give you the security you need.
Meanwhile, thank goodness for Ian Swire and his good wife!
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The above has been posted on the Bradford bulls forum. If true, it rather explains why you guys are struggling as a full time club. This shows the dangers of relying totally on one investor, no matter how sincere their intentions. I really do hope that a 'true' investor can come along and put you back on the front foot, and that your new stadium is soon up and running, to give you the security you need.
Meanwhile, thank goodness for Ian Swire and his good wife!
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And the news gets worst Ian Swire will be stepping down at the end of the season so there is every chance that this could be our last season !! With no crowds and no funding we can't continue as we are especially as full time side I cant really blame the players too much they know that they will need to find another club next season. I am shocked we have not had any offers for some of our players. If you were told at your workplace that in 3 months you will probably be losing your job with no payoff would you work hard and be committed to your employers I doubt it !!
Unfortunately the future is not bright just hoping funding can be found so we can continue next season i dont even care if we are relegated it might be easier to regroup in a lower division
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I don't expect any offers for our players,Duggs,as most of the youngsters are on 2/3 years contracts.
They've done very well,given the background situation,as you point out.
Ian Swire has paid until the end of the season and I believe contracts end/start in November.
There is more positive news from John Whaling this morning - now shown on the website.
I disagree with you about dropping into League 1.Remaining in The Championship will give a far better opportunity,and scope,to entice new investment.
The new stadium and the opportunities it offers,are also well-timed.
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| Quote from the Eagles website:
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EAGLES OPTIMISTIC OVER NEW STADIUM & FUTURE
By Matt Young | 14/06/2016
Sheffield Eagles are still on course to move to their new stadium at the Olympic Legacy Park next season, despite chairman Ian Swire’s decision to move on after 17 years.
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Angelic Cynic,
Firstly to say I'd like to see the Eagles going well, having worked in the city for longer than I care to remember.
However having past the "Olympic Legacy Park" site yesterday I don't see any evidence of of the stadium being built, but then I have been accused of being blinkered and short sighted in the passed 
If this is truly the case (that the new stadium hasn't been started), then I don't see how it is realistic for it to be in place in the next 8 months for a start of the 2017 season come February 2017. Is there more details elsewhere that is not on the Eagles website detailing the progress of the new stadium? |
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I am relying on my memory here but am at an age where memory can play tricks on me so if I have this wrong then I apologise.
When the club was reformed in 1999, I think it was envisaged that the Articles of Association would specify that no one person could own more than 15% of the club's shares. This was, if I have this right, to avoid a majority shareholder running the club his/her way. What happened there then?
Also, was nothing learned from the Featherstone Rovers fiasco of a few years ago when the person who was bankrolling the club pulled out? Did we have a Plan B ready in case Plan A fell through?
Like FevGrinder I pass the site of the proposed new ground quite frequently and see very little activity so I have reservations about the new stadium. I take anything Richard Caborn says about when it will be ready with a huge pinch of salt. I look forward to being proved wrong.
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Fev Grinder,
Thanks for expressing the wish that you would like us to do well.
You may not have seen the area set aside for the development because you have not had the opportunity to get inside the club office at the UTC.You can visit there to purchase a replica shirt as worn by the team at the Summer Bash.
There is also some very snazzy white plastic exterior around the site which shows both basketball and rugby league players and the club crest.
It looks like March 2017 is when it will be up and running.Possibly with hired seating being necessay, to this time run along the side of the pitch.
It may mean playing the first few games away from home.
It is probably best to follow the Olympic Legacy Park Twitter account.Club communication is a little distant from perfect;but they may be relying on the former Labour MP.
https://twitter.com/olpsheffield
olympiclegacypark.co.uk/about/ol ... nity-pitch
Grey Beard,
I don't think the investor (previous investor) was a shareholder.The board seemed content to allow him to contribute over the years.
It seems planning ahead may have been overlooked while all eyes were on the new stadium.
Please excuse me while I return to my previous state of Weltschmerz until I attend Sale to see how we get on v Swinton.
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Fev Grinder,
Thanks for expressing the wish that you would like us to do well.
You may not have seen the area set aside for the development because you have not had the opportunity to get inside the club office at the UTC.You can visit there to purchase a replica shirt as worn by the team at the Summer Bash.
There is also some very snazzy white plastic exterior around the site which shows both basketball and rugby league players and the club crest.
It looks like March 2017 is when it will be up and running.Possibly with hired seating being necessay, to this time run along the side of the pitch.
It may mean playing the first few games away from home.
It is probably best to follow the Olympic Legacy Park Twitter account.Club communication is a little distant from perfect;but they may be relying on the former Labour MP.
https://twitter.com/olpsheffield
olympiclegacypark.co.uk/about/ol ... nity-pitch
Grey Beard,
I don't think the investor (previous investor) was a shareholder.The board seemed content to allow him to contribute over the years.
It seems planning ahead may have been overlooked while all eyes were on the new stadium.
Please excuse me while I return to my previous state of Weltschmerz until I attend Sale to see how we get on v Swinton.
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| Quote: Angelic Cynic "
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Yes, he was a shareholder. The Articles were changed. Always an option, of course. Nothing's for ever, is it ? |
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I think death and taxes are forever lol. I do not recall it being announced anywhere that the Articles were changed but have to admit that keeping up with the Eagles has been somewhat difficult for me those past 3 years or so.
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| Quote: Grey Beard "I think death and taxes are forever lol. I do not recall it being announced anywhere that the Articles were changed but have to admit that keeping up with the Eagles has been somewhat difficult for me those past 3 years or so.'"
They just have to "announce" it at Companies House. No need to do so anywhere else. And, to be fair, few folk are interested anyway. |
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| Quote: Angelic Cynic "Fev Grinder,
Thanks for expressing the wish that you would like us to do well.
You may not have seen the area set aside for the development because you have not had the opportunity to get inside the club office at the UTC.You can visit there to purchase a replica shirt as worn by the team at the Summer Bash.
There is also some very snazzy white plastic exterior around the site which shows both basketball and rugby league players and the club crest.
It looks like March 2017 is when it will be up and running.Possibly with hired seating being necessay, to this time run along the side of the pitch.
It may mean playing the first few games away from home.
It is probably best to follow the Olympic Legacy Park Twitter account.Club communication is a little distant from perfect;but they may be relying on the former Labour MP.
Hi AC,
Thanks for your prompt reply, I have seen the "very snazzy white plastic exterior" around the site and looked into the site from various angles while walking, driving and riding the tram, which was the prompt for me to state that "I don't see any evidence of of the stadium being built".
I had been impressed with the initial proposal of a 10k stadium, which was later reduced to 5k with the ability to extend in the future. However I see now from the link you posted above and having done various searches the Olympic Legacy Park are now talking about Community Pitch to be used by Sheffield Eagles as well as other organisations.
If this does become a similar site to what you have at SHU Sports Park with temporary stands, etc. so as to get you in for the 2017 season, I hope it is only for a short period since it would be good to have the Eagles at their own venue back in the city with their very own stadium. I just hope that Sheffield Eagles can develop this over time and that this does not become a missed opportunity.
As for the replica shirt, I already have too many Fev ones so will give it a miss
Good luck for the rest of the season (24th June apart for obvious reasons )
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| Quote: FevGrinder "I just hope that Sheffield Eagles can develop this over time and that this does not become a missed opportunity.
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Mmmm.Pity about the replica shirt.Our merchandise sales must be at an all time low,this year.Slight problem.
The realisation about the lack of succession planning has come with impeccable timing.
Losing both a chairman and an investor,just as the club is to move to their permanent new home,is a bit unusual.
I have no idea who the club is involved in dialogue with about investment and the stadium,but being an admirer of the female gender,due to their time-management,good housekeeping,forward-planning etc.I hope it includes the people who have been employed on the site.
rlThis Lotrl
A chance for investment and construction and a lot of intelligent,qualified ladies to take on the chairperson role while Mark Aston does everything else.It doesn't have to be a full-time role or be at the club 24/7.
rlwww.henrybootconstruction.co.uk/news/may/7627-2/rl
I also hope it doesn't become a missed opportunity.Still,no news is good news.
Quite looking forward to next Friday.Hoping confidence has returned and we won't need any luck.   |
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