Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:29 pm  

Huddersfield press officer: "Cheer up Alex. You've just signed a lucrative contract at a stable club. You're safe for 3 years. Give us a smile for the camera?"

Alex Mellor:

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:31 pm  

dddooommm wrote:

Huddersfield press officer: "Cheer up Alex. You've just signed a lucrative contract at a stable club. You're safe for 3 years. Give us a smile for the camera?"

Alex Mellor:

He probably realised that's how full the stadium gets even on match days...

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:33 pm  

dddooommm wrote:

Huddersfield press officer: "Cheer up Alex. You've just signed a lucrative contract at a stable club. You're safe for 3 years. Give us a smile for the camera?"

Alex Mellor:

Mellor: "Sorry, I just feel a bit stupid stood in front of an empty stand"

Press Officer: "Don't worry Alex, you'll get use to it"

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:39 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Mellor: "Sorry, I just feel a bit stupid stood in front of an empty stand"

Press Officer: "Don't worry Alex, you'll get use to it"

He does look over the moon with his move.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:53 pm  

debbier wrote:

100% correct Wigan,Saints, Warrington,Catalans, Huddersfield,Salford,all make losses, they are all bailed out by benefactors, Leeds are probably the one club that make a profit, even then it is probably break even rather than make a profit.

Lol Warrington run at a profit our profits fell 500k in 2015 and we still made a profit that year our net worth is 10m Simon morals money has been used not only on players but in creating a sustainable club. Leeds also run a profit as do other clubs

The TV deal is 1.8m a season so it covers the cap so how a club runs it's off the pitch business is a huge factor in sustainability, there are things happening at the hj midweek that the club makes money from as they have the facilities.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:57 pm  

Catalans are possibly the richest club in SL. The sponsorship & regional money they get is massive, way in excess of the TV money.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:00 pm  

Highlander wrote:

Catalans are possibly the richest club in SL. The sponsorship & regional money they get is massive, way in excess of the TV money.

Regional money ?

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:05 pm  

We've had a couple of people suggest the Wasp interest will allow Rugby Union to sneak into the backrooms of Rugby League - what about Leeds Carnegie RU already in bed with Leeds RL - is anyone bleating over that? (and before anyone says Leeds RU is actually called Yorkshire Carnegie - I know, but its a bit like West Yorkshire Sport - its a title that doesnt truly reflect their status)

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:17 pm  

Dezzies_right_hook wrote:

Lol Warrington run at a profit our profits fell 500k in 2015 and we still made a profit that year our net worth is 10m Simon morals money has been used not only on players but in creating a sustainable club. Leeds also run a profit as do other clubs

The TV deal is 1.8m a season so it covers the cap so how a club runs it's off the pitch business is a huge factor in sustainability, there are things happening at the hj midweek that the club makes money from as they have the facilities.

But Warrington are highly fortunate that they were gifted a stadium at no cost and can run it themselves to make income , no other club have that benifit

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:35 pm  

GUBRATS wrote:

Regional money ?

Departmente money, French equivalent of council support/Yorkshire Forward, that sort of thing. Mainly was their setup costs but due to the local economy benefits is still ongoing