Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:23 pm  

Highlander wrote:

Then 2years later, we're bust. And the owner is now being investigated for obtaining money by deception & false accounting.

I would just be weary about mentioning this considering the only source for this "news" is the less than reputable Mr Gledhill.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:24 pm  

For a while the new club will not be able to sponsor overseas players so they are gone.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:25 pm  

Didn't 'fax do something similar in 1991? Or am I dreaming? There's been a precedent set somewhere IIRC

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:25 pm  

I posted the following earlier today , the decision to liquidate Bradford was known last night . The RFL did not want Gary to issue a public statement. The RFL sanctioned a buyer but Gary was not convinced at the authenticity financially .

"Bradford Bulls have now entered liquidation, it has emerged. Coach Rohan Smith did not wish to comment but is believed to be shocked. Joint administrator Gary Pettit licensed Insolvency Practitioner has claimed there were four serious bidders keen to buy the club, though all interest has ended. The Bulls debts are thought to be well over £1.4 million and they have had their RFL membership terminated . The RFL will make a statement later today ."

This statement was prepared last night but the RFL blocked it .

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:26 pm  

thepimp007 wrote:

Go play chicken on the m62, people lost livelihoods and you still pout bitterness

It's never been a level playing field. This now confirms it never will be.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:26 pm  

ridlerbull wrote:

That's a bit edgy given this morning's events!

Had to check, sounds bad but i dont read papers or listen to news so tend to be oblivious to goings on! realise thats quite bad now

[Nat (Rugby_Aholic)]

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:26 pm  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

The RFL unlike you continues to recognize the immense value to the game and all the other clubs you mention of a Bradford Bulls remaining in operation. A new club is not what they need or want. You appear to not get this basic point.

Your ignorant prattle about honouring debts is astonishing. The club has paid the ultimate price by being liquidated. That company has GONE. If anyone starts a new company and reforms the club, then plainly it won't be at the expense of any creditors of the liquidated company. You're desperately trying to make connections that don't exist.

Immense value? This arrogance is what has got you into this position. Championship was fine before Bradford Bulls and will be fine after it. Just has Super League has gone on without you. The money we loose from an extra 2k attendance once a season will be more than replaced by sharing out your £300k central funding.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:27 pm  

Nat (Rugby_Aholic) wrote:

It devalues the Championship!

I tend to agree with that but it also devalues the Championship having no team for Hull KR to play at the summer bash. Teams getting byes every week in the league and season tickets at all clubs now being worth less than what they were bought at (plus club's losing income).

So either way it's not really very good is it? RFL are in between a rock and a hard place brought about the people that have run Bradford Bulls over the last 10-15 years.

Personally I'd prefer to sit the season out and see a new club formed properly and not at the last minute. Apply for entry into League 1 and build properly from there. Even if it means years as a semi pro team with no academy etc. At least it would be right.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:27 pm  

MashPotatoes wrote:

It's never been a level playing field. This now confirms it never will be.

Highest motorway in the country. Bound to have a few bumps in it.

Re: Phoenix from the flames? : Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:28 pm  

Aaron Bower ‏@AaronBower 3m3 minutes ago
Details emerging all the time - as a result of staying in Champ, new Bradford will get lowest central funding (ie. 12th place) for 2017