: Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:07 am  

A guy on Southstander says Leeds are implicated - which surprised me. On Hull one or two think maybe likewise (ditto). I'd always assumed the two biggest utilisers were Stains and Wire, with the Pies stating they did not do it a bit ago.

All supposition at this stage, anyway.

I do hope we have not been implicated also (think the club implied that a bit ago when asked?) - and the fact that we are widely perceived - by our own fans - as getting less bang for our bucks might add support to that - but I guess we have to be prepared for implications if we are.

It does seem likely to me that quite a few clubs will be seen to have cheated the cap because of this. Would be of little comfort to us if it transpired that we had not, although I'm sure we'd seek to ram the noses in it of those who slagged us off so vociferously for "cheating" when we had our accidental breaches. But silly to make any assumptions at this stage.

If, perchance, we are NOT implicated but various other big clubs are, I hope those who have slagged the club off for not seeming to get the same value for their money in signings as certain other clubs will come on here and apologise? Equally, if it transpires that we HAVE been as implicated (would surprise me but who knows?) then I'll have to acknowledge and admit that one of my explanations for comparative squads is shot down. (still leaves some others though... )

Whatever happens, its pretty inconceivable that the RFL would take any retrospective action - especially if Leeds are implicated. It would make the game a laughing stock. Cans of worms here regardless of what they do, though!

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:34 am  

It is against "the spirit of the cap" isn't it?

I wonder what will happen to the players who are STILL under contract to a club who have image rights and offshore accounts as part of their current contracts.

I can't wait to see the pompous Mr. Hetherington squeal.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:52 am  

There's a thread on Southstander asking people to sign a petition to have Leeds Utd retrospectively declared winners of the 1973 European cup Winners cup. It made me laugh when I saw it.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 10:55 am  

Cibaman wrote:

There's a thread on Southstander asking people to sign a petition to have Leeds Utd retrospectively declared winners of the 1973 European cup Winners cup. It made me laugh when I saw it.

I had a similar response when Hood asked Leeds to hand back 2 points after MM

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:17 am  

debaser wrote:

That rings a bell.

Only IIRC the third party had a relationship with the club. Advertiser?

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:20 pm  

finglas wrote:

Only IIRC the third party had a relationship with the club. Advertiser?

Already covered further up the thread.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:21 pm  

Trimalchio wrote:

I had a similar response when Hood asked Leeds to hand back 2 points after MM

Absolutely.

But it DID get Hood the column-inches he will have been looking for...!

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:03 pm  

This is interesting and what a lot of people have speculated about in the past. To be fair to everyone all points that have been gained this year should be scrapped and all teams should start with zero league points. After Easter.

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:11 pm  

rugbyreddog wrote:

This is interesting and what a lot of people have speculated about in the past. To be fair to everyone all points that have been gained this year should be scrapped and all teams should start with zero league points. After Easter.

Clearly the most fair solution!

: Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:29 pm  

rugbyreddog wrote:

This is interesting and what a lot of people have speculated about in the past. To be fair to everyone all points that have been gained this year should be scrapped and all teams should start with zero league points. After Easter.

It's pretty well what everyone KNEW isn't it?

I think we should be allowed to keep our 3 points. Just because it us.