Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:42 am  

StuMain wrote:

Yes, Halifax go forward to July 26th. Barrow don't. So 13 to choose from 14 applicants.

It's actually 15 applications if you include Halifax.

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:44 am  

They seem very excited about playing Warrington next season Masochists!!

Then they went to the fans where one said in their division they have the best stadium and best team

They have more work to do on the field than any other team during the last 5 years of promotion. Will the extra couple of months they have Vs teams promoted by the grand final be enough?

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:44 am  

Interesting. I reckon the rfl are the most unprofessional governing body ever.

The timetable for this is ridiculous. How can Super League's current sides and Halifax prepare properly for the future when it is so uncertain?

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:45 am  

Dickie is now saying that halifax met the criteria and will be compared directly to the super league clubs in the are bidding in july. the more you hear him speak the more you feel that 2 are going. the sky sports newsreaders said that both Crusaders and Wakefield must be favorites for the push due to the financial irregularities! Crusaders are'nt nailed on then? They may owe the RFL money but if the stadium was put up as a guarentee then the RFL will be able to claw its money back if they get the boot.

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:45 am  

StuMain wrote:

Yes, Halifax go forward to July 26th. Barrow don't. So 13 to choose from 14 applicants.

15 applicants isn't it? 14 SL and Fax

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:45 am  

Roverswall wrote:

It's actually 15 applications if you include Halifax.

12 if you dont include crusaders, catalans and quins

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:45 am  

If Barrow didn't get in because of Stadium Criteria then Wakey looked doomed. Halifax for Crusaders as I said on the Hull board, administration for a super league club is a no no IMO and with no relegation teams shouldn't overspend.

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:46 am  

adelaide-giant.no9 wrote:

12 if you dont include crusaders, catalans and quins

True very,very true.

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:47 am  

roughyedspud wrote:

can anyone give us a summary of what was said??...we don't all have sky sports news

Widnes got in.

Then they interviewed three of possibly the most stupid sounding retarded Widnes supporters I've ever heard. I have no idea what they said other than they werent sorry that Halifax and Barrow missed out.

Re: Franchise decision? : Thu Mar 31, 2011 10:49 am  

double post