I agree that the advice and action should really have been taken prior to the game on Sunday. Whilst I feel we have a strong case and agree we should be fighting this, after the game it can, to the outsider, all appear as sour grapes because we got relegated. I understand that it has impacted on us the most now, but would have preferred some communication before the game.
Anyone thinking that the decision will be reversed are kidding themselves. Batley will not be relegated and will be involved in the play offs. That much I am certain of. I'm not a lawyer so don't know all the loopholes and RFL's policies etc, but as a layman I feel we must have a strong case. The best we can hope for is the RFL to accept they got the DR wrong through poor administration and due to that they make a concession that Keighley stay in the Champ. That to me is the best we can hope for. Knowing the RFL and the costs involved if the RFL want to play hard ball we will struggle to take matters further due to costs.
Respect to the club for fighting it and thanks to the fans from other clubs who have come out in support. We need that support as strength in numbers is what will make the RFL sit up and take note.
Fingers crossed, but in truth I expect very little.
