Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:06 am  

The Dentist Wilf wrote: yeh good piece the SMC stuff is such a good idea at least in some respects for the RFL have been to inward looking and too parochial for far too long. We certainly need to do something to rescue a game which is fast going backwards but at present I think Adam is right its bricks without straw as we are expecting them to reposition the game in the eyes of the sporting public in an ever expanding market place with no core financial support. As for what he says about the complaints from clubs that are 'relegated' not on league position but on grading that's a given. They all signed up to it but when it's actually them that's going down on their grading rather than their league position, there will be hell on with a lot of shouting, recriminations and no doubt threats of legal action. her it is if you haven't read it! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ue-4478452 On a side note you can tell Pearson used to work for Leeds United I perosnally dont agree at all about his comments about Elland Road being a better Magic venue than Newcastle. But back on topic...he is right that without money any ideas from IMG wont go anywhere.

The Dentist Wilf wrote: yeh good piece the SMC stuff is such a good idea at least in some respects for the RFL have been to inward looking and too parochial for far too long. We certainly need to do something to rescue a game which is fast going backwards but at present I think Adam is right its bricks without straw as we are expecting them to reposition the game in the eyes of the sporting public in an ever expanding market place with no core financial support. As for what he says about the complaints from clubs that are 'relegated' not on league position but on grading that's a given. They all signed up to it but when it's actually them that's going down on their grading rather than their league position, there will be hell on with a lot of shouting, recriminations and no doubt threats of legal action. her it is if you haven't read it! https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/r ... ue-4478452 On a side note you can tell Pearson used to work for Leeds United I perosnally dont agree at all about his comments about Elland Road being a better Magic venue than Newcastle. But back on topic...he is right that without money any ideas from IMG wont go anywhere.

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:05 pm  

UllFC wrote:

On a side note you can tell Pearson used to work for Leeds United I perosnally dont agree at all about his comments about Elland Road being a better Magic venue than Newcastle.

But back on topic...he is right that without money any ideas from IMG wont go anywhere.

Seriously what have IMG brought to the table that has or looks to enhance the game.
You could have a fans panel who in my opinion would create more meaningful ideas than IMG.
The first IMG invoice for £500,000 hasnt gone down well and i can see why.
The game needs marketing and IMG have done nothing in that respect.
Do they seriously think Fantasy Rugby league is the way to attract young fans or market the game?
Once again the RFL are being taken for a ride which is easy to see when you look at the calibre and quality of staff they employ.
The shake up should be here.Believing a big name on your books like IMG whos claim to fame currently is wanting to scrap magic weekend and pointing out that several clubs grounds are not up to scatch is the answer to developing Rugby league in this country is deluded.

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:46 pm  

Pearson interview with Hull Live confirms pass sales now at 7500. Believe we sold 8300 last season so we are 800 down with 3.5 weeks to go, so likely will end up slightly down. Still not bad given how bad the team has been.

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:32 pm  

Could be huge bit of news coming shortly

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:35 pm  

I see pearson has lost controlling interest. Usually means someone additional has come in with controlling interest with shares etc? Investment incoming for you guys?…..

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:43 pm  

Ehab?

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:43 pm  

Ooh, what's this? AP no longer has significant control

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:48 pm  

He still has significant control via his other company - Hull FC 2011 Limited.

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:54 pm  

moxi1 wrote:

He still has significant control via his other company - Hull FC 2011 Limited.

Yeah, seems weird to file this now though and coincidental with the plea for someone else to come in. Idk

Re: Building the Club- securing financial stability : Fri Jan 26, 2024 4:34 pm  

No idea what everybody is reading but all sounds interesting.
Maybe hear something from the club at 6pm if it's something along the lines of a new face coming in.