The game's rulers are a joke. No wonder fans, at all levels, are leaving in droves.

I think Bradford had to apply just as a way of saying "Hi, we're still here and aspiring to get bigger" rather than a realistic tilt at getting into SL. Can you imagine Bradford on half money playing out of our hole in the ground again. We'd be utterly doomed. If its about bringing in healthy crowds and having someone to subsidise the money SL are withholding then that sounds like Leigh to me.

Think our application was just to say to our fans we have ambition. Couldn't see the point myself but get why the club had to do it although applying for something you don't stand a chance in seems like a waste of time. Some fans would have had a moan if we didn't apply though.

How could we not apply though? What message would that have sent out to supporters? If we really aren't interested in getting back to the top again, what is the point of carrying on? We've got to be as good as we can be, on and off the pitch, until the tide finally turns and our time comes again as it surely will. Up The Fax!

Widnes have not applied and ive not seen any great who ah from their fans. Im sure they still have ambition to get back to the top though. They clearly didn't want to enter a raffle where their ticket wouldn't even be in the bag just to give supporters false hope. Applying for SL with no chance is just an empty gesture and what we need is actions. I believe the club are working hard behind the scenes but like I say I can totally understand why they thought they had to apply.

I'm not disagreeing with that, at least we're out of the circus and can concentrate on having a successful season next year hopefully. As I've said previously, I believe that the 'lucky' club has already been chosen and the rest are just being used to make it look as if a fair process has been used to find the 12th club. Ooh la la!

Yes The "Entente Cordiale" will definitely be stronger

There we go club statement issued. I think they could have put something like that out without applying and still highlighting our ambition. But its a really good statement to read.

Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"There we go club statement issued. I think they could have put something like that out without applying and still highlighting our ambition. But its a really good statement to read.'" As mentioned https://t.co/Gg7vF3iF1O?amp=1 I wonder if our recruitment has finished and we’re going with Woody at 6?

Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"There we go club statement issued. I think they could have put something like that out without applying and still highlighting our ambition. But its a really good statement to read.'" As mentioned https://t.co/Gg7vF3iF1O?amp=1 I wonder if our recruitment has finished and we’re going with Woody at 6?

Quote ="faxcar"As mentioned https://t.co/Gg7vF3iF1O?amp=1 I wonder if our recruitment has finished and we’re going with Woody at 6?'" Didn't we or someone announce Liam Harris?

Quote ="faxcar"As mentioned https://t.co/Gg7vF3iF1O?amp=1 I wonder if our recruitment has finished and we’re going with Woody at 6?'" Didn't we or someone announce Liam Harris?

As far as I know after the initial month loan deal he was heavily tipped to be coming onboard as a permanent signing but he’s not one of the 5 known recruits and can’t see him mentioned officially anywhere?
It was just that the club statement said in part “Coach Simon Grix “has” assembled a great squad” as if it’s completed ( as opposed to “is” assembling as if it’s ongoing .)

Quite happy that's out of the way . Back to basics
Create a winning team with flare to attract supporters back
Particularly we need a younger fan base . It's the future revenue, I shudder to think how many old loyal fans have departed this year or with poor health may never return to watch. It is very hard to predict what fan base the club now have left . Sidal club works because of its youth teams and the fact they have their own bar and revenue .

Seems to be rumours that some big positive news is in the offing.Are we getting a wealthy benefactor ?
Unless we do at some stage any talk of us ever playing s/l in the near future is completely pointless.

Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"Didn't we or someone announce Liam Harris?'" Question answered on the Fax web site. https://t.co/pHZ4lUiLyO?amp=1

Quote ="Greg Florimos Boots"Didn't we or someone announce Liam Harris?'" Question answered on the Fax web site. https://t.co/pHZ4lUiLyO?amp=1

I like the make up of our squad. Had a good freshen up, kept a couple of older heads and our signings have been solid. No pressure on us for next season but I think we will go pretty well.

Was wondering the same thing myself....

Shamelessly stolen from Total RL but here are the credit ratings for the SL applicants.

Credit ratings out of 100 and recommended supplier credit limits from a well known credit reference agency :-

Halifax 75 £4,200 Below Average Risk

Leigh 59 £8,100 Below Average Risk

York 45 £1,100 Above Average Risk

London 15 £0 Maximum Risk

Fev 12 £0 Maximum Risk

Bradford 7 £0 Maximum Risk

Bradford also have a number of unsatisfied CCJ's.


I know our board and other certain people have had a lot of stick over recent years and although that does not show the full picture it at least shows us in a positive light. Im sure our budget is nowhere near the bigger teams in our division so Im hoping for a bit of luck on the playing front this season so at least we show we can compete near the top of the table. On that front Im quietly confident with the team we have put together for this season.

I know you can do owt with figures but this is very interesting. I'd love to know more details around this. Not withstanding the above, everything you hear/see about the Bradford club is beyond a joke. The fact that they are in the SL equation at all just ridicules the whole process. We, the supporters, are just treated with contempt. No wonder fans are walking away from the game.

I am not sure how credit reference agencies get their data but they are pretty accurate and a useful tool for other companies when deciding the creditworthiness of another business ahead of conducting business with them. Fax's positive rating is an indication that they pay creditors on time which, from a credibility point of view, is extremely positive and shows the club is currently being run well. Very important especially when dealing with a lot of smaller and local businesses which is important reputation wise in the local community.

I dont think anyone though will be surprised should the Bulls get lifted back into SL even if their creditworthiness is in the pits. When the criteria was created they will already have known which team they want in SL and the whole process will be nothing more than a charade.

I agree the whole process is entirely bent. They know who they want and they'll have already told the team in question. Pretty much all us Bradford fans think it would be absolutely bonkers if its us. I still think it will be Leigh but I'm no longer as certain that they won't pull something nuts and put us in. So rest assured we think its just as ridiculous an idea as you do.

Oui will see!

Still Toulouse for me . I think if the squad we now have performs next season that is our best bet for improved status. As has been said there will be no pressure other than trying to have a successful team . As for impending news I await to see the substance before any judgement.

It's Leigh.

I fair enough

Congrats to Charlie and the boys...IMO Fev deserved it,depending on manufactured criteria,but if the RFL had a grain of credibility left,uplifting Bradford would have killed it stone dead.