Murrell is staying extended to 2016. SL clause removed. No extra money just security for him and his family.
Turned down SL clubs.

That's great news but surely isn't the only reason to call a supporters meeting with the premise of BIG news?? Any other updates much appreciated!!!

I think Scott signing an extension is pretty big news

It's great news but i seriously don't think it's the BIG news the club portrayed via Twitter in the press etc or in fact is news that warrants a full on meeting in the East Stand??

Don't get me wrong I'm chuffed but don't get all the secrecy and build up....???

So..... its a sponsored walk, a raffle and you're keepin a player you already have? Owt else??
Nowt about a scholarship? ???
This it?

I agree with you let's hope there is something else to come

Think that's yer lot... Looks like the news was embargoed for a period as its now on Courier website but only mentions Murrell and a prize draw for a trip to New York for paying speccies at Whitehaven game.

The whole package is about the future of the club, the directors have a vision and need us to be part of it.

That's fine but think the BIG news being peddled in the press and the SSSHHH twitter stuff was a bit misleading.

At the end of the day your club has had fans talking and they have informed you first before letting other know You have just got your best player to extend his contract with you so things are looking good its better than the negativity of players wages and poor crowds Any news about keeping player of that quality should be welcomed as big news for you

Top man.

And right on cue with your usual drivel spread over 2 pages. You never disappoint.

Good I'm glad your pleased Warwick.

You should go join the revolution at Odsal! You'd fit right in over ther. With fans like you eh?!!!

Arguably the best player in out league committed till likely the end of his career is big news. Gives out a massive impression to Any future potential signings too. He's only been at Fax for half a season and wants to stay.

The meeting also shows the club is moving forward with communication with the fans, all this can only be good for Fax! The sponsored walk, the added focus on junior development, the push for more fans to attend with a unique holiday giveaway!

As before mentioned catch the 508 to Odsal we don't need you.

Oh is that right....???

Chris - why do you bother watching this club? All you ever do is moan and whinge. You must be hell to live with. And FYI - the Warwick joke - it's water off a ducks back. I'm fairly sure I'm happy following my beloved club. Can't say the same for you given your constant pathetic bagging of those that run the club.

Well the missus thought it was an excellent evening and saw a lot of interaction between the directors explaining their vision and fans who may not normally get into the Harvey Suite on match days. Maybe with the lack of the daily courier the club have tried to get as many bums on seats by using a marketing campaign to get as many people down as posssible. With a lack of a home match recently I think its a very clever piece of spin.

What being realistic fax fan did you want to hear!?

Well the missus thought it was an excellent evening and saw a lot of interaction between the directors explaining their vision and fans who may not normally get into the Harvey Suite on match days. Maybe with the lack of the daily courier the club have tried to get as many bums on seats by using a marketing campaign to get as many people down as posssible. With a lack of a home match recently I think its a very clever piece of spin.

The Courier loss is a big worry for the club. It was a constant reminder that there was still activity. As they say, out of sight, out of mind. The club are going to have to work harder to get the bums on seats. No mean feat.

Please tell me more about this constant bagging of the people who run the club I make allegedly?? I was honest and stated that I was expecting some BIG news, I've stated before Murrell re-signing is great news but didn't personally think it was the big news many expected. I couldn't attend the meeting so don't know the full content of the info given out. Sat at work desperate for yhe Big news I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little disappointed that the Murrell story was the big news.

Moving on however, telling me I'm some sort of moron supporter and why do I bother going etc i find pretty offensive. I'm entitled to an opinion like the next person and if it differs from yours I always agree to disagree.... Doesn't make anybody right or wrong but there should be respect for others opinions.

As for this supporter...... I gave up my spare time voluntarily to help the club sell player sponsorship not too long ago and also helped run the Trust and raise 25k in my spare time along with a very small number of people and introduced and organised the Summer Bash etc. It's strange how all these opinionated people on here crawl back under the woodwork when the likes of the Trust ask for help/volunteers etc constantly..... Yet nobody comes forward.

But then again fans like me can't have an opinion or I'm moaning or belittling the club.....

Too right you shouldn't, If you didn't hear everything said you should hold your tongue until you do, then make a informed decision on your response. Call your fellow supporters trust members and discuss with those there. Then you might talk some sense.

I'm happy with the announcements.

Keeping a player of Murrell's quality away from SL offers says a lot about the club - may many more come and join him!

I don't know too much about what else was said but the directors are right - we need to get more fans through the gates, simple as. It's great to see Rhino is in for the long haul, planning out the club's future - Rhino is another from our great club who could have gone to SL!

Think about it - says a lot eh?

Mr Abbott and Mr Croad were never gonna buy the Shay - the cost and the upkeep would cripple us and we have no need for it, yet.

There's not anything to moan about here, we have a sensible board, committed to the club who are investing wisely - we could have fatty Wood back on board!

The last thing the club needs is fans bleating over what we have - we have to make the most of it til the RFL come to their senses!

Sorry but I could swear this was a forum which if you didn't know is the word the Romans used for a meeting square to publically discuss issues, ideas and opinions.

Censorship seems to be the idea on this "forum" if you disagree with someone's opinion or it doesn't quite natch your own idealism. Some people need to get a grip on reality

With there not being any home games for a few weeks the club wanted to keep in contact with the fans with the emphasis very much on sticking together as a group and this was the only way the success of the club that we all want would be achieved and would take the oppourtunity to cover a range of recent and ongoing topics.

The none stop work behind the scenes by the BOD and the other staff was mentioned not as self praise but as reassurance that they are Fax untill they die as well.

A big effort is being and will continue to be put in to try and get the supporters coming back with a host of intiatives being tried acknowledging it's tough out there at the moment.

Parents or guardians who brought along youngsters would have a deal where the young ones could be fed and watered as part of the admission price, the thinking would be to take the pressure off the adults in this area.

Efforts were being made to give a better presence in Halifax Town , possibly a stall in the Vision Express Woolshops area and other advertising.

The chance of winning a trip to New York is the first of it's kind in Rugby League which will be heavily marketed in the Calderdale area with over 50,000 homes being sent a letter informing the residents of the event and inviting them down to the game against Whitehaven.
The prize would be funded out of the directors pockets.

The club and coaching staff are putting a lot of effort into the newly formed under 19's and the commitment of Martin Gonzales and Jim Gannon was there for all to see.

Martin spoke really well about where the lads are now and where they can aim to be.
Very pleasing when he spoke about this not just happening but in time them maturing naturaly in size and skill from a young age through to first team level with the benefits that sort of progression would bring to them and the club.

A lot of credit was given to the work that the supporters trust was doing and without this there would be no under 19's or junior setup and if anyone could sign up and help them then please do so.

The news on Murrell was a real tonic as the rumours about super league had been well founded.
This type of thing can be so disruptive especially when you are coming to the buisness end of the season.
The board and Scotty moved quickly to put it to bed so now he can concentrate on his game and weave his magic.
Scotty spoke and Luke Ambler likewise and they clearly want to be here.

On other players signing up KH said one had verbally said he would be earlier in the evening and more positive news of others would most likely be made in the next couple of weeks.

The new proposed changes to the league structure are on going with sl clubs meeting first in early July, again later on with the championship clubs being involved after that, further discussions between the powers that be with a decision expected some time later in the year around October / November time if I remember correctly.

At the moment it was thought that the 12x12x8 scenario allthough being the most radical was being favoured out of the options.

Importantly all parties seem to realise that a more even distribution of funding is critical for it to work and that Fax would be doing all they could to negotiate the best deal.

That deal would depend on a lot of things such as TV revenue which at this point in time beyond this round of licensing is unknown as the current Sky deal ends at the same time.

That's about it and looks big enough for me.


Well done to all at Fax, great effort. Excellent meeting.