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Umbridge?
Is that where the "Urchers" is located?
Or is the use of that selection of letters your dead cat on the table tactic?
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| [list=[/list Quote ="Sal Paradise"My understanding is as follows:
Sinfield was discussing his future with GH and suggested his future was more in sports admin than in coaching and his ideal job would be CEO of Leeds Rhinos. GH took umbridge and the two fell out.
Soon after Sinfield was at a press conference saying how much he wanted to play RU!!
Since his retirement has he been seen at Leeds - no - very strange for a club that prides itself on looking after players who have been loyal to the club - read into that what you will. You would have thought he would be an ideal person to support the side during the dark days of 2016?'"
Kevin sits behind me in the Carnegie Stand hospitality at Rhinos games with Barrie Mc, Lowesy and Redpath. His mum and dad Ray and Beryl still attend Rhino games on regular basis even tho Kevin no longer plays.
There was no fallout whatsoever in fact Gary basically got him the job with the RFL after it was evident that the role he wanted at Leeds wasnt available. |
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| Quote ="Marty Grrrrrrrrrr!"[list=[/listKevin sits behind me in the Carnegie Stand hospitality at Rhinos games with Barrie Mc, Lowesy and Redpath. His mum and dad Ray and Beryl still attend Rhino games on regular basis even tho Kevin no longer plays.
There was no fallout whatsoever in fact Gary basically got him the job with the RFL after it was evident that the role he wanted at Leeds wasnt available.'"
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| Quote ="Marty Grrrrrrrrrr!"There was no fallout whatsoever in fact Gary basically got him the job with the RFL after it was evident that the role he wanted at Leeds wasnt available.'"
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The job with RFL wasnt his to give but he wanted him to stay in league when big money jobs with Stuart Lancaster in Union was the alternative so GH pushed RFL to create a role which has done.
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| Quote ="ThePrinter"Surely not!!!! Surely the imaginary story which conveniently happens to once again pour scorn on the club must be true???'"
Sal hasn't been making stuff up again has he? Shocker!! 
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| Quote ="Sal Paradise"My understanding is as follows:
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Soon after Sinfield was at a press conference saying how much he wanted to play RU!!
Since his retirement has he been seen at Leeds - no - very strange for a club that prides itself on looking after players who have been loyal to the club - read into that what you will. You would have thought he would be an ideal person to support the side during the dark days of 2016?'"
Interesting. I'm not sure what the situation is at the club. We can all see how much we miss the leadership of Kev and JP. Let's be honest it's huge. In my opinion (and that's all it is) to make the transition easier surely a deal could have been struck to have JP and Kev close to the team for the next couple of years after 2015. Seems crazy now that the two both walked away. Maybe long term it will turn out to be the right call.
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Propaganda optimism or a state of intent?
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I suspect you already know the answer to that but it's is of course optimistic propoganda. I remember a similar open letter last year, that didn't turn out so well.
Oh, and the frickin cheek to try get people to spend more money by trying to increase travelling support. I know it's his job but jeez, isn't he getting enough out of us already.
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I remember a similar letter in 2015 where he referred to the squad as the best ever.
He was soundly mocked by many on here for it.
And what's wrong with trying to encourage more fans to travel to away games, isn't that a good thing?
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Club WERE determined to send Sinny, JP and Kylie out on a high, hence Treble.
Club ARE determined to send Mags, Burrow and JJB out on a high, hence confident of another Treble.
Parcell a key signing and Ward is back!
Get yer tickets for Ryan Hall testimonial by clicking ere...
=#FF0000<*** Caveat Alert ***>: [i'Every team will endure at least one difficult spell where victories will be hard to achieve'[/i
Leeds Rhinos Foundation is ace.
We were late with planning permission according to timescale for building on protected green belt land otherwise we would [iof[/i won, ha!
We now implore council to financially bail us out with alternative plan instead even though we are a private business.
Get to away games. We've no idea how to encourage you to do so though.
Enter a comp, win a prize.
Hello Golden Oldies. You are not forgotten.
Whoop de do.
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| Quote ="loiner81"I remember a similar letter in 2015 where he referred to the squad as the best ever.
He was soundly mocked by many on here for it.
And what's wrong with trying to encourage more fans to travel to away games, isn't that a good thing?'"
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Thought I'd just summarise a rather overly-verbose email from the CEO for the benefit of those who haven't got access to it.
Did I fail to account for all the positives and optimism in the email?
If so, I do apologise.
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| Quote ="ThePrinter"No of course not don't be silly, if a number of people on here were in charge they'd be actively telling fans to stay away and still think they'd run the club better.'"
Don't bother coming to Headingley this year boys and girls, the squad is terrible and we're not going to win owt.
All the best,
Leeds Rhinos.
PS. If you do come down, please avoid the chicken burgers. They're rancid.
PPS. Don't go to any away games, there's just no point. At all. Oh god, why did it have to end like this. Someone help me, please. |
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| Quote ="loiner81"Word of the month, January 2017: =#FF0000Caveat'"
Let's not forget the previous months word "Sheeple".....wonder what next months buzz word will be. I'm sure he'll use it to adjust certain posters usernames as usual and AGAIN nothing will be done about it even though you yourself was warned by a moderator when you did it. |
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Basically for me, Mcguire, Burrow and JJB will retire at the end of the season so please get behind them one last time.
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| Quote ="ThePrinter"No of course not don't be silly, if a number of people on here were in charge they'd be actively telling fans to stay away and still think they'd run the club better.'"
That's playground rubbish and you know it. I'm saying it his job to drum up business so I totally understand why he is doing it.
However
After last season's tripe and the garbage on boxing day he is lucky people turn up to home games, never mind away. When you have two kids who come with you and any number of other things that actually require your money out of necessity he has a cheek to suggest Leeds need more away support.
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| Quote ="Frosties."Basically for me, Mcguire, Burrow and JJB will retire at the end of the season so please get behind them one last time.'"
Same here. Rob & Danny will be 35 this year and JJB 36 so can't see any of them going around again.
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| Quote ="loiner81"Same here. Rob & Danny will be 35 this year and JJB 36 so can't see any of them going around again.
Can see a major half back signing being announced mid season too.'"
Missed it in one of the best young half backs around as Jacob Trueman chosen to go to Castleford |
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Can someone post the whole email please?
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Happy New year from everyone at the Rhinos and thanks for your continued support as we all look forward to the year ahead.
2017 Prospects
I am really confident with our prospects to challenge for all three major titles. We have a very experienced squad of players who are desperate to be successful. Some of our players like Danny McGuire, Rob Burrow and Jamie Jones Buchanan who have achieved so much are inevitably nearing the end of their illustrious careers and, like Sinfield, Peacock and Leuluai before them, are determined to be remembered as winners. And this desire is infectious amongst all the other players and staff who are just as determined to make their own mark. Hooker, Matt Parcell is a key signing for us and we have an almost new player with Stevie Wards return to fitness. Both will feature in a full strength team to take on Jamie Peacock’s Hull KR in Ryan Halls testimonial game on Friday 20th January. Tickets for that game are available to buy online click here.
2017 Betfred Super League Predictions
It will be the most competitive and evenly fought to date. Every team will endure at least one difficult spell where victories will be hard to achieve and I won’t be surprised to see at least two of the leading contenders suffer a similar fate to what happened to us and Huddersfield last year!
£10,000 Cash Prize on Offer To Members
Yes, all our members are entitled to one entry to predict your 2017 Betfred Super League table at the end of Round 23 and the first entry received by us which proves to be correct will be presented with the cash prize at our first play-off game at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
Closing date for entries is 30th January 2017 and these should be emailed along with your full name and customer number to 2017predictions@leedsrugby.com An additional consolation prize of £1000 will be presented to the entry which matches my prediction (which will be lodged before January 30th with our local MP Greg Mulholland). Good Luck!
Rugby League Development in Leeds
For those who are interested in the development of the game at all levels in the city, please check out the wonderful work of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation on their website www.leedsrhinosfoundation.org
Headingley Stadium Development Plans
You may be aware that our plan includes a new South Stand and a new Main Stand to overlook both the rugby and cricket grounds. The latter development is crucial to ensure International cricket continues at Headingley and at the same time provide rugby and cricket fans with the very best facilities and amenities. About half of the overall £38 million cost was due to come from the sale for housing of land owned by us but we haven’t met the original timescale for planning permission and so the application has been withdrawn for the land but the stadium development plans have been submitted. Subject to approval, both the Rhinos and Yorkshire County Cricket have now to find an alternative funding mechanism and we are working hard and closely with Leeds City Council to come up with a solution. I am confident we will and we hope to make a significant announcement later this month! The timescale is tight. Work would have to start at the end of the 2017 Season with completion before the 2019 Ashes Cricket Test and the Cricket World Cup.
Rhinos Veteran Fan Club Membership
The qualification is to have supported the team for 50 years or more! So back to 1967!
If you do qualify just confirm with sian.jones@leedsrugby.com and you will be enrolled and invited to the various social functions throughout the year! On May 11th 2017 the Rhinos Players Association are hosting a dinner to celebrate the 40th-60th Anniversary of Leeds winning the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley! The players from the 1977 team will be invited, along with survivors from both the Leeds Barrow teams of 1957! The Leeds Captain in the day was Australian centre Keith McLellan and he will be travelling from his home in Adelaide to be with us for what will be a very special occasion.
Attendance at Away Games
We are planning a project aimed at increasing support at away games and I am keen to hear your views and suggestions as to the things you think we should focus on! Suggestions to fansforum@leedsrugby.com with the subject line Project Away Travel please.
Once again, many thanks for your continued support and participation in everything Rhinos and please be assured everything is being done at the club to ensure 2017 proves to be enjoyable, rewarding and successful for everyone concerned.
Very Best Wishes,
Gary Hetherington
CEO |
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Happy New year from everyone at the Rhinos and thanks for your continued support as we all look forward to the year ahead.
2017 Prospects
I am really confident with our prospects to challenge for all three major titles. We have a very experienced squad of players who are desperate to be successful. Some of our players like Danny McGuire, Rob Burrow and Jamie Jones Buchanan who have achieved so much are inevitably nearing the end of their illustrious careers and, like Sinfield, Peacock and Leuluai before them, are determined to be remembered as winners. And this desire is infectious amongst all the other players and staff who are just as determined to make their own mark. Hooker, Matt Parcell is a key signing for us and we have an almost new player with Stevie Wards return to fitness. Both will feature in a full strength team to take on Jamie Peacock’s Hull KR in Ryan Halls testimonial game on Friday 20th January. Tickets for that game are available to buy online click here.
2017 Betfred Super League Predictions
It will be the most competitive and evenly fought to date. Every team will endure at least one difficult spell where victories will be hard to achieve and I won’t be surprised to see at least two of the leading contenders suffer a similar fate to what happened to us and Huddersfield last year!
£10,000 Cash Prize on Offer To Members
Yes, all our members are entitled to one entry to predict your 2017 Betfred Super League table at the end of Round 23 and the first entry received by us which proves to be correct will be presented with the cash prize at our first play-off game at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.
Closing date for entries is 30th January 2017 and these should be emailed along with your full name and customer number to 2017predictions@leedsrugby.com An additional consolation prize of £1000 will be presented to the entry which matches my prediction (which will be lodged before January 30th with our local MP Greg Mulholland). Good Luck!
Rugby League Development in Leeds
For those who are interested in the development of the game at all levels in the city, please check out the wonderful work of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation on their website www.leedsrhinosfoundation.org
Headingley Stadium Development Plans
You may be aware that our plan includes a new South Stand and a new Main Stand to overlook both the rugby and cricket grounds. The latter development is crucial to ensure International cricket continues at Headingley and at the same time provide rugby and cricket fans with the very best facilities and amenities. About half of the overall £38 million cost was due to come from the sale for housing of land owned by us but we haven’t met the original timescale for planning permission and so the application has been withdrawn for the land but the stadium development plans have been submitted. Subject to approval, both the Rhinos and Yorkshire County Cricket have now to find an alternative funding mechanism and we are working hard and closely with Leeds City Council to come up with a solution. I am confident we will and we hope to make a significant announcement later this month! The timescale is tight. Work would have to start at the end of the 2017 Season with completion before the 2019 Ashes Cricket Test and the Cricket World Cup.
Rhinos Veteran Fan Club Membership
The qualification is to have supported the team for 50 years or more! So back to 1967!
If you do qualify just confirm with sian.jones@leedsrugby.com and you will be enrolled and invited to the various social functions throughout the year! On May 11th 2017 the Rhinos Players Association are hosting a dinner to celebrate the 40th-60th Anniversary of Leeds winning the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley! The players from the 1977 team will be invited, along with survivors from both the Leeds Barrow teams of 1957! The Leeds Captain in the day was Australian centre Keith McLellan and he will be travelling from his home in Adelaide to be with us for what will be a very special occasion.
Attendance at Away Games
We are planning a project aimed at increasing support at away games and I am keen to hear your views and suggestions as to the things you think we should focus on! Suggestions to fansforum@leedsrugby.com with the subject line Project Away Travel please.
Once again, many thanks for your continued support and participation in everything Rhinos and please be assured everything is being done at the club to ensure 2017 proves to be enjoyable, rewarding and successful for everyone concerned.
Very Best Wishes,
Gary Hetherington
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