On the day that news broke of the proposed deal from Superleague Europe (SLE) to take over the Bradford Bulls, BullBuilder arranged a meeting with Blake Solly, RFL Director of Licensing and Standards, to find out more details of the way ahead for the club.
In a constructive meeting, we established that SLE look on this as a short-term measure and are confident of attracting a long-term, unconditional bid in the near future.
Solly could give no guarantees about the division in which the club will play next season: he commented that the debt of the club remains a concern and is estimated to be approximately £1.5m. However, he assured BullBuilder that the club would continue to play at Odsal for the foreseeable future.
If the SLE bid is accepted, we understand that players will then be free to speak to other clubs to secure their future for next season. Where recently redundant back room and coaching staff are concerned, there is a likelihood that some may be re-employed.
However, in the interim, those staff are still not being paid and are unlikely to be reimbursed for their unpaid work in the mean time, so the Hardship Fund instigated by BullBuilder is still required.
Therefore, BullBuilder intend to carry out a bucket collection in support of the Hardship Fund at this Sunday’s home game against Widnes.
We will be looking for the club’s support in this, but can guarantee that all money raised will go toward the Hardship Fund. Supporters’ generosity has already made a major contribution to relieving financial distress suffered by individuals as a result of their commitment to the Bulls, with funds of £4,200 already allocated or distributed. Thanks to all who have made this happen.
We thank Blake Solly for taking the time to speak to us and look forward to a constructive relationship, allowing BullBuilder to communicate the views of the fans to the RFL. We have agreed to further meetings after the SLE deal has been ratified, and will keep BullBuilder members informed.


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On the day that news broke of the proposed deal from Superleague Europe (SLE) to take over the Bradford Bulls, BullBuilder arranged a meeting with Blake Solly, RFL Director of Licensing and Standards, to find out more details of the way ahead for the club.
In a constructive meeting, we established that SLE look on this as a short-term measure and are confident of attracting a long-term, unconditional bid in the near future.
Solly could give no guarantees about the division in which the club will play next season: he commented that the debt of the club remains a concern and is estimated to be approximately £1.5m. However, he assured BullBuilder that the club would continue to play at Odsal for the foreseeable future.
If the SLE bid is accepted, we understand that players will then be free to speak to other clubs to secure their future for next season. Where recently redundant back room and coaching staff are concerned, there is a likelihood that some may be re-employed.
However, in the interim, those staff are still not being paid and are unlikely to be reimbursed for their unpaid work in the mean time, so the Hardship Fund instigated by BullBuilder is still required.
Therefore, BullBuilder intend to carry out a bucket collection in support of the Hardship Fund at this Sunday’s home game against Widnes.
We will be looking for the club’s support in this, but can guarantee that all money raised will go toward the Hardship Fund. Supporters’ generosity has already made a major contribution to relieving financial distress suffered by individuals as a result of their commitment to the Bulls, with funds of £4,200 already allocated or distributed. Thanks to all who have made this happen.
We thank Blake Solly for taking the time to speak to us and look forward to a constructive relationship, allowing BullBuilder to communicate the views of the fans to the RFL. We have agreed to further meetings after the SLE deal has been ratified, and will keep BullBuilder members informed.


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