During the administration/ liquidation there were several clubs whose officials / coaches promised help . I recall Leeds, Salford Hull and Cas all expressing their willingness to help as it became clear that around a dozen of our squad signed for this year had signed for Huddersfield, Salford ,Widnes ,Leigh,Cas , Toronto, Hull KR & Fev. Additionally some of our emerging talent in the Academy left Odsal.
I cannot remember anybody on this forum blaming the players - they were not being paid. Any attempt by the RFL (and no-one has confirmed there was one ) , to dissuade the clubs from signing those players was unsuccessful. The protracted period of the administration didn't help and of course our sport is run as a business.
Salford loaned Murray but he is now at Halifax . Cas recalled Larroyer from a "season long " loan. Recently Widnes have entered dual registration with us.
It seems to me that all the fine talk about helping was ,with the notable exception of Leeds, just that - talk.
Or am I being too cynical ?

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I think it's fair to say that Leeds (much), Castleford (a bit) and Salford (a bit) [ihave[/i helped

So are you basically just having a pop at Hull?

Hull did help, they strengthened hull kr for the chance to get back into super league, for the Derby games lol

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No.
The media reported that many ( not all) clubs at the top level wanted the Bulls to survive. The clubs I mentioned were the ones where there were direct quotes to that effect from senior management/ coaching staff to that effect.
They saw the disappearance of a club in a major city ( NB- not an area) as a major blow to the sport.
All I'm saying is that there has not been evidence of much action to back those sentiments. With the exception of Leeds - 6 players loaned.
I am not surprised but I am disappointed.
As someone who is old enough to remember the 1960's and the remarkable efforts led by Trevor Foster and Joe Phillips , this latest experience is something of a contrast don't you think?


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