sorry I cant Iv'e given the paper to fred Lunn

We've been up and down more often than a bride's nightie in this thread, now stop it, I'm going dizzy.

Ive heard from my mate in Tanzania who works for the goverment, that we are going to be put in their national league. Our local derby will be the Mwanza Pirates.

I've been told we are moving to Leigh on Sea and as such will be in an expansion area. This will mean we will be exempt from relegation and can have upto 8 non eu passport holding players, although we'll probably on use 3.
When everyone moans at us that its not fair, we can just say that we are playing by the rules set down by the RFL.

well ive heard that within 30 years because of global warming we WILL be Leigh-on-Sea and because of our elevated position will be the only club this side of the pennines (to be renamed Halifax sand dunes) and therefore will be classified as an expansion club.

It's in a piece written by Rebecca Smith under " Leigh ARE relegated confirm RFL" in the League Weekly paper but after explaining that Leigh and Donny will be relegated it then says an RFL spokesman said, "AT PRESENT we have no plans to increase the number of teams in C1!.

I think part of the answer is in Mr Woods interview in RL World

When asked if more clubs would be entering the semi pro ranks , he replied " If you had asked me that question 12 months ago I would have been more confident , however with the present economical climate we have had to put things on hold "

So they have a problem , nobodys going to risk chucking a load of dosh at an expansion club in the near future but they also have the problem of lop sided fixtures and gaps in the playing season causing financial problems

So what is the answer ?

Bramley ?

How about the winner of C1 GF not being up to standard required. Obviously only tell them after GF tho.

It wouldn't surprise me if they did!

But they'd only go and promote London Skolars instead.

And that would do a bunch for all the clubs left in Championship 1.

Looks like 2ways for a reprieve first Toulouse relegated or Celtic Crusaders throw the towel in. Second another club to join Championship 1.

Now if it was the Toulouse reprieve I would go to the proposed friendly in January despite the cold weather and price of a pint.

Bramley rumours are just that, says chairman.... www./news_2633-bra ... irman.html

Bramley rumours are just that, says chairman.... www./news_2633-bra ... irman.html

Quote ="mikeefreedom"Bramley rumours are just that, says chairman.... www./news_2633-bra ... irman.html'" he's been saying that on here for days

Quote ="mikeefreedom"Bramley rumours are just that, says chairman.... www./news_2633-bra ... irman.html'" he's been saying that on here for days

and very much in line with all of what I was told by my Fax friend in my earlier post.

its better to get it from the horses mouth surely, rather than someone who has nothing to do with the club

I was agreeing you in a round about way.

...and the horses mouth used the phrases 'at this stage' and Should anything change in the foreseeable future with regard to the RFL’s plans then we will have to respond accordingly but we are currently focusing our efforts on securing a fifth consecutive Grand Final appearance starting with Saturday’s play off at Stanningley with Huddersfield Rangers,"

So let us read something into that ...at least for a little while longer.







Anyway it was in League Weekly so I'll take it with a pinch of salt

I can see the resemblance

LOL thanks

Means nothing. Expect an announcement soon. Maybe this week.

Hasnt it been announced it the rugby papers this week . that we Have been relegated .

So the Chairman of Bramley has been on this messageboard and this thread several times to confirm that there is nothing in the story, yet the straws are still being clutched!!!!! I despair.

Here we go .. Page 5 of the League Weekly ..
Leigh ARE relegated ..


The RFL have dismissed speculation that Leigh were to avoid relegation by the introduction of a new club to the co-operative championship one .

So both leigh and donny will be playing in championship one in 2010 ..

I feel like the last week or so has been like a cat playing with a mouse,if we are definately down so be it,but at least we as fans can prepare and not live in false hopes of a reprive.

The RFL will be gutted that Leigh are relegated, I bet Lewis and co have not slept worrying abourt our fate.We are one club that they won't have to worry about winning the GF and putting up a case for a Franchise,when they know exactly who they want in SL and I'm sure Leigh are'nt one of them.

We might be sick this year but I'm sure a few other teams will be equaly as sick over the next couple of seasons.

Onwards and upwards from now on,the word Franchise should be banned from this board for all next season and lets concentrate on getting some pride back into our club.

why everyone was clutching at straws i'll never know
i accepted we had been relegated after the haven game and just got on with it.
Looking forward to revisiting a few grounds we havent seen for years

Wait until you've been to Workington, mate.