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And will appeal the points deduction. If all the creditors are paid in full i'd expect at least some, if not all, of the pointas to be returned. They will also have a sizeable transfer pot available to attract new players. Not good for those of us in a relegation battle.

Isn't the points deduction for going into admin?
They have gone into admin, being bought out doesn't suddenly re right history surely?
As far as i understood it, it was still 4 points deduction for working with the creditors so the best the Bulls should hope for is 6 reduced to 4.

Good luck to them I say they will probs get a reduction but not all and lets not forget not many players available at the moment so some large transfer fees would be in order.As we well know if he brings a load of new players in it takes time for them to come together though I cant see Frannie bringing wholesale changes in at once.

TBH I hope it goes through for the sake of the Bulls fans. I feel that we have a strong enough squad now to compete and could upset a few of the more fancied teams. With the squad we have now we shouldn't be reliant on points deductions. Although I must admit I am glad we managed to sign Scruton and Sammut when we did.

Looks like Mandys priority is to avoid going down.

Surely there is a conflict of interest?

Like Gary and Kath you mean?

Owner of one club married to owner of another club is exactly the same as owner of one club married to paid employee of another club - oh no, wait, there is a difference.

Interesting times ahead !

Wonder how many other family members there are and how many the RFL would allow in before they get nervous and can see their power waining.

How is he/she gonna appeal the points deduction, wave loads of cash around?

I think this would be a disastrous move for Trinity if it went through. I still cannot see any teams in the relegation scrap apart from Bradford, London (who are as good as gone) Wakefield and Les Cats, although I expect them to improve significantly.

If a big money buyer comes in and throws investment at Bradford which I have no doubt they would and make some instant changes I think Wakefield would be very much under threat.

I welcome the Koukash approach as the game is crying out for investment and radical thinkers but with a bit of luck this proposed move will not go through until Wakefield are safe.

Whilst I can see the argument that this could not be good news for ourselves, one has to look at the wider picture for the good of the game, and any investment into the game has to be good.

If we are good enough on the field we will stay up, if we are not we go down. Just as it always should be. We would never have been relegated under these rules and I think our squad is more than good enough to continue this trend

MC does appear to be good friends with the DR, I am sure he will ask if he has any other family members who wish to invest in our little old club.

Whenever bradford were playing salford there would always be conspiracy theories.

My belief is that the Koukash family is buying the club they wish they'd bought two years ago. If the Salford faithful stay away, I reckon he'll dump them and go to Bradford.

Interesting times but good luck to them. The game is better for having many powerhouses.

My belief is that the Koukash family is buying the club they wish they'd bought two years ago. If the Salford faithful stay away, I reckon he'll dump them and go to Bradford.

Interesting times but good luck to them. The game is better for having many powerhouses.

Koukash always talks about big gates that Bradford can offer. This is what he is after and realises that some other clubs just can't give 15K gates whereas the Bulls probably could. The rules don't state any problems with man and wife owning different clubs. The Bulls probably don't require many new players. There are three overseas spots. Most signings will be in the pack and they have stated that Franny has some lined up before this last mess blew up. I can see them getting 2 points back which put Catalan and London in a mess. Now that wouldn't go down well if the Bulls and Wakey both stay up and those two dropped out.

It would be cool, but probs not be allowed to happen

Gives him another vote to get his salary cap and marquee player scheme through next time it comes up

How much would it take to turn odsal into a fantastic and huge stadium? Tonnes of potential for someone with serious money.

We have to be careful considering we have Kath Hetherington consulting for us and do you think Leeds would go out of their way to help us to defeat them. I hope that whoever buys the Bulls do have all or some of their points returned because this should mean they have come to an agreement with creditors including HMRC. I think we need some credibility as a sport with HMRC.
I guess the problem she faces is that in addition to HMRC you also have to consider Mr Khan who will want his money back. I believe he has put in a bid and must be considered a front runner because of the money he claims to be owed by club.
It will be an interesting time ahead, I think we know who the Bull supporters want but it is not their decision. The administrator will reach the agreement he considers to be the best to pay off the debts and should not take into consideration a bidders connections.

Can you hear that? The rustling of paper, the sound of a pen, I can feel a letter coming on.

I think we are a better side than a lot of people think obviously it would make easier for us if Bradford kept the points deduction and had little squad investment but in my opinion we have a stronger first 13 than last season and will get better as the season progresses providing we are lucky with injuries. The key for us is to keep 4-5 sides around us and not get left behind

Nah, been there, done that!

Who cares just concentrate on Wakey