The only way they'll be removed from SL is if they ask to be; the RFL will bend over backwards to keep them in.

It's funny how much goodwill and media the Bulls cause is receiving, with prominent players like Jamie Peacock suggesting that SL without Bradford is not an option; I'm left wondering two things - firstly, where was he (and everyone else) when WTW were in a similar position and secondly, isn't this the same Jamie Peacock who was advocating a *reduction* in the number of SL teams (again) only a couple of weeks ago?

I'm increasingly uncomfortable with the exhortations to support a failed and possibly corrupt administration at the Bulls, from people who should know (or be told) better.

Agreed Bren, stinks to high heaven!

I have to say that Jamie Peacock strikes me as a complete dullard and arrogant with it - I know he has a chest full of medals and I can't deny he's been a great player but his thoughts on the game not so much ourselves make Schoey look very enlightened. I really wish Jamie would put a sock in it.

the rlfc two merge them with keighley as they will feel sorry for them

...and let them be called Bradford and play at the RFL stadium

correct just like shuddersfield.

It was the headline story on Look North last night, god knows how Boots’N’All will pan out tonight, probably be an extended show.

...and Gateshull!

I very much doubt it will be the death knell, why don't they merge type coverage that we got; more likely, a load of misty-eyed reminiscence about how great Bradford used to be, followed by some pointless musings about how they got to this position, rounded off with yet more publicity for their attempt to fleece loyal fans out of a hundred quid apiece.

Funny old game.

Bradford Bulls, either in this form or as a new company, will stay in Super League, like London did a few years back and like we did last year. Simple as.

As for Peacock, he strikes me as a player who is promoted as 'intelligent' (like Wilkin) but most of the time speaks a load of rubbish. This is someone at the weekend who had a go at someone of Twitter who said to him that winning was the most important thing when he'd responded to criticism about the red hair fiasco. Now yes Jamie, there are more important things in life than sports results, but not while you're playing sport for a living and people paying to watch you (at home or at the ground) do that!

Some of our players are retweeting bradfords bid for pledges, wonder what is our clubs position on this?

Told you so, with added spice from Eddie; "Superleague without Bradford is [iunthinkable[/i."

McRae's reminder to the Bradford BoD about an easy way to get money in quickly was quite amusing - I'm surprised he didn't give out Adam Pearson's mobile number.

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... dford.html How much did this mess cost them £500.000?

www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... dford.html How much did this mess cost them £500.000?

Heard a story yesterday, that Salford and London (again) are not too far behind in the "Bankruptcy Stakes".
Make of that what you will.

They have reached £100.000 so far.

Where have you got that from?

It was 50k in pledges according to Radio Leeds at 6-00 last night. Can't see that having doubled since then

Apparently Widnes chairman has pledged 10,000? Does explain how Betts has a job in SL, turns out the Widnes chairman is 110% bonkers!

think i read it on teletext last night.

personally i know loads of bulls fans who haven't and will not cough up to save the present regime. they've flogged the ground which was their security against the overdraft, and now the bank have said "hang on a minute?"

i wouldn't give them tuppence, just like i wouldn't to your mate ted.

That was incorrect, it was announced before that that they'd reached 100K

Latest is here anyway, if they keep on like this they might just hit the 500k target. Whethet they can then double it remains to be seen.

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Like has been said o'connor donated 10k to pump it past 100k, moving fast in the early stages.

Pledges aint cash!

so what is it. Thought its a donation.

A pledge is a promise to give the cash when they reach the target... it is not real money! Even Ted has the foresight to set up and escrow account and collect actual money... albeit the Wakey fans realised it was pointless propping the current BOD!

No money has gone anywhere yet, its a 'promise' to help out, they will still need everyone to pay up straight away. For their sake I hope nobody gets cold feet and changes their mind.

Nope there is a world of difference between the two. A pledge is a promise and considering who's giving these figure I'd be very dubious. Staggers me that people are willing to give these crooks at Odsal any money at all so I'm not inclined to believe a word these snake oil salesmen say. They will say owt if they think it gives them a chance of fleecing more folk, this stinks of creating a false momentum.