The Rumour Mill .......................................... Revisited

First topic message reminder :

With the date that clubs can officially talk to players approaching the rumour mill on signings is in full swing .

So if you have heard of any rumoured signings post them on here .

More bad news, proposed friendly involving former players is cancelled.

http://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12213/10725294/bradford-remain-hopeful-or-survival-despite-fundraising-match-being-scrapped

Is there any point continuing?

Word is Tiger, Keiren Moss is on his way over to Hull KR. Quality player if true.

New owners on the way at Bradford, literally as Andrew Chalmers & Graham Lowe fly in from NZ tomorrow.

Meanwhile Dane Chisholm being linked with a move to Widnes.

The Beast wrote:New owners on the way at Bradford, literally as Andrew Chalmers & Graham Lowe fly in from NZ tomorrow.

Meanwhile Dane Chisholm being linked with a move to Widnes.

got to be honest, was not overly impressed with the press conference, didn't seem to answer alot of questions. And why is Robbie Hunter Paul still there?

As I said before serious questions have to be asked of the administrator, this deal was on the table in December, why was it not acceptable then but is now?

But am glad for you beast, hopefully the start of a long road to recovery.

Hopefully some more meat on the bones to follow, in fairness they have a huge amount of work to do. Ticket prices announced this week (Season tickets from £150), match day £15 which is better.

At the moment 7 DAYS prior to the season whilst they are involved in friendlies and presumably most of those playing will be signed up there are only officially 5 -6 on contract. Average age who played in Luke Robinson's Game last week was 20, on minus 12 it is going to be very difficult to avoid relegation without some more seasoned recruits. I can only envisage a hiding at your place next week.

It is reported (Bradford Telegraph & Argus) that the administrator's estimated fee over the 8 weeks or so is............£233k. To the best of my knowledge the RFL dealt with the new club from liquidation, the administrator was not involved.

The Beast wrote:Hopefully some more meat on the bones to follow, in fairness they have a huge amount of work to do.  Ticket prices announced this week (Season tickets from £150), match day £15 which is better.

At the moment 7 DAYS prior to the season whilst they are involved in friendlies and presumably most of those playing will be signed up there are only officially 5 -6 on contract.  Average age who played in Luke Robinson's Game last week was 20, on minus 12 it is going to be very difficult to avoid relegation without some more seasoned recruits. I can only envisage a hiding at your place next week.

It is reported (Bradford Telegraph & Argus) that the administrator's estimated fee over the 8 weeks or so is............£233k.  To the best of my knowledge the RFL dealt with the new club from liquidation, the administrator was not involved.

223K is a hell of a fee i would have thought.

Bradford Bulls;

Jon Sharpe strongly rumoured to be the new Head Coach.

The Beast wrote:Bradford Bulls;

Jon Sharpe strongly rumoured to be the new Head Coach.

Has Geoff Tovey left on was he only on a 1 year contract?
Jon Sharpe would be an excellent choice of head coach imo.

George Hotel1895 wrote:

The Beast wrote:Bradford Bulls;

Jon Sharpe strongly rumoured to be the new Head Coach.

Has Geoff Tovey left on was he only on a 1 year contract?
Jon Sharpe would be an excellent choice of head coach imo.

Nothing to the best of my knowledge has been announced regarding Toovey however I would be surprised if he stayed..........frankly I was surprised he came in the first place. Sharpe may well be a better fit at the Bulls level.

The Beast wrote:

George Hotel1895 wrote:

The Beast wrote:Bradford Bulls;

Jon Sharpe strongly rumoured to be the new Head Coach.

Has Geoff Tovey left on was he only on a 1 year contract?
Jon Sharpe would be an excellent choice of head coach imo.

Nothing to the best of my knowledge has been announced regarding Toovey however I would be surprised if he stayed..........frankly I was surprised he came in the first place.  Sharpe may well be a better fit at the Bulls level.

Now it appears that Toovey has left its surely cleared the decks for John Sharpe

Olly Wilson, Bradford academy prop apparently signing for Huddersfield. Six figure sum mentioned which seemed extraordinary to me. 100% a fantastic talent but Bradford only got £70k for Bateman (Wigan)!!!

The Beast wrote:Olly Wilson, Bradford academy prop apparently signing for Huddersfield.  Six figure sum mentioned which seemed extraordinary to me.  100% a fantastic talent but Bradford only got £70k for Bateman (Wigan)!!!

Good move for Olly. Disappointing for Bradford. As soon as they return to Super League this will rarely happen