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Other Senior Rugby / Re: Future Competition Structure
« on: Today at 06:35:01 AM »
I could see many clubs folding if this came into play. Maybe not straight away but in time.
I'm really struggling to see how this could benefit clubs in this vast county of Yorkshire?
I'm really struggling to see how this could benefit clubs in this vast county of Yorkshire?
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions 28th September
« on: Yesterday at 06:39:09 AM »
It's the same old discussion.....
No problem with throwing money at a team as long as you build a club at the same time.
Sadly it seems that isn't the case here.
However it's a free world and if it's someones hobby to pay for better players then good luck to them. I wonder if in a few years time when he tired of handing the cash over and the party ends - he'll look around the club and think he could have made better long term use of his investment. That's not meant to provoke an argument, it's simply my view on how to invest in, and run, a club for the long term.
No problem with throwing money at a team as long as you build a club at the same time.
Sadly it seems that isn't the case here.
However it's a free world and if it's someones hobby to pay for better players then good luck to them. I wonder if in a few years time when he tired of handing the cash over and the party ends - he'll look around the club and think he could have made better long term use of his investment. That's not meant to provoke an argument, it's simply my view on how to invest in, and run, a club for the long term.
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Other Senior Rugby / Re: Shirt Sponsorship
« on: Yesterday at 06:34:02 AM »
Was the bottle of port presented to a youth player from a youth team?? Come on Stella, at least make an effort to offer a coherent point.
Like I said we're not madly against it but as we are able to limit youth exposure then we do.
If there was no other option then we would accept brewery "sponsorship" but we are lucky that for the youth teams we don't need to.
In respect to the values of North Ribb and Scarborough, I'd say they are pretty identical. What differs is our circumstances.
Like I said we're not madly against it but as we are able to limit youth exposure then we do.
If there was no other option then we would accept brewery "sponsorship" but we are lucky that for the youth teams we don't need to.
In respect to the values of North Ribb and Scarborough, I'd say they are pretty identical. What differs is our circumstances.
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Other Senior Rugby / Re: Shirt Sponsorship
« on: October 01, 2024, 08:43:55 PM »
Brewery "sponsorship" is often far from genuine sponsorship; it's typically an advance of discount loan disguised as a sponsorship deal.
In reality, they benefit from having their logo on your shirts while effectively charging you hidden interest and giving you your own money back.
Some may insist, "Our case is different—it's real sponsorship!" While that might be true, it's rarely the case. To find out for sure, challenge the brewery. Let them know you're considering switching suppliers and ask them to provide their best price for supply only, based on your barrelage. Compare the total value of that offer to your current sponsorship deal to see the true benefit.
In respect of your general question, at Scarborough we choose not to have drinks advertising on any shirts and are just removing the old Heineken post protectors from the lower fields where the kids play. We're not madly against it but I asked for them to be replaced as I didn't think it was consistent with our youth rugby values.
In reality, they benefit from having their logo on your shirts while effectively charging you hidden interest and giving you your own money back.
Some may insist, "Our case is different—it's real sponsorship!" While that might be true, it's rarely the case. To find out for sure, challenge the brewery. Let them know you're considering switching suppliers and ask them to provide their best price for supply only, based on your barrelage. Compare the total value of that offer to your current sponsorship deal to see the true benefit.
In respect of your general question, at Scarborough we choose not to have drinks advertising on any shirts and are just removing the old Heineken post protectors from the lower fields where the kids play. We're not madly against it but I asked for them to be replaced as I didn't think it was consistent with our youth rugby values.
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Sept 28th results
« on: September 29, 2024, 08:10:28 PM »
DAA - I see you're still struggling with the complexities of the quote button.. but it's good to see the elderly persevering 😉
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Sept 28th results
« on: September 28, 2024, 08:14:55 PM »
Thank you kind sir. I've been practicing
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Sept 28th results
« on: September 28, 2024, 06:29:00 PM »
3 home wins, 3 aways.
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions 28th September
« on: September 28, 2024, 05:33:15 PM »
Scarborough lost by 3. I wasn't there but very close game they could have won.
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions 28th September
« on: September 26, 2024, 05:28:52 PM »
I think the good players stepping up are the old heads....
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions and chat 21st September
« on: September 22, 2024, 07:41:59 AM »
Phoenix 10 - 31 Bradford Salem
Another big win for BS. Klenky will be pleased with his teams returns to date. It's probably more of an indication of the state of professional rugby league that such good players are allowed to play the day before a league match. I.e. there's more money in union.
Either way the Salem march goes on and if they keep their team together they will be hard to beat.
Goole 10 - 12 Old Crossleyans
Billed as a possible lower end match Goole will be very disappointed by this loss at home and if they have players to come back then they'll be hoping it will be soon.
Old Brodleians 29 - 26 Pontefract
Expected to be a close match and it was. OBs would have probably hoped for a more comprehensive victory but Ponte won't be too disappointed with such a close match and maybe 2 bonus points? (I haven't looked)
Rochdale 27 - 25 Morley
Looks like both Rochdale and Morley are going very well and will be tough sides to beat. Great effort from Morley who weren't the best travellers last season..
Scarborough 26 - 20 Moortown
Already mentioned this above.
Wetherby 43 - 16 Malton and Norton
Thumping of the day. The beer will have been flowing in Wetherby last night. This was a proper old fashioned thrashing if the scoreline is to be believed. It's very early days so Malton won't be concerned yet - things change very quickly in this league.
Another big win for BS. Klenky will be pleased with his teams returns to date. It's probably more of an indication of the state of professional rugby league that such good players are allowed to play the day before a league match. I.e. there's more money in union.
Either way the Salem march goes on and if they keep their team together they will be hard to beat.
Goole 10 - 12 Old Crossleyans
Billed as a possible lower end match Goole will be very disappointed by this loss at home and if they have players to come back then they'll be hoping it will be soon.
Old Brodleians 29 - 26 Pontefract
Expected to be a close match and it was. OBs would have probably hoped for a more comprehensive victory but Ponte won't be too disappointed with such a close match and maybe 2 bonus points? (I haven't looked)
Rochdale 27 - 25 Morley
Looks like both Rochdale and Morley are going very well and will be tough sides to beat. Great effort from Morley who weren't the best travellers last season..
Scarborough 26 - 20 Moortown
Already mentioned this above.
Wetherby 43 - 16 Malton and Norton
Thumping of the day. The beer will have been flowing in Wetherby last night. This was a proper old fashioned thrashing if the scoreline is to be believed. It's very early days so Malton won't be concerned yet - things change very quickly in this league.
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions and chat 21st September
« on: September 21, 2024, 06:17:53 PM »
Great game at Silver Royd which was pipped by Scarborough after leading for the whole match. Towards the end Moortown where fighting to snatch the win but Scarborough hung on.
Hard, fast and fair match with only one technical yellow for a Moortown player.
Very well refereed.
Photo attached to back up my earlier post!
Hard, fast and fair match with only one technical yellow for a Moortown player.
Very well refereed.
Photo attached to back up my earlier post!
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions 21st September
« on: September 21, 2024, 07:15:58 AM »
Rumour has it that Moortown 2nd team were playing with matches next to the 1st team coach and managed to burn it down last night (perhaps in a sulk that they were banned for Scarboroughs ladies day due to a surge in pregnancies last time the fixture coincided with the prestigious event).
I'm reliably informed that no other coach has been sourced and therefore the 1st XV have hired a service bus, in fact the number 18 that normally runs from the MBC to the local Bengal Brasserine.
This may sound far fetch but I can assure you is 100% true and photographic evidence will be provided later.
Very resourceful from the Moortown big wigs as ever.
A confidential informant mused it was all "very Moortown"
I'm reliably informed that no other coach has been sourced and therefore the 1st XV have hired a service bus, in fact the number 18 that normally runs from the MBC to the local Bengal Brasserine.
This may sound far fetch but I can assure you is 100% true and photographic evidence will be provided later.
Very resourceful from the Moortown big wigs as ever.
A confidential informant mused it was all "very Moortown"
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions 21st September
« on: September 19, 2024, 07:39:30 AM »
Doncaster Phoenix VS Bradford Salem
- As ever it will depend on what team BS have to select from. This should be a very close game and I'm going for a very tight home win.
Goole VS Old Crossleyans
- It would be disingenuous so early in the season to say that this is a basement battle but it has that feel about it. Goole seem to have some players back and OCs will be one down from a red card last week (I seem to recall?) Goole to get the points here.
Old Brodleians VS Pontefract
- OBs should have enough at home in this one.
Rochdale VS Morley
- Most probably a very large win for Rochdale who I understand have some lightening backs.
Scarborough VS Moortown
- Carl has already told me that Moortown expect a very large win as they see Silver Royd as their lucky ground. Scabs don't stand a chance against that sort of confidence. 😔😓
Wetherby VS Malton and Norton
- Malton were surprisingly off colour last week, although Scabs generally outplayed them in all areas. I think Malton might bring back a few of the old boys from the 2nds to stiffen them up a bit. However still a very hard game to call - so I'll go for a home victory, just.
Have a great day everyone.
- As ever it will depend on what team BS have to select from. This should be a very close game and I'm going for a very tight home win.
Goole VS Old Crossleyans
- It would be disingenuous so early in the season to say that this is a basement battle but it has that feel about it. Goole seem to have some players back and OCs will be one down from a red card last week (I seem to recall?) Goole to get the points here.
Old Brodleians VS Pontefract
- OBs should have enough at home in this one.
Rochdale VS Morley
- Most probably a very large win for Rochdale who I understand have some lightening backs.
Scarborough VS Moortown
- Carl has already told me that Moortown expect a very large win as they see Silver Royd as their lucky ground. Scabs don't stand a chance against that sort of confidence. 😔😓
Wetherby VS Malton and Norton
- Malton were surprisingly off colour last week, although Scabs generally outplayed them in all areas. I think Malton might bring back a few of the old boys from the 2nds to stiffen them up a bit. However still a very hard game to call - so I'll go for a home victory, just.
Have a great day everyone.
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Predictions 21st September
« on: September 19, 2024, 07:30:46 AM »New to the forum, but thought I'd start by getting the conversation going..
Doncaster Phoenix VS Bradford Salem
Goole VS Old Crossleyans
Old Brodleians VS Pontefract
Rochdale VS Morley
Scarborough VS Moortown
Wetherby VS Malton and Norton
Welcome aboard SAGI
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Regional Two (North & North East) / Re: Yellow Cards
« on: September 16, 2024, 03:53:29 PM »
I think the players were prepared and ready for the changes last season but perhaps have grown complacent. Long practiced old habits may have crept in for the first few weeks.