Supporters tell of relief as Super League tables offer

7:00am Friday 3rd August 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Hannah Postles, T&A Reporter

Bradford Bulls fans at Odsal stadium (from left) Victoria and Karl Kittsen, Tony Tudor and Claire Butterfield, who hailed the ‘rugby league family’ for helping the club Buy this photo » Bradford Bulls fans at Odsal stadium (from left) Victoria and Karl Kittsen, Tony Tudor and Claire Butterfield, who hailed the ‘rugby league family’ for helping the club

Fans of crisis-hit Bradford Bulls spoke of their relief last night after the Super League revealed its bid to rescue the club from the liquidation.

Supporters hailed the “rugby league family” for rallying together to save the stricken side, which had stood on the brink of collapse before yesterday’s announcement.

Claire Butterfield, one of the organisers of a series of fans’ crisis meetings, said: “I think it’s fantastic for the rugby league community to do this for us and an amazing show of community spirit.

“It’s what sets rugby league apart. You’d never see this sort of thing happening in other sports.

“All we want to do is save the club. Even if it means playing in the Championship, I’m not bothered so long as there’s still a club.

“Obviously we’d all prefer if it was in the Super League, but we’ll still turn out every week and cheer on our team.”

Other fans, who gathered outside Odsal Stadium last night, said they hoped the club’s future in the top flight could still be secured.

Supporter Karl Kittsen said: “It’s a positive step in the right direction and a big weight off our minds.

“I think it sends a clear message out to potential buyers that Super League clubs want to save this club, which is steeped in history and is a famous rugby league brand.

“The one thing that is not clear is if we will stay in the Super League, but fans’ groups are already talking to the RFL about what we can do as supporters and how we can help the situation.

“What this gives us is more time to try and put something in place to secure a future for Bradford Bulls.”

Fan Tony Tudor added: “The rugby league community has been fantastic and we’ve had so much support from all over the league.

“I’ve met fans at games and not one of them has said they want rid of us.

“What we need now is for fans to come to the next three home games, bring their friends and family, buy any merchandise that’s left and show their support for the club.”

Comments(19)

scandanavian's love child52 says...
7:39am Fri 3 Aug 12

It was nothing really :-)

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Reality50 says...
8:49am Fri 3 Aug 12

The sport is now a laughing stock.

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shikran says...
9:26am Fri 3 Aug 12

Reality50 wrote:
The sport is now a laughing stock.
Worse than that, sport itself is now a laughing stock.

I'm so angry I put my foot through my sky box... and sent Super League the bill.

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DevonBull says...
9:42am Fri 3 Aug 12

shikran wrote:
Reality50 wrote:
The sport is now a laughing stock.
Worse than that, sport itself is now a laughing stock.

I'm so angry I put my foot through my sky box... and sent Super League the bill.
Priceless! The Bulls are now doomed as Super League now have to pay for your Sky box instead! Muppet!!

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Bacon Bantam says...
10:30am Fri 3 Aug 12

What a story yesterday, I was completely shocked and I doubt we will ever see a day like it again with regards to sport.

Who'd of thought it, Stewart Downing scoring for Liverpool.

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thebantammenace says...
10:36am Fri 3 Aug 12

Did Celtic Crusaders get any help from Super League?

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Tricky Dicky says...
10:39am Fri 3 Aug 12

Hmm!!! Beware of Greeks bearing gifts comes to mind.

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Andy2010 says...
10:39am Fri 3 Aug 12

I wonder what the T&A will find to report on once this sorry mess is all over whatever happens.

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Bacon Bantam says...
10:53am Fri 3 Aug 12

Andy2010 wrote:
I wonder what the T&A will find to report on once this sorry mess is all over whatever happens.
Football season starts in just over a week then the paper can get back to reporting on a proper sport.

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shikran says...
10:59am Fri 3 Aug 12

Bacon Bantam wrote:
Andy2010 wrote:
I wonder what the T&A will find to report on once this sorry mess is all over whatever happens.
Football season starts in just over a week then the paper can get back to reporting on a proper sport.
I went down to VP last season and saw the level of play: your stretching the definition of 'sport' somewhat.

Think they must of got there tactics from footage of UN food drops

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Bone_idle18 says...
12:33pm Fri 3 Aug 12

Bacon Bantam wrote:
Andy2010 wrote:
I wonder what the T&A will find to report on once this sorry mess is all over whatever happens.
Football season starts in just over a week then the paper can get back to reporting on a proper sport.
How long till city are embroiled in a relegation battle? 4 weeks, 5 weeks? :)

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bfdbull says...
12:39pm Fri 3 Aug 12

Fan Tony Tudor added: “What we need now is for fans to come to the next three home games, bring their friends and family, BUY ANY MERCHANDISE that’s left and show their support for the club.” By the photo looks like its about time he invested in a upto date shirt

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GC BD4 says...
12:39pm Fri 3 Aug 12

RFL need to stop paying rent to Leeds City Council for the use of Red Hall, and develope Odsal and build there own HQ there, it'll be a win win outcome for both RFL and Bulls

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Bacon Bantam says...
12:53pm Fri 3 Aug 12

GC BD4 wrote:
RFL need to stop paying rent to Leeds City Council for the use of Red Hall, and develope Odsal and build there own HQ there, it'll be a win win outcome for both RFL and Bulls
Once a charity always a charity, Bradford Bulls.

Gimme gimme gimme.

Why not write to comic relief for handouts for your joke of a club.

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Prisoner Cell Block A says...
1:11pm Fri 3 Aug 12

shikran wrote:
Bacon Bantam wrote:
Andy2010 wrote:
I wonder what the T&A will find to report on once this sorry mess is all over whatever happens.
Football season starts in just over a week then the paper can get back to reporting on a proper sport.
I went down to VP last season and saw the level of play: your stretching the definition of 'sport' somewhat.

Think they must of got there tactics from footage of UN food drops
Odd thing to say when you have been virtual beggars for the last couple of months and have now been elevated to a 'special' team.

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shikran says...
1:40pm Fri 3 Aug 12

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:
shikran wrote:
Bacon Bantam wrote:
Andy2010 wrote:
I wonder what the T&A will find to report on once this sorry mess is all over whatever happens.
Football season starts in just over a week then the paper can get back to reporting on a proper sport.
I went down to VP last season and saw the level of play: your stretching the definition of 'sport' somewhat.

Think they must of got there tactics from footage of UN food drops
Odd thing to say when you have been virtual beggars for the last couple of months and have now been elevated to a 'special' team.
Maybe I have been a bit harsh I will check out City again once I get my replacement Sky box

If someone could let me know what channel there on cheers

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King Michael says...
1:42pm Fri 3 Aug 12

thebantammenace wrote:
Did Celtic Crusaders get any help from Super League?
Actually yes, well the RFL anyway.

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_Size3_ says...
1:50pm Fri 3 Aug 12

Does this mean that all clubs can go into Administration and not have to worry because the SL(e) & RFL will step in to prevent liquidation? I can't see how this makes sense. The reason this wouldn't happen in any other sport is because it is bonkers lol.

Good for the Bulls though but how long before clubs get irresponsible expecting the higher powers to take the rap?

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Reality50 says...
2:05pm Fri 3 Aug 12

Where was this rugby league "family" when Bramley died and when Crusaders and Oldham were at deaths door? There is no rugby league family it is a myth and the Super League "I'm all right Jack" closed shop brigade are killing the game.

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