Jay Willey adds some sparkle to Bradford Bulls

8:00am Thursday 7th March 2013 in Sport Photograph of the Author Exclusive By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter

Jay Willey is close to concluding a six-figure deal to become a Bulls director Jay Willey is close to concluding a six-figure deal to become a Bulls director

Bradford businesswoman Jay Willey is poised to join the board of directors at the Bulls after agreeing to pump a “six-figure” fee into the club in return for a significant shareholding.

The 41-year-old from Holme Wood owns the European arm of cosmetics firm Kroma, which is currently embroiled in a high-profile legal battle with the Kardashian family, and has vowed to bring a touch of “glitz and glamour” to the Bulls.

A lifelong fan, Willey approached Omar Khan after his purchase of the club last September and discussions began over a potential role at the Provident Stadium.

The deal is expected to be rubber-stamped within the next month and follows yesterday’s news that fans will soon be able to buy shares in the club.

Willey, who lives in Cleckheaton and has two daughters, said: “I’ve known Omar for a while and was delighted when he bought the Bulls.

“I’m very passionate about the club and have been helping out on a voluntary basis with ideas for drumming up corporate sales and have taken out a couple of advertising boards for my business at the stadium.

“This was done with a view to coming on board as a director and I’m really excited about it.

“I’ve known other people who have grown up in Bradford and done well for themselves but invested their money elsewhere.

“I’m happy to put my money into the club and help put Bradford back on the map because there has been enough doom and gloom here in recent times.

“A lot of the retail outlets are closing, a lot of the nice wine bars and restaurants we had are closing, and I want to give something back – starting with the Bulls.

“The corporate hospitality taking place at the club is already bringing people back into the city.

“Rugby has been predominantly a man’s game but I want to inject some glitz and glamour into rugby league and specifically the Bulls. I’m hoping to be on board officially later this month or early April.”

Willey does not expect to make an immediate return on her investment but believes she will reap the rewards over the long term.

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect to make any money,” admitted Willey, who said she was looking forward to working with non-executive director Kate Hardcastle.

“But it’s a long-term commitment because I know it’s going to take time.

“I want to see the club grow on and off the field and this kind of investment can help achieve that.

“We’re very family orientated and at the moment we’re looking at some new disabled facilities being installed.

“For me it’s about giving something back to the fans because they were so incredibly supportive during the club’s financial troubles last year.

“Ultimately, we want to see the Bulls competing with the bigger clubs again.

“There are two types of people in this world – those that do and those that don’t. I’m one of those who do.”

Khan will remain the largest stakeholder, and it is yet to be revealed what stake Willey will purchase and what percentage of shares will be available to fans.

Bulls general manager Ryan Whitcut said: “It’s fantastic news that Jay, a true Bradfordian, has voiced her intention to invest both time and money into the club.

“It has always been Omar’s plan to make part of the Bradford Bulls available to the Bradford community and our loyal supporters.”

Meanwhile, Bulls coach Francis Cummins yesterday named an unchanged 19-man squad for tomorrow’s trip to Widnes but will check on the fitness of several players carrying “bumps and bruises”.

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Old Dave says...
8:08am Thu 7 Mar 13

I am genuinely pleased that another Bradfordian business person has seen fit to put money into the Bulls.

But I am a little concerned. She speaks of this as an investment that she expects to make money on in the longer term. How? Can anyone name one Superleague owner who is actually making money from the game of Rugby League? And that includes clubs that have recent trophy success, grounds of their own and are receiving income from Sky sponsorship.

This money is either a gift or a loan. If she is expecting a return on her stake, she has been well and truly sold down the river by someone.

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Willey42 says...
8:52am Thu 7 Mar 13

Old Dave wrote:
I am genuinely pleased that another Bradfordian business person has seen fit to put money into the Bulls.

But I am a little concerned. She speaks of this as an investment that she expects to make money on in the longer term. How? Can anyone name one Superleague owner who is actually making money from the game of Rugby League? And that includes clubs that have recent trophy success, grounds of their own and are receiving income from Sky sponsorship.

This money is either a gift or a loan. If she is expecting a return on her stake, she has been well and truly sold down the river by someone.
Thank You

Warm Regards

Jay xxx

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Sheffieldbull says...
9:22am Thu 7 Mar 13

Jay Willey, please ignore the offensive cretins that spout their bile on here. You are a credit to Bradford and the Bulls and your support and expertise are very welcome. I wish you a long and successful relationship with the Bulls.

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Potter for the sack says...
9:41am Thu 7 Mar 13

Doubt if Willey42 is in fact Jay Willey, but whoever it is your comments are shared by most sensible people.
Jay is certainly glamorous and a very welcome addition to the Bulls, new blood is always welcome, with new ideas.
Wonderful new start from the Bulls. OKs Indian restaurants could do with having a food outlet on match days, any chance?

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Truth77 says...
9:42am Thu 7 Mar 13

Well done for investing in Bradford even if it is the wrong haped ball!!

But seriously Jay we desperatly need more people like you who back there home town.
On the money front you will make money on your investment as the Bulls have a direct line to the ratepayers via a very friendly council who love throwing money at the club ( £200,000 this week alone) so no worries on that front.

You are a credit to Bradford and keep up the good work

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Old Dave says...
9:53am Thu 7 Mar 13

I'm sick to the teeth of genuine debate on here being hijacked by individuals who spout offensive, rude and downright innaccurate comments. There needs to be more moderation on here unless the cretins and keyboard warriors will be the only ones left.

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barbarian mike says...
10:01am Thu 7 Mar 13

Awsome news! I officially love you Jay! COYB!

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flashdonut says...
10:03am Thu 7 Mar 13

Fantastic news. Ignore the loner's with their petty comments. This is genuinely great news for the cub.

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smithy26 says...
10:18am Thu 7 Mar 13

Brill news and all the best Jay

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martinwildbull says...
10:29am Thu 7 Mar 13

Great news. I hope she makes a fortune in the long term from this investment by lining our trophy cabinet as it means that the other shares that OK is about to make available will also be worth a lot.

As for clamhead, he does seem to have rather intimate knowledge of sheep. Perhaps he should stick to his knitting rather than fishing.

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morti59 says...
10:30am Thu 7 Mar 13

Look at the club 12 months ago and look at it today, from the outside good management and a good playing team. We seem to be moving forward in very big ways and looking to build for tomorrow. The arrival of Kate as non exec last year was good but this news about Jay is even better, not just because of the added funds but the fact the club is bringing in successful business women. I couldn't be happier and I hope that at some point Jay does get some sort of return on her investment because any six figure sum is no chump change and can only go to serve the club in a good way. As for growing up in Holme Wood that just goes to show that you can grow up in a place that seems to offer no future (just by perception) but Jay has proven that hard work and determination can bring success and wealth and that should be applauded!! Rant over :)

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PHILISAN says...
10:32am Thu 7 Mar 13

Great to hear and yet more encouragement for others to invest in their local Club.Girl-Power hits on the Bulls! J OK for me!

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theviking62 says...
10:42am Thu 7 Mar 13

Welcome on board, hope you have a long association with the Bulls.

Ignore the idiots that post on here. They have very little in their sad lives, other than coming on here to be offensive and then only when the Bulls and money are mentioned in the same article.

As to the misguided City fans, who think they have been neglected, all I can say to them is, go polish the green eyed yellow idol that some of you seem to have down at Valley Parade.

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Prycey says...
10:53am Thu 7 Mar 13

More good news and it looks like we are building a management team made up of truly successful people who love our team, club and city. Does this money go into the club or has she bought shares off OK? Did OK own 100% of the shares? Didn’t he pay about £100k with some more later? Someone might know the situation how this works as I am not sure. Adey seems to know much more about that side. However it works, it looks as though the club really are building for the future and these people should be thanked if we ever meet them as they have the money to help our beloved club when I can’t afford that type of involvement.

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monobrow man says...
10:55am Thu 7 Mar 13

Having shares in something seems to be good business again, especially with how well the dow Jones did last week maybe a good investment for the future. Hope more people get on board now, come on you bulls.

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Outraged English Subject says...
11:19am Thu 7 Mar 13

Bless you Ms Willey and welcome to the family,

xxx

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Mumby was the best says...
11:27am Thu 7 Mar 13

Good to see the moderator has done his job and removed the offensive post. How low will some people go in an attempt to troll a forum?

Welcome on board Jay

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Adeybull says...
11:38am Thu 7 Mar 13

Someone has clearly taken on board the issue of this forum being ruined by trolls - the offensive stuff has been removed. Sadly, too, have some of the posts (including my own) urging Ms. Willey to ignore the troll. Not all, mind. Maybe because mine criticised the lack of moderation?

Anyway, my (removed) post welcomed Ms Willey on board, and I described her appointment as superb news.

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Solomon Grundy says...
11:53am Thu 7 Mar 13

Excellent news and welcome aboard Jay! Exactly what is needed.

COYB!!!!

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raisemeup says...
11:56am Thu 7 Mar 13

A very sensible decision to bring investers into the club. Jay is a welcome addition to an ever growing direction group, that are going to be the backbone for the future.
As for shares in the club it is to be welcomed. I would suspect that the deal will be similar to the previous way the organisation issued shares>
ie a set amount of ordinary £ shares being floated. (£200K as was) We can only wait and see.

If I can find some disposeable cash might have a go again. Like "Old Dave" I would suspect it's not a Dragons Den scenario where the return on investment is the actual criteria for Jay putting up the cash.
The reasoning I believe is far more altruistic than that..so well done Jay-Kate and Ian Greenwood who have all stood up to the mark, when it comes to supporting the vision of those others that went before you.
!50 years of history can't be dismissed!

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Mr Capp says...
12:02pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Bradford bulls' answer to Karen Brady. Ì'm sure the lady will prove her worth.

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Mumby was the best says...
12:16pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Adeybull wrote:
Someone has clearly taken on board the issue of this forum being ruined by trolls - the offensive stuff has been removed. Sadly, too, have some of the posts (including my own) urging Ms. Willey to ignore the troll. Not all, mind. Maybe because mine criticised the lack of moderation?

Anyway, my (removed) post welcomed Ms Willey on board, and I described her appointment as superb news.
Probably like my post it was removed because you quoted the lowlife`s posting in your post Adeybull

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RonnieRhino says...
12:32pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Hi Mr Viking.
Can you just clarify this comment, confused.
"go polish the green eyed yellow idol that some of you seem to have down at Valley Parade.”

As for Jay Willey coming on board at the Bulls.
Well done. You've got people willing to put there hard earned cash in to the club.
Surely that's a good thing?
The Club "seems" to be going the right way with regards to employing people who actually care about the club.
All you need now is more people to attend home games?

Have you done many Tickets deals for instance?

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Bone_idle18 says...
12:45pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Truth77 wrote:
Well done for investing in Bradford even if it is the wrong haped ball!!

But seriously Jay we desperatly need more people like you who back there home town.
On the money front you will make money on your investment as the Bulls have a direct line to the ratepayers via a very friendly council who love throwing money at the club ( £200,000 this week alone) so no worries on that front.

You are a credit to Bradford and keep up the good work
It was a LOAN - look it up if you haven't quite grasped the concept, or ask you're older brother, even a 10 year old will be able to explain it to you!

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Andy2010 says...
2:07pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Nice to have you on board

Not bad on the eye either ;)

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Willey42 says...
2:22pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Sheffieldbull wrote:
Jay Willey, please ignore the offensive cretins that spout their bile on here. You are a credit to Bradford and the Bulls and your support and expertise are very welcome. I wish you a long and successful relationship with the Bulls.
Thank You so much xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Potter for the sack wrote:
Doubt if Willey42 is in fact Jay Willey, but whoever it is your comments are shared by most sensible people.
Jay is certainly glamorous and a very welcome addition to the Bulls, new blood is always welcome, with new ideas.
Wonderful new start from the Bulls. OKs Indian restaurants could do with having a food outlet on match days, any chance?
Oi! It is actually I me in person on here.
In the Glamourous Flesh :-) I want to stay in touch with our Fans & the City of Bradford what better way to do it than on here.

Thank You for your support & kind words its nice to read & appreciated. xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:25pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Truth77 wrote:
Well done for investing in Bradford even if it is the wrong haped ball!!

But seriously Jay we desperatly need more people like you who back there home town.
On the money front you will make money on your investment as the Bulls have a direct line to the ratepayers via a very friendly council who love throwing money at the club ( £200,000 this week alone) so no worries on that front.

You are a credit to Bradford and keep up the good work
Thank You so much.

Appreciated.

Jay ****

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Willey42 says...
2:26pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Old Dave wrote:
I'm sick to the teeth of genuine debate on here being hijacked by individuals who spout offensive, rude and downright innaccurate comments. There needs to be more moderation on here unless the cretins and keyboard warriors will be the only ones left.
Here here its been reported xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:27pm Thu 7 Mar 13

barbarian mike wrote:
Awsome news! I officially love you Jay! COYB!
I love you all back & will do my very best to make our Club a Success! Come & say Hello I will be chatting to Fans after the Hull Game at home :-)

Thank You xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:32pm Thu 7 Mar 13

flashdonut wrote:
Fantastic news. Ignore the loner's with their petty comments. This is genuinely great news for the cub.
Thank U again xxx

Jay xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:33pm Thu 7 Mar 13

smithy26 wrote:
Brill news and all the best Jay
Thank U so much xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:34pm Thu 7 Mar 13

martinwildbull wrote:
Great news. I hope she makes a fortune in the long term from this investment by lining our trophy cabinet as it means that the other shares that OK is about to make available will also be worth a lot.

As for clamhead, he does seem to have rather intimate knowledge of sheep. Perhaps he should stick to his knitting rather than fishing.
Thanks again Guys & Dolls,

So much support & appreciated.

Jay xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:37pm Thu 7 Mar 13

morti59 wrote:
Look at the club 12 months ago and look at it today, from the outside good management and a good playing team. We seem to be moving forward in very big ways and looking to build for tomorrow. The arrival of Kate as non exec last year was good but this news about Jay is even better, not just because of the added funds but the fact the club is bringing in successful business women. I couldn't be happier and I hope that at some point Jay does get some sort of return on her investment because any six figure sum is no chump change and can only go to serve the club in a good way. As for growing up in Holme Wood that just goes to show that you can grow up in a place that seems to offer no future (just by perception) but Jay has proven that hard work and determination can bring success and wealth and that should be applauded!! Rant over :)
Awh Thank You.

HolmeWood is my roots I will never forget it or Bradford my Family, Friends, Fans of two Great Clubs Bradford Bulls & Bradford City! Onwards & Upwards!

I best go & get some work done Lol xxx

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Willey42 says...
2:41pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Thank You all again for your kind words and support.

I have tried to thank you all on here, however I really need to go and do some work :-)

Keep up the support & I will look forward to seeing you all at the Game!

Jay xxx

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Shipley Paul says...
3:11pm Thu 7 Mar 13

You only had to be at Huddersfield on sunday to see the potential that exists at Osdal, both on and off the field. It's a cliche to describe a club's fans as the best, but Bulls fans are exceptional and I'm sure we are all appreciative of Jay and anyone who invests in our club. We wish Jay all the best, and I'm sure success will not be far away!

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morti59 says...
3:27pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Jay you just need to get your self on Twitter now! a huge Bulls following on there, just start with Fat Dogs, Kate and Omar are avid tweeters. Another great way to interact with the fans. And also thanks for the thanks about mine and others comments. Its a nice touch!!

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Truth77 says...
4:02pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Bone_idle18 wrote:
Truth77 wrote:
Well done for investing in Bradford even if it is the wrong haped ball!!

But seriously Jay we desperatly need more people like you who back there home town.
On the money front you will make money on your investment as the Bulls have a direct line to the ratepayers via a very friendly council who love throwing money at the club ( £200,000 this week alone) so no worries on that front.

You are a credit to Bradford and keep up the good work
It was a LOAN - look it up if you haven't quite grasped the concept, or ask you're older brother, even a 10 year old will be able to explain it to you!
I know its a loan but trouble is with the Bulls they never get repaid and the taxpayer foots the bill. Tell me how many £MILLIONS of ratepayers money have gone to this club over the years and how much the council got back, Heres a clue its a round figure.
BTW, The welcome to Jay and her investment was genuine and I will gloss over your purile insult over age as its a reflection of your poor manners

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taurusthebull says...
4:02pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Welcome Jay, great to see you putting your support behind the club, many thanks.

note for all has anyone seen these uncalled for comments on NRL website?


For Wests Tigers, there remain plenty of questions still to be answered.

In many ways this is a new beginning for the Tigers, having farewelled veteran coach Tim Sheens after 10 seasons and brought in the highly rated but relatively inexperienced Mick Potter in his place.

Inexperienced my a**e
Mick Potter a legend !!!

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Positivepete says...
4:25pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Great news. Welcome Jay. Good to see Bradford people talking Bradford up. We still have a few things to be proud of and hopefully with some fresh ideas then Bradford Bulls can be one of them once again. You and Omar can see the passion of the bulls supporters on Sunday.

And of course we can make it profitable. Just look at the underutilised space at Odsal. Fill it seven days a week and the turnover will blitz that of the salary needed to run the footy side.

Best of luck and ignore the numpties on here.

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Bone_idle18 says...
5:27pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Truth77 wrote:
Bone_idle18 wrote:
Truth77 wrote:
Well done for investing in Bradford even if it is the wrong haped ball!!

But seriously Jay we desperatly need more people like you who back there home town.
On the money front you will make money on your investment as the Bulls have a direct line to the ratepayers via a very friendly council who love throwing money at the club ( £200,000 this week alone) so no worries on that front.

You are a credit to Bradford and keep up the good work
It was a LOAN - look it up if you haven't quite grasped the concept, or ask you're older brother, even a 10 year old will be able to explain it to you!
I know its a loan but trouble is with the Bulls they never get repaid and the taxpayer foots the bill. Tell me how many £MILLIONS of ratepayers money have gone to this club over the years and how much the council got back, Heres a clue its a round figure.
BTW, The welcome to Jay and her investment was genuine and I will gloss over your purile insult over age as its a reflection of your poor manners
You mean the handing over of the ground and maintenance? Didn't that save the council a fortune?

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Videoref says...
7:10pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Well done Jay & welcome to the Bulls. From a lad who is from Parsonage Rd (well actually Lilac Grove Street but didn't want to show my age!) I think it is superb to hear of Bradfordians backing the club and putting their money where their mouth is. Please though- a request, don't put on special offers of your products for Lady season ticket holders-we have more cosmetics in our house than Boots and if she buys more I won't be able to afford to go to the away matches!
I sincerely hope you get a great return in the long term on your investment which means the Bulls will be on a secure financial footing in the future and we won't be in last years position ever again.
Well done

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Truth77 says...
8:23pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Bone_idle18 wrote:
Truth77 wrote:
Bone_idle18 wrote:
Truth77 wrote:
Well done for investing in Bradford even if it is the wrong haped ball!!

But seriously Jay we desperatly need more people like you who back there home town.
On the money front you will make money on your investment as the Bulls have a direct line to the ratepayers via a very friendly council who love throwing money at the club ( £200,000 this week alone) so no worries on that front.

You are a credit to Bradford and keep up the good work
It was a LOAN - look it up if you haven't quite grasped the concept, or ask you're older brother, even a 10 year old will be able to explain it to you!
I know its a loan but trouble is with the Bulls they never get repaid and the taxpayer foots the bill. Tell me how many £MILLIONS of ratepayers money have gone to this club over the years and how much the council got back, Heres a clue its a round figure.
BTW, The welcome to Jay and her investment was genuine and I will gloss over your purile insult over age as its a reflection of your poor manners
You mean the handing over of the ground and maintenance? Didn't that save the council a fortune?
The handing over of the ground came with a grant of £4 MILLION of ratepayers money plus other repair grants not published by the council to help with maintenance and a peppercorn rent for the ground of just £1 per annum, The club then sold the lease meaning the money for maintenance was effectively gone along with the sale money from the RFL. If you call that saving the ratepayers money you need to go back to school.

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theviking62 says...
8:26pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Videoref, your not the only one from " the 'dyke " myself born n bred in Firth Street, great aunt n grandma, lived on William Street. The Waterhouse family lived on Lilac Grove, along with the Gibbons, the Fowlers. Which family are you from? I may know you?

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room111124 says...
8:32pm Thu 7 Mar 13

I hear that tomorrow the T&A will be running a world exclusive that Wayne Rooney is to sign for Bradford Park Avenue.

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Videoref says...
8:37pm Thu 7 Mar 13

theviking62 wrote:
Videoref, your not the only one from " the 'dyke " myself born n bred in Firth Street, great aunt n grandma, lived on William Street. The Waterhouse family lived on Lilac Grove, along with the Gibbons, the Fowlers. Which family are you from? I may know you?
Hi Viking
Wouldn't want to put too much personal info on here with some of the Trolls etc but suffice it to say, my family also lived in Firth St prior to moving 'up market' to Lilac Grove Street just before I was born (1949) Dad played pt for Northern as did I as a lad, and we were both there for the 'Big 'un' in 1954. We lived up the top on the right at 64 (back) and Dad had a garage down by coalyard he used to do up bangers and where we all met up at plot night for communal fireworks, pie& peas, toffee apples etc. Virtually all the family worked at Whiteheads. Bring back any memories? I have 3 older sisters and I am told we had the 1st TV in Lilac Grove st and we sat on benches watching the Coronation

Sorry to go off topic-but you asked!!

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axlef1963 says...
9:42pm Thu 7 Mar 13

why is it when ever theres good news about some muppets join this forum to have a shot at it.even worse they give personnel insults to the people involved.boy theres some cowards in this world passing judgements on people they dont even know so brave of them.if there so big and brave let them come forward and show some bottle.i think a good idea is to have c charity boxing match come on lets see how tough you are in the flesh i would happly knock you black and blue for charity and i bet some on this site would pay good money to see it.from all true rl fans sorry to jay willey for the vile spouted on this site today see you all at widnes tomorrow coyb

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Rambo says...
10:04pm Thu 7 Mar 13

"i think a good idea is to have c charity boxing match come on lets see how tough you are in the flesh i would happly knock you black and blue for charity and i bet some on this site would pay good money to see it"
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Look out everyone. We have a major badass in the room.

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Victor Clayton says...
10:23pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Nice looking babe.

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room111124 says...
11:39pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Gloves on when that six figure investment is banked and cleared.

Two years ago the Orlando based Kroma company had eight employees and about $500,000 in annual sales. The Kardashian sisters were paid an upfront advance of $1 million for licensing rights of Khroma products with guaranteed minimum royalty payments of $4.6 million to $5.2 million depending on launch dates of various products.

I know who my money's on.

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spanglishbull.uk says...
8:44am Fri 8 Mar 13

So room 11124,Shelfrhino and Willey 42 are all the same person then eh.Sad,sad little people.

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spanglishbull.uk says...
8:49am Fri 8 Mar 13

By the way can anybody tell me when City went into liquidation after Mr Richmond if all the creditors got paid because I never got any of my money owed.

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Truth77 says...
9:11am Fri 8 Mar 13

spanglishbull.uk wrote:
By the way can anybody tell me when City went into liquidation after Mr Richmond if all the creditors got paid because I never got any of my money owed.
The troubles at Bradford City have been well documented but theres one massive difference between them and the Bulls, Whilst both are private companies Bradford City have not had one penny of ratepayers money either given or lent by the council,
Compare this with the Bulls who have had Massive amounts of ratepayers money running in to Millions of pounds which has all been lost or wasted
whilst the council can find no money to repair schools or help the poor or disabled it can find hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Bulls which the ratepayers will probably never see back

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Matt10 says...
10:04am Fri 8 Mar 13

I think this is great news for the Bulls, why would people be appose this ladies input? As more money is pumped in to the club the facilities will improve, this will lead to more functions and even music concerts etc etc being held at the venue. That will inevitably lead to profit. Super league clubs can't rely on match day ticket sales and revenue from rugby alone, its just not there. It looks like the Bulls are once again thinking outside the box as they did with bullmania all those years ago. I think the future looks bright both on and off the field for Bradford.

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theviking62 says...
10:04am Fri 8 Mar 13

Spanglish.uk, glad to hear from you again, how goes. Alfucham, Shelfrhino, and the other Trolls, only appear when money and Bulls are mentioned in same article. Alfucham, is totally off his trolley, what he writes is purile, vindictive garbage, based on his own deluded fantasies. Shelfrhino, like the City supporters sees all at Odsal with envy. Ie green eyed little plebs. Or for those of you who have no knowledge of Rudyard Kipling, he wasn't a baker, and his works, jealous. Ronnie rhino I include you in that. He wrote a poem re jealousy. Find it, it is worth a read, as are all his works.

Re City, I believe the council helped you out on more than one occasion.

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RonnieRhino says...
10:51am Fri 8 Mar 13

Morning Viking.

Can you provide evidence that Bradford Council "helped" Bradford City out?

Cheers.

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Truth77 says...
10:54am Fri 8 Mar 13

The last time City got money from the council was 1963, They got a £30 loan which was then called in and sent City into recievership, With that sort of help City are probably better off without council input

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spanglishbull.uk says...
11:56am Fri 8 Mar 13

Truth 77
The question I am asking is aimed at the City supporter who thinks
O.K.should settle all the creditors.Did City settle with all the creditors after Mr.Richmond? Yes or no.I fully understand where you are coming from re the council but that was not associated with my question.Viking yes all fine here,sorry to hear about Barry Stead,will speak to Colin soon.

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Sheffieldbull says...
2:06pm Fri 8 Mar 13

spanglishbull.uk wrote:
So room 11124,Shelfrhino and Willey 42 are all the same person then eh.Sad,sad little people.
Hi spanglish,I'm pretty certain you'll find that Willey42 in very much the real thing,unlike the other idiots that have been erased on here. I have a good reason to arrive at this conclusion.

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bantamchris says...
3:35pm Fri 8 Mar 13

why invest in a rugby club? silly billy! Football all the way, least we have the potential to be massive whereas Bulls are a small time club!

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room111124 says...
5:03pm Fri 8 Mar 13

Matt10 says...’I think this is great news for the Bulls, why would people be appose (Sic) this ladies input?’

I’m sure nobody at all is opposed to anyone who wishes to donate money to the Bulls, especially a reported six figure donation. But some of us do remember the whole Odsal Superdome fiasco and are therefore a little more questioning; perhaps even a little cynical.

Ms Willey is no doubt a successful, experienced and committed business woman and supporter of the Bulls. She may well have the means by which to invest a six figure sum in the Bulls.

But the evidence is hardly compelling, is it? Her main company is in liquidation. She became a Director of another company in May 2912 and she is reported to be the “owner” of the European arm of Florida based company Korma, yet no company information or accounts for its European “division” appear to exist.

Perhaps a little investigative journalism wouldn’t go amiss.

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axlef1963 says...
6:12pm Fri 8 Mar 13

why are people so obsest with trying to trace companies.all the best business people have there fingers in many pies.try to find richard bransons millions you have no chance of finding it.lets just be gratefull some ones putting her money into a cause that she loves.on the subject of the muppet who likes football.stay on your own site as football know is like watching ballet.id love to see one of the over paid prima donas on a rugby league field .he would last about 2 mins before running for his life coyb

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Shelfrhino says...
6:34pm Fri 8 Mar 13

Victor Clayton wrote:
Nice looking babe.
Should have gone to Specsavers.

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Shelfrhino says...
6:36pm Fri 8 Mar 13

axlef1963 wrote:
why are people so obsest with trying to trace companies.all the best business people have there fingers in many pies.try to find richard bransons millions you have no chance of finding it.lets just be gratefull some ones putting her money into a cause that she loves.on the subject of the muppet who likes football.stay on your own site as football know is like watching ballet.id love to see one of the over paid prima donas on a rugby league field .he would last about 2 mins before running for his life coyb
Muppetry of the first degree. Well done.

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room111124 says...
6:58pm Fri 8 Mar 13

I think comparing the multi-millionaire Richard Branson with someone who lists a business interest under Sunbed Hire in Leeds is perhaps stretching the argument a little.

But let's wait and see.

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axlef1963 says...
7:07pm Fri 8 Mar 13

shelfrhinos crawled from under his rock again first how did you know i had a degree and secondly seeing as your having a go at some ones looks i bet your a real catch and married to a real goddess me thinks not.time for you to crawl back under your rock na na night you need your beauty sleep

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axlef1963 says...
7:09pm Fri 8 Mar 13

shelfrhinos crawled from under his rock again first how did you know i had a degree and secondly seeing as your having a go at some ones looks i bet your a real catch and married to a real goddess me thinks not.time for you to crawl back under your rock na na night you need your beauty sleep

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Shelfrhino says...
7:52pm Fri 8 Mar 13

axlef1963 wrote:
shelfrhinos crawled from under his rock again first how did you know i had a degree and secondly seeing as your having a go at some ones looks i bet your a real catch and married to a real goddess me thinks not.time for you to crawl back under your rock na na night you need your beauty sleep
It wasn't worth reading the first time, so no need to repeat yourself.

Who are you....Gareth Gates?

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axlef1963 says...
8:16pm Fri 8 Mar 13

oh dear hes still out just a thought have you got issues as youve always got to have personnel attacks on people shows low shelt esteem ps mighty bulls 10-0 up not bad for a struggling team

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Shelfrhino says...
9:45am Sat 9 Mar 13

axlef1963 wrote:
oh dear hes still out just a thought have you got issues as youve always got to have personnel attacks on people shows low shelt esteem ps mighty bulls 10-0 up not bad for a struggling team
You were s s saying, Gareth :)

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Andy2010 says...
9:52am Sat 9 Mar 13

Shelfrhino wrote:
Victor Clayton wrote:
Nice looking babe.
Should have gone to Specsavers.
aarggh cmon

I most definately WOULD

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axlef1963 says...
11:15am Sat 9 Mar 13

hes out again folks no answer to how much of a love god he is lol but then again the whinos got stuffed by the giants last night oh just remind me who stuffed the giants last week on there home patch and just to finish i bet you would nt mind being mr gates hes got money the looks talent and a good looking girlfriend everything you havent lol

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Shelfrhino says...
11:18am Sat 9 Mar 13

I often agree with your post's Andy, but on this one I'm sorry.

She is just not very attractive, same as that other munter involved with the club.

Each to their own I suppose ;)

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axlef1963 says...
11:29am Sat 9 Mar 13

andys got more taste and class than you and as for that last comment you must be married to a real sunner.love to see you in the same room as them and repeat your observations

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Potter for the sack says...
4:34pm Sat 9 Mar 13

axlef1963 wrote:
andys got more taste and class than you and as for that last comment you must be married to a real sunner.love to see you in the same room as them and repeat your observations
He cant be married, who woud have a loser like him!

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axlef1963 says...
5:15pm Sat 9 Mar 13

if having a beautifull younger wife chelsea tractor on my drive and 4 holidays a year is classed as a losser then thats me bring it on.good night last night bulls 3rd in league and whinos lose result lol

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room111124 says...
8:25pm Sat 9 Mar 13

axlef1963 wrote:
if having a beautifull younger wife chelsea tractor on my drive and 4 holidays a year is classed as a losser then thats me bring it on.good night last night bulls 3rd in league and whinos lose result lol
Very nice. Perhaps you should invest in the Bulls. You at least sound like you might actually have the cash to do so. Unless your 4 holidays a year are Widnes, Hull KR, Salford and Warrington away.

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Shelfrhino says...
10:11pm Sat 9 Mar 13

axlef1963 wrote:
if having a beautifull younger wife chelsea tractor on my drive and 4 holidays a year is classed as a losser then thats me bring it on.good night last night bulls 3rd in league and whinos lose result lol
I bet you would give all of this up just to be literate.

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axlef1963 says...
11:00pm Sat 9 Mar 13

did last year and no i would not.the answer to them questions anyway whats wrong with widnes,hull kr,salford and warrington.they all have pubs dont they. still not mentioning last nights scores are you whino back under rock ppppppplease

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bantam59 says...
4:51pm Sat 23 Mar 13

Willey42 wrote:
Sheffieldbull wrote:
Jay Willey, please ignore the offensive cretins that spout their bile on here. You are a credit to Bradford and the Bulls and your support and expertise are very welcome. I wish you a long and successful relationship with the Bulls.
Thank You so much xxx
SHE MUST BE WRONG IN HER HEAD TO INVEST IN BRADFORD BULLS

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bantam59 says...
4:55pm Sat 23 Mar 13

Shipley Paul wrote:
You only had to be at Huddersfield on sunday to see the potential that exists at Osdal, both on and off the field. It's a cliche to describe a club's fans as the best, but Bulls fans are exceptional and I'm sure we are all appreciative of Jay and anyone who invests in our club. We wish Jay all the best, and I'm sure success will not be far away!
SOLD UNDER 6.000 SEASON TICKETS IS A JOKE
UP V TIGERS

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speak_the_ truth says...
4:36pm Tue 26 Mar 13

I read the article with interest,but wonder how much investigating was done when this article was published or was it took on face value.Ms willey does not own kroma eu but owns the rights to distribute and looking at previous business ventures,one looks to have been liquidated only months ago.I hope Ms willey has the money she says but if she has Im sure her creditors would be interested or is this a scheme or publicity plan to get more "real investors"
https://www.duedil.c
om/company/07157826/
jay-willey-limited
http://www.companies
intheuk.co.uk/ltd/ja
y-willey
As I say I hope i have been given mis information and that Ms wiley Has the funds and that she and the Bulls are a success that we all hope for

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bobbyo says...
12:10am Thu 4 Apr 13

Top lady best wishes Hun, hers hope for success against the kardashians and success with business and success with the bulls, love ya pretty woman x. COYB.

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