Passion of Khan for Bradford Bulls is infectious (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)
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Passion of Omar Khan for Bradford Bulls is infectious
6:30am Thursday 20th September 2012 in Sport
By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter
Omar Khan, Francis Cummins and Gerry Sutcliffe
Omar Khan was struggling with flu when he and Gerry Sutcliffe unveiled Francis Cummins as the new Bulls head coach on Monday morning.
“I’m sorry if I start coughing, I’ve been a bit run down lately and I’ll probably have to hand you over to Gerry very quickly!” Khan told the assembled media.
Khan battled on through the press conference and his affiliation to the club and the city became apparent.
“Bradford has always been my passion," said the restaurant boss.
“I want to promote Bradford because it’s a city that I love.
“It’s done a hell of a lot for me and I want to put something back into the community.
“This is not a business – the Bulls are something I’m passionate about; not to make money but to make a difference here. Am I enjoying it so far? I’m loving it.
“I’ve been suffering badly with the flu and a cold this week and it’s been horrible! But I’m getting over it.”
As a proud Bradfordian himself, Khan is delighted that the current Bulls side has a local heart with the likes of Elliott Whitehead and John Bateman at its core.
He said: “Bateman and Whitehead are fantastic players – absolutely beautiful players – and it’s great to have home-grown Bradford boys in the team.
“I still keep in touch with the likes of Leon Pryce and Robbie Hunter-Paul from their time at the Bulls. We used to chill out together and I was very close with them.”
Khan is also evidently close to MP Sutcliffe and the bond they share would appear to bode well for their future partnership at Odsal .
Sutcliffe said: “What’s been really good is the amount of good will we have received from the fans – particularly BullBuilder, fans in general and also businesses in Bradford.
“We’ve got an exciting young coach, an exciting team and hopefully he can make a success of this great club.”
Cummins, Sutcliffe and Khan received a round of applause from the smattering of fans at the end of the press conference.
A new era was well and truly underway.
Comments(28)
Mumby was the best
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7:14am Thu 20 Sep 12
Sheffieldbull
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8:22am Thu 20 Sep 12
Mumby was the best wrote:So, when you posted the exact same words on RLFans yesterday at 12.33pm under one of your other names - this one, no other than Adeybull, you thought we should read these words on here even though they have nothing to do with this article!
I have gone on record as saying the only possible justification I could see for massive fines on this scale would be to pay off creditors, maybe to keep Sport England off the RFL's back after yet another loss to HMRC. Whether this is part of the plan I have no idea, nor do I know how in practice it could be effected within the insolvency legislation. But I cannot see any other possible justification for putting the new owners at such a huge disadvantage compared to the rest of the competition? Unless it is all politics, and is a warning to any other club owners about what will happen if they put THEIR club into administration, but (unlike the end result at Bulls) then tried to buy the assets off the adminstrator and come back as a phoenix afetr a pre-pack? But I can only speculate, since I cannot understand why the RFL would at once allow OKB to take over the Licence AND at the same time do their best to ensure the club will struggle to meet the conditions for having a Licence.
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FELLOW BULLS SUPPORTERS - DO YOU NEED ANY FURTHER PROOF THAT THIS 'FAKE MUMBY' IS A COMPLETE THIEF AND SCUMBAG?
Mumby was the best
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8:35am Thu 20 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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8:55am Thu 20 Sep 12
Sheffieldbull wrote:Stalker.
Mumby was the best wrote: I have gone on record as saying the only possible justification I could see for massive fines on this scale would be to pay off creditors, maybe to keep Sport England off the RFL's back after yet another loss to HMRC. Whether this is part of the plan I have no idea, nor do I know how in practice it could be effected within the insolvency legislation. But I cannot see any other possible justification for putting the new owners at such a huge disadvantage compared to the rest of the competition? Unless it is all politics, and is a warning to any other club owners about what will happen if they put THEIR club into administration, but (unlike the end result at Bulls) then tried to buy the assets off the adminstrator and come back as a phoenix afetr a pre-pack? But I can only speculate, since I cannot understand why the RFL would at once allow OKB to take over the Licence AND at the same time do their best to ensure the club will struggle to meet the conditions for having a Licence.So, when you posted the exact same words on RLFans yesterday at 12.33pm under one of your other names - this one, no other than Adeybull, you thought we should read these words on here even though they have nothing to do with this article! . FELLOW BULLS SUPPORTERS - DO YOU NEED ANY FURTHER PROOF THAT THIS 'FAKE MUMBY' IS A COMPLETE THIEF AND SCUMBAG?
Capabull
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8:56am Thu 20 Sep 12
Shipley Paul
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8:56am Thu 20 Sep 12
oddshapedballs wrote:What? You mean a new owner who is prepared to put money into the club and apply sound business pinciples under the full scrutiny of the SL, and keep the cluub alive or all of us.......
where were u mr tordoff?? this isnt what we needed
Mr. Tordoff, a man in his 80's who may not need the hassle of another bail out challenge.
Shipley Paul
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8:56am Thu 20 Sep 12
oddshapedballs wrote:What? You mean a new owner who is prepared to put money into the club and apply sound business pinciples under the full scrutiny of the SL, and keep the cluub alive or all of us.......
where were u mr tordoff?? this isnt what we needed
Mr. Tordoff, a man in his 80's who may not need the hassle of another bail out challenge.
Capabull
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8:57am Thu 20 Sep 12
Capabull
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9:00am Thu 20 Sep 12
oddshapedballs wrote:What is your point here. Do you mean OK is not what we need?
where were u mr tordoff?? this isnt what we needed
Mumby was the best
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10:15am Thu 20 Sep 12
bully4us
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10:47am Thu 20 Sep 12
BierleyBoy
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11:47am Thu 20 Sep 12
Adeybull
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12:25pm Thu 20 Sep 12
BierleyBoy wrote:Yes, but then not really.
A company with just one director is not a recipe for success. Any business needs input from several specialists so Mr Khan nees more expertise & financal clout to join him on the board asap.
Does not matter a jot whether they are directors on the board or not; what matters is that he is supported by capable and experienced people. He comes across very much as a man of enthusiasm and ideas - both in droves. He already has people around him (some of us have already met some of them) and I am sure he will be building on that in the coming weeks.
He also has the very big advantage of having a former Sports Minister on the team. I'd tend not to underestimate the significance of nor the potential in that.
Mumby was the best
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12:29pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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2:10pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Assuming that Sky will even want to televise games involving such a hamstrung club...?
Sheffieldbull
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2:41pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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2:41pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Sheffieldbull
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2:46pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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3:02pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Mumby was the best
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3:02pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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3:03pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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3:03pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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3:04pm Thu 20 Sep 12
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4:53pm Thu 20 Sep 12
raisemeup
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7:59pm Thu 20 Sep 12
Adeybull wrote:You are right there Adey, the problem with the one Director syndrome previously was always a case of underlying animosity from other quarters.
BierleyBoy wrote:Yes, but then not really.
A company with just one director is not a recipe for success. Any business needs input from several specialists so Mr Khan nees more expertise & financal clout to join him on the board asap.
Does not matter a jot whether they are directors on the board or not; what matters is that he is supported by capable and experienced people. He comes across very much as a man of enthusiasm and ideas - both in droves. He already has people around him (some of us have already met some of them) and I am sure he will be building on that in the coming weeks.
He also has the very big advantage of having a former Sports Minister on the team. I'd tend not to underestimate the significance of nor the potential in that.
Right or wrong is anyone's guess but it was noticeable at every game, to me anyway. However the obvious enthusiasm from OK and GS was palpable in the room. I got the impression that the struggle for recognition in 2013 , was also a struggle that we were going to be part of , and the club was all our collective responsibility, because we are all part of the team.
This really is what a Peoples team is about.
COYB we're OK will be the chant!
PS It wouldn't hurt to mention our progress in the corridors of power either. aka your comment re the ex Sports Minister.
alfucham
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2:56am Fri 21 Sep 12
raisemeup wrote:I was listening on the radio today of the project amongst ptemier fooyball clubs and championship sides to involve the community in taking steps to be active.
Adeybull wrote:You are right there Adey, the problem with the one Director syndrome previously was always a case of underlying animosity from other quarters. Right or wrong is anyone's guess but it was noticeable at every game, to me anyway. However the obvious enthusiasm from OK and GS was palpable in the room. I got the impression that the struggle for recognition in 2013 , was also a struggle that we were going to be part of , and the club was all our collective responsibility, because we are all part of the team. This really is what a Peoples team is about. COYB we're OK will be the chant! PS It wouldn't hurt to mention our progress in the corridors of power either. aka your comment re the ex Sports Minister.BierleyBoy wrote: A company with just one director is not a recipe for success. Any business needs input from several specialists so Mr Khan nees more expertise & financal clout to join him on the board asap.Yes, but then not really. Does not matter a jot whether they are directors on the board or not; what matters is that he is supported by capable and experienced people. He comes across very much as a man of enthusiasm and ideas - both in droves. He already has people around him (some of us have already met some of them) and I am sure he will be building on that in the coming weeks. He also has the very big advantage of having a former Sports Minister on the team. I'd tend not to underestimate the significance of nor the potential in that.
People respond to there heros policy.
Old chaps in Liverpool now cycling 100 miles a week and lets be fair the players and club are most peoples heros and tjhe idea is they respond better with the pro club leading such fitness initiatives.
The peoples club sounds perfect.
Apparently been a tremendous success.
Mumby was the best
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9:13am Fri 21 Sep 12
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7:12am Thu 20 Sep 12