Crookes targets Hull of a display for Bradford Bulls

7:00am Friday 31st August 2012 in Bulls Photograph of the Author By Ross Heppenstall, Bradford Bulls Reporter

Jason Crookes, left, is aiming to continue his good form against Hull FC, who are thought to be in line to sign him at the end of the season Jason Crookes, left, is aiming to continue his good form against Hull FC, who are thought to be in line to sign him at the end of the season

Jason Crookes is poised to line up against his future employers tomorrow night – and reckons he could be about to hit top gear.

The Bulls winger, 22, is understood to have agreed to join Hull FC when his current deal at Odsal expires at the end of the season.

He recently returned to action after four months on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury sustained against the Black and Whites at the KC Stadium on March 30.

His comeback against Hull KR on August 10 was marked with an expertly-taken try and he was impressive again in the recent win at his hometown club Huddersfield.

“I couldn’t wait to get back out there against Hull KR,” said Crookes.

“I actually felt a bit off the pace in that game but I started to come back stronger again against Huddersfield and felt good.

“I’ve got a lot of mates who play for Huddersfield and a lot of mates who are from Huddersfield watching, so it was nice to help the team to such a great win.

“Hopefully this week against Hull FC I’ll be even better.”

Crookes is remaining tight-lipped on his future but it is understood that the bulk of the Bradford squad have deals lined up with rival clubs if the Bulls are booted out of Super League.

Significantly, the vast majority remain keen to stay at Odsal if top-flight status is retained and, crucially, a change of ownership is finally in sight.

It is understood that the RFL again met with the two main bidders – Bradford Park Avenue and Omar Khan – yesterday and asked them to provide additional proof of funds as the process of due diligence nears completion.

Crookes, looking ahead to tomorrow’s reunion with former Bulls skipper Andy Lynch , who returns to Odsal for the first time, added: “Lynchy is a massive player for them and probably one of the best props in the league.

“But it’s about what we do and a play-off spot is there for the taking if we win these last two games.”

Meanwhile, Championship leaders Featherstone have signed Bradford stand-off Kyle Briggs on a two-year deal. Briggs played for Rovers in 2010 before moving to the Bulls and re-joined the club earlier this year on loan.

* The Rugby League Cares Foundation, who bought numerous items of the late Trevor Foster’s memorabilia, have now donated the items to the Bulls’ Hertitage Foundation for future generations of Bradford supporters to enjoy.

Significantly, all the funds raised have been donated to the ever-increasing BullBuilder Hardship Fund.

John Downes of the Bradford Bulls Hertitage Foundation said: “Rugby League Cares, formerly the Rugby League Foundation, have shown great foresight in keeping heritage within the game.”

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BCFC LAD says...
7:16am Fri 31 Aug 12

He is only giving his new employers a taster of what they have bought for next season.

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Bull4eva says...
7:59am Fri 31 Aug 12

BCFC LAD wrote:
He is only giving his new employers a taster of what they have bought for next season.
Last time I checked, his contract expires at the end of the season which means Hull FC haven't bought him. He's a free agent and he's available to go where he pleases for no fee. Maybe do your research first before making a comment.

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Mumby was the best says...
8:15am Fri 31 Aug 12

Yes good luck to the lad if he is on more money he does right. But its`s heartening that the vast majority are keen to stay if we are in SL.

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Mumby was the best says...
8:19am Fri 31 Aug 12

Just spotted this in the other story
"Members of the RFL board are expected to meet today and it is hoped a decision could be revealed tonight."
Lets hope so

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AdeyG'man says...
8:28am Fri 31 Aug 12

So much for the anti-tampering deadline. RFL might as well scrap it entirely.

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Mumby was the best says...
8:30am Fri 31 Aug 12

Yes we always thought it went on, now here`s the proof.

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Sheffieldbull says...
8:33am Fri 31 Aug 12

Mumby was the best wrote:
Just spotted this in the other story
"Members of the RFL board are expected to meet today and it is hoped a decision could be revealed tonight."
Lets hope so
It would certainly make tomorrows game even more special if the decision is announced tonight / tomorrow morning.

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mumbyfan says...
9:11am Fri 31 Aug 12

will he turn out to be a massive loss like Atkins/Bridge?

Time will tell.

Who said Elima had played his last game too..? Somebody on here!

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Steam Pigs says...
9:12am Fri 31 Aug 12

It was rumoured Crookes was going to Hull before his long injury, when he was in blistering form... that was back in March!!!!

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DevonBull says...
9:33am Fri 31 Aug 12

If all this is true, making an announcement today would be the best idea for the players, staff and fans and would motivate all for the game! I think an investigation is needed for how the club got into this mess and, in my opinion how that waste of space administrator has handled this! Nobody will convince me that it is not down to him!

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AdeyG'man says...
9:36am Fri 31 Aug 12

Crookes waited long enough for his chance and when he go it, he goes to another club. Should have been in the first team instead of Rikki Sheriffe way back in the day. The problem is he's always injured. Once he loses his pace (which he will!) he'll be cut loose and end up in oblivion

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Steam Pigs says...
9:41am Fri 31 Aug 12

DevonBull wrote:
If all this is true, making an announcement today would be the best idea for the players, staff and fans and would motivate all for the game! I think an investigation is needed for how the club got into this mess and, in my opinion how that waste of space administrator has handled this! Nobody will convince me that it is not down to him!
true and whatever happened to all the money donated in the pledge.....

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BCFC LAD says...
9:47am Fri 31 Aug 12

I know but you would not believe it.

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BCFC LAD says...
9:53am Fri 31 Aug 12

I did say at the beginning of the week the announcement would conveniently come out just before the hull game to give the team an even bigger lift before going to catalans to get beaten in last game. I will be there tonight with the hull fans singing old faithful.

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Bull4eva says...
10:05am Fri 31 Aug 12

BCFC LAD wrote:
I did say at the beginning of the week the announcement would conveniently come out just before the hull game to give the team an even bigger lift before going to catalans to get beaten in last game. I will be there tonight with the hull fans singing old faithful.
You'll be on your own tonight sunshine. Yet again, if you want to comment, make sure its correct first.

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OxenhopeBull says...
10:51am Fri 31 Aug 12

Bull4eva wrote:
BCFC LAD wrote:
I did say at the beginning of the week the announcement would conveniently come out just before the hull game to give the team an even bigger lift before going to catalans to get beaten in last game. I will be there tonight with the hull fans singing old faithful.
You'll be on your own tonight sunshine. Yet again, if you want to comment, make sure its correct first.
Beat me to it Bull4eva, the thought of the troll standing alone (as it probably often does) was quite amusing.

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BCFC LAD says...
11:21am Fri 31 Aug 12

I will be out tonight with some hull fans as we have a few pubs in town to visit so technically I was right, I will be at the game with them but wont be paying in as I have a free childrens ticket but no one checks.

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A N Oldman says...
11:34am Fri 31 Aug 12

BCFC LAD, do you know the meaning of the word LIBEL. Carry on writing the discusting as you have done on the Francis Cummings article, my friend and you will. I have been in touch with my good friend Viking, he his of the same thought. Take this as a warning, as I've said before " you sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind. "

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A N Oldman says...
11:57am Fri 31 Aug 12

Wow, what an outburst, proving once again that you're nothing but a child. Hopefully this will get you banned sine die. Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.

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A N Oldman says...
11:57am Fri 31 Aug 12

Wow, what an outburst, proving once again that you're nothing but a child. Hopefully this will get you banned sine die. Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind.

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Parz says...
12:22pm Fri 31 Aug 12

AdeyG'man wrote:
So much for the anti-tampering deadline. RFL might as well scrap it entirely.
I did hear a few weeks back that the RFL had given the players who are out of contract at the end of the season permission to approch and speak to other clubs due to the financial crisis. I think it was once we went into admin. I'm not sure how much truth there was behind it though.

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BCFC LAD says...
1:20pm Fri 31 Aug 12

A N Oldman wrote:
BCFC LAD, do you know the meaning of the word LIBEL. Carry on writing the discusting as you have done on the Francis Cummings article, my friend and you will. I have been in touch with my good friend Viking, he his of the same thought. Take this as a warning, as I've said before " you sow the wind, you reap the whirlwind. "
Somebody has somehow got my login details. Till the T&A sort this problem out I suggest everyone ignores and does not respond to my/his postings.
I think its terrible that someone should do this.

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DevonBull says...
1:41pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Bull4eva wrote:
BCFC LAD wrote:
I did say at the beginning of the week the announcement would conveniently come out just before the hull game to give the team an even bigger lift before going to catalans to get beaten in last game. I will be there tonight with the hull fans singing old faithful.
You'll be on your own tonight sunshine. Yet again, if you want to comment, make sure its correct first.
What a fantastic answer!

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Bull4eva says...
1:47pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Its okay.

I've screenshot all of BCFC Lad's comments that could be classed as slander and Libel. I've e mailed the T&A and advised them i will be forwarding them onto the police for them to deal with and see if they can bring a case against him.

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A N Oldman says...
1:51pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Bull4eva, good idea.

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BCFC LAD says...
1:58pm Fri 31 Aug 12

It was not me.

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Bull4eva says...
2:13pm Fri 31 Aug 12

They'll soon find out because they can trace your IP address with your comments. Its not difficult. It'll more difficult to defend yourself to the police and the courts if it gets to that stage.

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A N Oldman says...
2:33pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Well said, bull4eva. They stole my ID, yes, like you stole others BCFC LAD. Bit late to complain, considering the amount of of stuff, that was posted.

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benji101 says...
3:23pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Bull4Eva about time someone took action, ByeBye BCFC mate, now can we get back to relevant posting ?? Lol I seriously hope we get the good news tonight and start re-signing players ASAP so we can't rebuild the squad.

Hopefully the core of the squad will stay, and then depending how many players leave its back to the re building stage! But after this season I have complete faith in MP and I'm sure he's got a plan in mind!

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Mumby was the best says...
4:19pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Hi Benji you said "I seriously hope we get the good news tonight and start re-signing players ASAP so we can't rebuild the squad."
Hope you meant CAN REBUILD the squad.

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A N Oldman says...
4:53pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Well the fool has gone. He hung himself, with his rather childish outburst, just because I asked him if he knew what libel was. Bull4eva, helped with his little gem. Just goes to show they can be beaten.

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Mumby was the best says...
5:48pm Fri 31 Aug 12

A N Oldman wrote:
Well the fool has gone. He hung himself, with his rather childish outburst, just because I asked him if he knew what libel was. Bull4eva, helped with his little gem. Just goes to show they can be beaten.
I see the slanderous childish outburst he posted on the Cummins story has been removed, hope you are right in that he`s been kicked off again.
The coward`s saying someone else posted it. Total waste of skin.

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A N Oldman says...
6:48pm Fri 31 Aug 12

We have a club. Khan and sutcliffe thank you.

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A N Oldman says...
6:51pm Fri 31 Aug 12

It's official, they are the new owners.

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
6:52pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I have read many interesting comments on this site over the last few months, and I am pleased that appears that a conclusion to this sorry mess is near completion, and we can look forward to seeing the bulls free from debt, and making headway with a new positve board.
However I would like to know what has happened to Mr Caisley, wasn't he supposed to have some potential businessmen in the background, once he effectively ejected our previous charman.He has certainly disappeared from the scene.
I also think that there must be a clear investigation as to where all the money has disappeared, when the club was successful, and who is to blame for all the mismanagement by the board over the last number of years.
Also how was the money that was raised by the fans and other RL fraternity used ?.
I do recall that it was mentioned in the press, that players were able to have talks with other clubs.However
let us hope that we do keep a strong nucleous of players , who have played so well for the club this season.
I also think that the coach and his staff have been quite remarkable in the situation that has occured this year.
I hope they can stay, and continue with the improvements made on the pitch made this year.
Finally well done for getting shut of that pillock BCFC.
Good luck to all on Saturday and lets hope that we can put one over on the Gateshull, as the KR supporters call them

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
6:52pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I have read many interesting comments on this site over the last few months, and I am pleased that appears that a conclusion to this sorry mess is near completion, and we can look forward to seeing the bulls free from debt, and making headway with a new positve board.
However I would like to know what has happened to Mr Caisley, wasn't he supposed to have some potential businessmen in the background, once he effectively ejected our previous charman.He has certainly disappeared from the scene.
I also think that there must be a clear investigation as to where all the money has disappeared, when the club was successful, and who is to blame for all the mismanagement by the board over the last number of years.
Also how was the money that was raised by the fans and other RL fraternity used ?.
I do recall that it was mentioned in the press, that players were able to have talks with other clubs.However
let us hope that we do keep a strong nucleous of players , who have played so well for the club this season.
I also think that the coach and his staff have been quite remarkable in the situation that has occured this year.
I hope they can stay, and continue with the improvements made on the pitch made this year.
Finally well done for getting shut of that pillock BCFC.
Good luck to all on Saturday and lets hope that we can put one over on the Gateshull, as the KR supporters call them

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
6:52pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I have read many interesting comments on this site over the last few months, and I am pleased that appears that a conclusion to this sorry mess is near completion, and we can look forward to seeing the bulls free from debt, and making headway with a new positve board.
However I would like to know what has happened to Mr Caisley, wasn't he supposed to have some potential businessmen in the background, once he effectively ejected our previous charman.He has certainly disappeared from the scene.
I also think that there must be a clear investigation as to where all the money has disappeared, when the club was successful, and who is to blame for all the mismanagement by the board over the last number of years.
Also how was the money that was raised by the fans and other RL fraternity used ?.
I do recall that it was mentioned in the press, that players were able to have talks with other clubs.However
let us hope that we do keep a strong nucleous of players , who have played so well for the club this season.
I also think that the coach and his staff have been quite remarkable in the situation that has occured this year.
I hope they can stay, and continue with the improvements made on the pitch made this year.
Finally well done for getting shut of that pillock BCFC.
Good luck to all on Saturday and lets hope that we can put one over on the Gateshull, as the KR supporters call them

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A N Oldman says...
6:57pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Don't think about caisley, ha has no hold at odsal. He can't hurt us anymore. This will know be run by business men who know what there doing.

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A N Oldman says...
6:57pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Don't think about caisley, ha has no hold at odsal. He can't hurt us anymore. This will know be run by business men who know what there doing.

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
7:02pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Where is the official announcement please , nothing on the bbc or sky sports as yet

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New Hall Nev says...
7:08pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Mumby was the best wrote:
Hi Benji you said "I seriously hope we get the good news tonight and start re-signing players ASAP so we can't rebuild the squad."
Hope you meant CAN REBUILD the squad.
hi mumby care to coment on your remploy mikey take

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A N Oldman says...
7:15pm Fri 31 Aug 12

On it's way to press as we speak. But don't expect it on here til tomorrow.

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A N Oldman says...
7:24pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Try Omar khans website, for an announcement. Not t n a.

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A N Oldman says...
7:27pm Fri 31 Aug 12

It's all over twitter.

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Mumby was the best says...
7:46pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Oh please let this be true, happy days are here again COYB

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A N Oldman says...
7:53pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Mumby, Helen postles, t n a business reporter says t n a will print first interview with khan tomorrow. It's on twitter.

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A N Oldman says...
7:58pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Actually it makes a change to post and not be ridiculed. But what great news. Who'll be chair, what is the business plan, more important, what league are we in? But what the hell, we're still a club.

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LUFCforever says...
7:58pm Fri 31 Aug 12

The announcement will be made either prior or during half time tomorrow. I was at Odsal today with Mick and Megan when Omar and Gerry were there, and by the way i am not a Bulls fan, just have a financial interest in whats going on there and at Tong. It will all be clear tomorrow, only outstanding point is the licence which the RFL have not committed on yet!

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raisemeup says...
8:02pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Aldbroughbull1 wrote:
I have read many interesting comments on this site over the last few months, and I am pleased that appears that a conclusion to this sorry mess is near completion, and we can look forward to seeing the bulls free from debt, and making headway with a new positve board.
However I would like to know what has happened to Mr Caisley, wasn't he supposed to have some potential businessmen in the background, once he effectively ejected our previous charman.He has certainly disappeared from the scene.
I also think that there must be a clear investigation as to where all the money has disappeared, when the club was successful, and who is to blame for all the mismanagement by the board over the last number of years.
Also how was the money that was raised by the fans and other RL fraternity used ?.
I do recall that it was mentioned in the press, that players were able to have talks with other clubs.However
let us hope that we do keep a strong nucleous of players , who have played so well for the club this season.
I also think that the coach and his staff have been quite remarkable in the situation that has occured this year.
I hope they can stay, and continue with the improvements made on the pitch made this year.
Finally well done for getting shut of that pillock BCFC.
Good luck to all on Saturday and lets hope that we can put one over on the Gateshull, as the KR supporters call them
All the figures are now published via the Administrators including a creditors report.

All seems as we have been told over the past months.

Let's for goodness sake put it behind us and move forward.

Ps
I think you should also leave Chris Caisley alone as well, there has been no blame associated with him and without him and others, we would not have a Super League. He had the foresight to project Rugby League into the future. We were there at the start, and hopefully we can commence once again with the "Field of Dreams" COYB

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LUFCforever says...
8:02pm Fri 31 Aug 12

all i need now is for Ken Bates to find his feckin pen and sell Leeds to the Arabs!

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LUFCforever says...
8:02pm Fri 31 Aug 12

all i need now is for Ken Bates to find his feckin pen and sell Leeds to the Arabs!

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Mumby was the best says...
8:02pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Absolutely spot on, the trolls will be crying in their beer, what we need now is the news that the coaching staff are re-employed and the playing staff sorted out. Tomorrow`s match atmosphere will be awesome, don`t care if we lose being there will be enough COYB

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A N Oldman says...
8:12pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Built on love rugby league.

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Mumby was the best says...
8:13pm Fri 31 Aug 12

It makes you want to go down Bradford and find the pillowcase singin Old Faithful with his imaginary Hull mates in the town centre pubs.

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
8:16pm Fri 31 Aug 12

I know he was there at the start and did a great job, no doubt about that, all I was saying where did all the money from World Club Championships, Challenge Cups and Super League titles. Plus of course all the gate receipts and sponsorships, from so many businesses etc. Mr Hood is also accountable. They are questions, I was asking and thanks for your post.

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A N Oldman says...
8:18pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Also on code 13. Mumby, leave the saddo alone, he's not worth it. But noticed someone else about.????

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Kellington Bull says...
8:20pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Great news about coming out of administration, letr's hope it's true. What we have to do is win our last two fixtures and then we will probably have to visit the Whinos in the knock out first round match. It would be unbelievable if we could give then the cold shoulder and leave them with nothing at the end of the season.

I have to say that the saga of why we went into administration in the first place needs a full and frank answer. I wonder if more than BCFC are waiting for that knock on the door by the boys in blue. Questions MUST be answered.

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Mumby was the best says...
8:21pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Yes he`s used that for a while.

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Sheffieldbull says...
8:30pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Win, lose or draw tomorrow will be a very special event! OK...OK...OK we are the Bulls and we are OK! (Omar Khan)
.
Long time coming, lets embrace what we have now are 'charge on together'...getit?

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theviking62 says...
8:33pm Fri 31 Aug 12

http://www.thetelegr
aphandargus.co.uk/ne
ws/9905283.Omar_Khan
_and_Gerry_Sutcliffe
_new_owners_of_the_B
ulls/

Great news. Now for hull. Let's get the lads out of contract re-signed. But what league are we in. Nice on here now. But for how long.

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theviking62 says...
8:43pm Fri 31 Aug 12

All the more reason to hit'em hard, hit'em first, hit'em fast.

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theviking62 says...
8:59pm Fri 31 Aug 12

http://www.sportingl
ife.com/rugby-league
/news/article/480/80
38664/khan-claims-bu
lls-buy-out. This makes interesting reading.

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
9:08pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Just seen Omar Khan on skysports RL site and he says the deal is done, announcement on Saturday, as said in a previous post, well done A N

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Aldbroughbull1 says...
9:08pm Fri 31 Aug 12

Just seen Omar Khan on skysports RL site and he says the deal is done, announcement on Saturday, as said in a previous post, well done A N

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