I understand that the holding company of Bradford Bulls have filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator (NOITA) with the Courts.

This effectively gives them a two week embargo against any external entity taking action against them but it is very rare that a company that files a NOITA does not end up making an appointment.

Good luck to the Directors and, as a Leigh fan, even more good luck to the passionate supporters of the Bulls.

What happened to the pledge money? Another body blow will hit the fans next season too when ticket prices go back to the level that a club like Bradford should be charging.

Grade B. Now I understand what the B stands for.

What does it all mean....................nothing zilch bugger all

I mean Bradford passed the franchise test with flying colours,so they can't be struggling can they not with this wonderful franchise system.

Slap on the wrist 4 pts deduction next year,a promise not to go bust again,company starts up again and super league continues its wonderful progress under the franchise system

Pipe down you bloody flatcapper

Oi franchise is the future I mean we have now expanded to err er errrrrrrrrr er france

[url=http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/5935/BULLS%20STATEMENTStatement from the club[/url

TBH, most Bradford fans have been aware that administration was on the cards as soon as Caisley made his power play.

Expect to see something a la Ken Bates at Leeds Utd where Chris Caisley buys the club back for £1.

Not really. If that had been the case, we'd have got a grade A licence wouldn't we?

Surely to goodness you new well before then

Well, it was on the cards, but it became nailed on as soon as Caisley kicked up a fuss

Bradford Bulls provided a solid submission detailing a strategy, tactical plan and targets to achieve improved commercial and financial performance. The club has a solid fan base, a strong brand and good operating structure/governance in place. However the club faces some challenges. These include the local economic environment, poor recent on-field performance and an ageing facility. The application acknowledges these challenges; however the club believes that its business plan for the next three years will move it to a position of sustainability with good prospects for further growth. The club has invested heavily in its youth performance programme in recent years, and it is expected that the club will soon start to reap the rewards of this investment with improved performances and increased numbers of quality club-trained players.

Im passing no judgement im just bringing the rfls view forward on the bulls franchise bid

So all you have to say is "we believe!"?

the whole system is a sham, and has been throughout.

1st Widnes were omitted when they should have been in, then the whole wales fiasco, then wakey are out and the new welshies in - ohhh wait a minute, the welshies dont wanna play any more so Wakey can stay!

and now this - the RFL knew Bradford were in the sh#t when the bids were looked at - and if they didnt Bradford were not including vital financial information in their bid - if this is true when they go into admin the Bulls should be stripped of their licence and made to build again from the bottom.

Will this happen?

Will it balls.

our whole sport is run on lies and propoganda....the rest of the sporting world looks on and laughs.

it needs sorting, and quick!

And in the real world............