https://t.co/VsoumpH9Gt?amp=1 No doubt we will do what we can in support as things develop and become clearer.

https://t.co/VsoumpH9Gt?amp=1 No doubt we will do what we can in support as things develop and become clearer.

Further update, everyone digging in and digging deep. https://twitter.com/Halifax_RLFC/status ... 55904?s=20

Further update, everyone digging in and digging deep. https://twitter.com/Halifax_RLFC/status ... 55904?s=20

Hi everyone, not posted for a very long time but in these troubled times I think it's time for the "old guard" to get typing again with a few ideas to help the club through this crisis.

My own ideas (may have been mentioned on other forums but haven't been reading so apologies if repeating):

1). Simply extend the season by how many months we're delayed. So we're looking at maybe 3 months delay, so GF end of December. Would be great to have November/December matches again under the floodlights, just like the good old days!
2). Now's the time to take the opportunity to shift back the season anyway. Starting in freezing February is daft. Start beginning of April, finish end of November, so season 2021 should fit seamlessly in following this season's delay.
3). To assist current cashflow, start selling 2021 season tickets now. Shouldn't lose out financially in the long run, as we're just plugging a gap.

Come on, let's have your own views. Long live HRLFC

Yes, it would help current cashflow but its robbing Peter to pay Paul. What will cover next seasons shortfall when that seasons season ticket money has been spent?

It's just "plugging the gap", Bubba. The next 2 close seasons will be shorter than usual so eventually will catch up, in other words these next 3 seasons "should" see maintained income, but effectively comprising a couple of shorter close seasons, if you get my drift.

At the moment we don’t know how long it will be before the virus is under control which will obviously dictate when large gatherings at sports events will be allowed again.
The initial prohibitive steps by the government may well be extended and is completely beyond the clubs control.
All if’s after that.
If they are extended this season may well be scrapped depending on the length of the ban.
If that happens and the club survives, this seasons unused season tickets will have to be honoured one way or another such as being refunded or carried over so there will be little income from that source.
Financially I’m sure the club and stakeholders will do what they can and it would appear the newly formed action plan team will be giving a lot of thought to the whole situation including funding initiatives and driving it and we should be hearing from them soon.

One way of supporting our club would be purchasing the six game ticket offer. Although we haven't got season tickets this time, we haven't even been to a game yet, we will be doing this to hopefully back the club through these strange and difficult times. After all there are more important things in life than DR and merged reserve teams aren't there? Up The Fax!

I wonder if any of the players and staff qualify for the 80% wage supplement?
Keenly looking to hear what comes out of the club next.
At least we can trust what they say as being truthful and honest which is one of the more important things, pandemic or otherwise.

Quote ="faxcar"I wonder if any of the players and staff qualify for the 80% wage supplement? Keenly looking to hear what comes out of the club next. At least we can trust what they say as being truthful and honest which is one of the more important things, pandemic or otherwise.'" Looks as though they should. Also mentions 'fax are the only club to have already announced wage reductions. https://www.totalrl.com/newcastle-thund ... ff-members

Quote ="faxcar"I wonder if any of the players and staff qualify for the 80% wage supplement? Keenly looking to hear what comes out of the club next. At least we can trust what they say as being truthful and honest which is one of the more important things, pandemic or otherwise.'" Looks as though they should. Also mentions 'fax are the only club to have already announced wage reductions. https://www.totalrl.com/newcastle-thund ... ff-members

Quote ="Mr Dog"Looks as though they should. Also mentions 'fax are the only club to have already announced wage reductions. https://www.totalrl.com/newcastle-thund ... ff-members'" Good spot, safe bet to say a lot if not all clubs will have to implement something similar. There could well be varying circumstances for those involved, purely from a financial viewpoint taking an early pay cut may result in getting less as obviously 80% of post pay cut will be less than 80% pre pay cut for those who qualify but you would have thought they will be glad of any support and personally just waiting to hear from the club of any new initiatives / specifics on how the fans can help. Another comment from Fax. https://t.co/ESC2JMqNep?amp=1

Quote ="Mr Dog"Looks as though they should. Also mentions 'fax are the only club to have already announced wage reductions. https://www.totalrl.com/newcastle-thund ... ff-members'" Good spot, safe bet to say a lot if not all clubs will have to implement something similar. There could well be varying circumstances for those involved, purely from a financial viewpoint taking an early pay cut may result in getting less as obviously 80% of post pay cut will be less than 80% pre pay cut for those who qualify but you would have thought they will be glad of any support and personally just waiting to hear from the club of any new initiatives / specifics on how the fans can help. Another comment from Fax. https://t.co/ESC2JMqNep?amp=1

Fev gone down the 'furlough' route too https://www.featherstonerovers.co.uk/ne ... ment-vjEjk

Fev gone down the 'furlough' route too https://www.featherstonerovers.co.uk/ne ... ment-vjEjk

Why wouldn't any club or business do this? A very generous scheme from the government and a no brainer really.

Latest update as expected. https://t.co/P79ryn1iML?amp=1

Latest update as expected. https://t.co/P79ryn1iML?amp=1

Agree 100%

But we need to always remember that even under this scheme a number of Club employees will find their financial situation very difficult, just as a large number of supporters will too.

Keep Safe

https://t.co/uur9mMcuax?amp=1 Latest from the club through DG. Thank you.

https://t.co/uur9mMcuax?amp=1 Latest from the club through DG. Thank you.

Latest from Fax and DG. https://t.co/JIwDcKVXA6?amp=1 Good to let us know what’s going on. Thanks.

Latest from Fax and DG. https://t.co/JIwDcKVXA6?amp=1 Good to let us know what’s going on. Thanks.

Good honest assessment mr grayson. It cannot be either a pleasant or easy task currently particularly because you have inherited many of the issues from previous management who chose to duck the issues you are tackling head on . If the club does survive it will probably because of your efforts along with the supporters . it appears to be generally accepted that the wage bill will have to be cut once the furlough support is reduced. Its also wake up and smell the coffee time for some people clinging to the past. I just hope there is an option b being considered if option A doesn't make it through this storm.

I know it's a tough sport and the players put their bodies on the line, but rugby league has always struggled financially and are now far too reliant on sky money.

ALL the players across the board need drastic pay cuts and admission reduced to a tenner at most to attract new fans and stop existing fans from gradually drifting away otherwise the sport will slowly die.

Latest comments from Grixy and still a lot to watch out for. https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/6 ... ory-so-far

Latest comments from Grixy and still a lot to watch out for. https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/6 ... ory-so-far

Quote ="faxcar"Latest comments from Grixy and still a lot to watch out for. https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/6 ... ory-so-far'" Only another 10 needed for a match day squad now...

Quote ="faxcar"Latest comments from Grixy and still a lot to watch out for. https://www.halifaxrlfc.co.uk/article/6 ... ory-so-far'" Only another 10 needed for a match day squad now...

Not sure if it's just an oversight but on the latest club update noticed that Brearley no longer on the list of departures - wouldn't be surprising if the Toronto move had fallen through and I th think most would be pleased to see him re-sign

Good spot, I hope it’s not an oversight and he stays onboard.

https://t.co/v8wioDtApD?amp=1 Latest from DG and a lot has bee going on behind the scenes. Thank you.

https://t.co/v8wioDtApD?amp=1 Latest from DG and a lot has bee going on behind the scenes. Thank you.