Article in todays Star stating that John Kear is on his way to Batley Bulldogs for next season. Maybe not the most reliable of sources, but its been doing the rounds at Mount Pleasant for a few weeks now. He's also been telling various people in different circles he is looking to move into a part-time position from next season. Maybe not beloved by all at BV, but his acquisition would be be a tremendous coup for the Bulldogs.

Link?

Any idea where Karl Harrisons off to?

Don't have a link mate, but its been brought to my attention by various people from different circles. Harrison is Fax-bound if rumours are to be believed. He's done a great job for us, but if Kear is replacing him I'll gladly pay his bus fare to The Shay.

I'm a big fan of Harrison, but I also think Kear would do a great job at Batley.

Would be a great coup for Batley. They really are heading towards the top of the second tier in my opinion and it's refreshing to see.

Just a shame the Batley faithful aren't supporting them in the numbers they deserve

Same goes for any club outside SL and a few in SL for that matter.

By most though!

It would be a great signing for Batley and makes me wonder if Mr Kear has been offered a more permanent media role, hence his interest in a part time coaching role?

Either way, he leaves BV with the respect and admiration of most fans.

Strange choice as Batley have no real ambition.

Plonker!

Batley are as ambitious as any club in the league. Its just our sick system which holds them back

Too many small team with little support from the fans. Yeah they have the hardcore fans but they'll never get average 8-10k a week will they?

Doesn’t mean they don’t have ambition because they have a small squad, small fan base and small finances.
I would think Batley’s main ambition is to be consistent, top 4 league finishes, NRC finalists, oh and financially stable.

How insulting! No they may never get that many fans a week, however, you need to visit and watch a match at Mount Pleasant. They have a great stadium and the match day experience is vibrant and a great day out.
Unfortunately, those in SL do not understand that ambition for many clubs below SL, and for some in it, is to survive and make the best of what they have got, while hoping that one day, the rules might change so that the likes of Batley might be allowed a shot at the big time again.
The fact that John Kear is being linked with Batley should tell you something of the ambition of the club, and how far they have progressed over the last three years.

What Bren2k says. The exact same thing went through my head as I read the topic title.

RLFans ignorance shining through again I see.

Fantastic coup for Batley if they pull it off. Slowly but surely, over the last 10 years they've been pulling themselves up the 2nd tier and now they're near the top. Long may it continue. Great club, even if they are our bogey side.

Good on Batley.....they're doing great things up at the Mount and nearly turned us over in the cup this year.....maybe a 'big' name like Kear will give them a huge big push towards more success !!

If i was to compare batley to a SL club it would be your , Unfortunately there gates arnt going up like your have which is a shame.