Andrew Hindle (Hindle xiii) on TRL is walking from Odsal to Cougar Park on Sunday for the Bulls Pledge and Craig Hogdson appeal.

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Thanks.

I must stress I'm not doing this to antagonise any Cougars fans', quite the opposite in-fact. What happened in the past is before my time but I understand the bad feeling. I've had the ok from Mr Fawcett to also do a bucket collection for the two funds.

If the Pledge target is not met then I expect all money raised to go to Craig Hodgson - who is looked after by the RFL Benevolent Fund.

It's taken a few hours for my RLFans login to be verified, otherwise I would've asked what the Cougars' fans here thought of the idea. But this had to get off the ground sooner rather than later.

(1st post on RLFans!)

I will not put any money in that will help the bulls in their plight.

If it had all been going to RFL Benevolent Fund then I would have had no problem.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm not sure there will be many Keighley fans willing to contribute if the money goes towards Bradford Bulls.

Hi this will possibly sound very harsh, but it is meant as a polite word of warning or a suggestion, cougar fans - quite a few on here, who are very vocal at games have already said that they really wont be nice to a bucket collection being held at cougars for bulls. Your other charity would be welcome, but not bulls, not to help them with money, no way, we feel sorry for players, its not their fault who they are employed by but Cougar fans can't stand bulls, infact most wont even say the name. Our chairman might of said its ok, but as you as a bulls fan will know by the way your current chairman is, chairmen dont always understand fans or the the feelings they have. This will only end up as a negative experience for you. I wish you luck in your walk, quite a few cougar fans once walked from Keighley to Dewsbury in aid of a young fan who died. I will not and won't be putting any money into the bulls fund - your other charity fine, but not a penny to help save the bulls. I really do feel you would be made welcome for the other charity, but not for the bulls fund, if any fans want to donate to it, they know to ring your club directly. like I said I wish you luck in the walk, but I feel I must make you aware that any bucket collection for helping to save the Bulls will not be received well by alot of cougar fans.

What Bakewell said - I agree 100%

Cheers for the feedback. Perhaps then if my sponsorship from other avenues is sufficient this bucket collection could be for young Craig Hodgson alone. Or maybe a bucket each so people can choose which of the two charities recieves their hard-earned cash.

I know it's a tough idea. And if I walk away with an empty Bulls bucket then so be it. I can only try. Plus I'll probably see a cracking game of rugby too!

I would personally prefer the one bucket on behalf of Craig alone and I think you would have to stress to cougar fans that this money has nothing to do with the dulls, if a dulls bucket is doing the rounds I feel both causes would lose out, that is the only way I can see you not having a completely wasted journey

I hope you enjoy the game

All the best for your walk. The Rugby League Benevolent Fund is a worthy cause.

I'm really sorry but I can't bring myself to put money in to Br*dford B*lls. The scars are too deep and not enough has been done to reconcile the differences and ill feeling between our clubs. In my opinion I'd be backing an organisation that has actively pursued damaging the interests of my team off of the field which is contrary to the spirit of Rugby League. As I've stated on other threads, I don't want the B*lls to go under, I don't want the rivalry to die. I think the game of Rugby League would be worse off without a strong team in one of the heartland's biggest cities.

I seriously wouldn't bring a bucket for bulls.

Please dont ask me to put any money into your bucket.

You really wont like my answer.

I will not be putting any money in the bucket only Bull sh**e. LOL

I've spoken to the Keighley club.

The bucket collection is [uonly[/u for young Craig Hodgson c/o RFL Benevolent Fund.

My other sponsorship methods are split 50/50. And if the Bulls fail to reach their pledge, all the money will go to Craig.

Thank you.

Feel free to say hello at the game.

Well if that is the case i'll gladly put some brass in.

All the best.

Thank you, I will gladly donate some money to this bucket

To clarify, please can you tell us what other sponsorship methods would take place at Cougar park (if any) where the proceeds are to be split 50/50, or were you refering to other sponsorship methods taking place elsewhere, I feel its best to be absolutely clear here for everyone

Apologies.

My walk Odsal 2 Cougar Park has sponsorship through gold ol' sponsor forms for family/work, etc. And there is a link in my signature that takes you to an online donation page. Both of these are split equally between the two funds.

When I get to Cougar Park, then there's a bucket collection, which is now [usolely[/u for Craig/RFL.

I hope this clarifies things for people, I wouldn't want anyone put off to donate. Nothing from Keighley goes to Bradford.

I won't even mention Bradford unless asked!

Sounds good to me , I will donate to that.
Well done in making the right choice and good luck with the walk.

£99.42 from the bucket collection last Sunday, thanks to all those who gave.

I'll top it up to a nice £100.

£100 is going to Craig Hodgson c/o RFL Benevolent Fund.

I suppose it had to be nearly a hundred quid, y'know with what's going on at the place I walked from but can't mention, isn't Sod's Law a b*tch?!

Keighley fans, thank you, and you're allowed a small chuckle at the irony!