No. MC&W walked after the 6point penalty was imposed. The money was there. It was over 5yrs after all. They had been working closely with the RFL since Oct/Nov.

They had been confident of avoiding administration in December - as long as the ownership was resolved.

OK, its not how i recall it but i thats probably my confusion, i thought i read somewhere that they asked them to prove funds and they either didn't or couldn't.
It was though the case that MG calling in his £250k that caused the admin wasn't it, or is that something different?

If the only problem for those two was the points deduction, why didn’t they just put in an appeal like the current owner did?

They had become distrustful of the RFL & motives at that point.

It was Lamb's bid who failed to prove funds.

I think this thread only adds further weight to the argument that very few either know in full or understand what actually happened. I would include myself in that, which is why I am willing to accept the findings from the appeal panel. Just need it putting to bed once and for all now.

I'd love to be a fly on the wall in the deliberating room, would'nt you?

From what I can recall from this whole mess was the allegation from the RFL that the last set of cowboys who owned the Bulls wanted to use the clubs own money to pay off the debts and purchase the club rather than their own? Again it all kicked off with talk of legal action but that seemed to quell as the weeks went by.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I hope one of the RL journalist really delves into the who sorry saga and unearth what actually went on otherwise no one will ever really understand and the bitching will continue ad infinitum.

Apparently there is to be a decision today?

I'd love to know what the causes of the apparent force majeure were. Just what were the circumstances that could not be avoided through the exercise of due care?

It's ironic to think that lightening doesn't strike twice.

Of course you will accept it !
It's an appeal without consequence, a no lose gamble (other than the cost, of course)

I think it's just as likely to raise more questions than answers, it's usually the case where the RFL are concerned.

Getting a bit late in the day for decision.

It's just been announced. A full 6 points returned as well as a return for the denied central funding

You forgot to mention getting the lease back for a quid.

Aye , alright then .

Seems this guy is now a `Legend` on the bulls forum from this post. And also labeled by himself as a `Naughty boy`.

You are ridiculously funny! wish I was intelligent enough to come up with the material you do.

Decision should be made shortly.

The rlfans server may just melt.

Whenever the decision comes I fear it won't be the end of this saga!

Sanction upheld.

According to Twitter

No points back being reported on the bulls site

Danny Lockwood's just tweeted that the decision stands

No points back according to twitter. Time to forget about the whole charade and get on with winning games on the field. Starting on Friday night!

As I suspected. It was always going to be all or nothing.

Smart !