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Bert's Medal wrote:From our topical weekly RL programme focusing on all the latest issues - there was, unsurprisingly, no mention of the alleged HMRC National Insurance fiddle.
Now, if Wigan had been involved, I wonder if it would have got a mention
I dont think they could make any comment on that one as at the moment its all speculation and they could find themselves in court.
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Andy Greg wrote:I dont think they could make any comment on that one as at the moment its all speculation and they could find themselves in court.
Perhaps you are right, but the nature of this and the RFL's direct involvement warranted a mention (even a brief statement from the RFL of "can't comment at the moment") - Boots N All is supposedly an impartial RL programme providing viewers with a magazine-type show of current issues and this is an issue that is attracting a large degree of interest and could have massive ramifications for the sport/certain clubs.
Joined: Jan 27 2005 Posts: 2687 Location: Westhoughton
Bert's Medal wrote:Perhaps you are right, but the nature of this and the RFL's direct involvement warranted a mention (even a brief statement from the RFL of "can't comment at the moment") - Boots N All is supposedly an impartial RL programme providing viewers with a magazine-type show of current issues and this is an issue that is attracting a large degree of interest and could have massive ramifications for the sport/certain clubs.
Maybe they should have but would think more will be said over the coming weeks. As i have posted on the Warrington board if clubs are found guilty of this the surely it is a case of not in the spirit of the cap. And the clubs that have done this should get points deducted for the years they have done it i think we got 4 for that offense so say the have done it for 3 years it should be 12 points deducted this season plus a fine but we will see if the jelly's at the RFL can find a backbone.
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Bert's Medal wrote:Perhaps you are right, but the nature of this and the RFL's direct involvement warranted a mention (even a brief statement from the RFL of "can't comment at the moment") - Boots N All is supposedly an impartial RL programme providing viewers with a magazine-type show of current issues and this is an issue that is attracting a large degree of interest and could have massive ramifications for the sport/certain clubs.
Unfortunately SKY and the RL establishment are going to sweep it all under the carpet. Punishing Wigan for minor infractions (though I don't believe the deferral WAS a breach) is one thing.
But there's no way they are going to punish 10 clubs, it just isn't going to happen.
Only people who believe the SC is fair (is there anyone that really thinks this anyway, its supporters seem to me to be mainly cynical Saints fans and other Wigan haters?) and who think the RL is an impartial and courageous protector of the game (I doubt there's anyone that thinks this!) could expect the teams who have cheated the cap, not just the spirit of the cap, to be punished.
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I noticed that too but they are offically wrong cos it changes names on the 1st Aug. its like a woman called mrs jones and marrying a man mr smith and the woman calling herself the fellas surname before they get wed its just the same instance.
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Rubbish, he still goes on about players he used to play with all the time. I would be very surprised if he watches anything other than when he's working for sky.
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Offiah is an embarassement to RL, he's the least articulate person I know of on TV, and his mumbling and stuttering on a Sunday night are just cringe worthy, IMO someone like Terry O'Connor or Paul Sculthorpe would be better ambassadors for or game by a mile.
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phil webbo wrote:Offiah is an embarassement to RL, he's the least articulate person I know of on TV, and his mumbling and stuttering on a Sunday night are just cringe worthy, IMO someone like Terry O'Connor or Paul Sculthorpe would be better ambassadors for or game by a mile.
No, no, no, Barrie is passable, Terry is shocking.
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