Always a Wasp

Quote from: NellyWellyWaspy on September 18, 2023, 06:33:03 PM

Does that mean he now owns the stadium?

Apparently.

So now owns 2 of the 3 bust clubs.

Almost like that is exactly what some of us predicted was his endgame when he made the deal for Wasps to play at sixways.

Stephen Jones tweeted that another club will likely go within a week.

Also Wasps quoted 232 players and 37 coaches available which I would suggest is based on actual numbers made jobless in recent times.

To be fair Stephen Jones also wrote an article about the crowds at this week's London 7s last week

It's not just the DoR and players - it's the entire back room staff that would need to be put in place to support a professional rugby team, Doctors, medics, coaching staff, analysts, groundsmen, ticket office staff, match day security etc etc. And with no DOR in place they have noone to drive any of that.

Signing 30 random players with no plan is a recipe for disaster- they need a DoR in place with a vision and a strategy, and they have very little time to do it. I'd almost argue that getting a DoR in to drive all of that is almost more important than the ground situation, especially is solihull is a legitimate backup with rfu approval. If recruitment doesn't begin till after the May meeting, I'd argue it's actually too late at that point.

No wonder there were rumours the owners asked the rfu for a year's reprieve. If I was a betting man I wouldn't be putting any money on wasps being in the championship next year - it's nothing more than a pipe dream at the moment. 

Suspect quite a few of the signings will also be from championship or national one clubs.

Most players in the league are on shorter term deals, and there's normally plenty of movement between clubs at the end of the year - though that depends on how late wasps decide to leave it.

One of the things wasps will need is a bit of 'dog', your experienced championship players who have never quite made it to premiership level but have the required experience in the league. Some will be semi pro or amateur so won't break the bank.

Quote from: COYW15 on May 05, 2023, 10:47:36 AM

Gopps leaving Leicester - player/coach role with us perhaps? 2 birds 1 stone.

Interesting, I guess everyone's assumption was the reason he left Wasps was down to the 2 year playing contract and potential coaching role.

Potentially a year deal with an option for an extension that tigers didnt activate? Don't think tigers fans were particularly miffed to see him go as he hasnt been great for them. Time catches up with everyone I suppose - even someone as ageless as Jimmy!

We've been going to Trailfinders since the demise, and, yes, it can be a bit boring.

I made my first visit there for Scottish's game this season (where I've been going since Wasps went to Coventry). Was quite boring for me too with teh 50-nil scoreline in Ealings favour 

Was quite funny to watch England getting thrashed by France in the Ealing bar afterwards though!

Quote from: bournender2 on May 03, 2023, 10:01:38 AM

The Ruck reckons Biyi to Trailfinders?

Saw that elsewhere but can't remember where. Also Jordy Reid to them. Building.

And RFU still wont let them up if they win the league next year. Must be so odd being an Ealing fan - knowing youll tonk everyone bar maybe 1/2 teams at the top by 50+ points every single week but can never progress beyond that level.

Yep, i said it on another thread the other day - the RFU despises the championship and would much rather it just went away.

I've supported/attended games at a championship club since wasps moved to coventry - its a great league, but one with plenty of frustrations at the governing body and how little they care about it/want to help it grow. The whole organisation and lack of clarity on promotion relegation is also a joke - I'm attending what is in essence our relegation play off this weekend. Absolutely huge game for both clubs but could all be irrelevant, as the RFU hasn't even confirmed if there is relegation next season. Its farcical.