Martyn Wood released by Carnegie

If, owing to a rule change, they escape relegation, it will bring the system into even further disrepute. If they can’t hack it on the pitch then they shouldn’t be there.
Sacking the manager is the usual trick employed by soccer clubs. Can’t see it working here.

I think that plan A hasn’t worked and sacking the manager is a last gasp desperate move.

Yes they had a plan. Get a manager, find some players, hope to win some games. Naive I know, but a plan.

I have to admit posting this after several large rum and cokes, but we at Bedford hope that Yorkshire Carnegie carry on exactly as they have been doing for the rest of the season 😉🍷

Let's hope Martyn Wood is paid all the money he is owed. Many last season weren't by this disreputable club.

No 7 wrote: knightandday wrote: Do you get the feeling that a cunning plan is being hatched to escape relegation YES......They know there will be a change . Wait and see how corrupt and sinister the whole set up is. There are certain clubs sacrificing this whole season knowing there will be no relegation and building a financial war chest for next season. The acquisition of top quality, key players will be even more critical for the 20/21 season.

Sorry No.7 I must be missing something. Why would clubs be building a war chest to spend on top quality players for the 20/21 season when the top 2 flights are likely to be ring fenced.
I would argue that they are more likely to offload their top player salary earners to get some money behind themselves for when the leagues become meaningful again in the next 10 years or so.
In the meantime, the supporters of the top 24 teams will be paying to watch, mainly, meaningless games with the top players concentrated around the top 3 or 4 clubs as everyone takes the opportunity to get back into the black until the time comes to splash it all out again.
The Championship will become a graveyard and I can't see many turning up for games unless entry prices are slashed significantly.

Brizzer wrote: No 7 wrote: knightandday wrote: Do you get the feeling that a cunning plan is being hatched to escape relegation YES......They know there will be a change . Wait and see how corrupt and sinister the whole set up is. There are certain clubs sacrificing this whole season knowing there will be no relegation and building a financial war chest for next season. The acquisition of top quality, key players will be even more critical for the 20/21 season. Sorry No.7 I must be missing something. Why would clubs be building a war chest to spend on top quality players for the 20/21 season when the top 2 flights are likely to be ring fenced. I would argue that they are more likely to offload their top player salary earners to get some money behind themselves for when the leagues become meaningful again in the next 10 years or so. In the meantime, the supporters of the top 24 teams will be paying to watch, mainly, meaningless games with the top players concentrated around the top 3 or 4 clubs as everyone takes the opportunity to get back into the black until the time comes to splash it all out again. The Championship will become a graveyard and I can't see many turning up for games unless entry prices are slashed significantly.

Ring fencing for the Premiership is coming, there may be one or two opportunities to get the Premiership side of the fence but the system will be manipulated to suit. Certain clubs are not invited and will be by hook or crook left on the other side of the fence.

Next season could be the last season where it is even possible.

backrowb wrote: Phil Davies returns to YC. Wonder if any new players are also arriving

If I was Phll Davies I would want to be be payed up front

Yorkshire Post wrote: "We will look to strengthen the squad in the short-term, if possible, but looking longer term, we want to create a strategic plan for rugby union in Leeds in order to provide a sustainable future for the sport at an elite level in the city.” That last comment is telling; Sir Ian McGeechan instigated a controversial name change from Leeds Carnegie to Yorkshire Carnegie in 2014, a decision that both upset many and clearly did not lead to any long-term good for the troubled club. It seems Davies – who will also join the board of directors as well as running the rugby operation – wants to return to the club’s Leeds roots and it would be no surprise if a name change eventually followed if they can survive the threat of demotion.

OR Leinster academy players from another Leeds old boy connection???