Scorpions up for Sale

[IowaRL]

http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/13563/wrl-seek-new-owners-for

Wales Rugby League (WRL), after two seasons of running Kingstone Press League 1 club South Wales Scorpions RLFC in the semi-professional ranks of rugby league are seeking new owners to take the club forward.

The sport’s National Governing Body took control of the organisation after original owner and founder Phil Davies decided to relinquish control in late 2013.

South Wales Scorpions were formed in 2009 following Crusaders’ move to Wrexham. Since then the club have fielded 32 full Welsh internationals including now Super League stars like Ben Flower (pictured), Gil Dudson and Lloyd White, plus others from England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Tonga and Malta.

In addition, the club’s commitment to youth development has resulted in 17 players who have graduated from the South Wales under 16 Academy over the last six years, making their first team debuts with the Scorpions.


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Interesting stuff, I wonder the result of no buyer?

 

[Dr Crane]

Hey should we buy them?

 

[roughyedspud]

Perfect chance to try a fan owned scheme...

They average around 200..

If those 200 form a supporters trust,if there isn't one already in place,cost of membership is £20 a month and you get a free season ticket..those 200fans & trust would put nigh on £50,000 a year into the club..Obviously more members generates more money....

i believe its a model all championship & league one clubs can benefit from whether its in the form of full or part "fan owned" ownership..its something im trying to convince oldham to do..

 

[Dr Crane]

I wasn't joking.

 

[deluded pom?]

I wasn't joking.

Neither is 'spud.

 

[roughyedspud]

its basically a mix of the "myfootballclub" scheme and the NRL membership model

 

[langpark]

Seriously, how much would the asking price be??

 

[Dr Crane]

Seriously, how much would the asking price be??

Thank you!

 

[DlEHARD]

Rugby League needs the Scorpions.

Id like to do more for RL in the UK but their memberships or lack of, season tickets and shops just arent organised, value or geared to non local support.

 

[deluded pom?]

Rugby League needs the Scorpions.

Id like to do more for RL in the UK but their memberships or lack of, season tickets and shops just arent organised, value or geared to non local support.

Rightly or wrongly (probably wrongly), it's always been like that in British RL. Insularity rules here.

 

[IowaRL]

I belive its £80k to the RFL, and WRL will look at any offers, including those whose business plans are likely to succeed with minimum additional invested (including to purchase the club). Things need to be done (moving the home field for example), but I think we could make it work!

 

[Evil Homer]

http://www.walesrugbyleague.co.uk/article/13636/juliff-delighted-with-interest-in

 

[IowaRL]

Still working on crunching numbers myself