FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - O/T Skolars taken over
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
First Team Player1625No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 21 20213 years67th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
26th Mar 24 05:3725th Mar 24 02:42LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Fri Jan 27, 2023 5:15 pm  
I see that the potential new owners of Skolars are the supposed backers of the New York RL start up that vanished as soon as they sold enough bobble hats.

Steve Scanlan at ARC https://arcsportsmanagement.com.au/our-team/ apparently played for England, but I can find no record of this. They do seem to have a few boxers on their books....well, 4 to be exact, all based in Straya, but as is often the case, seem adept at self promotion.
I see that the potential new owners of Skolars are the supposed backers of the New York RL start up that vanished as soon as they sold enough bobble hats.

Steve Scanlan at ARC https://arcsportsmanagement.com.au/our-team/ apparently played for England, but I can find no record of this. They do seem to have a few boxers on their books....well, 4 to be exact, all based in Straya, but as is often the case, seem adept at self promotion.
RankPostsTeam
Junior Player234No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 09 20231 year235th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Mar 24 09:438th Jan 24 14:29LINK
Milestone Posts
200
250
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:11 pm  
Looks like the anticipated takeover at Skolars has fallen through, according to an article on Rugby League Hub.

Apparently the realisation Skolars would likely be at the bottom of the IMG rankings prompted a renegotiation on the amount the new owners were willing to pay.

Always felt a bit of left field option in terms of a takeover and not really sure how much real investment the new owners were capable of brining in. Interesting to see if anyone else steps in to takeover.
RankPostsTeam
First Team Player1827
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 24 20213 years54th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
28th Mar 24 08:2528th Mar 24 08:24LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Tue Aug 15, 2023 3:18 pm  
Knocker_White wrote:
Looks like the anticipated takeover at Skolars has fallen through, according to an article on Rugby League Hub.

Apparently the realisation Skolars would likely be at the bottom of the IMG rankings prompted a renegotiation on the amount the new owners were willing to pay.

Always felt a bit of left field option in terms of a takeover and not really sure how much real investment the new owners were capable of brining in. Interesting to see if anyone else steps in to takeover.


Not a good end to a very poor season. Looks a bit grim.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
First Team Player1625No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 21 20213 years67th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
26th Mar 24 05:3725th Mar 24 02:42LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Tue Aug 15, 2023 7:41 pm  
orangeman wrote:
I see that the potential new owners of Skolars are the supposed backers of the New York RL start up that vanished as soon as they sold enough bobble hats.

Steve Scanlan at ARC https://arcsportsmanagement.com.au/our-team/ apparently played for England, but I can find no record of this. They do seem to have a few boxers on their books....well, 4 to be exact, all based in Straya, but as is often the case, seem adept at self promotion.


Did they sell any hats before vanishing?

Yet again, people with little idea of rhe sporting landscape of Britain and especially London talkative good game but soon realise the enormity of what is required.
orangeman wrote:
I see that the potential new owners of Skolars are the supposed backers of the New York RL start up that vanished as soon as they sold enough bobble hats.

Steve Scanlan at ARC https://arcsportsmanagement.com.au/our-team/ apparently played for England, but I can find no record of this. They do seem to have a few boxers on their books....well, 4 to be exact, all based in Straya, but as is often the case, seem adept at self promotion.


Did they sell any hats before vanishing?

Yet again, people with little idea of rhe sporting landscape of Britain and especially London talkative good game but soon realise the enormity of what is required.
RankPostsTeam
Junior Player234No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jan 09 20231 year235th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Mar 24 09:438th Jan 24 14:29LINK
Milestone Posts
200
250
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:54 am  
orangeman wrote:
Did they sell any hats before vanishing?

Yet again, people with little idea of rhe sporting landscape of Britain and especially London talkative good game but soon realise the enormity of what is required.


In some ways a shame, as I think ultimately it would have been good to have a second London team on a strong competitive footing.

Lot of questions as to where this leaves Skolars now I guess. Been a really poor season, after what was looking like a promising uptick in competitiveness last year. Feels like they have been well and truly overtaken by Cornwall and Midlands in terms of progression.
Reboot 
RankPostsTeam
Fringe Player55No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Sep 18 20213 years289th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
25th Mar 24 09:0010th Jan 24 08:17LINK
Milestone Posts
0
100
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:18 pm  
orangeman wrote:
Steve Scanlan apparently played for England


In his dreams. He was involved in a London community club in the 90s, selling himself as an Aussie Schoolboy player. You should have seen him on the pitch :CRAZY:

orangeman wrote:
....seem adept at self promotion.


He was and probably still is the king of self promotion. I won't go into my dealings with him, but I wouldn't trust him to run a bath.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain3326
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 25 20159 years119th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
26th Mar 24 20:5826th Mar 24 00:26LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Here (But Only for the Beer)

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:06 pm  
Bath RUFC are not what they were.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
First Team Player1625No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Mar 21 20213 years67th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
26th Mar 24 05:3725th Mar 24 02:42LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:40 am  
Skolars heading to the trap-door.........
A real shame, but after the Broncos "ravaged them" 2021/22 it's easy to find a common dominator as to why London Broncos are playing in front of 300 fans.
RfE 
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain947
JoinedServiceReputation
Feb 05 20186 years152nd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
27th Mar 24 21:2922nd Mar 24 15:29LINK
Milestone Posts
500
1000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Signature
Rise like Lions after slumber
In unvanquishable number--
Shake your chains to earth like dew
Which in sleep had fallen on you--
Ye are many -- they are few.'

Percy Bysshe Shelley - 'The Mask of Anarchy'



' ITS OVER' - Roy Orbison

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Fri Sep 15, 2023 11:48 am  
https://www.totalrl.com/london-skolars- ... ague-blow/

No real surprise I suppose, but a real shame nonetheless.
Club intends to play in the Southern Conference League next season.
https://www.totalrl.com/london-skolars- ... ague-blow/

No real surprise I suppose, but a real shame nonetheless.
Club intends to play in the Southern Conference League next season.
RankPostsTeam
Club Captain2810No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 13 20177 years211th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
26th Mar 24 21:0817th Mar 24 18:54LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: O/T Skolars taken over : Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:08 pm  
Real shame they have had to do this. Let's see how they get on in SCL, weekly that can be a bit hit and miss with squads team can field. Wonder if they will still get to play on main pitch, or get pushed over the road onto the grass
PreviousNext

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 138 guests

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to London Broncos


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
0m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
34243
2m
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
55957
13m
The Bulls away
Listenup94
6
23m
Fevround 2
upthetrin92
82
37m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Snaggletooth
9
37m
Huddersfield - Home
BigTime
5
58m
Challenge Cup
Captain Hook
34
Recent
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Dave K.
115
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
47s
Fevround 2
upthetrin92
82
1m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Snaggletooth
9
1m
Rd 6 I Cas A
batleyrhino
20
1m
Smith - should he stay or should he go
bonaire
345
1m
Catalan Dragons Ticket Question
Rixy
12
1m
The Bulls away
Listenup94
6
1m
Other Championship Clubs
Trojan Horse
97
1m
Halifax H
Maccbull_Big
32
3m
This weeks disciplinary
sir adrian m
1007
4m
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Bobby Digita
10
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
The Wigan Way - New Podcast - Chairman Special
Jukesays
1
TODAY
Dons v Swinton Lions 30 June 2024
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad for Sheffield
AdamH
1
TODAY
London Away
Fartown58
1
TODAY
The Bulls away
Listenup94
6
TODAY
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Snaggletooth
9
TODAY
Saints a
Itchy Arsena
12
TODAY
Leon Ruan signs on loan
Jemmo
2
TODAY
Wardle
Jo Jumbuck
3
TODAY
Huddersfield - Home
BigTime
5
TODAY
Max Wood on loan to Bradford 2 weeks
rubber ducki
7
TODAY
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
TODAY
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
imwakefieldt
19
TODAY
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangements
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Rd 6 I Cas A
batleyrhino
20
TODAY
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Bobby Digita
10
TODAY
Spare Tickets Friday
Azul
3
TODAY
RL Podcast
AgbriggAmble
1
TODAY
Challenge Cup
Captain Hook
34
TODAY
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangeme..
466
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Fin..
582
Easy Does It For The Dragons A..
515
Warrington Demolish London For..
635
Leigh Leopards Beat Plucky Fea..
686
Saints Triumph Over Disappoint..
660
Easy Win for the Wolves Over L..
910
Dragons Condemn Castleford To ..
892
Leigh Leopards Secure First Po..
1041
St Helens Tame The Rhinos To W..
1008
Wigan Warriors Come From Behin..
1064
Betfred Championship and Leagu..
1052
2024 Challenge Cup Sixth Round..
3826
Featherstone Win Extra Time Cu..
1176
Dragons Triumph Over Hull FC t..
1054
POSTSONLINEREGISTRATIONSRECORD
19.57M +22,466 ↓-18680,00114,103
LOGIN HERE
or REGISTER for more features!.

When you register you get access to the live match scores, live match chat and you can post in the discussions on the forums.
RLFANS Match Centre
 TODAY
National Rugby League 2024-R4
09:00
Sydney
v
Penrith
Mens Super League XXVIII-R6
20:00
Castleford
v
Leeds
 Sun 31st Mar
Mens Super League XXVIII-R6
15:00
LondonB
v
Huddersfield
 Fri 5th Apr
Mens Super League XXVIII-R7
20:00
Hull KR
v
LondonB
 Sun 21st Apr
Mens Super League XXVIII-R8
15:00
LondonB
v
Salford
 Fri 26th Apr
Mens Super League XXVIII-R9
20:00
Castleford
v
LondonB
 Sat 17th Aug 2024
Mens Super League XXVIII-R22
13:00
Hull FC
v
LondonB
ALL SCORES PROVIDED BY RLFANS.COM (SETTINGS)
Matches on TV
Thu 28th Mar
SL
20:00
Castleford-Leeds
Fri 29th Mar
SL
12:30
Hull KR-Hull FC
SL
15:00
St.Helens-Wigan
Sat 30th Mar
SL
15:00
Warrington-Catalans
SL
17:30
Salford-Leigh
Sun 31st Mar
SL
15:00
LondonB-Huddersfield
L1
15:00
Oldham-Rochdale
Thu 4th Apr
SL
20:00
Leigh-Wigan
Fri 5th Apr
SL
20:00
Castleford-Salford
SL
20:00
Hull KR-LondonB
SL
20:00
Leeds-Warrington
Sat 6th Apr
SL
15:00
Hull FC-Huddersfield
SL
17:30
Catalans-St.Helens
Sat 13th Apr
CC2024
17:00
Hull KR-Leigh
Sun 14th Apr
CC2024
16:30
St.Helens-Warrington
Fri 19th Apr
SL
20:00
Leeds-Huddersfield
SL
20:00
St.Helens-Hull FC
SL
20:00
Wigan-Castleford
Sat 20th Apr
SL
15:00
Warrington-Leigh
SL
17:30
Catalans-Hull KR
Sun 24th Mar
CC2024 6 Halifax4-40Catalans
NRL 3 Parramatta28-24Manly
NRL 3 Newcastle14-12Melbourne
L1 1 Cornwall16-40Crusaders
L1 1 Keighley58-16Workington
L1 1 Midlands70-16Newcastle
L1 1 Rochdale24-26Hunslet
WOMCC2024 2 FeatherstoneW38-6Shef W
WOMCC2024 2 BarrowW18-20WiganW
WOMCC2024 2 LonB W6-24Wire W
WOMCC2024 2 HKR Wom0-90LeedsW
WOMCC2024 2 Lei L W6-36Hudds W
Sat 23rd Mar
CC2024 6 Batley14-28Castleford
CC2024 6 Huddersfield50-6Hull FC
CC2024 6 Leigh26-14Featherstone
CC2024 6 Warrington42-0LondonB
NRL 3 Canterbury32-0Gold Coast
NRL 3 St.George24-46NQL Cowboys
NRL 3 Wests36-6Cronulla
WOMCC2024 2 Card Wom58-0Sal W
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Mens Betfred Super League XXVIII ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Warrington 5 156 58 98 8
Wigan 4 144 54 90 8
St.Helens 5 118 40 78 8
Catalans 5 126 54 72 8
Hull KR 5 98 63 35 6
Leeds 5 82 82 0 6
 
Salford 5 95 96 -1 6
Huddersfield 5 94 98 -4 4
Leigh 4 82 54 28 2
Hull FC 5 54 162 -108 2
Castleford 5 56 178 -122 0
LondonB 5 54 220 -166 0
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Betfred Championship 2024 ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Widnes 1 44 8 36 2
Wakefield 1 42 12 30 2
Doncaster 1 36 20 16 2
Halifax 1 24 10 14 2
Featherstone 1 24 20 4 2
Sheffield 1 24 22 2 2
 
Whitehaven 1 18 16 2 2
Toulouse 1 22 24 -2 0
Swinton 1 16 18 -2 0
Batley 1 20 24 -4 0
Dewsbury 1 10 24 -14 0
York 1 20 36 -16 0
Bradford 1 12 42 -30 0
Barrow 1 8 44 -36 0
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
0m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
34243
2m
BORED The Band Name Game
Boss Hog
55957
13m
The Bulls away
Listenup94
6
23m
Fevround 2
upthetrin92
82
37m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Snaggletooth
9
37m
Huddersfield - Home
BigTime
5
58m
Challenge Cup
Captain Hook
34
Recent
The Good Friday Derby Massacre
Dave K.
115
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
47s
Fevround 2
upthetrin92
82
1m
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Snaggletooth
9
1m
Rd 6 I Cas A
batleyrhino
20
1m
Smith - should he stay or should he go
bonaire
345
1m
Catalan Dragons Ticket Question
Rixy
12
1m
The Bulls away
Listenup94
6
1m
Other Championship Clubs
Trojan Horse
97
1m
Halifax H
Maccbull_Big
32
3m
This weeks disciplinary
sir adrian m
1007
4m
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Bobby Digita
10
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
The Wigan Way - New Podcast - Chairman Special
Jukesays
1
TODAY
Dons v Swinton Lions 30 June 2024
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad for Sheffield
AdamH
1
TODAY
London Away
Fartown58
1
TODAY
The Bulls away
Listenup94
6
TODAY
The official Leon Hayes Thread
Snaggletooth
9
TODAY
Saints a
Itchy Arsena
12
TODAY
Leon Ruan signs on loan
Jemmo
2
TODAY
Wardle
Jo Jumbuck
3
TODAY
Huddersfield - Home
BigTime
5
TODAY
Max Wood on loan to Bradford 2 weeks
rubber ducki
7
TODAY
Jake Wardle 5 Year deal
Zig
22
TODAY
No grade A for 2025 for Trinity
imwakefieldt
19
TODAY
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangements
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Rd 6 I Cas A
batleyrhino
20
TODAY
WIRE YED Prediction Competition Catalans Home
Bobby Digita
10
TODAY
Spare Tickets Friday
Azul
3
TODAY
RL Podcast
AgbriggAmble
1
TODAY
Challenge Cup
Captain Hook
34
TODAY
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
Cup Quarter Final TV Arrangeme..
466
2024 Challenge Cup Quarter Fin..
582
Easy Does It For The Dragons A..
515
Warrington Demolish London For..
635
Leigh Leopards Beat Plucky Fea..
686
Saints Triumph Over Disappoint..
660
Easy Win for the Wolves Over L..
910
Dragons Condemn Castleford To ..
892
Leigh Leopards Secure First Po..
1041
St Helens Tame The Rhinos To W..
1008
Wigan Warriors Come From Behin..
1064
Betfred Championship and Leagu..
1052
2024 Challenge Cup Sixth Round..
3826
Featherstone Win Extra Time Cu..
1176
Dragons Triumph Over Hull FC t..
1054


Visit the RLFANS.COM SHOP
for more merchandise!