Correction, she is married in to wealth. Effectively, as the husband with the money already owns one club, that same person would technically own two.

I'm unfamiliar with where she got her money. However whether it's all her husband's or not she's the only show in town.



Whether 1 person can indirectly, through a partner, own 2 clubs is worth debating.



I can see potential issues but are they so important its worth sacrificing a club for them? After all Gary and Kath are married and make strategic decisions on behalf of their clubs.

How come posted on every Superleague team a part from Wakefield?

What do we really know about the Koukashes?

We are led to believe he is a super-star of a businessman - as such he should be relied upon to spot a good business opportunity, shouldn't he?



First it might be prudent to question his business acumen in the matter of his massive "investment" in Salford RL. Is this really a good business opportunity?



Most of us old hands remember the Brian Snape days, with the multiple innovations he brought to the club - Friday night rugby with plenty of activity and attractions for the rest of the family and for all after the match for example.

He poured money into developing the team with some memorable signings, as well as the infrastructure. Reasonable crowds lasted for a few years, but it didn't last.



The inescapable fact is that Manchester just isn't a "Heartland" area - it's a football area, and with City and United on offer, is it any wonder?

So would a good business investor be really wise to persist in the face of this?

I think not.



Then on to the Bulls and their appalling mess!

Is Bradford really a good business proposition either?

With poor attendances added to the afore-mentioned "money-pit" of a stadium?

I think not.

Even worse than Salford I would say.



So who are these Koukashes?

Are they really interested in Superleague, or are they looking for a convenient drain down which to pour untold wealth?

What is their motivation?

How can a good businessman, or (even more important) his wife justify this reckless lifestyle?



I trust we lifetime supporters will view the affair with the benefit of hindsight.

Time will tell!

Because there is probably too many buffoons on there

Perhaps the major difference being that Paul Caddick had something tangible to invest in when taking ownership of the Headingley complex.

Probably right, though one could argue that Odsal, given it's situation near the motorway might be an investment opportunity if you had enough money.



Obviously Leeds Rhinos, being in Leeds is a better investment proposition than just about any other RL club.

Though Mandy Koukash's financing was supposed to be coming from a Liverpool hotelier/gangster?

Who knows. I thought it was her and her husband's joint account!



I'd be careful what you say on t'internet without any proof.

There was a time when I'd be saddened by the loss of any RL club but I've no sympathy whatsoever for failed, brand named, SL franchises unwilling to take responsibility for their own basket-case SL mediocrity. It's either SL or nothing for them, such is the level of arrogance displayed by both club and fans. Always insistent they must dine from the top table or they will die... now give us our RFL handouts, our Sky money, etc... blah, blah, blah. Not forgetting their previous history of screwing over other struggling clubs and offering no support whatsoever [url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2005/mar/20/rugbyleague.theobserver(eg, London)[/url.



Franchised mediocrity is over. Take your medicine. That's what the return of P&R is for. Oh, and feel free to return as Bradford Northern.



[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqiblXFlZukSo long, it's been good to know you[/url.

A statement from the man who started this whole mess

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9SSyMN75wYOh Mandy, well you came and you gave without taking, and I sent you away, oh Mandy, and you kissed me and stopped me from shaking, and I need you today, oh Mandy...[/url