Entry 14, 15th November 2010.
We already know that Widnes reavealed a million pound profit at the back end of last season. Quite how they did is anyone's guess and they should be saluted for their finances, but I feel another club deserves a big pat on the back.
Reading today's rugby league trade press I noticed an article in the Rugby Leaguer and League Express about Batley Bulldogs. The Championship's constant over achievers have announced a trading profit of £32,973 for the year ending 31st October 2010. This followed a £7,257 loss during the same period in 2009. This points to really prudent book-keeping at the Bulldogs and suggests they don't throw money about like other teams have done in the Championship and Super League.
Batley have always given the impression of being a small but well run club that won't over stretch themselves and are another shining example of what can be achieved with a committed coach and squad, in addition to a dedicated board of directors.
I was delighted that they won the Northern Rail Cup in 2010, and this despite my red rose roots. It was one of the games of the season and if I think on, over the next few days I'll post the report I penned for the Rugby Leaguer and League Express on here.
I'm sure that most of the profit would have been from prize monsy involved in lifting the cup but even so it is a highly creditable position to announce and I for one am looking forward to Leigh's visit to the Mount in 2011.
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