BULLieve
03rd June 2013
Good evening
and welcome to another edition of BULLieve.
I will cut
to the chase and say well what a couple of weeks it has been. On the field
things have not gone to plan whilst, off the field events at the Provident
Stadium have been a complete success.
A few weeks
back the Coral stand was packed out of the Secret Garden Fashion Show. This
event was a complete success with Bulls players dressing up and walking down
the catwalk along with other models. There were numerous stalls too all in aid
of raising awareness and funds for the Eve Appeal whilst also supporting local
businesses.
For pictures
and videos along with more information please visit http://www.whoiskatehardcastle.co.uk/2013/05/22/the-secret-garden-fashion-show/
Despite the
on field disappointment the off field was superb. Firstly over the bank holiday
we had the 80’s concert “The 80’s Strikes Back” This was a hugely successful
concert and many people have said they would attend concerts being held at the
Provident Stadium again. A little more planning and more time for people to
arrange things and buy tickets will be needed but with this being the first
concert these teething problems will be sorted out.
The Sunday
saw the International Mela at the Stadium and it did not disappoint. This multi-cultural
event proved year on year to be successful here in Bradford and this year was
no different. There were various things to be involved with, from eating
different foods to a fun fair and live music, the day was entertaining
throughout.
Bank holiday
Monday was the family fun day raising awareness and much needed funds for War on
Cancer. The main focus of the day was our very own Chairman Omar Khan and
Jarrod Sammut being shaved. Omar Khan got
involved in raising money by having his moustache saved off for the first time
in 30 years. Well done Omar once again involving yourself in a worthwhile cause
and helping the community. After the shave Omar said “I feel naked”. Omar looks
10 years younger now.
In recent
months we have seen Jarrod Sammut turn into quite literally a cave man. Jarrod had agreed with the fundraiser Tracey
Gould that he would have both his beard and hair shaved off for the charity War
on Cancer. Jarrod is now fully shaven and looks a whole world better for it.
Well done Jarrod not only do you look better for it but you have raised money
for this super charity. Over £900 was raised for this great cause.
On another positive
Bradford Dudley Hill under 13’s team will be training with the Bulls for the
next 6 weeks on a Monday night. Yet another great idea in keeping the community connection.
The academy
side were in action yesterday as a curtain raiser for the senior squad. They
took on Hull KR at Craven Park and early on it looked like they were in for a
thrashing. All through the first half and into the second half the lads were
trailing but, some great work load and determination ensured the lads 2 points
at the final whistle. Full time score, Hull KR 30 Bradford Bulls 37. Well done
lads hard fought win but 2 point never the less.
Kick off
came and the 1st team were in action. The first half was somewhat of
an arm wrestle with dropped ball and concentration levels lacking. Although
despite this the Bulls actually lead at half time through a Keith Lulia try and
a conversion and a penalty from Sammut made the score line at half time Hull Kr
4 Bradford Bulls 8.
Then along
came the second half. Lulia once again touched down for the Bulls but in the build-up
play Sammut was injured and Addy failed to kick the conversion on 53 minutes.
Score Hull KR 4 Bradford Bulls 12. With Sammut off the field and fatigue
setting in Hull KR came back with a bang scoring 24 unanswered points until
right on the hooter Michael Platt latched onto a Luke Gale kick to score under
the posts. Gale added the conversion to finish the game. Final score Hull KR 28
Bradford Bulls 18 attendance 7,259.
Despite this
loss we are still 8th in the
Super League table and level on 16 points with Hull KR, unless St Helens beat
Huddersfield Giants then we will drop out of the top 8 into 9th leaving
us just 1 point off the play offs.
At the
moment there are a few fans out there downbeat and negative. I ask you all to remain
calm and back the lads, we are in transition and it is going to be a long and
bumpy ride. We have no choice to take the rough with the smooth so let’s carry
on showing Super League why we are the best fans in the league.
UP COMING EVENTS
We will be
holding another one of our popular Comedy Nights on Friday, 7th June in the
Coral Stand, starting at 8:00pm.
The fourth instalment
of the Bulls Comedy Club night will be headlined by Dave Twentyman, a Rugby
League fan who has played at some of the world’s top comedy clubs, acting out
comical situations and engaging in humorous repartee with his audience.
The other
acts on the bill are Phil Chapman, Pete Otway, Ben Briggs and Steve Haze.
The Bulls
Comedy Club have joined forces with the T&A which has launched the
"Crocus Appeal" and has pledged to give £1 from all online ticket
sales from the night towards the £1 million fundraising campaign to pioneer new
cancer treatments in Bradford.
Tickets cost
£5 in advance and can be bought at www.wegottickets.com or from the Provident
Stadium ticket office on 08448 711490. If the event does not sell out, tickets
will be available on the door priced at £8. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start.
For more
info follow us on twitter @BFD_BullsComedy or call Mick 07854551742.
Father’s day at The Provident Stadium
Come along
to The Provident Stadium on Sunday 16th June for a Father's Day carvery.
Bookings between 12pm - 5pm
£12.95 per
adult
£5.50 under
12
Under 4's
free
There will be a free gift for every Dad!
Call 08448
711 490 to book your place.
Saturday 29th June “Keeping
One Eye on Life”
A Brilliant
New Stand-Up Comedy Show.
Tony
Sutcliffe, now living in Northern Ireland and brother of Bulls honorary
chairman Gerry, has written and performed his new stand-up show across the UK
and now brings it to his hometown of Bradford. Brilliantly observed and
side-splittingly funny this is one show not to be missed.
With
excellent support from fantastic local singer Luke Hoyland bringing you music
from the ages and ably compared by local funny man James Murgatroyd, you are
assured of a memorable evening.
Tickets are
now available from our ticket office or book online via the Bulls website.
Thank you
all for taking your time to give BULLieve a read and as always, please share
with all Bulls fans, friends and family.
Thank you
and have a great week and let’s show up in numbers at Langtree Park on Sunday
and get the 2 points (hopefully)
Don’t stop
BULLieving once a Bull always a Bull!
Blog written
by
Jay Leeming.
