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Stuart Murphy Interview

(@mikeparsons)
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Evening all

Wednesday I will be sitting down with Stuart Murphy for an interview discussing a range of topics including league Structure, insight to the new sustainability cap, update on the search of a new GM and the plan after the 6 year plan.

At the end we will do a section of further fan questions we don't cover. Please leave below your questions!

For non members you are also welcome to message me via social media!


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Topic starter Posted : 20/07/2026 8:12 pm
 Dan1
(@dan1)
Noble Member

1. We can all agree the current board have done a great job and steadied the ship to this point. We can also agree that the new IMG grading criteria make it very difficult now for a Championship side to make the step up to SL, even more so when the new cap is introduced next season.

Securing investment must now be the boards number 1 priority in place of the 6 year plan. Investment in RL is easier said than done but people will often want to bring in their own team. If a major investor was found and deemed to be suitable, along the lines of Derek Beaumont or Matt Ellis (dream scenario i know) and wanted to take full control of the club, would the current board be willing to step aside to secure the investment and let them take full control rather than inviting them to join the existing board? 

2. We may not secure a major investor or it could be a number of years before we do. In that case, cards on the table, whats the realistic plan for the club, please include statistics and numbers and as much specific detail as you can. (Attendance, season ticket sales, investment, turnover, playing budget, league position) milestones, goals and YOY targets over the next 3 seasons. 


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Posted : 20/07/2026 8:43 pm
(@cumbria-viking)
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I know it's probably going to be very minimal but how many deals have been signed off or agreed for new faces in 2027 


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Posted : 20/07/2026 9:06 pm
Martin
(@martin)
Noble Member

To be honest Mike I think most people’s questions will be all about investment and the board. My main concern as always has been about the way we are supported prob the best in the division yet we are only just going in the right direction in the league and maybe that’s because of the structure!!!

I would never denigrate the board but I do get so frustrated when I see where other clubs are; so frustrating👍


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Posted : 20/07/2026 9:19 pm
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