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Newton fuming at drugs error
6:38am Wednesday 7th May 2008
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The Bulls are preparing to sue the TV Times after the magazine wrongly stated Terry Newton had been "banned from playing rugby league for 20 months after failing a drugs test".
The remarkable error, printed on a TV preview page high-lighting Saturday's Millenn-ium Magic clash with Leeds, has left both the club and player fuming and seeking legal advice.
Chairman Peter Hood said: "As far as I can see, it is a straightforward libel in that it is an incorrect statement about our player.
"Terry is devastated as it is the worst possible thing you could say about any professional sport person, regardless of whether you are a rugby league player, cyclist, rower or sprinter.
"To be described in that way, as guilty of such an offence, is completely untrue and factually incorrect.
"Terry has never been accused, let alone convicted, of what they have written and so we are consulting lawyers and I know he is doing likewise."
Great Britain star New-ton revealed: "People in my home town of Wigan have already started asking me if it's true and started talking about cover-ups, saying that is why I've had other bans extended.
"It has really affected and upset me, while it is also very embarrassing."
Bradford intend bringing their own action as they believe the club have also been damaged by the allegation.
Hood said: "The article includes a photograph of Terry wearing a Bradford Bulls shirt with the club logo. That is why we're taking legal advice as well."
The article in this week's edition, under the title "Look out for." mentions that "Bad Boy 2" Newton was handed a two-match suspension recently for striking an opponent.
That is not denied but the first allegation - next to the header "Bad Boy 1" - is completely off the mark and could prove a costly mistake by the glossy publication.
TV Times were unavailable for comment today.
Another Bradford hooker, Ryan Hudson, was banned for two years soon after signing for the Bulls in 2004.
However, he was immediately sacked once found guilty of the drugs offence in March 2005 and never actually played a game for the club.
Hudson returned to Super League action with Huddersfield Giants last season once his suspension had been complete and featured for them in Cardiff on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Hood revealed the Bulls, who host Catalans Dragons in the Carnegie Chall-enge Cup on Sunday, expect to make announcements about a number of key re-signings in the next few days.
James Evans (dead leg) and Ben Jeffries (hamstring) are bidding to be fit for the weekend, while prop Joe Vagana is hoping to get the all-clear to return from his broken arm.
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Steam Pig, Bankfoot says...
6:48am Thu 8 May 08
As for old players one of the best around at 35 is playing on sunday & he runs Catalan you have to keep an eye on Crocker he won that game in Cardiff
Steam Pig, Bankfoot says...
6:48am Thu 8 May 08
As for old players one of the best around at 35 is playing on sunday & he runs Catalan you have to keep an eye on Crocker he won that game in Cardiff
Steam Pig, Bankfoot says...
6:48am Thu 8 May 08
As for old players one of the best around at 35 is playing on sunday & he runs Catalan you have to keep an eye on Crocker he won that game in Cardiff
Sp00ky, BFD says...
1:10am Thu 8 May 08
tyker wrote:u mean the one it appears we have already settled !
maybe the damages paid to the club by the publishers will be used to pay off LEEDS over the HARRIS saga. that way two problems solved in one easy payment!!
http://www.sportingl
ife.com/rugbyleague/
news/story_get.cgi?S
TORY_NAME=rleague/08
/05/07/RUGBYL_Harris
.html
Sp00ky, BFD says...
1:10am Thu 8 May 08
tyker wrote:u mean the one it appears we have already settled !
maybe the damages paid to the club by the publishers will be used to pay off LEEDS over the HARRIS saga. that way two problems solved in one easy payment!!
http://www.sportingl
ife.com/rugbyleague/
news/story_get.cgi?S
TORY_NAME=rleague/08
/05/07/RUGBYL_Harris
.html
Sp00ky, BFD says...
1:10am Thu 8 May 08
tyker wrote:u mean the one it appears we have already settled !
maybe the damages paid to the club by the publishers will be used to pay off LEEDS over the HARRIS saga. that way two problems solved in one easy payment!!
http://www.sportingl
ife.com/rugbyleague/
news/story_get.cgi?S
TORY_NAME=rleague/08
/05/07/RUGBYL_Harris
.html
Sp00ky, BFD says...
1:10am Thu 8 May 08
tyker wrote:u mean the one it appears we have already settled !
maybe the damages paid to the club by the publishers will be used to pay off LEEDS over the HARRIS saga. that way two problems solved in one easy payment!!
http://www.sportingl
ife.com/rugbyleague/
news/story_get.cgi?S
TORY_NAME=rleague/08
/05/07/RUGBYL_Harris
.html
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:38pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:38pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:38pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:38pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:30pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman wrote:Good stuff Duckman.
I was thinking of going to cardiff but first family holiday abroad is more important this year. im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:30pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman wrote:Good stuff Duckman.
I was thinking of going to cardiff but first family holiday abroad is more important this year. im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:30pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman wrote:Good stuff Duckman.
I was thinking of going to cardiff but first family holiday abroad is more important this year. im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:30pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman wrote:Good stuff Duckman.
I was thinking of going to cardiff but first family holiday abroad is more important this year. im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:26pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:26pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:26pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:26pm Wed 7 May 08
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:24pm Wed 7 May 08
im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:24pm Wed 7 May 08
im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:24pm Wed 7 May 08
im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
drakeman, 2 mins from the bulls says...
11:24pm Wed 7 May 08
im hacked off i cant make the game this weekend though that will be 2 this season missed the other challenge cup due to commitments.Just starting to pluck the courage up to go to away games and will make full use of my family season ticket for the rest of this season.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:18pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:18pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:18pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
11:18pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:18pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:And you know this how?
O'm aware he isn't playing now Shaun, this is because, unusually for him, he is injured, and his absence is keenly felt. Furthermore, when fit, which is by far most of the time in fact, he plays for much more than 20 minutes and makes us a much better side, he remains a stand out front row forward and one of the very best in the competition. Try and stay calm Shaun then the mists of confusion may clear long enough for you to see these self evident facts. And don't resume your husband and wife thing with LD it makes for a catastrophically dismal pairing.
From reading the League Express I guess?
Or catching the odd Sky Game in the Milleniuk up Wibsey?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:18pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:And you know this how?
O'm aware he isn't playing now Shaun, this is because, unusually for him, he is injured, and his absence is keenly felt. Furthermore, when fit, which is by far most of the time in fact, he plays for much more than 20 minutes and makes us a much better side, he remains a stand out front row forward and one of the very best in the competition. Try and stay calm Shaun then the mists of confusion may clear long enough for you to see these self evident facts. And don't resume your husband and wife thing with LD it makes for a catastrophically dismal pairing.
From reading the League Express I guess?
Or catching the odd Sky Game in the Milleniuk up Wibsey?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:18pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:And you know this how?
O'm aware he isn't playing now Shaun, this is because, unusually for him, he is injured, and his absence is keenly felt. Furthermore, when fit, which is by far most of the time in fact, he plays for much more than 20 minutes and makes us a much better side, he remains a stand out front row forward and one of the very best in the competition. Try and stay calm Shaun then the mists of confusion may clear long enough for you to see these self evident facts. And don't resume your husband and wife thing with LD it makes for a catastrophically dismal pairing.
From reading the League Express I guess?
Or catching the odd Sky Game in the Milleniuk up Wibsey?
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
9:18pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:And you know this how?
O'm aware he isn't playing now Shaun, this is because, unusually for him, he is injured, and his absence is keenly felt. Furthermore, when fit, which is by far most of the time in fact, he plays for much more than 20 minutes and makes us a much better side, he remains a stand out front row forward and one of the very best in the competition. Try and stay calm Shaun then the mists of confusion may clear long enough for you to see these self evident facts. And don't resume your husband and wife thing with LD it makes for a catastrophically dismal pairing.
From reading the League Express I guess?
Or catching the odd Sky Game in the Milleniuk up Wibsey?
micksey, wibsey says...
8:55pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:55pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:55pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:55pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:52pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:52pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:52pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey, wibsey says...
8:52pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:29pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I dont think they do Shaun.
micksey wrote: I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.WHAT!!!! Hes not playing now!! When hes fit he can only do 20 mins! Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!! (get it?)
They are rather silly.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:29pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I dont think they do Shaun.
micksey wrote: I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.WHAT!!!! Hes not playing now!! When hes fit he can only do 20 mins! Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!! (get it?)
They are rather silly.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:29pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I dont think they do Shaun.
micksey wrote: I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.WHAT!!!! Hes not playing now!! When hes fit he can only do 20 mins! Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!! (get it?)
They are rather silly.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
8:29pm Wed 7 May 08
SHAUN wrote:I dont think they do Shaun.
micksey wrote: I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.WHAT!!!! Hes not playing now!! When hes fit he can only do 20 mins! Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!! (get it?)
They are rather silly.
SHAUN, richmond says...
8:21pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:WHAT!!!!
I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.
Hes not playing now!!
When hes fit he can only do 20 mins!
Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!!
(get it?)
SHAUN, richmond says...
8:21pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:WHAT!!!!
I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.
Hes not playing now!!
When hes fit he can only do 20 mins!
Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!!
(get it?)
SHAUN, richmond says...
8:21pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:WHAT!!!!
I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.
Hes not playing now!!
When hes fit he can only do 20 mins!
Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!!
(get it?)
SHAUN, richmond says...
8:21pm Wed 7 May 08
micksey wrote:WHAT!!!!
I reckon they need to talk Joe out of retiring again as much as all the above, or get thier money out and sign some real beef and power to replace him.
Hes not playing now!!
When hes fit he can only do 20 mins!
Lets go the whole "HOG" and get Karl Fairbank back!!
(get it?)
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:47pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody wrote:You should see the Killer sandwhich that I have just made.
The greatest "drugs error" of all has just been committed by the Government - upgrading Cannabis from Class C to Class B, contrary to all professional advice. Meanwhile, the most dangerous drug of all, alcohol, remains completely legal! Hypocrisy.
It rocks.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:47pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody wrote:You should see the Killer sandwhich that I have just made.
The greatest "drugs error" of all has just been committed by the Government - upgrading Cannabis from Class C to Class B, contrary to all professional advice. Meanwhile, the most dangerous drug of all, alcohol, remains completely legal! Hypocrisy.
It rocks.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:47pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody wrote:You should see the Killer sandwhich that I have just made.
The greatest "drugs error" of all has just been committed by the Government - upgrading Cannabis from Class C to Class B, contrary to all professional advice. Meanwhile, the most dangerous drug of all, alcohol, remains completely legal! Hypocrisy.
It rocks.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
7:47pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody wrote:You should see the Killer sandwhich that I have just made.
The greatest "drugs error" of all has just been committed by the Government - upgrading Cannabis from Class C to Class B, contrary to all professional advice. Meanwhile, the most dangerous drug of all, alcohol, remains completely legal! Hypocrisy.
It rocks.
Woody, Manningham says...
6:13pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody, Manningham says...
6:13pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody, Manningham says...
6:13pm Wed 7 May 08
Woody, Manningham says...
6:13pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:52pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Lets see how many of them are offered New Contracts also.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
Not many I imagine.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:52pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Lets see how many of them are offered New Contracts also.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
Not many I imagine.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:52pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Lets see how many of them are offered New Contracts also.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
Not many I imagine.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:52pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Lets see how many of them are offered New Contracts also.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
Not many I imagine.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:49pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Im not bothered about St Helens, Haitch.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:49pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Im not bothered about St Helens, Haitch.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:49pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Im not bothered about St Helens, Haitch.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
LeagueJunkie!!!, Lost Again. says...
5:49pm Wed 7 May 08
haitch wrote:Im not bothered about St Helens, Haitch.
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote: To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:- Gidley 31 Talau 32 Meli 30 (almost Long 32 Fozzard31 Cunningham 32 Guilmour 30 Sculthorpe 31 Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
5:47pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:-
To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.
Gidley 31
Talau 32
Meli 30 (almost
Long 32
Fozzard31
Cunningham 32
Guilmour 30
Sculthorpe 31
Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
5:47pm Wed 7 May 08
LeagueJunkie!!! wrote:Hi LJ just looking on Saints website:-
To many old boys and to much dead wood in our side. Vagana should be shown the door, along with Morrison and Feather and replaced with quality younger players.
Gidley 31
Talau 32
Meli 30 (almost
Long 32
Fozzard31
Cunningham 32
Guilmour 30
Sculthorpe 31
Add to those Wellens, Cayless, Flannery and Fa'asavalu all around 29. Are all those too old??Saints are in big trouble with your theory.
haitch, Lincolnshire says...
5:47pm Wed 7 May 08
Steam Pig, Bankfoot says...
6:48am Thu 8 May 08
As for old players one of the best around at 35 is playing on sunday & he runs Catalan you have to keep an eye on Crocker he won that game in Cardiff