Potter bullish over Bradford future
Coach Mick Potter is confident Bradford will stave off the threat of administration after watching his side fall to a narrow 24-18 defeat at high-flying Hull.
The Bulls battled gamely, but Tom Briscoe's try with 10 minutes left proved decisive, in a match that could be the four-time Super League champions' last before they are plunged into administration. Bradford's future is in grave doubt after it emerged during the week that they need to raise £500,000 by next Friday to keep the tax man from their door.
He said: "I am confident that something will happen. There is some more fundraising over the week which should pump it up even more. I know the board are talking to various people that are potential investors in the club which us a great thing for us."
Administration, or even a winding-up order, hangs heavy over the club with the desperation of their plight illustrated by a call to their fans to donate £100 each to reach a final £1million mark by the end of next month.
Close to £300,000 has already been raised in the four days since the club announced their worrying financial position and Potter believes they can be saved.
Potter said he had been blown away by the support from around rugby league with Widnes owner Steve O' Connor donating £10,000 earlier this week.
"The rugby league community has been great and it shows what rugby league means to the people," he said. "They are very passionate. Bradford has a rich history and they don't want it to end."
