Image: Courtesy of Coventry Bears) Courtesy of Coventry Bears)“I’ve been very open about the fact that we heavily rely on central funding because that is our model - we are still establishing our business as a professional sports club. Image: Courtesy of Coventry Bears) Courtesy of Coventry Bears)“At the minute it looks like everyone is retreating to the north of England, protecting all their self interest and it’s heartbreaking. Image: Courtesy of Coventry Bears) Courtesy of Coventry Bears)“But it just feels like none of this is being considered in the bigger picture. We have to ask where Coventry Bears is going from here?”Robinson says the timing of these funding cuts has worsened their impact. I don’t want it to be the end of Coventry Bears and rugby league in the Midlands, but that’s what it could be.

Source: Daily Mirror September 08, 2021 15:56 UTC