Change of Direction For Lingard
Batley Bulldogs Head Coach Craig Lingard has announced he is joining Super League Castleford Tigers as Assistant Coach on a two and a half year deal.
Linners will remain in charge at The Bulldogs for the remainder of the 2023 Campaign as the Castleford club have agreed to allow the time to carry out his duties at Batley and that in any potential gameday clashes The Bulldogs will take priority.
In a thrilling 3 years in charge Lingard has managed the squad through the turmoil of 2020 before guiding them to a Play-Off Semi Final in 2021, and then to The Grand Final and within one game of Super League last year.
Chairman Kevin Nicholas said “Obviously we don’t want to lose Craig but at the same time we’re delighted to see him progress and move onto Super League. The work done by the current backroom staff over recent years has been fantastic, we believe continuity is crucial and that’s why we have had no hesitation in asking Mark Moxon, who has been outstanding as assistant here at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium for over a decade and is fully committed to the ethos and spirit of the club, to take over as Head Coach next season”
The Board and coaching staff spoke to the players before training this evening and the news of Mokko’s appointment was very popular within the squad. Captain James Brown told the group “Nothing changes. Simple as that.” with Keegan Hirst agreeing “It’s the perfect solution”
So it’s business as usual for the remainder of 2023 and another exciting chapter ahead for all at the club.
Join us for another outstanding live music event on June 10 as the brilliant Meatloaf Tributes MEATLOUD visit The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium
Bars Open
Family Friendly event, everyone welcome!
Bars open 4pm. DJ and Entertainment from 5pm.
Advance Price Tickets £5 online at bulldogs.mysportstickets.co.uk
Factory Bathrooms Join The Team
Liversedge based Factory Bathrooms are the latest sponsor to joint the team at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium and will feature on the playing shirt for the 2023 campaign.
|Providing a complete range of products including flooring, PVC Wall panels and bathroom furniture, the business are offering big discounts to Bulldogs Season Ticket holders.
Owner Ryan Delaney and his family were able to visit the club at training last week to meet the squad and see the shirts close up telling us “We’re thrilled to be involved at The Bulldogs and can’t wait for the season to start”
Bulldogs Commercial Manager Danny Maun is also delighted with the partnership. “It’s brilliant to have another local business involved with the club. Have a look online or call in to see Ryan and his team, and don’t forget your season ticket!”
Factory Bathrooms can be found at Holme Street, Liversedge, WF15 6JF. 01924 477705,
Orline at factory-bathrooms.co.uk or Facebook at facebook.com/FactoryBathrooms
£10 Admission And FREE Juniors for 2023
Thanks to amazing support from our sponsors, matchday admission for 2023 will be £10 Adults and Concessions, with Season Tickets priced at £110 to include 13 Home Games and The Summer Bash. Admission at The Fox’s Biscuits stadium will be FREE for all juniors.
Season Tickets are available from the club or online at Bulldogs.mysportstickets.co.uk
2023 Preparations on course
“Where we need to be” says Linners. Head Coach Craig Lingard talks 2023.
Josh Wodds settling well and enjoying life at The Bulldogs
Kieran Buchanan looking forward to 2023 after his time with Scotland at the RL World Cup
Boxing Day victory for Lingard’s Bulldogs
Match Highlights from the Boxing Day Derby, sponsored by Spinners Fisheries.
Fantastic New Sponsor for Boxing Day Derby
An exciting local business will sponsor this year’s Boxing Day Spectacular between The Bulldogs and old foe Dewsbury Rams.
Spinners Fisheries is a fantastic, family run Fish and Chip Restaurant and Take Away, serving the finest fresh food, operating from the former Spinners Arms public house on Wakefield Road, Dewsbury. The restaurant is fully licensed and offers a Gluten free option.
Owners Sofia and Simon Render are delighted to be sponsoring the Boxing Day Heavy Woollen Derby.
“Rugby League plays a huge part in our local community, and as a community business we’re thrilled to be supporting this historic local Derby Fixture between two of the most iconic clubs in the game. It’s brilliant to have the players, coaches and mascots visit our restaurant this evening and we can’t wait for our trip to The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium on December 26.”
The business will also feature on the new 2023 Warm Up shirts from Ravensport.
Bulldogs Commercial Manager Danny Maun said “This is a perfect example of another innovative and successful local business supporting Rugby League in our area. We’re excited to have Spinners Fisheries as Sponsor for our Boxing day fixture and as part of the team at Batley Bulldogs. We’re really looking forward to working together”
Keegan Back at Bulldogs
Powerful Front Row man Keegan Hirst will return to Batley Bulldogs for the 2023 campaign.
A hugely popular figure at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Keegan played a massive role in the incredible 2016 season, where The Bulldogs finished 3rd in the table and went on to compete in the Super League Middle 8 Qualifying series, before moving onto Super League Wakefield Trinity.
Keegan said of his return “I’m really excited to be coming back to The Mount. Batley has, and will always be, a special club to me and my family and I’m privileged to pull on the jersey again and help build on the success of this year.”
Outstanding Bulldogs push Leigh all the way
A fantastic performance from Craig Lingard’s men in the Betfred Championship Grand Final saw them fall to a 44-12 loss to the powerful Leigh Centurions side.
The Bulldogs season comes to a close with the Batley side now ranked as officially the second placed side in the division.
A season, a story, and a team to be proud of!
Battling Bulldogs Into Final Four
Craig Lingard’s incredible side smashed their way into the final four of The Betfred Championship with a fantastic away win at Barrow Raiders
The Bulldogs are now the third highest place side remaining in the competition and face a daunting task away at Featherstone Rovers this coming Sunday, with a place in the Million Pound game at stake. The Bulldogs are the only side to win at The Millenium Stadium this season and have taken 3 out of 4 available points from Rovers with a draw at The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.
Raiders v Bulldogs Match Highlights to follow.