SUTTY SHOW

RFL boss ready to make a difference

- DAVE CRAVEN

THE RFL'S new chief executive Tony Sutton has hit back at critics of his appointment by insisting: 'I'll be different to the rest.'

The governing body came in for criticism after selecting from within for its top job for a third successive time.

Sutton, appointed last month after being in caretaker charge since December, follows in the footsteps of both Nigel Wood and Ralph Rimmer.

Many people felt it was time for a fresh approach as the sport faces a critical period with its reimagining' underway with IMG, and the Sky broadcast deal expiring again this year.

But as Sutton gets to work, he maintains he is the right person for the task.