Re: Dane Manning : Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:10 pm  

hooligan27 wrote:

Had a few hiccups in relation to him being our player but thankfully now sorted and will formally become our player today on a 2 year contract. We are delighted now with our 29 man squad. Was finished at 28 players really but when chance to sign such a quality player from a big rival came had to push boat out and get him back where he belongs!!

Dane enjoyed his time at Fax he had a great relationship with the fans here, this move is purely a financially driven one which we all understand why you are the moneybags now and have a large squad, you are expected to get a top 4 spot whilst we aren't so the pressure is all on you!

Re: Dane Manning : Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:47 am  

Fax4Life wrote: Dane enjoyed his time at Fax he had a great relationship with the fans here, this move is purely a financially driven one which we all understand why you are the moneybags now and have a large squad, you are expected to get a top 4 spot whilst we aren't so the pressure is all on you! Your right , we have always been the underdogs , only time will tell if we can handle it , this is a link to our website about Dane http://www.batleybulldogs.co.uk/index.p ... 75-manning

Fax4Life wrote: Dane enjoyed his time at Fax he had a great relationship with the fans here, this move is purely a financially driven one which we all understand why you are the moneybags now and have a large squad, you are expected to get a top 4 spot whilst we aren't so the pressure is all on you! Your right , we have always been the underdogs , only time will tell if we can handle it , this is a link to our website about Dane http://www.batleybulldogs.co.uk/index.p ... 75-manning

Re: Dane Manning : Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:51 am  

Fax Machine wrote:

Is that a quote from the Batley site or what?

Sorry yes it was

Re: Dane Manning : Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:01 am  

I have no problem with Batley having their turn to have some money and go for their dream etc.- they earnt it last season. We had our chance previously- it's now their turn. Dane will be a massive plus for them and on paper their squad looks strong and also bolstered by Cas DR etc. Time will tell. Back to basics for us Fax fans. History shows there is no coincidence our most successful times have been when there has been little or no expectation on the team. Time will tell on that one as well.

Re: Dane Manning : Sat Nov 19, 2016 11:50 am  

12 months ago we were all saying how wonderful it was to have the extra money and the difference it would make having a bigger squad.

Hah, how time spoils the best of plans.