Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:44 pm  

Taverner wrote:

Any chance that the Moore people have been referring to is Brandon Moore from Cas Tigers and not Gareth Moore?? Noticed he (Brandon) has been released by Cas and it is said he is on his way to a Championship club. This lad was in the England Academy in 2013 so would know Marshall!

He is indeed a new Fax player.

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:13 pm  

Hudd-Shay wrote:

He is indeed a new Fax player.

No reference to Booze? Have you made the pledge?

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:28 pm  

I wish this had been started as a new thread! I was getting all excited about two new signings when I saw the heading and then lost connection on the train to Manchester.

When I got connection back I was a little bit underwhelmed.
Still a good signing, brought about by Richards knowledge and recognition of young talent, something that has been missing for a while.
Exciting times.

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:15 pm  

halifaxjohn wrote:

I wish this had been started as a new thread! I was getting all excited about two new signings when I saw the heading and then lost connection on the train to Manchester.

When I got connection back I was a little bit underwhelmed.
Still a good signing, brought about by Richards knowledge and recognition of young talent, something that has been missing for a while.
Exciting times.

Im with you John ,I expected to read about Fax signing 2 big name new players, not regurgitating old threads,I do still RM will dip into the transfer market before the season starts, Caroli predictions?None as yet ,though one I will make is Leigh will finish top of the League.

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:35 pm  

One of the safer predictions to make Charlie, given the squad you've assembled? The bookies agree, with Sky Bet only offering 2-9 for you to top the league (they're not brave enough to flirt around with teams that bottle it later and give any odds for the 8's!).

Fax are equal 6th/7th with Dewsbury with the odds on Bradford, London, Sheffield and Fev all being worse odds than Fax.

Realistically, I don't expect to cash in, but my cheeky bet on Fax at 40-1 looks a tad more "value" than a certain other wager that's been mentioned!

Seems a bit strange to have a team led by last season's coach of the year (that's strengthened and not lost anyone) so far down the pecking order in the betting? Shame there's no each-way bet available!

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:41 pm  

They obviously don't feel we can replicate what we achieved towards the end of last season, not a problem, RM just needs to print the odds and stick them on the wall in the changing room.

Unless of course that would be construed as encouraging gambling!

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:08 am  

Norman Bates wrote:

They obviously don't feel we can replicate what we achieved towards the end of last season, not a problem, RM just needs to print the odds and stick them on the wall in the changing room.

Unless of course that would be construed as encouraging gambling!

Well, they're here..

Regular Season 2016 - Win Outright
Leigh Centurions 2/9
Bradford Bulls 6/1
London Broncos 16/1
Sheffield Eagles 20/1
Featherstone Rovers 25/1
Halifax RLFC 33/1
Dewsbury Rams 33/1
Swinton Lions 100/1
Oldham RLFC 100/1
Batley Bulldogs 150/1
Whitehaven RLFC 150/1
Workington Town 150/1

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:25 am  

To be honest, if the bookies made us 3/1 or 10,000/1 it doesn't matter, can't see past Leigh for top spot and if they aren't offering any place betting it is all irrelevant.

Bookies know nowt, UTFAX!

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Sat Dec 19, 2015 9:22 am  

HXSparky wrote:

One of the safer predictions to make Charlie, given the squad you've assembled? The bookies agree, with Sky Bet only offering 2-9 for you to top the league (they're not brave enough to flirt around with teams that bottle it later and give any odds for the 8's!).

Fax are equal 6th/7th with Dewsbury with the odds on Bradford, London, Sheffield and Fev all being worse odds than Fax.

Realistically, I don't expect to cash in, but my cheeky bet on Fax at 40-1 looks a tad more "value" than a certain other wager that's been mentioned!

Seems a bit strange to have a team led by last season's coach of the year (that's strengthened and not lost anyone) so far down the pecking order in the betting? Shame there's no each-way bet available!

Sparky ,I'm a betting man ,love a bet but even I wouldn't bet at 2/9 crazy odds,I have my own bet with your own very generous Mr Jagger some bookies might offer you a bet without Leigh in the betting,that way you might get odds of around 8/1 for Fax it's worth asking your local bookies.
The spot for 2nd place in my opinion is very open,all the usual suspects in the frame, my only worry for Fax is the rest of the Club's will be ready for you next season,my dark horse team are Dews.Stay Happy.

Re: 5pm today 2 huge squad announcements : Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:03 am  

Yes dead cert for Leigh to finish top and indeed I fancy them to go through the season unbeaten this time. As regards Fax we will be there or there abouts whether or not the other teams are ready for us Charlie mi owld mucker