Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:11 pm  

AJC wrote:

As much as it pains me to say it, I think the it's the best solution all round if KW leaves. He's done all he can for Leeds, and Leeds have done all they can for him. Ultimately though, looking from the outside, his captaincy this season has been woeful. It has now got to a point where many of us wouldnt even have him as a starting centre! I'd love to see him back to his explosive best, but just cant see that happening at Leeds, such is the state of the club at the mo. The cap space would be very useful too!

I don’t know about his captaincy, you’d have to see behind the scenes for that one. He is a great lad and is a very good player when fit.
My concern is that he’s permanently lost pace, like McGuire, after his bad injury. I don’t know if he’s tough enough for the second row, and that leaves a problem.
The club and player will know where he is at with the knee, but I guess the prognosis isn’t sure.
It’s all very unfortunate.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:20 pm  

Maybe this is a leak from inside the club to put pressure on Watkins if they want him to take a reduced contract but legally they don't have a leg to stand on if this is part of his current deal and doesn't exactly make Leeds an attractive proposition for new players if they try to renege on deals mid contract

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 12:51 pm  

Watkins has shown Leeds a huge amount of loyalty over the years, he's previously turned down huge offers from Warrington and the NRL to stay at Leeds, and despite criticism of his captaincy by fans, it seems that the players and coaches think differently.
I can understand Leeds' thinking, but at the same time, if they agreed what's being reported then I think they should honour it or allow him to leave. This doesn't reflect well on the club IMO.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:10 pm  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

I can understand Leeds' thinking, but at the same time, if they agreed what's being reported then I think they should honour it or allow him to leave. This doesn't reflect well on the club IMO.

We simply can't give a marquee contract to any player who's at Kallum's current performance level, however badly it reflects on the club.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:14 pm  

If it was included in his contract, then they don't have much choice. Either honour it, or let him leave.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:27 pm  

Jake the Peg wrote:

Maybe this is a leak from inside the club to put pressure on Watkins if they want him to take a reduced contract but legally they don't have a leg to stand on if this is part of his current deal and doesn't exactly make Leeds an attractive proposition for new players if they try to renege on deals mid contract

Im pretty sure Leeds will know where they stand legally.

On this seasons form, Watkins dosnt warrent a first team shirt, never mind marquee money, the reasons are massively unfortunate for him and i feel for him, but thats where we are. If Leeds can get out of any rumoured agreement that gives Watkins marquee money, they should, if not, we'l hope he finds his form again and good for him for maxmizing his earning potential. If he can get a deal elsewhere that he's happier with, then let him take it.

Iv already seen some opposition fans outraged by Leeds rumoured actions, pretending that theyd want there club to honuor such a deal to a massively underperforming player, likely the same people who'v been laughing at watkins performances all year and even longer in some cases. This suggests they know Leeds are doing whats best for Leeds...If the storys true.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:37 pm  

One thing is for sure - Sinfield has a hell of a job on his hands.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:43 pm  

KaeruJim wrote:

One thing is for sure - Sinfield has a hell of a job on his hands.

Agreed

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:03 pm  

If we (the fans) are wanting a proper clear out and rebuild, we are going to have to accept the club being ruthless.

I like Watkins and he was truly a world class player and I personally think he can get back to somewhere near his best but we as a club Need to do what is best for the club, from all the rumours it does seem like Sinfield is prepared to be ruthless and isn’t that what we have all wanted for the last couple of years?

Newman and Broadbent are the future for us and to be honest I’d be happy for Bewman and Hurrell to be our first choice centres for next year.

If Watkins can get a gig in the NRL we would be mad to not let him go.

I think Sinfields strategy is to have a mix of our youngsters and some quality experience. I would be dangling the carrot of the captaincy to Merrin for next year

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour Thread V2 : Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:18 pm  

If the reports are true then I don't know how Watkins can retain the captaincy for Wakefield next week.