: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:42 am  

As Andy was probably looking for his last contract I would imagine that the length of the contract (and therefore stability) would be the most important element, rather than a big salary hike. That is unless you could earn the same in, say, 2 years, but then you have to take into account the extra year of tax allowance on earnings yo get from the 3 year deal.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:47 am  

tristram wrote:

As Andy was probably looking for his last contract I would imagine that the length of the contract (and therefore stability) would be the most important element, rather than a big salary hike. That is unless you could earn the same in, say, 2 years, but then you have to take into account the extra year of tax allowance on earnings yo get from the 3 year deal.

Three year's pay in two is worth far far more than any tax implication. And the taxpayer would anyway still have the PA and the basic rate band available for year three.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:55 am  

Adeybull wrote:

Three year's pay in two is worth far far more than any tax implication. And the taxpayer would anyway still have the PA and the basic rate band available for year three.

I guess then that we can say that no-one offered him a two year deal anywhere near as good then. And, at 30 ish, it is fairly brave to offer a 3 year deal. (Was Morrison on 1 or 2 years when he first signed?)

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:57 am  

Great news this. Suddenly life seems worth living and the sun is shining.

He is the Lynchpin of our team and it would have been a low blow if he left us for the likes of Wigan.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:01 am  

Ancient Provocateur wrote:

Great news this. Suddenly life seems worth living and the sun is shining.

He is the Lynchpin of our team and it would have been a low blow if he left us for the likes of Wigan.

Classic!

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:02 am  

Asim wrote:

Good news, I wonder what changed, because I completely trust the person who told me that him going Cas was nailed on, they'd never been wrong before.

Was very close to signing from what i here but our ceo wasnt willing to offer him enough money, shame would have loved him back at cas, at least he gets to play for a team that hates leeds though!

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:07 am  

pyeman wrote:

at least he gets to play for a team that hates leeds though!

Dear me - pathetic point.

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:36 am  

At this stage of his career I'd imagine a 3 year deal would be hard to turn down, however given the impact his departure would have had on the club, and more importantly the impact on the supporters, you can't argue with them offering him it (unless it is silly money).

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:37 am  

Lynch signs 3 year deal "A host of Super League clubs, including Wigan and Hull FC, had been desperate to take Lynch away from Bradford with his current contract up at the end of the campaign. But, after months of negotiating, the talented forward has confirmed his decision to stay. Delighted boss Steve McNamara announced the news at the club’s fans’ forum last night, bringing huge cheers from the audience. "

Lynch signs 3 year deal "A host of Super League clubs, including Wigan and Hull FC, had been desperate to take Lynch away from Bradford with his current contract up at the end of the campaign. But, after months of negotiating, the talented forward has confirmed his decision to stay. Delighted boss Steve McNamara announced the news at the club’s fans’ forum last night, bringing huge cheers from the audience. "

: Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:40 am  

Duckman wrote: Lynch signs 3 year deal "A host of Super League clubs, including Wigan and Hull FC, had been desperate to take Lynch away from Bradford with his current contract up at the end of the campaign. But, after months of negotiating, the talented forward has confirmed his decision to stay. Delighted boss Steve McNamara announced the news at the club’s fans’ forum last night, bringing huge cheers from the audience. " Surely not talking about us, afterall we don't make any noise.

Duckman wrote: Lynch signs 3 year deal "A host of Super League clubs, including Wigan and Hull FC, had been desperate to take Lynch away from Bradford with his current contract up at the end of the campaign. But, after months of negotiating, the talented forward has confirmed his decision to stay. Delighted boss Steve McNamara announced the news at the club’s fans’ forum last night, bringing huge cheers from the audience. " Surely not talking about us, afterall we don't make any noise.