: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:23 pm  

lad13 wrote:

Really?? Not what I'd heard - your playing by instalments aren't you? So answer the question - where is the transfer money coming from to buy Brough?

As we've made profits of £200k+ for the last 2 years, i'd guess the money would come from that,

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:24 pm  

Its a testament to the player that nobody is suggesting his leaving is anything to do with ability or form. The ONLY reason anyone is giving, and quite rightly so in my opinion, for agreeing with him leaving the club, is his injuries. Even the monetary reason is really based on the fact that he's been injured (since personally I'd be happy for him to be the top earner providing he could stay fit).

Such a shame that anyone may remember him for being injury prone when he should be remembered for the top player he is/was for us.

Hope he does well wherever he goes. Just rather he was injured when it comes around to his new team playing against us!

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:28 pm  

chpntpsr wrote:

As we've made profits of £200k+ for the last 2 years, i'd guess the money would come from that,

Sound - a rugby club in profit - how much do you think he will cost?

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:36 pm  

Sad news this but unexpected if I'm honest, I'm sure there will be one or two superleague teams after him.

Always a pleasure watching him and I wish him the best.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:01 pm  

paulwalker71 wrote:

I think probably the right decision, what with all the injuries

But, just like Newton, I fully expect it to come back to bite us next year

tend to agree with that. latest injury was a bridge too far imo. if he stays in superleague he will be a player who comes back and causes us problems. However the cap and quota space are probably better spent in other areas of the team than the forwards.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:11 pm  

mat wrote:

tend to agree with that. latest injury was a bridge too far imo. if he stays in superleague he will be a player who comes back and causes us problems. However the cap and quota space are probably better spent in other areas of the team than the forwards.

Agree Matt

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:12 pm  

gutted to see him go , but its the right decision , think it was between him and beaver to be honest and beaver has put the minutes in on the pitch this season.
Hopefully he gets his coaching qual's and comes back.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:18 pm  

Pretty gutted to see him leaving, I think despite his injuries he can be still be classed as a good signing for us. I can understand the reasons why he is going and I just hope we now use the freed up quota spot to strengthen the right area's of our squad.

I expect he may end up at another SL club and probably on a 2 year deal. On the bright side we have players like Donaldson and Whitehead who will almost certainly get more game time with one less player to compete with.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:20 pm  

He will be playing for a local club next season.

You heard it here first.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:40 pm  

Fit, he'd still walk into any team in the world.

I agree that with his record we have to let him go.