: Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:42 pm  

The RFL as a players sponsor is backing this so its a lot farther on than any of the other 'signings' we announced that didnt come off and to be fair the bartolo incident was the result of me harrassing the club for news and being told by a director to announce his signings, whereas all press releases are now checked and ok'ed by the Ch Exec and I belive this has been 'hanging around' since Friday awaiting the go ahead to get it out.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:13 pm  

Leyther Always wrote:

That was my thought! how many clubs in SL have done it this year and then the Visa be denied at the last minute.

We usually set the trend by announcing signings and then not getting them so maybe we will set the trend and the player will actually get the Visa

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We usually set the trend by announcing signings and then not getting them so maybe we will set the trend and the player will actually get the Visa


May-be easier with an American Express, as they are an emerging nation.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:19 pm  

LeythIg wrote:

Probably didn't have much choice, given there's another thread on here with his name and picture on it!

I can 100% guarantee you that the 20 odd people on this messageboard did not dictate the timing of this press release. Don't forget that this is an un-official site.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:21 pm  

I told you it was coming

Lets hope we can get Visa clearance ASAP and hopefully Joe will come over and make a big impact on the team and will continue to stay on. He is what we have been crying out for this season, a halfback with pace.

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:33 pm  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODukX3pnqU Not a bad punch!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODukX3pnqU Not a bad punch!!!

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:39 pm  

JOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEE

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:22 pm  

To be honest I have to question his work ethic. It took him nearly 2 full rounds to finish him off!

Re: leigh land : Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:32 pm  

frankb wrote:

Regarding the granting of visas to players I have been told, most RL players denied them, have had them denied, because of our RFL not backing the application. This time the RFL seem to be backing the application.

Conclusion I draw is that the RFL have watched a few of our games on dvd this season and feel sorry for us.

It always astonishes me that in premiership football they never have any trouble getting visas for the players they bring in from any country.

very true if the rfl dont back the application you have no chance and they seem to pick and choose depending on which team it is

: Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:35 pm  

as per my post above

Re: leigh land : Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:36 pm  

haven4ever wrote:

very true if the rfl dont back the application you have no chance and they seem to pick and choose depending on which team it is

RFL, favouritsm - NEVER