Going, going, gone? : Sat Jun 29, 2013 8:19 pm  

So far we have: Clubb to (Saints), Sargy (Wigan), Bailey (Hudds) and now Channing (Cas). (All rumours of course)

I have heard no rumours of any players signed for next season, so does that mean:

a) No club next season

b) No players next season

c) The club don't know what they are doing?


Given that we have great difficulty attracting players should this not be of some concern.

I do hope someone puts me right and next season we will be challenging for honours.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 12:56 am  

Rea said something about making decisions during this week when asked about signings for next season. Who knows what that means, nothing probably as it is Rea saying it.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:32 am  

I don't want Rea making any decisions! it needs to be the person replacing him and it needs doing quickly!

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:39 am  

It's (c) for me.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:51 am  

Is'nt Clubby of to Widnes
I couldn't care less where Sargy is going he has been terrible. Can't tackle head on, utterly useless.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:15 pm  

My theory on things is that David Hughes is repeating what he did about three years ago.

And that is that he has turned round to the RFL again in a Mexican standoff.

Last time he forced their hand in removing a majority shareholder who was bound by RFL rules to neither put any money in nor sell his shares.

This time he is likely to be seeking one or more of a commitment to us remaining in Super League, maybe direct investment into London, or exemptions on players for non Northern clubs etc.

The loss is again in the opportunity to retain and sign players as before.

I am genuinely sad to see Chris Bailey go. Clubby has given us nine years and is still under contract so we will not lose him for free. Sargy can run all day but he has not progressed as expected. The rest I am not bothered about except for Dixon and Cook and Lee.

I am looking for much more from Gus Mackay. He needs to sort things out. I have not really ever mentioned him much as I think he has a hard job and is harshly treated. But he now has to get the job done and that is the case for David.

We cannot afford another fresh start with a rag, tag and bobtail outfit because their failures block Tony

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 5:01 pm  

If DH is trying to, in effect, blackmail the RFL, then this could be a very dangerous tactic. Given everything that (hasn't) been happening at the club in recent seasons and rumours that some clubs are quite relaxed about us disappearing, he could just be told to go forth and mutiply.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:23 pm  

There is definitely something of the brinkmanship scenario going on IMO. Potential new owner? David playing blind poker? If I was an outsider it would be thrilling and intriguing but I can feel the lifeblood draining out of the old nag.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:51 pm  

markrammond wrote:

My theory on things is that David Hughes is repeating what he did about three years ago.

And that is that he has turned round to the RFL again in a Mexican standoff.

Last time he forced their hand in removing a majority shareholder who was bound by RFL rules to neither put any money in nor sell his shares.

This time he is likely to be seeking one or more of a commitment to us remaining in Super League, maybe direct investment into London, or exemptions on players for non Northern clubs etc.

Well ive nailed my colours to the mast allready and said DH wants out as he cant affford to subsidide the LB when he retires. With a new investor (The RFL?) he may assist financially to a small degree. If there isn't one then the party is over IMO.

Re: Going, going, gone? : Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:00 pm  

Hughes did this before and look where it's left us?

Playing chicken with the RFL is not a good idea...I hear woods is partial to a bit of KFC