Re-Signing of Players : Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:03 am  

Can the club comment on who has re-signed from last seasons squad?

When i rung up about two weeks ago i was told Duffy and Shickell had re-signed but not seen it announced anywhere.

I think Miles Greenwood would be a top signing for us at fullback great player surprised fax let him go.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:49 am  

LoyalFan11 wrote:

Can the club comment on who has re-signed from last seasons squad?

When i rung up about two weeks ago i was told Duffy and Shickell had re-signed but not seen it announced anywhere.

I think Miles Greenwood would be a top signing for us at fullback great player surprised fax let him go.

As per club website.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:17 am  

For those who haven't/don't check the Cougars website;

Players re-signed for 2012 (taken from website) -

Craig Moss
James Haythornthwaite
Andy Shickell
James Feather
Gavin Duffy
Danny Lawton
Ryan Smith
Olly Pursglove
Jermaine Wray
Jamie Shepherd
Richard Jones
Ben Sagar

Released/Left the club/Retired:

Ricky Barr?
Scott Law?
Ryan Benjafield
Will Cartledge
Greg Nicholson?
James Hutch?
Chris Baines?
Dave Halley
J Simpson?
L Helliwell?
D Belcher?
R Lopag?
P Drake?

? to indicate an assumption as no official confirmation unless anyone knows different.

In Talks (from website):

J Coleman
J Normington
B Rawlings

New signings (from website):

Micheal Korkidas
Neil Cherryholme
Paul March
Danny Jones
Lewis Reed

Feel free to add input to any that I may have missed.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Tue Oct 25, 2011 12:01 pm  

out of the players not resigned would only like us to keep Rawlins, Jake, Benji and Baines.

Think them four are a most, if doesnt sign them must still have lot more signings up his sleeve.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:24 pm  

LoyalFan11 wrote:

out of the players not resigned would only like us to keep Rawlins, Jake, Benji and Baines.

Think them four are a most, if doesnt sign them must still have lot more signings up his sleeve.

According to the website Benji has definitely left the club. That's probably to make way for Korky and Cherryholme. We seem to have plenty of halves if Coleman re-signs so I can only think JD would be looking at the backs and utility forward areas. From a personal point of view, I liked the look of Stack (Workington) and George Elliot who was on loan last year. He had pace to burn and potential. His defence seemed a weak area though.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:01 pm  

Dominance wrote:

From a personal point of view, I liked the look of Stack (Workington) and George Elliot who was on loan last year. He had pace to burn and potential. His defence seemed a weak area though.

George Elliot as far as I'm aware has gone to York

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:05 am  

Sorry to read that Ryan Benjafield has left the club. A great solid player who always gave his best and did a great job for us.
In lieu of not having a supporters club how about forming a Squadbuilder committee to arrange and run fundraising events throughout the year? Other clubs such as Batley raise thousands for the club this way.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:40 am  

Lawkholme Len wrote:

Sorry to read that Ryan Benjafield has left the club. A great solid player who always gave his best and did a great job for us.
In lieu of not having a supporters club how about forming a Squadbuilder committee to arrange and run fundraising events throughout the year? Other clubs such as Batley raise thousands for the club this way.

I think one has already been set up.

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:07 pm  

As I said in my recent 'post' on 'Championship/Championship1 TV Deal for 2012'; we can start by signing-up for the deal via the Cougars so that the Club benefits from its fans/supporters.

All commission received could then be channelled into the 'Squadbuilder'. Something is better than nothing!

Re: Re-Signing of Players : Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:23 pm  

Rach wrote:

George Elliot as far as I'm aware has gone to York

You're right. Just checked the Knights website and he signed for them a couple of weeks ago.