Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:01 am  

bren2k wrote:

The Amor to Hull rumour is gathering pace - my understanding is that they've offered Leeds a fee so Leeds will recall him, then sell him; some of them also seem to think they're in for Johnson. If that proves true, we'll need a couple of quality forwards.

There's also talk of Mariano going back to HKR, potentially another big miss that we'll need to replace.

I'd also agree that Tony and Morton's time is probably up.

Heard the exact same rumour about Amor at the weekend.. Leeds are selling him to Hull after recalling him.. Hoping its a wind up to be honest...

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:12 am  

We are in a strong position in one sense with the momentum we are gathering and now would be the time to offer the likes of Amor and the rest whilst confidence is up there is a real sense of camaradary and spirit amongst the players. This was shown when they all came over to the fans yesterday.

If Amor wants to go elesewhere when clearly he gets on with everyone he is enjoying his rugby, he is playing week in week out and is having stand out performances and the club is clearly on the up then I would say thanks for your efforts and wish you luck for the future. I would suggest it would then be financial reasons he would leave and you can not blame him, he has a young family and does not have red white and blue blood running through his veins like us.

As for the new signings and as I say if true how O Meley Kirke and Mason take us forward I do not know but we have to trust in Agars judgement.

It would be a thank you and goodbye to Mathers, he has cost us too many games this season and called me old fashioned but a full back is supposed to be able to tackle and he can not as seen in the lasttwo games alone.

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:21 am  

Well it was announced that Amor had the choice of who he wants to play for next year by both clubs.Now if Amor has the choice I have a feeling he will choose Wakey playing well and enjoying it with a real team spirit now.I cant see Heathrington going back on his word hes not that type of person and think this Amor to Hull is a bit of a wind up to be honest be we know what rumours are like - my mate/uncle/grandad/girl friends/relative in the know says and its the truth.As for Kirke and Mason no thanks its not an improvement

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:42 am  

Wildcat26 wrote:

Please - lets leave Weller to Cas

Agree dont want him.

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:46 am  

I've given up having an opinion!!! Remember we didn't want the coach and most of the players doing so well, up to halfway through the season.

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 2:51 pm  

MrBigStuff wrote:

Heard the exact same rumour about Amor at the weekend.. Leeds are selling him to Hull after recalling him.. Hoping its a wind up to be honest...

That's the thing isn't it, Leeds are not meant to be able to recall him, it's supposed to be Amor's call.

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:05 pm  

Shifty Cat wrote:

That's the thing isn't it, Leeds are not meant to be able to recall him, it's supposed to be Amor's call.

so he might want to go to Hull and get an improved contract?

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 4:22 pm  

pocket 4's wrote:

so he might want to go to Hull and get an improved contract?

Well that would be the way it would have to go down, but we keep hearing that Leeds are recalling him to sell him on.

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:17 pm  

Jambon wrote:

It is looking like we have started to gel as a team with some great performances over the past few weeks. Where do we feel it is essential to strengthen for next year?

Anyone heard any potential signings or departures?

I would be looking to retain Mathers, Sykes if possible.

We have looked good once the weather improved and the pitches got a surer footing (as we did in good Weather Vs Catalan); certainly not the only factor for our improvement. That would be to ignore the great work that Agar and the team have done to turn it round, which I frankly didn't think they could do. I think the better surfaces have suited a lighter but more mobile pack than some sides have but we shouldn't forget how lacking in go forward we were up till the last few games. Powerful props are probably still required, especially if Amor goes. I'm afraid we have got caught out too much on Peter Fox's side of the pitch and that needs looking at. Is it poor centre play or all down to Fox's poor defence? To be fair that was a lot better v Rovers yesterday. Richie Mathers? On the whole he's been fairly solid but I think there's been some disappointing last man tackles at times. We might do better with another full back. Certainly retain Sykes. Most of them if possible. I thought it looked pretty good on paper at the start of the season and it's starting to come together at the last gasp.

Re: Next Season - New signings? : Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:24 pm  

Shifty Cat wrote:

Well that would be the way it would have to go down, but we keep hearing that Leeds are recalling him to sell him on.

Where from? I have heard the rumours myself but not sure where from tbh.