Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:52 pm  

IF IT'S TRUE that Jacob Miller was offered £20k a year more for three years by Cas then I don't blame him for signing, which of us wouldn't do the same in our respective employment?. He's thirty years old next Monday and this will probably be his last 'big' contract before a possible move back home to Oz.
He's been a good servant to Wakefield Trinity, and whilst not a Toppo, or a Wally Lewis has to my mind earned his money over the years.
The challenge now is to replace him with same or better with whatever budget we have available.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:54 pm  

dboy wrote:

I've heard the exact same rumour!!!

On here, just now!

It may be true, it may not - but until someone who actually knows spills the beans, that's all it is, a rumour with no credibility.

Come back when it is finally announced.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 12:58 pm  

So, people are having a go for not paying more for a player who is slagged off more than he is praised? If all key players wanted an extra 20K, that would be one less key player we could afford to buy.

As for finances dictating squads thus dictating crowds, that is always a tricky one. Do we go into debt to get a squad that might attract crowds? And if the equation doesn't work out? Only a rich backer allows for that gamble.

Equally, we are in the entertainment business and we shouldn't rely on blind loyalty. People can find other ways to spend the money. I don't know what the answer is. It's great to know the club is financially stable after so many years of the opposite. At the same, it's wearing to watch relentless defeats.

To be fair to Willie, he's got them playing right at the right end of the season.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:11 pm  

Do you know ,i am not too concerned about Miller going and neither am I concerned we didnt match what Cas did. I dont know what he is on but , it will be a good amount and a fair amount for his ability and stage in his career. The one that concerns me more is batch leaving.
I would imagine there will be plenty of young millers ,just outside first team recognition in Oz wanting a crack at SL. Thats all Millers was in all fairness. Batch is another matter, wakey lad through and through and I believe there is far more to come.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:33 pm  

Prince Buster wrote:

Come back when it is finally announced.

I have no problem with that at all.

Will they also announce how much we offered, Cas offered and how Carter refused an offer of extra money to keep him?

No, they won't.

[PopTart]

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:51 pm  

dboy wrote:

I have no problem with that at all.

Will they also announce how much we offered, Cas offered and how Carter refused an offer of extra money to keep him?

No, they won't.

Why would they? It's none of our business.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:53 pm  

The thing I can’t get my head roundis where are cas getting the money - there front row for next year vete mc Shane watts - all big earners , sutcliffe Edwards Westerman

Half backs sound like widdop Richardson miller with mamo evalds Faraimo Fonua

Are they spending to try and get in division 1 of the new sl

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:28 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Why would they? It's none of our business.

Exactly.

They won't because it most likely did not happen - it's just someone's silly rumours.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:33 pm  

Kirmudgeonlyisback wrote:

The thing I can’t get my head roundis where are cas getting the money - there front row for next year vete mc Shane watts - all big earners , sutcliffe Edwards Westerman

Half backs sound like widdop Richardson miller with mamo evalds Faraimo Fonua

Are they spending to try and get in division 1 of the new sl

They may be speculating to give them the best chance to get into the top ten because they realise anything else would be a disaster financially. They have also had longer to plan for next season, not a situation available to us.
I look forward to the quality of our signings for next season because it would appear we will be clearing plenty from our cap.

Re: Jacob Miller critics : Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:42 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

They may be speculating to give them the best chance to get into the top ten because they realise anything else would be a disaster financially. They have also had longer to plan for next season, not a situation available to us.
I look forward to the quality of our signings for next season because it would appear we will be clearing plenty from our cap.

Stop loving crying!

When there's something to tell us, they'll tell us.