Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:04 pm  

If we don't bring anyone in before transfer deadline then I want an explanation from the club.

If not it smacks of just writing the season off and it just ain't good enough for the fans.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:05 pm  

According to some nutter on FB Cam Muster spotted at LBA this lunchtime. Now you've not seen my bum, not that I know of anyway, but you will when I parade it down Vicar Lane if this happens hahaha. It feels like something is wrong at Headingley to me. I know he has talked out of turn but something is amiss.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:07 pm  

Whatever the rights and wrongs these situations do not arise when a club is being run efficiently and as the man in charge Gary Hetherington needs to step up or consider if its time for someone else to take the reins. Austin Hardaker Leeming Walters contract negotiations/ releases poorly managed regardless of if people feel they deserved a deal. A succession of poor recruitment decisions and contract extensions over the last few years.The buck stops with Gary and he needs to take ownership!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:15 pm  

Walters aside, who was offered more money by another club, all the players you mention were Agar signings who wanted more than RS / GH were prepared to give them (be that in contract length or other conditions).

It wasn't so long ago we were complaining about players being retained on too long contracts. The club has decided to draw a line in the sand. It's not great for this season, but Austin could have just played out his current contract and acted more professionally. If anything his behaviour vindicates the club's decision not to give him a longer deal.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:24 pm  

There might be something to the idea of Leeds pulling the balance of power back to the club. As you say, Walters aside I don't think any of the players are a big loss in he long term, particularly if it lets us get our cap into shape quickly. Of course the test is whether we then seriously upgrade the squad or not...

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:28 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

Rohan’s weekly press conference this afternoon. Will be interesting to hear what he says.

I doubt it will be interesting, unless the people who ask the questions has changed.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:31 pm  

Im done with laughing at Warrington now (it was only fun while Powell was in charge anyway), they've got 2 good halves and Holbrook incoming

I hear we're trying to get Sam Walker.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:35 pm  

Seth wrote:

I doubt it will be interesting, unless the people who ask the questions has changed.

I`m pretty sure he will say it`s not for him to discuss publicly and these things are taken care of by others. He might say Blake asked to be released from his contract and his wishes were granted.
I personally think Sinfield will be given the half back role until the end of the season unless he`s doing his Duke of Edinburgh award or something similar!

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:41 pm  

Seth wrote:

I doubt it will be interesting, unless the people who ask the questions has changed.

Watch that last Powell press conference at Wire, with the back and forth and follow-up questions. Then compare it to what happens at the Leeds ones. It's night and day; yes Rohan Smith is evasive but it's partly because nobody asks decent, challenging questions or seems able to think on their feet.

Re: Transfer Talk / Rumour thread V4 : Thu Aug 03, 2023 1:44 pm  

MjM wrote:

Watch that last Powell press conference at Wire, with the back and forth and follow-up questions. Then compare it to what happens at the Leeds ones. It's night and day; yes Rohan Smith is evasive but it's partly because nobody asks decent, challenging questions or seems able to think on their feet.

Yeah not really like for like comparisons as I cant see Smith having a similar breakdown soon. Powell just lost it, and I dont want to see that.