Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 10, 2015 8:12 am  

Biff Tannen wrote:

Well, they did reach the GF in 2004 and won it again, as we well know, in 2005. Although i would agree that the treble winning 2003 side was the peak. The Bulls fall from grace is a perfect example to any Leeds fan taking the current success for granted, enjoy it and soak it up while you can, because things can very quickly go pear shaped. Obviously we are in far better financial shape than the Bulls were, but you never know what is around the corner.

my mates sister is married to a big name bulls player from that era. they paid far, far more over the cap, unofficially of course. with the fact there attendances, when you take the huge number of free tickets off, were average, they had way more going out than coming in.
the club has been mismanaged for years and the pigeons have come home to roost

Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 10, 2015 9:13 am  

Karl Pratt was on over £80k at Bradford.... That tells you all you need to know about Bradford and their salary decisions...

Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:02 pm  

IF Leeds have signed Westerman then I think it's a pretty prudent move considering the lack of second row options at the begining of next season...although of course it shouldn't be at the expense of signing a new no.9.

Either way I'm not sure he should get or deserve Sinfield's old jersy. ... for me that should still go to Cuthbertson (he is the 'dream team' no.13 after all )
Garbutt equally deserves to pick up Peacock's old shirt IMO. He has been another shrewd excellent signing.

Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 10, 2015 12:28 pm  

Westerman would be a cracking addition to our squad. Had a few off field issues in the past but managed correctly he could turn out to be a masterstroke of a signing.
Just look at our incumbent man of steel.

Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:41 pm  

If we could get Westerman into the Leeds way and have him playing pivot that would be ideal alongside a new hooker. With his ball handling skills he would help Sutcliffe enormously

Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:23 pm  

Leeds wouldn't pay £150k for him, Warrington have so he's signed for them.

Not surprised. £150k is a rip off.

Re: Joe Westerman : Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:31 pm  

Tony Smith relying on his chairmans chequebook again I see.

Re: Joe Westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:13 am  

ThePrinter wrote:

Tony Smith relying on his chairmans chequebook again I see.

To be fair, if your academy doesn't produce the players you need and you've got a chairman willing to pay, why wouldn't you?

Re: Joe Westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:54 am  

Sal Paradise wrote:

It has been rumoured for all his time at Leeds that Achurch was amongst the highest earners in the squad

As for Sinfield being on less than 100k!! Even Gary couldn't get away with that.

With Leeds winning all three trophies will it have boosted the earnings of all the players especially those who were in the squads for the major finals?

Re: Joe Westerman : Sun Oct 18, 2015 6:51 am  

Charlie Sheen wrote:

Leeds wouldn't pay £150k for him, Warrington have so he's signed for them.

Not surprised. £150k is a rip off.

Link?