James Bentley : Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:51 pm  

He looked set for Leeds. However we've snatched him..

Signed sealed and delivered. In the rugby papers tonight. The Bradford fans rave about him.

Re: James Bentley : Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:31 pm  

Assuming it's true it could be a great signing. Has an awesome rep in the championship and those who have seen him.

Not in league express though so waiting for the comfirmation

Re: James Bentley : Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:14 pm  

No news in any paper despitexamines that a bloke on twitter whos friends are most of the saints team and staff has said it should be announced tommorow.

[Bullseye]

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:31 am  

If true he's a great signing for you lot.

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:21 am  

It was in league weekly. Confirmed now on twitter by John Davidson just need official confirmation.

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:37 am  

What position does he play? Bradford have been woeful this year...

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:37 am  

Roy Haggerty wrote:

What position does he play? Bradford have been woeful this year...

Back row / hooker.

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:39 am  

Roy Haggerty wrote:

What position does he play? Bradford have been woeful this year...

Second-rower. Reminds me very much of Bateman, not huge physically, but strong as an ox. He is still eligible for the academy but has scored 14 tries in 20 appearances this year. The championship is rough, tough league and has made mince meat of some young forwards who have been loaned to some clubs. As you say we have been woeful this year, too young a squad and too rubbish in all honesty. But he has been a stand out and even carried the team at times this year which is remarkable for a 19 year old. You won't be disappointed.

[Bullseye]

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:44 am  

Agreed. He's been head and shoulders above others this year, he's easily our best player.

He's like Bateman in his qualities but without the ill discipline.

He's more of a backrow now than a hooker, he's not played at 9 all season. Running out wide on the left he can use his pace and has quick hands.

Re: James Bentley : Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:31 pm  

He reminds me of Harry Pinner, capable of getting through gaps and has a passing game.