Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:38 am  

EHW wrote:

Where a transfer is to take place pursuant to Operational Rule C1:3:16 above and the two Clubs are unable to reach agreement then the following scale of payments shall apply:

A sum equivalent to the sum of £115 per week of training and education invested in the Player and a further lump sum of £5,000 if the Player attains a salary of £25,000 per annum or more with the new Club.

So, if Sneyd has been at Salford for 5 years in total (?), he would be worth about £35k.

So basically Salford or any other club could take their pick of Superleague's elite young players, offer them big money get them to put in a transfer request and then pay just 20-30K in compensation to their club. What you waiting for Doc? Make cutbacks on the youth system and put the savings into poaching the best young players that other clubs have worked hard over a few years developing.

Joe Burgess and Liam Sutcliffe would be an absolute bargain for about 40K

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:18 am  

While Sneyd is undeniably a great prospect, I can't imagine that he'd necessarily be a first choice half-back for the best clubs in the League just yet.

It would be a shame to lose a player of Marc's calibre, but if his heart isn't in it I say lets command a decent transfer fee for him and wish him the very best.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:25 am  

I see the Cas fans who were experts on visa issues last year are now experts in how an RFL tribunal works.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:44 am  

theredshed wrote:

So basically Salford or any other club could take their pick of Superleague's elite young players, offer them big money get them to put in a transfer request and then pay just 20-30K in compensation to their club. What you waiting for Doc? Make cutbacks on the youth system and put the savings into poaching the best young players that other clubs have worked hard over a few years developing.

Joe Burgess and Liam Sutcliffe would be an absolute bargain for about 40K

Difference here is that he is under contract and we havent granted him a release so their is no transfer fee to argue over.That would only apply if we were prepared to let him go but a fee couldnt be agreed upon.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:58 am  

And it seems he would be in demand - an auction only requires two bidders! I think we would get a decent deal.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:10 am  

He's been offered to Wigan, who have declined. They are prefering to stick with their own talent (Williams/Hampshire/Powell), something that perhaps MK should think about doing.

Is Dobson really that much better than Sneyd? Wouldn't it have made sense to tell Marc he is coming back next season as Tim Smith's replacment and spend the money on a hooker instead of Dobson? Or is that too sensible?

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:14 am  

I'm amazed at all the hype surrounding Marc Sneyd. You could be fooled into thinking he is the next Jonathan Thurston.

One good half a season at Castleford, where the rest of the team are also over achieving as individuals suddenly entitles you to be banded around Super League by your agent. Crazy.

I hope he stays, we havent had many products from our youth system over the years and it would be a shame to see one let go, particulary after the promise he's shown over the last 4 months. Lets not get carried away though.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:15 am  

Aboveusonlypie wrote:

He's been offered to Wigan, who have declined. They are prefering to stick with their own talent (Williams/Hampshire/Powell), something that perhaps MK should think about doing.

Is Dobson really that much better than Sneyd? Wouldn't it have made sense to tell Marc he is coming back next season as Tim Smith's replacment and spend the money on a hooker instead of Dobson? Or is that too sensible?

We're lacking an organiser. Who is better at that? Dobson or Sneyd?

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:31 am  

Red John wrote:

We're lacking an organiser. Who is better at that? Dobson or Sneyd?

Well Sneyd isn't doing a bad job at Cas. Dobson however did ok at Hull KR, but hasn't had much of a chance at the Knights. He will probably be better than Tim Smith, but does he have much improvment in him? Sneyd on the other hand, you would have to think, has a lot more potential in the long run. I would have thought that after the likes of Melli and Puletua you would be fed up of short term signings? Why not carry on your investment in Sneyd?

What is obvious to everyone is that you need a hooker. Logan will be back at Wigan next season.

Re: Sneyd asks for a move : Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:37 am  

I dont understand where Logan will fit in at Wigan, similar to Sneyd. He wont be ahead of either McIllorum, Powell or Williams.