Re: Wire sign Luther Burrell from Union! : Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:18 pm  

Why has he given up on RL ? Could he not have asked to go out on loan, and see if any Super league clubs were interested. I never saw him play, so not sure if he would be an asset, but he's a big lad for a back.

Re: Wire sign Luther Burrell from Union! : Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:43 pm  

Kennedy wrote:

Why has he given up on RL ? Could he not have asked to go out on loan, and see if any Super league clubs were interested. I never saw him play, so not sure if he would be an asset, but he's a big lad for a back.

Money, I'd imagine.

Which RL club is going to pay an unproven player the wages he could demand as a former international in RU?

You have to remember that Wire had a salary cap dispensation for Burrell. I don't think if he moved to another RL club that would apply, so, overall, he would be a huge financial gamble for any RL side.

Re: Wire sign Luther Burrell from Union! : Tue Sep 15, 2020 4:08 pm  

I'm not sure what English RU side have a vacancy for him.
He may well head to France.

Re: Wire sign Luther Burrell from Union! : Wed Sep 16, 2020 12:09 pm  

A few players seem to be heading to the USA at the moment. Might see him turn up there.

Re: Wire sign Luther Burrell from Union! : Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:54 pm  

The Penny Move wrote: A few players seem to be heading to the USA at the moment. Might see him turn up there. I read today that he's joining Newcastle Falcons RU, who have been promoted back to the Premiership. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/54225191

The Penny Move wrote: A few players seem to be heading to the USA at the moment. Might see him turn up there. I read today that he's joining Newcastle Falcons RU, who have been promoted back to the Premiership. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/54225191