Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:42 am  

Rumours on Redface home of the conspiracists*that he has signed a 2 year deal with them. Presumably with blessing of our club given they can’t approach till May otherwise.
*Saints

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:14 am  

No doubt they have designs on Clark. The issue is whether he will get a massively improved deal over there. They won’t be offering more than a 2 year deal I’m sure, and neither will we. It’s a case of whether their deal is enough to outweigh the testimonial he’d be getting here. Clark also seems to be enjoying his rugby again under Powell.

Wouldn’t surprise me to see Wigan move for him as well to give them a bit more dimension in attack.

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:18 pm  

Captain Hook wrote:

Rumours on Redface home of the conspiracists*that he has signed a 2 year deal with them. Presumably with blessing of our club given they can’t approach till May otherwise.
*Saints

Rumours no doubt started by his own agent. It's Toby King all over again isn't it. Is it the same agent?

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:25 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Rumours no doubt started by his own agent. It's Toby King all over again isn't it. Is it the same agent?

The difference to Toby King is that Darryl Clark is a proven top quality player that would get in any side in SL.

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:29 pm  

I'm not surprised that there's interest in him, as he seems to be free of the injuries that have held him back in the previous two seasons. Alternatively, the cynical would say he's playing for a new deal.

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:56 pm  

How good is Aidan Doolan going to be?

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 1:07 pm  

For the past two seasons I've advocated getting rid of Clark simply for the fact that the money we were spending on him could be utilised better elsewhere. Clark has been excellent so far this season and even at his worst for us (last 2 seasons) he was usually a 7/10.

There's a dearth of players that have Clark's consistency (and now versatility) and though no longer worth marquee money I would be making him a very good offer. His testimonial will be worth a years wages, he'd have to think hard about turning that down. I would not like to see him in a Saints shirt.

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:22 pm  

Unless saints are willing to offer a multiplier contract, there's no way they're getting him.

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:07 pm  

He’d be a big miss and great signing for any club, even on a 3 year deal….

I’d be very surprised if we let him go. Powell likes him, and he’s done himself no harm with his ability to switch to 13 and do a good job.

He’s deserving of his testimonial, never has his effort and application come into question, even in some of our darker periods! - I hope he’s here to enjoy it.

Re: Darryl Clark : Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:14 pm  

Was slightly concerned to see him clutching his shoulder in the second half.