Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:10 pm  

For the love of Taylor Swift - someones changed his profile on wikipedia again !

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:17 pm  

Well said Chisit, Mopsey.

I reckon I could guess at a few reasons and wouldn't be far off the mark but I'd like to know the actual reason Wigan wouldn't allow him to come to Wakefield.

With Brian Smith now in charge, some solid recruitment and the club almost debt free I think Trinity might have been a better option than Cas. If Rocky wants to spend more time playing half back he has a greater chance of securing a regular place at 6 or 7 at Wakefield.
Castleford have established Halves in Gale and Roberts, Rocky will have to get past one of those first or replace Dorn at FB.

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:47 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

Well said Chisit, Mopsey.

I reckon I could guess at a few reasons and wouldn't be far off the mark but I'd like to know the actual reason Wigan wouldn't allow him to come to Wakefield.

With Brian Smith now in charge, some solid recruitment and the club almost debt free I think Trinity might have been a better option than Cas. If Rocky wants to spend more time playing half back he has a greater chance of securing a regular place at 6 or 7 at Wakefield.
Castleford have established Halves in Gale and Roberts, Rocky will have to get past one of those first or replace Dorn at FB.

The terms of the loan deal look very much weighted in Wigan's favour. Maybe Wane didn't want to stitch us up like he has Powell?

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:08 pm  

I know this isn't the point here, because I know Chissit will know the story and has said what it is, but what the hell would it matter anyway, even if he had a free choice? He's a professional sportsman with one career, his career, no one else's, and a short one, and people in his position should do what suits their career best, not what suits the preferences of Wakefield fans. Even if he had a free choice, if Cas gave him the best chance of earning the best money he could and getting the most exposure he could, and increased his chances of representative honours, get to Cas. End of.

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:10 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

I know this isn't the point here, because I know Chissit will know the story and has said what it is, but what the hell would it matter anyway, even if he had a free choice? He's a professional sportsman with one career, his career, no one else's, and a short one, and people in his position should do what suits their career best, not what suits the preferences of Wakefield fans. Even if he had a free choice, if Cas gave him the best chance of earning the best money he could and getting the most exposure he could, and increased his chances of representative honours, get to Cas. End of.

Far too sensible.

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Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:17 pm  

Tigerade wrote:

Why would he want to go to Wakey when he supports Fev ?

You really are clueless aren't you?

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:23 pm  

Slugger McBatt wrote:

I know this isn't the point here, because I know Chissit will know the story and has said what it is, but what the hell would it matter anyway, even if he had a free choice? He's a professional sportsman with one career, his career, no one else's, and a short one, and people in his position should do what suits their career best, not what suits the preferences of Wakefield fans. Even if he had a free choice, if Cas gave him the best chance of earning the best money he could and getting the most exposure he could, and increased his chances of representative honours, get to Cas. End of.

I don't think many posters (one exception?) think it really matters. Most posters would have liked him to have come to Wakefield and are appreciative of the facts why he hasn't and more so the info that MC tried to get him.
Strange feeling though wanting him to flop whilst ever he's got a Cas shirt on. Lets hope for an early recall by Wigan.

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:53 pm  

Wonder what Wigan have got against one of their players playing for us.

Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:42 pm  

Liversedge Wildcat wrote:

If Ryan Hampshire wanted to play for Wakefield he would be playing for them. There are no reasons why not apart from he thinks its beneath him.

Wrong. Wigan allowed him to talk to certain clubs. Wakefield were not one of the clubs he was allowed to join.

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Re: Ryan Hampshire : Thu Nov 12, 2015 3:52 pm  

Not specifically relevant to Ryan but I wonder how many of the parents posting would choose Wakefield for their kid to play if they were destined for big things and the big clubs wanted them.

I know if my son turns out to have a talent for rugby and Wakefield, Sts, Leeds and Wigan were fighting over his signature, the only way I would choose Wakefield is if I felt he needed game time to develop his game and he would be lost in the big club training plans.
I'd choose Wakefield over Cas or Salford or Widnes but if the big teams who develop their players to the absolute best they can be were an option, that would be where he would be going. And of course if South Sydney come in we'll be moving house too.

There is more to it than just being a fan of a club.

I should add that my kid is too young to play so far and I'll be happy if he turns out to be a Physio, or an IT consultant or a writer or musician. It's up to him.......but I'll get him in the best place to learn I can in whichever one he chooses.