Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:31 pm  

GrahamBray wrote:

For me this isn't great business by us- next season is vitally important for the club in reigniting fans' passion and with the prospect of multiple relegations, we simply have to get it right. We now have two pivots , well over 30 and who have appalling injury records, Gale admittedly only last year but Reynolds' is far longer and for sustained lengths at a time. I'd rather have Sneyd playing more often than not than Gale playing well for 2 games then missing chunks of the season, add to that Reynolds and his misfortune and we could be playing loads of games with reserve halves to lead us. This isn't shrewd at all by us in my opinion, it has got the potential to be I'll admit, but how many players at their ages improve fitness and injury records? I honestly hope they prove me wrong but if I was betting on it, I know where my money would be placed.

it's one up and one down next year and we won't finish bottom.

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:32 pm  

ccs wrote:

I wonder, who was the last (but one) player we signed from Leeds?

Jay Pitts 2012?

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:10 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

it's one up and one down next year and we won't finish bottom.

When was this confirmed, as far as I’m aware, it’s 3 down 1 up. I read something about Super League clubs not being happy about it (obviously) and something else about a playoff between top of Championship and the SL club finishing 3rd from bottom but nothing concrete either way.

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:46 pm  

Timing now set to coincide with the next tv deal in 2024 (allegedly)..... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... l-22067519

Timing now set to coincide with the next tv deal in 2024 (allegedly)..... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... l-22067519

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:55 pm  

ccs wrote: Timing now set to coincide with the next tv deal in 2024 (allegedly)..... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... l-22067519 Thanks for that but has anything been announced by RFL and SLE. Seems it’s not just FC that can be accused of PR issues.

ccs wrote: Timing now set to coincide with the next tv deal in 2024 (allegedly)..... https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... l-22067519 Thanks for that but has anything been announced by RFL and SLE. Seems it’s not just FC that can be accused of PR issues.

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 2:57 pm  

“There should be a positive announcement by Christmas,” Rimmer said.

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:02 pm  

Does nobody think we have a new 6&7 lined up for 2023? Would make sense seeing they let sneyd move on when he had chance and only giving gale a years contract makes me think they've already got someone lined up, Reynolds contract is up aswell so do we reckon they've something in the pipeline?

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:15 pm  

We're apparently in for Dylan Napa, but looks like Catalans lead the race currently.

As for Sneyd, clearly right move for him and family as he can get a nice pay packet nearer home. He leaves a legend. Gale I'm not so sure about but I think given the market it's a gamble we had to make.

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:20 pm  

the cal train wrote:

We're apparently in for Dylan Napa, but looks like Catalans lead the race currently.

As for Sneyd, clearly right move for him and family as he can get a nice pay packet nearer home. He leaves a legend. Gale I'm not so sure about but I think given the market it's a gamble we had to make.

The Australian press are linking him to Catalans, Leeds and Rovers.

Re: What now? : Sat Nov 06, 2021 5:37 pm  

ComeOnYouUll wrote:

The Australian press are linking him to Catalans, Leeds and Rovers.

you're right, I've misread Matt Shaw's tweet and got far too excited