: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:12 pm  

Fc Til I Die 316 wrote:

Why didnt we get rid of Tony when he did his injury then rather than paying a years wage to a man who nobody could see play?

It's called a contract. You can't just "get rid", unless you want to pay a lump sum.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:13 pm  

gateaux wrote:

A fantastic player and I am gutted to see him leaving us - good luck to him for the future!

Spoken like a real supporter.

[R.B.A]

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:13 pm  

Good move for all parties in my opinion. Hull get a playmaker that you are crying out for. The pressure will be taken off Agar because he can now start talking up "next" season. Thorman will be able to move to his natural position of stand off. Saints get a big earner off the cap and can bring some more youngsters into the squad. Long gets a nice final contract to top up his pension.
Everyones a winner.

[Kosh]

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:13 pm  

Fc Til I Die 316 wrote:

funny....just great timing from fc's point of view...the board will sell a few thousand more tickets now for the match...paying for himself already

Better timing than announcing him just before passes go on sale?

Don't think so.

IMO the club have announced as early as possible to give the fans and players a bit of good news in a sea of despair, and to demonstrate that they ARE at least trying to address our shortcomings. Putting a few extra bums on seats on Friday may be a welcome bonus if it happens, but I seriously doubt that it was the main reason.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:14 pm  

Whiting wrote:

How much cap did we have left?
Cusack, thorman and tony are going (so far).
We also have the cap from crocker.

And we've already bought Fitzgibbon and Long. Who won't have been cheap.
Is there enough for a huge signing?

Plus Byrne already gone. 2-3 fringe players released may add up to one decent one too.

I have a sneaky suspicion Tony will get another deal though, actually.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:14 pm  

Mild mannered Janitor wrote:

Saints offered him something, but Long rejected them.

Now, if you want to talk about Fozzard.......

He asked for a 2 year contract, it was rejected ?

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:14 pm  

R.B.A wrote:

Good move for all parties in my opinion. Hull get a playmaker that you are crying out for. The pressure will be taken off Agar because he can now start talking up "next" season. Thorman will be able to move to his natural position of stand off. Saints get a big earner off the cap and can bring some more youngsters into the squad. Long gets a nice final contract to top up his pension.
Everyones a winner.

I suppose.. but i can't imagine Thormans defence improving just because he's now playing at stand off.

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:14 pm  

Fc Til I Die 316 wrote:

funny....just great timing from fc's point of view...the board will sell a few thousand more tickets now for the match...paying for himself already

doubt that

why would our fans want to watch long play against us

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:15 pm  

Whiting wrote:

It's called a contract. You can't just "get rid", unless you want to pay a lump sum.

i dont think fc's contracts are that good...2 examples Cooke (judas) carvell (judas) Reardon (dint even start) were not known for our excellent contracts are we...just surprises me how fc keep making themselves look like fools...we will see if he even gets here hows that

: Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:15 pm  

i wonder what rwill happen if he scores a try