18 replies to this topic

[bulldogs17]

According to the York forum we have signed him. Very good hard working second rower. Things looking up for 2013 already

[buford t justice]

All over twitter too.

Top signing, hope its immediate but if not next season will do.

[thundergaz]

A carpet carrying reject whats going on is times hard at the mount? it says sumat if the carpet carriers have signed tansey and not wanted davies back.Joking aside hope the signing works out for you guys.

Edited by thundergaz, 20 July 2012 - 08:50 PM.

[Spanish Knight]

Youv'e got a good player with Davies, wish we could have re-signed him.

[thundergaz]

Youv'e got a good player with Davies, wish we could have re-signed him.

Thornton was at c*s was'nt he? surely he could have signed him on at your place if he wanted him.

[Spanish Knight]

Thornton was at c*s was'nt he? surely he could have signed him on at your place if he wanted him.

He said last week he wanted him, but as anyone knows the Knights dont have a load of cash.

[thundergaz]

He said last week he wanted him, but as anyone knows the Knights dont have a load of cash.

According to a few batley fans yesterday its not about money I said ben black must have wanted alot in wages to join us so god knows what kear is paying him to stay here.But ive always said DP will not pay wages that out weigh a players skill and thats how it should be a coach should dictate the wages.

Edited by thundergaz, 20 July 2012 - 09:29 PM.

[thundergaz]

Eagles up to 2nd after tonight i see its gonna be competitive for the top 5 places.

[RogerT]

Oh yes your right Gaz and Sunday will make it tighter if we win. Here's to a good game.

[HaroldShand]

According to a few batley fans yesterday its not about money I said ben black must have wanted alot in wages to join us so god knows what kear is paying him to stay here.But ive always said DP will not pay wages that out weigh a players skill and thats how it should be a coach should dictate the wages.

At a shareholders forum before the start of the season it was announced that Black was on relative peanuts for 2012 - an amount that surprised a lot of people. Maybe he just likes it at Batley and would rather be starting games week in, week out with us, rather than play a bit part at Featherstone on more wonga?
I imagine we must have offered John Davies megabucks to sign with us - especially given the lure of playing under such a fantastic coach at York in 2013.

[Chairman LMAO]

Confirmation of Davies' arrival now on club website.

[Blind side johnny]

According to a few batley fans yesterday its not about money I said ben black must have wanted alot in wages to join us so god knows what kear is paying him to stay here.But ive always said DP will not pay wages that out weigh a players skill and thats how it should be a coach should dictate the wages.

It's the fresh air. sumptuous women and bohemian culture that attracts 'em.

[GForce]

Is this with immediate affect ?
And if so is it till the end of 2013 season ?

[RPH]

It's the fresh air. sumptuous women and bohemian culture that attracts 'em.

yes he likes a good curry....

[Sir Jekyll Stocking]

All over twitter too.

Top signing, hope its immediate but if not next season will do.

He was excellent when we played at York (scoring, if I recall correctly), and the York fans seem to rate him.
I get the impression from the website that he's signed for the remainder of the season. I hope it's for next season, too.

[fredm]

Can anyone clarify this please? Has he signed a permanent deal or is it a dual Reg? Is it as from now till the remainder of this season or is it for next season and he stays at York/Cas for now or is it for this season and next?

Sorry, just a bit confused!!

[thundergaz]

Can anyone clarify this please? Has he signed a permanent deal or is it a dual Reg? Is it as from now till the remainder of this season or is it for next season and he stays at York/Cas for now or is it for this season and next?

Sorry, just a bit confused!!

Its permanent fred and no i got it wrong i read he joins you guys for next season its tansey thats gone now.

Edited by thundergaz, 21 July 2012 - 07:35 PM.

[oldrover]

i've watched him several times in cas u20s, and i've seen him play for york and dewsbury against fev, and i don't think he's anything special. i am prepared to be proved wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. perhaps the kear factor is what he needs.

[ANDYPK]

i've watched him several times in cas u20s, and i've seen him play for york and dewsbury against fev, and i don't think he's anything special. i am prepared to be proved wrong, it wouldn't be the first time. perhaps the kear factor is what he needs.

Not big enough for SL but an excellent signing for you guys IMO, very tough tackler, can run and bust tackles and scores tries as well, very disappointed he's not joining us but good luck to the lad, whether it's dosh or just the playing environment I am not sure he will have his reasons. Good Luck John.