phildog

That's a chunk of experience lost, but I'm sure James will have a like for like in mind if not already signed.

We have an IMG score, 21st place, I'm happy with that. Well done to Kev. Iro, board members current and recently departed, club's workers and fans. Onward for a better season in 2026.

I think Cougars have got a lad who'll improve in no time if he gets played.

No....

RIP big fella, used to stand in the compound of the old short stand with him and Stan Naylor at A Team games.

Wonder how the Fev saga is going to play out? I understand that players are registered with current clubs until the end of this month but if they're not paid at a date agreed do they then have the right to immediately declare broken contract? Can they then be approached? If they get paid 2 days later are they back in contract, approach cancelled or declared illegal? As Greavsie used to say 'it's a funny old game Saint'....

Welcome to The Mount Paul!

Tyler Dickinson free at Eagles, I'd have him back....

Interested to know who 'one of our best forwards' might be. Have an idea on our consistent back. We really should have some news on things by now....I know, some clubs still in competition etc but we must have some re-signings!

Lots leaving Oldham, there'll be a few from York, maybe Fev....

BTW Rog who's then30 mile west outfit, must have missed that!

Hey Roger, you were right!! Positive AND progressive, well suited!!

KTF why can't you take things at face value, I said if and say, guesses, making a point, I didn't say there was fact behind it, simply a what if scenario. What is fact is that Kev did mention all those things at the Q&A and outlined his intention as I mentioned. Maybe Fordy wants 20 players, maybe not, it's simply a speculative argument!!

Kev already said at the Q&A that the Wakefield DR hadn't worked as he had hoped and perhaps we would have to spend more and run with a bigger squad. It won't all need new money as retired players, not retained etc will free up current cash. If James Ford were to bringing in say 6 players then with the money we're not paying to the above it might only result in say paying 2 new players. I'm sure Kev is already looking at bank accounts, balance sheets and BISSA funds to meet Ford's requirements. After all Kev is a Batley fan and wants what the rest want, a competitive, successful team. The best we can do will be done, some players will be got, some won't.

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