2017 Squad and Signings

[ChampagneCharlieReturns]

Not a chance of that once a week, Scott is strict on every player making every training session every week

[Dave Naylor]

The news this morning that Lippy, Will Hope and Adam Files have all left the club was not unexpected.  It leaves us with 20 contracted players on the books but that includes Craig Briscoe who needs surgery on his knee.  So effectively 19 players.

 

Here's a quote from Scott last year when we had 21 players on the books:

 

 

 

“Another player, possibly two, would be nice but I usually set off with a smallish squad to leave room for later additions,” said Naylor. “I don’t like having a full squad too soon. I like being in a position to top up when a player comes along who is right for the club and right for the squad.

 

“Finance also dictates these things, but it’s good to have room for manoeuvre because available players usually appear from nowhere for different reasons when the season has been up and running for a bit.”

 

 

I reckon that means we've room for two, maybe three more players.  The teased "big signing" and one or two more.  I think.

 

What do I know!

[thebull13]

The feeling i'm getting off this thread is that what i think is a big signing for us may not be for others. Some may be disappointed.

[thecrab]

you've "bulled" it up too much then?

[Roughyeds Return]

Sounds like he has been spouting some major bull

[Dave Naylor]

Without getting into silly suggestions, if you could pick a player to come (back) to the club, I reckon one bloke's name would feature a lot.

[chiefgeneral]

Shayne McMenemy haha

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

Sounds like he has been spouting some major bull

I think your name is more apt to the alleged new signing!? And I think he'll do the job for us.

[Roughyeds Return]

I think your name is more apt to the alleged new signing!? And I think he'll do the job for us.

And if it is Tyson I would be glad to see him return, but was expecting a higher profile signing based on comments from certain posts.

[Connor mcb]

Adam- I can understand why we haven't offered him a new contract based on how he plays

Lepori - class player didn't he leave so he could go to university ? If so I understand and accept that he should leave so he can focus on school

Will- I don't know why he hasn't been given a new contract he is a good player and makes a perfect back/ second row stand in if langtree Chappell or Thompson were to be injured or suspended

[thebull13]

My apologies if I've overhyped signing quality, full time players. I thought we would all be made up.

[The Art of Hand and Foot]

My apologies if I've overhyped signing quality, full time players. I thought we would all be made up.

I am!

[herbie]

Tyson would be a great signing for us. His best rugby ahead of him.

[moorside roughyed]

Gutted to see Lepori go,but education is important. Good luck to the lad at university. Files going isn't a big surprise as he hasn't been the same since his knee injury. Don't know why Hope is going,always grafted and seemed to do his best.Good luck to the three of them in their futures and thanks for what they've done for the club.

[Connor mcb]

So on Twitter the club have said there will be a signing announcement tomorrow , any ideas ?

[ChampagneCharlieReturns]

U know who it is pal

[Connor mcb]

U know who it is pal

Tyson I hope, but don't have a clue done

Edit: done some searching around seems a pretty reliable source from Facebook

'Jonny Kelly I heard from a reliable source wardy that gregg inglis made a stop of in Oldham, enjoyed Wat he seen and decided to sign a 3 year contract for 300 quid a week, free beer in upsteps and a florida chicken!'

[chiefgeneral]

GT confirmed. Is that the signing everyone was talking about? Good signing and young still

Does everyone think he's an improvement on middlehurst?

[Dave Naylor]

GT confirmed. Is that the signing everyone was talking about? Good signing and young still

Does everyone think he's an improvement on middlehurst?

 

If you could have both players' contracts in your hand and you had to give one to Hairnets, which one would you choose?  I'm a fan of them both but I'm keeping George. 

[Tony Mac]

Glad the Blond Bomber has come back.  Good aggression, always gives 100% and fits the mould the type of player that Scott looks for.  Think he will stay in the centre as I feel Nathan Chappel has come in as a replacement for Middlehurst and, having seen the video montage of him on Youtube, I think we have a decent replacement.

 

Welcome back George

[TOSH1960]

Tyson is a great signing and both he and Nathan Chappell can do the job for us in the centre or second row. Gaz was a great grafter and a joy to watch but so are both these lads. The squad overall looks much stronger than last year.  Come on you Yeds!!!!!!!

[BOLTON ROUGHYED]

My son summed it up in three words..... YES!! GET IN!!

 

Great to have George back.

[m brooksy]

We have a much better team than last year. Tyson is a cracking signing and really fills what was a very problematic position from last year at centre.

 

Would like another winger and then maybe a utility forward but we are not far away now.

[thecrab]

Fabulous signing......and welcome back GT.

Really looking forward to next season.

Possible changes on DR front may mean we might not make many more permanent signings.

[Dave Naylor]

Possible changes on DR front may mean we might not make many more permanent signings.

 

Interesting.  What are the possible changes?