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Seems Owen McCarron has signed from Halifax for 2026.

Only the 3 I’ve mentioned have been announced in writing across the clubs various platforms, the rest mentioned at a fans meeting that a minimum percentage of the fan base attended. Not one of the dozen new signings confirmed as yet. One of the new signings doesn’t know why that is but he definitely starts training on Monday.

I thought we might have more transparency from the club under the new ownership but just some words so far. We are 5 days from the start of training and the squad we have announced to the public is Aekins, Reynolds and Jones. We have apparently made around a dozen new signings, very strange to not announce any with season tickets being on sale. I’m not getting one anyway for the first time in a long time, I don’t rate or trust the head coach. Pleased with Handley’s investment but we should as fans remain cautious until proven otherwise.

Olpherts has signed. He was the top scorer in the championship this season. A much better option than Eden. Gale Olpherts Jeffery and Wynne (if he signs) are good wing options.

What exactly did we do with the £2m from WMDC? If it was spent on players was that allowed? Meanwhile the floodlights are awful to start with and that’s before half the bulbs that don’t work. The terracing is falling to bits, the car park is a safety hazard. Has there been ever been an official explanation where or if the WMDC money has been spent?

A new consortium of investors are coming in at Fev. Announced imminently. Some will be gutted on here.

Where is the clock and tackle count? Also the names on the back of the shirts are practically unreadable.

Can I just add. Fev’s pitch is full size and has been since the redevelopment of the new stands. The pitch was extended. The slope is not as bad because of that either.

Liam Watts to Fev in 2024

So Hankinson has a broken back. Not sure how long that will mean he is out?

Likes of Gigot, Le Cam, Stone, seem the biggest rumours at the moment. Few others too.

The license system did great for club finances, a real revelation!!

No point arguing with this bloke Keighley.

That's right, but finish 4th and that team would have to win another game against a SL side in the 4th v 5th playoff to gain promotion. Its gonna be hard but its a better system than licensing for me, all games mean something. The 3rd 8 are playing to win a trophy also and to stay in the championship as the bottom 2 of the 3rd 8 get relegated and 2 get promoted from championship 1. I think this will be a success.

Martyn Sadler should be receiving a copy of the latest Fev accounts soon. Thought this guy was meant to be a respected journalist?

Its true, the match doesn't mean half as much as it should and as it would in a proper sport. Still be a great day though but no nerves whatsoever for that reason!!

I want us to win badly but no point being nervous as promotion isn't on the line. Think we'll win comfortably.

Its true, our floodlights are absolutely shocking to be fair. Can hardly see other end of the pitch when behind the sticks. Definately one of the things that need addressing when ground gets redeveloped.

Its correct, we won the league leaders shield but the champions are the grand finals winners unfortunately as it works in modern rugby league. Leeds Rhinos have been the Super League champions for last 3 years, they haven't finished top every season though.

I ordered off the online store today and got an email confirmation with the heading of Halifax RLFC store

A truely amazing season and an outstanding achievement. What progression in a season. 10 out 10 wins away from home too. Lets kick on now for the playoffs, looks like Halifax at home. 3000 crowd could be on i reckon!!! Finishing top of the league is of equal importance or maybe more for us as winning the grand final , promotion is not a reality for us unfortunately. Would love us to be at Warrington though, we have been consistently the best side outside SuperLeague this season and a grand final win would be the pinnacle of what we can achieve!!!

Haven 16-34 Fev

Hardaker, Steel, Saxton, Briggs, Finn, Kain, Dickens, Morrison, Tonks, Divorty, Spears, Allan, Grayshon, Dale. Anymore? Club not mentioned anything about Hardman, Welham or Smeaton as far as i'm aware?

Signing for Cas next season according to postings on their forum, anyone heard anything?

1pm sunday it is!!!