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And that's fine, but the point where the problem arises is that barrow never went through the correct channels. They should of contacted the club directly rather than the coach ringing the player and doing it that way

Who Walker? Don't think it was

I didn't compare them? I'm guessing it's based on what would be earned over a season or 2. All I would say is if Haven look at it like Barrow need Walker to boost there pack they might add on a few K and given the previous one was 15K it would be closer to 20K. In the championship I would say Walker is much more than a 'not-bad forward' getting in team of the season after missing about half of it would back that up.

Barrow were offered the chance to sign him for 15K, I would imagine that would be pushed up more towards the 20K now

Tbh mate I don't think anyone knows the proper story, at first I think he stopped as he wasn't paid which is fair enough, then barrow allegedly made an illegal approch for him and didn't go through the proper channels. Went to a tribunal which ruled in haven favour, he got paid up until he stopped turning up and now the RFL have ruled there won't be a 2nd tribunal hence now the need for barrow to pay if they want him. Barrow initially were offered to buy him but refused and now that's the case again, if they want him they buy him. You're right, it's very messy and pretty much all just hearsay!

I've heard if you want him you've got to pay now, another twist in the never ending story it seems

I'd be charging them 20K think originally it was 15K they refused to pay so put price up now

Hope you're right! Would take 6th!!

Sorry I'm not up to speed with it all, why has a new company been created to handle it? I thought it was being run by reds & town? Also, noticed they had been talking to football foundation? Should they not also be speaking to the RFL? That would lead me to think it'll be more for reds than town? That being said, IF it comes off and IF it's managed correctly then it'll be a major boost for sport in the Workington area.

Yeah they've good players I agree, Turnbull especially for me wouldn't look out of place in the semi-pro game. Yeah it's Jay that's moved

Think it's way too early to call and teams seem to be going with smaller squads this year, injuries could play a huge part, from what I've seen of signings so far I'll go for Wakefield Bradford Toulouse Featherstone Batley Halifax Sheffield Doncaster Whitehaven York Widnes Barrow Swinton Dewsbury

Personally think Egremont may struggle as they step back up to the prem. Millom/Elbra may struggle and may come straight back down but same could be said for Barrow Island. Division 3 is always hard to call, Fev lions and Milford will be favourites. Personally think Dis might struggle, they were an ageing squad in Cumbria league so be interesting to see if they've recruited anyone. I believe Hensingham have recruited young Weatherill from Wath Brow ( didn't see that coming ) and recently named Kris Coward as head coach.

Do you miss Joe Bananas in Whitehaven?

Baffles me how hard it is just to alternate home and away games. Guaranteed 2 home games a month and a steady cash flow into clubs, it's like the powers that be at the RFL are oblivious to common sense.

Seems I may need to eat some humble pie here..... Latest rumour is due to RFL ruling, if Barrow want Walker they'll need to pay a substantial transfer fee. Hope the club play hard ball over any fee.

I agree with you mate, very messy situation it's turned into. I'd heard Haven's initial problem was an illegal approach to him prompted him to want away, then barrow refused to pay a transfer fee so Haven basically said no and are now still fighting it. It all just seems to be hearsay so I doubt we'll ever know the full goings on. Not good for either party unfortunately

You've verbally agreed terms with Walker but still on-going legal battle getting his release I've heard

That's a bit worrying for you guys, what size squad are you aiming for? 2 to come and you're maybe hoping you still get Walker from us but that seems to be dragging on.

So that takes us up to 22 that Jonty said we'd be going with. Take it no more props incoming which is a bit of a worry IMO.

The same lad who smashed FFMM back in 2018?

Plenty experience and size but given how unlucky we've been with injuries (and him) last couple year, probably a good thing he didn't join if he keeps fit, no doubt he'll be an asset for Barrow though. Hopefully we get a couple in.

Which greenwood from hull KR is it? Barrow just signed one from Salford who used to be with KR?

Played just over 25 games in the last 4 seasons, what have his injuries been to keep him out for so long?

I think all we're missing now is a couple more props and we'll be good to go

I wouldn't of thought we'd need another hooker.... Philips/Newton be first choice and then could use Doran there and have Hanneghan/Carter as halfs