League Express Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 By NEIL BARRACLOUGH WAKEFIELD boss Richard Agar admitted he was glad to see the end of a ‘difficult week’ after the Wildcats’ 40-0 defeat at Huddersfield on Sunday before accusing Salford, who swooped to buy Tim Smith on Saturday morning, of making illegal approaches to a number of Wakefield’s contracted players. Click here to view the article League Express is on sale every Monday, in shops (UK only), on print subscription (worldwide) and online for desktop, tablet and smartphone Follow us on Twitter/X @leagueexpress and TikTok @leagueexpress Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/rugbyleagueexpress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFussy Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) I didn't realise that things were looking quite that grim for Wakefield, if they had to sell Smith to fund wages then their situation must be pretty desperate This is a real pity, I've been quite impressed with them this year and respect their history. It seems like they're going in the opposite direction to Salford and I suppose that relegation will be a very real possibility for them next year. I hope they survive but there's not a club in the league that I'd be happy to see go down. I'm not going to comment on the issue of illegal approaches but that article is a sad read, it's not nice to see a proud club experiencing this. Edited September 1, 2013 by MrFussy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Agar's out it out there on record now. I expect swift action...... The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintslass Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Agar's out it out there on record now. I expect swift action...... Only if nobody else is doing it! Assuming the Salford club knows that an agent is doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintslass Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm not going to comment on the issue of illegal approaches but that article is a sad read, it's not nice to see a proud club experiencing this. It is a sad read. When Glover took over there was such hope in the club there. Something clearly has gone wrong in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guess who Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If its true he was sold to pay wages. Things must be really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Boy Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Cut the sentiment - if it was London or Les Catalans, everyone would be calling for them to be dropped out of Super League. It's a hard commercial environment for all at the moment and only the fittest (richest!) will survive. It wouldn't surprise me at all if illegal approaches are being made by Salford (Koukash) and let's face it probably the majority of agents sail tight to the wind! If there is undeniable evidence then the agent (if ones involved) should be banned from ever dealing with RL players again and the clubs should immediately get a season long transfer ban! Money can't buy you happiness! It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass! "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." Sir Winston Churchill Some folks are wise and some are otherwise! Tobias Smollett "I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink." Joe E Lewis "Look at the ffing state of that"! My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 totally agree, when widnes were last in super league we had tied up a deal for a kiwi international scrum half only for his agent (who just happened to be our coach) negotiated a deal with another club which gave him a bigger kick back, although the players contract was lower than the one offered by widnes............... "Why is Napoleon crying ?" said one sailor to the other, "poor ###### thinks he's being exiled to st helens" came the reply. https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1455957_262746450543197_276002364_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doghead Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Don't know about Agar having a go at Salford, looks to me its a good job they came with the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 If Agar has evidence then he should present it to the RFL, if he is just venting then maybe the RFL should charge him. We all know that agents tout their players round, Salford have been on the receiving end on so many occasions.If Salford went to the club and asked for permission then Agar needs to speak to his chairman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisl1 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 From the report above it looks like Wakefield have already notified the RFL and presumably given them the relevant evidence. 'Agar said: “Salford have directly contacted three or four of our players. We notified the RFL about this quite a while ago.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm sure it will be investigated, but no doubt it will be the agents doing the contact. I have sympathy with Wakefield as we have been there over the last 5 years or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleman Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Salford " will deny it " meaning they have no proof? Did he have the same opinion when "there were ways and means of doing things.” when he was in charge of Hull.Was Agar party to what Andrew Glover / Elston were doing to raise capital as it seems players were being offered rather than being tapped up ? Salford ( Koucash) haven't just invented / tapping up 3rd party approaches ? I's been the weapon of choice for the big clubs for decades. albeit they used a longer game plan . Koucash fault is that he has been glaringly open in his willingness to ' spend ' , this will have led to to every players agent under the sun approaching them. I feel for Wakefield & Agar , just as I felt for Veivers / McRae when we lost numerous quality players to bigger clubs , whilst under contract and to bail out the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Was Agar party to what Andrew Glover / Elston were doing to raise capital as it seems players were being offered rather than being tapped up ? I doubt it. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Boy Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12207/8904245/rfl-to-investigate-claims-of-illegal-approaches-by-salford This will be interesting wonder what will be dug up? Money can't buy you happiness! It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass! "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." Sir Winston Churchill Some folks are wise and some are otherwise! Tobias Smollett "I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink." Joe E Lewis "Look at the ffing state of that"! My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12207/8904245/rfl-to-investigate-claims-of-illegal-approaches-by-salford This will be interesting wonder what will be dug up? I suspect Salford will have hidden behind agents and be ok. The Giants seem to have lied and then told the truth under oath at Mason's tribunal. If the past is anything to go by they'll be exempted from relegation for the next ten years. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middleman Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12207/8904245/rfl-to-investigate-claims-of-illegal-approaches-by-salford This will be interesting wonder what will be dug up? That Salford will be guilty until proven .. err guilty? I mean it wasn't just Agar blurting in a moment of frustration with no substantial proof was it .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry the Leit Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 That Salford will be guilty until proven .. err guilty? I mean it wasn't just Agar blurting in a moment of frustration with no substantial proof was it .. Agar should keep his trap shut. The Unicorn is not a Goose, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Willow Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 A spokesman for the RFL said an investigation will be launched as soon as the Wildcats provide evidence to support their allegations Above is the important bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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