End of an era as Buchanan heads for pastures new

[NickD]

Hi tom. Anything official on Austin? Just seem his tweet thanking speccies for the last 9 years so assume he's moving on?

[Hugh Jarce]

Just read the same on Facebook.

 

I wish him well for the future, and thank him for the past!

[colinb]

Don't trust facebook,Sammutt cost me 12 lines from GFDU. I'm a silly billy. If true, all the best Austin Buchanan, from a Bulldog,respect.

[Tom Coates]

Hi. I believe it is true. Hoping to speak to him before the end of the day.

[NickD]

Hi. I believe it is true. Hoping to speak to him before the end of the day.

Cheers. What a character he's been! You need guys like him at any club. Sponsored him for a few years so wish him all the best

[Tom Coates]

 

“I’ll forever be a supporter of the Rams – I just hope the club can sort me out some free tickets so I can come back and watch!”

 

Austin Buchanan has taken up the offer of a playing contract with York City Knights for 2016, marking the end of a memorable chapter in the club’s recent history.

 

Hear from Austin: http://www.dewsburyrams.co.uk/article/47303/end-of-an-era-as

[Blind side johnny]

Austin leaving eh - who'd have thought it?

 

 

All the best Austin - you've been a great entertainer and massive enthusiast over the years. You'll be missed.

[Piggy's mate]

Great player who should have been a regular in the championship this season

[graham fisher]

Great player who should have been a regular in the championship this season

At last we can agree on something.

[muddyfunster]

Good luck Austin

[morti]

good luck n all the best austin,been a great servant to the club

[grumpyoldram]

good luck n all the best austin,been a great servant to the club

 

Austin is right up there in the list of my personal all time favourites along with the Stephensons, Jeff Grayshon, Marquis Charles and Eddie Rombo. Wouldn't it be nice if he could be given a lap of honour and a presentation at the BD friendly - or maybe even organize a friendly against York to allow the fans to express their appreciation of a loyal servant - maybe even a bucket collection to top up his testimonial. Would the club be up for this Tom ?

[coolie]

Excellent suggestion

Get a little trophy

The Austin cup

And play a friendly with them

Or at least a friendly with them

I do feel York are the forgotten club this season with how they've been dealt with

[Lupset Ram]

Is his testimonial still running?

It would be nice to see him presented with a cheque before one of the games

That would be a fitting severance then.

He hopefully picks up a few bob, we give him a rousing cheer, he waves and applauds in appreciation.

Everyone's happy.

[legin]

Austin only had a three month testimonial so its been over this past six months .

[Blind side johnny]

Excellent suggestion

Get a little trophy

The Austin cup

And play a friendly with them

Or at least a friendly with them

I do feel York are the forgotten club this season with how they've been dealt with

 

 

 

Forgotten by whom?

[coolie]

Forgotten by whom?

The rugby league community

Chairman been a bit.of a di.ck

Their fans have had a fair bit of adversity this season

And their fans are still hanging in there

Very admirable