Les Tonks Sidestep 2,235 Report post Posted July 10 Featherstone Rovers have signed loose-forward Loui McConnell and full-back Liam Whitton from Leeds Rhinos, both on a permanent deal. https://www.pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rhinos-duo-make-permanent-move-featherstone-rovers-2910153 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 14 Report post Posted July 10 Good news. They are up for the challenge ahead and will play with pride and passion for the club and their shirts. UTR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cardypaul 312 Report post Posted July 11 Depends if there’s no P & R what’s the point of signing players and finishing the season? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 14 Report post Posted July 11 Gather they are "permanent" transfers. So hopefully around for a few seasons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sentoffagain2 595 Report post Posted July 11 Trouble is without promotion The Championship will become a training exercise for youmg players.We help them improve and hopefully develop to S.L. standard and get sweet F.A. once they are out of contract.And if we do away with scrums thats me finished after 66years watching the game. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamescolin 589 Report post Posted July 11 Doing away with scrums is short term. Don't PACK it it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
POR 568 Report post Posted July 12 20 hours ago, Bryan S Taylor said: Gather they are "permanent" transfers.So hopefully around for a few seasons. so they will be going out on loan like beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom Horseman 1,884 Report post Posted July 12 League Express this evening linking us with Swinton forward Frankie Halton. He's a 24-year-old back row who has been getting some good reviews, the Swinton FB page have been talking about this as though it's a done deal and all seem very sad to see him go but think he has a big future. League Express also suggesting we have shown an interest in bringing Matty Wildie back to Fev. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haskey 245 Report post Posted July 12 As Cardypaul says what is the point of signing our making enquiries re players when we do not know about P & R, Also where are we getting the money from with no income coming in .?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 14 Report post Posted July 13 We will have to wait until the 25th July when all will become as clear as mud. Toronto will not want relegation as as things stand they cannot play at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Phantom Horseman 1,884 Report post Posted July 13 12 hours ago, haskey said: As Cardypaul says what is the point of signing our making enquiries re players when we do not know about P & R, Also where are we getting the money from with no income coming in .?? You'd need to read the full League Express article as James Webster talks about this very subject and the difficulties involved at present. That said, the two I mentioned above will be for next season, and they won't be getting paid any money from us right now. As tricky as things are at the moment contract talks aren't going to grind to a complete halt, clubs such as ours are well accustomed to making moves around this time of year (and earlier) even though they don't know what division they will be in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamescolin 589 Report post Posted July 13 Whatever the present circumstances it is good to prepare for the next season. With the proper organisation we will be ready to go and have a good set up for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 14 Report post Posted July 13 According to the Rugby League Express is has yet to be decided what funding will be available to clubs outside Super League. Rovers are taking a cautious approach but clearly planning for next season Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
