ShropshireBull Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 22 hours ago, Harry Stottle said: Newcastle and Bradford could be exiting the Championship next season and not upwards, just saying. Swinton, Newcastle, Bradford, Broncos for my far too early prediction. Fact that clubs havent´t signed up loads probably helps Swinton. Newcastle could be better with a committed part time team but the weaker teams where you could pencil in a win (Workington, Dewsbury, Oldham two years ago) they´ve all been shuffled out. Hope Sheffield can stay up also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) Ant Walker has lots of talent and looked great the season before last when returned to the game after a few years out. Last season, he admitted to having family issues that were affecting his game. When he's on song, no matter how overweight he is, he can be devastating at Championship level. He is capable of making yards for fun and looking for supporting players. Whether he can reproduce that impact will be revealed in the World Cup. Edited October 5, 2022 by Wolford6 1 Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Superbeetle Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Snowys Backside said: We can only see. My good friend from Saints knows his stuff. Does a Yorkshireman count on the quota ? Which Yorkshireman are you suggesting Saints are interested in? Saints have cap space with Grace going (https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/there...ns-boss-60065/) but last I heard the Yorkshireman they were interested in wasn’t an option as their club weren’t willing for him to leave “at any price”. Wouldnt be surprised if LT were back at Saints in 2024, but will be with Bulldogs next year. Similarly Walmsley won’t be going anywhere, he’s not as essential as he was a few years ago with Lees and Paasi having really stepped up, and there’s high hopes for Wingfield and Delaney in the next few years, but Walmsley is one of the drivers of Saints Culture, really well liked in the squad and just rolling off his testimonial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowys Backside Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Magic Superbeetle said: Which Yorkshireman are you suggesting Saints are interested in? Saints have cap space with Grace going (https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/there...ns-boss-60065/) but last I heard the Yorkshireman they were interested in wasn’t an option as their club weren’t willing for him to leave “at any price”. Wouldnt be surprised if LT were back at Saints in 2024, but will be with Bulldogs next year. Similarly Walmsley won’t be going anywhere, he’s not as essential as he was a few years ago with Lees and Paasi having really stepped up, and there’s high hopes for Wingfield and Delaney in the next few years, but Walmsley is one of the drivers of Saints Culture, really well liked in the squad and just rolling off his testimonial. Do Saints play at the LSV ? Its a Rumour thread after all, and apparently Walmsley may be only off to Leigh should Thompson come home early. You may have misinterpreted me a little. Speaking of Saints, will be interesting see how they go next year under Wellens. I think the competition is more wide open than the bookies say ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 14 hours ago, ShropshireBull said: Fact that clubs havent´t signed up loads probably helps Swinton. I reckon that nearly every club has got around 25 players already signed up. They just haven't announced them. 4 "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Superbeetle Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Snowys Backside said: Do Saints play at the LSV ? Its a Rumour thread after all, and apparently Walmsley may be only off to Leigh should Thompson come home early. You may have misinterpreted me a little. Speaking of Saints, will be interesting see how they go next year under Wellens. I think the competition is more wide open than the bookies say ! Interesting apologies for the confusion. As I say, I find it unlikely (and one of the reason I know Thompson wants to come back is that he misses playing with Walmsley, so would be a slightly odd merry-go-round), but it is rumour season as you say! I know Saints have been pursuing Lewis Murphy as a replacement for Regan Grace, but Wakefield aren't interested in entertaining the possibility. We may look to ship out a non fed to accommodate an overseas winger coming in, but with non fed spots at an absolute premium for most clubs at the moment, it seems unlikely we are going to lose one of our choosing, and thus the noise from Wellens is for Bennison to get the 5 shirt next year, and going after Murphy/Davies when theyre out of contract next year. How Saints manage the 5 shirt will define Wellens first season (along with how Dodd returns, if he comes back in the form he was in when he was injured, its effectively a major new signing for us!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Griff said: I reckon that nearly every club has got around 25 players already signed up. They just haven't announced them. Maybe some waiting on IMG announcement. Lucky Keighley putting pressure on to stay competitive or I could see clubs slashing next two seasons if you cant get promoted on the field (we know Toulouse will spend a million so don’t waste the cash). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Toppy Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 16 hours ago, Snowys Backside said: The person they are desperate to bring back is British (LT). Walmsley getting too injury prone apparently. Saints do want Thompson back but he's staying in the NRL at least for 2023. So if he does come back it will be for 2024, which is more likely anyway with LMS retiring and Paasi out of Contract at the end of 2023. Its nothing to do with Walmsley who definately isn't leaving anytime soon. St.Helens - The Home of record breaking Rugby Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 1 hour ago, ShropshireBull said: Maybe some waiting on IMG announcement. Not really. I think you're assujming that clubs will sign a player and then rush out to announce it to the press whereas I'm thinking that clubs will sign players and then announce it in a manner that (they hope) keeps interest going over the close season. 5 "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Morgan Smith confirmed Fev to Wakefield. 1 This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly perm Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Wakey apparently in talks with Gold Coast prop Sam Lisone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolford6 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Gareth Widdop to Cas. Muizz Mustapha (played well for us on loan) to Cas Under Scrutiny by the Right-On Thought Police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG70 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Adam Sidlow from Leigh to Salford confirmed, underwhelming signing tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Jacob Miller Wakey to Cas confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEANO Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 James ford to wakey 1 1 1 sometimes you have to take a step backwards to move forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phiggins Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 5 hours ago, DG70 said: Adam Sidlow from Leigh to Salford confirmed, underwhelming signing tbh. Might be underwhelming for Salford fans, but he’ll take some replacing at Leigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirmonds pouch Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 3 hours ago, DEANO said: James ford to wakey As assistant coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirmonds pouch Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 7 hours ago, Gomersall said: Jacob Miller Wakey to Cas confirmed. It was confirmed by Trinity six weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirmonds pouch Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 On 07/10/2022 at 08:55, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said: Morgan Smith confirmed Fev to Wakefield. A shrewd first signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Horseman Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 4 hours ago, DEANO said: James ford to wakey 27 minutes ago, Kirmonds pouch said: As assistant coach. From the outside this looks a strange appointment - not from the point of view of Wakefield I might add, as if confirmed they will have added an experienced and well-regarded assistant to support their younger, and relatively inexperienced head coach. Looks a good move from Wakefield's POV. But a couple of years ago Ford seemed to be in the conversation for every SL head coaching gig that came vacant, and when he signed that contract to the end of 2024 it looked an indication of how committed he was to York. Now after 8 years as head coach he's going to be assistant to a younger guy that he used to coach himself. I know it's not unprecedented for a Championship head coach to go as an assistant to a SL club (eg Andrew Henderson) but this just feels a little odd to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumby Magic Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 (edited) HAll quiet ont Bulls front. Could have sworn we were to make an announcement mid week. Current "roster" is: DFJ Baldwinson Patton Miller Holmes Blackmore Lawford Flanagan Flanagan jnr Green England Gill Lilley Scott Hallas Butler Edited October 8, 2022 by Mumby Magic Like poor jokes? Thejoketeller@mullymessiah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The storm Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Phantom Horseman said: From the outside this looks a strange appointment - not from the point of view of Wakefield I might add, as if confirmed they will have added an experienced and well-regarded assistant to support their younger, and relatively inexperienced head coach. Looks a good move from Wakefield's POV. But a couple of years ago Ford seemed to be in the conversation for every SL head coaching gig that came vacant, and when he signed that contract to the end of 2024 it looked an indication of how committed he was to York. Now after 8 years as head coach he's going to be assistant to a younger guy that he used to coach himself. I know it's not unprecedented for a Championship head coach to go as an assistant to a SL club (eg Andrew Henderson) but this just feels a little odd to me. I think Ford stumbled this year and york were fairly understated I think he needs to rebuild his stature pretty quickly because this seems like a very strange move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomersall Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Kirmonds pouch said: It was confirmed by Trinity six weeks ago. I’ve always been a bit slow on the uptake. I was just going by a tweet that only landed today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeb1 Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Phantom Horseman said: From the outside this looks a strange appointment - not from the point of view of Wakefield I might add, as if confirmed they will have added an experienced and well-regarded assistant to support their younger, and relatively inexperienced head coach. Looks a good move from Wakefield's POV. But a couple of years ago Ford seemed to be in the conversation for every SL head coaching gig that came vacant, and when he signed that contract to the end of 2024 it looked an indication of how committed he was to York. Now after 8 years as head coach he's going to be assistant to a younger guy that he used to coach himself. I know it's not unprecedented for a Championship head coach to go as an assistant to a SL club (eg Andrew Henderson) but this just feels a little odd to me. agree, plus never did richard marshall any good either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireBull Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 New owner normally means new coach. People said that wouldn’t be case but fact York let him go makes me think that the Australian owner will want an Australian. Did a great job at York from bottom of League 1 to a stable championship side where finishing outside playoffs is now considered a disappointment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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