Squad for 2024.

[FailsworthYed]

Yeah, I was pleased with the Hurst signing I'm sure he'll be a much better player next year and build on his performances from this year

[sheddingswasus]

Notice Lee Kershaw is out of contract at Wakefield. He would be a good addition the squad

[sheddingswasus]

Looks like another announcement shortly. Teaser on Facebook 

Edited October 4, 2023 by sheddingswasus

[Bedford Roughyed]

 

[Roughyed Rats]

1 minute ago, Bedford Roughyed said:

 

Young back row forward who came through the Bradford Bulls Academy and was full-time at Newcastle.

[Bedford Roughyed]

Fullback - 

Wing - Agoro

Centre -  

Utility Back - 

Half back - 

Prop - 

Hooker - 

Second Row - Hirst, Gallagher

Loose Forward - 

Squad = 3

[Bedford Roughyed]

Have the club released a definitive list of who was already signed from last year?  Or will they be released as part of the 'media' push?

[Jimmy DoNut]

3 minutes ago, Bedford Roughyed said:

Have the club released a definitive list of who was already signed from last year?  Or will they be released as part of the 'media' push?

Already signed - Whittel, Ellis & Johnson plus Wardle & Turner already announced

[Bedford Roughyed]

Fullback - 

Wing - Agoro

Centre -  Turner

Utility Back - 

Half back - Ellis

Prop - Johnson

Hooker - 

Second Row - Hirst, Gallagher, Wardle

Loose Forward - Whittel

Squad = 8

[Happyed]

Rawsthorne too

 

[Jimmy DoNut]

1 hour ago, Happyed said:

Rawsthorne too

 

I thought he only signed to the end of this year initially

[ManchesterYed]

I’m guessing Moran, Morgan, baker Paga and wilkinson who were not on the released list will be signed up 

[ManchesterYed]

3 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said:

 

Why did Newcastle let him go ? 

[Roughyed Rats]

1 hour ago, ManchesterYed said:

Why did Newcastle let him go ? 

Assume he was out of contract. It's pretty well publicised that Newcastle moved to part-time this season and apparently the owner is pulling his cash out. Perhaps there may be one or two more from there coming.

Edited October 4, 2023 by Roughyed Rats

[sheddingswasus]

4 hours ago, Jimmy DoNut said:

I thought he only signed to the end of this year initially

Just looked back. It does say until the end  of 2023. But he wasn’t on the released list so you would imagine he is being retained 

[Phil W]

4 hours ago, ManchesterYed said:

Why did Newcastle let him go ? 

Brad's contract expired and he was on a full time deal. No doubt we would've liked to keep him but as a club we have to become more sustainable.

You have a good one with Brad and he will go well for you guys.

[Roughyed Rats]

51 minutes ago, sheddingswasus said:

Just looked back. It does say until the end  of 2023. But he wasn’t on the released list so you would imagine he is being retained 

Really hope so - his driving out of the ball and finishing was excellent last season.

[LittleboroRoughyed]

The released list was confirmation of the players that Oldham were not in contract negotiations. Those not on the list are players that the club wish to explore the opportunity to retain but will also be subject to offers by other clubs.

It’s interesting that the players the club are bringing in are on 2 year deals, which provides stability beyond next season however, if the players don’t perform as expected will require some form of pay off to release from the 2nd year of their contracts. A bit of a risk particularly without a coach being in place. 

[jroyales]

Another announcement today. Why aren't the players from last season, who are staying, on your squad sheet?

[Bedford Roughyed]

 

[Bedford Roughyed]

Fullback - 

Wing - Agoro, Rawsthorne

Centre -  Turner

Utility Back - 

Half back - Ellis

Prop - Johnson

Hooker - 

Second Row - Hirst, Gallagher, Wardle

Loose Forward - Whittel

Squad = 9

[Bedford Roughyed]

44 minutes ago, jroyales said:

Another announcement today. Why aren't the players from last season, who are staying, on your squad sheet?

Because officially only 9 players have been announced.  

[Jimmy DoNut]

11 hours ago, LittleboroRoughyed said:

The released list was confirmation of the players that Oldham were not in contract negotiations. Those not on the list are players that the club wish to explore the opportunity to retain but will also be subject to offers by other clubs.

It’s interesting that the players the club are bringing in are on 2 year deals, which provides stability beyond next season however, if the players don’t perform as expected will require some form of pay off to release from the 2nd year of their contracts. A bit of a risk particularly without a coach being in place. 

I guess Fordy and the board have confidence in them that they will perform. These are, in the main, tried and trusted pros who have shown what they are made of many times previously. Plus offering 2 year deals is more of an incentive to join us rather than sign elsewhere I guess.

[sheddingswasus]

22 hours ago, Bedford Roughyed said:

 

Great signing, I said that when he originally signed and then one or two called him after a couple of early errors. He went on to be one of top players cart season. We are building a great back line. I suspect Nick may finish up in the centre this year but will be strong wherever he plays

Edited October 6, 2023 by sheddingswasus

[Jimmy DoNut]

3 minutes ago, sheddingswasus said:

Great signing, I said the when he originally signed and one or two called him after a couple of early errors. He went on to be one of top players cart season. We are building a great back line. I suspect Nick may finish up in the centre this year but will be strong wherever he plays

What makes you think he'll end up in the centre?