2024 Transfer Tracker

[iffleyox]

11 minutes ago, Coco said:

It's just my own personal opinion. After what Beaumont has done at Leigh, I have seen a lot to like with what he has done to the club, the brand and the publicity.  Living in London Leigh gets a lot of national press. It's brilliant what he has done.

I been following the new owner Ellis, and he has been making a lot of noise.  Would not have a problem he followed the Beaumont route.  Make a lot of signings / new nickname / a new brand / make good publicity.  Makes national press. 

 

Right well that's fine as far as it goes. I don't often pull rank on here as a johnny come lately not from the north, but nearly two decades in brand and marketing consultancy has taught me two things as my professional opinion: 

1) just because something works in one place doesn't mean you don't have to look very carefully before you do the same thing somewhere else

2) doing anything other than trying to reinforce a brand like Wakefield Trinity is (expensive) madness

What Trin have been lacking for decades is cash. Inject that, and there's nothing wrong with the brand. They are one of the best candidates (along with St Helens and Hull KR) for just running a brand on cash and pure heritage.* They don't need to become Wakefield Wombles or Trinity Titans.

 

Anyway, back to signings...

 

*Actually I think you could probably do the same with Batley and Hunslet, but the sums involved would be eye-watering.

Edited November 6, 2023 by iffleyox

[Simon Hall]

3 minutes ago, iffleyox said:

Right well that's fine as far as it goes. I don't often pull rank on here as a johnny come lately not from the north, but nearly two decades in brand and marketing consultancy has taught me two things as my professional opinion: 

1) just because something works in one place doesn't mean you don't have to look very carefully before you do the same thing somewhere else

2) doing anything other than trying to reinforce a brand like Wakefield Trinity is (expensive) madness

What Trin have been lacking for decades is cash. Inject that, and there's nothing wrong with the brand. They are one of the best candidates (along with St Helens and Hull KR) for just running a brand on cash and pure heritage.* They don't need to become Wakefield Wombles or Trinity Titans.

 

*Actually I think you could probably do the same with Batley and Hunslet, but the sums involved would be eye-watering.

That's all very nice, but this is a Transfer Tracker thread...

[Daft old hooker]

Conner Wynne just announced by Fev

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

10 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said:

Woooooah there, are you accusing me of being a Leigh Lopards fan????

I’m deeply offended

Ha ha 

I knew it 

Cut you in half and it a spotty leapord

[iffleyox]

2 minutes ago, Simon Hall said:

That's all very nice, but this is a Transfer Tracker thread...

see my edit, with which this crossed 

[Chrispmartha]

4 minutes ago, Daft old hooker said:

Conner Wynne just announced by Fev

Good signing for them

[Chrispmartha]

4 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

Ha ha 

I knew it 

Cut you in half and it a spotty leapord

Spotty Jaguar, get it right.

[Ragingbull]

24 minutes ago, Daft old hooker said:

Conner Wynne just announced by Fev

Fantastic news, that means he isnt staying on with us! 

 

[Monkeymagic22]

8 minutes ago, Ragingbull said:

Fantastic news, that means he isnt staying on with us! 

 

Don’t you rate him?. 

[Bulls2487]

13 minutes ago, Monkeymagic22 said:

Don’t you rate him?. 

He scored 3 tries in 7 for Bulls

Will be a good winger. Played FB for us and was awful.

He did get injured twice for us.

[Monkeymagic22]

1 minute ago, Bulls2487 said:

He scored 3 tries in 7 for Bulls

Will be a good winger. Played FB for us and was awful.

He did get injured twice for us.

Aekins will be full back for us, so Wynne would be either centre or winger. Thanks for the feedback.

[LeeF]

2 hours ago, Coco said:

It's just my own personal opinion. After what Beaumont has done at Leigh, I have seen a lot to like with what he has done to the club, the brand and the publicity.  Living in London Leigh gets a lot of national press. It's brilliant what he has done.

I been following the new owner Ellis, and he has been making a lot of noise.  Would not have a problem he followed the Beaumont route.  Make a lot of signings / new nickname / a new brand / make good publicity.  Makes national press. 

 

“Doing a Beaumont” would presumably mean rebranding as Wildcats” but using a dog as the image. 

[Mumby Magic]

5 hours ago, Coco said:

Does anyone have info, on what is happening at Oldham.  They seem to be buying a lot of players.  Who is financing this club.  I know Mike Ford is back.  I believe they signed another from Wigan Warriors, but unclear who?

There's a couple of features about at  the moment. All positive.

[Just Browny]

Myler will be a good signing for York, frankly I'd rather have him than Drinkwater at Warrington.

[wasginger]

A bit late but Fev have signed Conner Wynne. Apologies for a double post.

Edited November 6, 2023 by wasginger

[Chrispmartha]

Blake Austin won’t be signing for anyone in the UK, he’s off back to Australia 

[redjonn]

6 hours ago, Chrispmartha said:

Great signing for York that, Richie probably would’ve been a back up player next year so it’s a good move for him.

Like ehat York sre foing im going to adopt them as my Champ team for next year will get to a few games over there I reckon

Yep, i'll go to a few myself.

Picking up on another thread... did you enjoy the hospitality at headingley.  We were in there too. All be it was done a little different re...the courses.

Personally I think myler it is a bit of a loss for leeds and would have played quite a lot given injuries and from the bench given need for rotation over a season.

[SUPERSTUD]

Hopefully I remain on track with this particular post. It relates to my hometown club Wakefield and in this case recent signing Jermaine Mcgilvary. Although he just happens to be the player in question and it is not personal to him. Right a few days ago a mate of mine said to me he couldn’t understand why sign a 34 yr old I believe to get out of the Championship? Surely a younger player could have done the same job and then some in years to come. I know why JM signed and that is understandable. His kids play good standard of football and he needs to be there for them. He is on a winner. But as for the club why? Genuine question aimed at mainly WT fans but all responses welcome. 

[DoubleD]

6 minutes ago, SUPERSTUD said:

Hopefully I remain on track with this particular post. It relates to my hometown club Wakefield and in this case recent signing Jermaine Mcgilvary. Although he just happens to be the player in question and it is not personal to him. Right a few days ago a mate of mine said to me he couldn’t understand why sign a 34 yr old I believe to get out of the Championship? Surely a younger player could have done the same job and then some in years to come. I know why JM signed and that is understandable. His kids play good standard of football and he needs to be there for them. He is on a winner. But as for the club why? Genuine question aimed at mainly WT fans but all responses welcome. 

Because he’ll likely be the best winger in the Championship 

[Morris Wanchuk]

15 minutes ago, SUPERSTUD said:

Hopefully I remain on track with this particular post. It relates to my hometown club Wakefield and in this case recent signing Jermaine Mcgilvary. Although he just happens to be the player in question and it is not personal to him. Right a few days ago a mate of mine said to me he couldn’t understand why sign a 34 yr old I believe to get out of the Championship? Surely a younger player could have done the same job and then some in years to come. I know why JM signed and that is understandable. His kids play good standard of football and he needs to be there for them. He is on a winner. But as for the club why? Genuine question aimed at mainly WT fans but all responses welcome. 

It may well be that Trinity accumulate enough points to gain a SL place via this IMG malarkey, but I believe next season the club realises it needs a successful year for a number of reasons, not least the fans are desperate for some cheer. Some young players will be signed but some of these signings are seasoned SL professionals, sure fire winners hopefully & injuries permitting. 

[SUPERSTUD]

15 minutes ago, DoubleD said:

Because he’ll likely be the best winger in the Championship 

At what cost and will he really be the difference in getting them up? Also he has had his time. Another old codger blocking young English players pathway. 

[redjonn]

All teams needs combination of experience and younger players. The right experience can further develop the younger players.  Especially as younger players tend to be inconsistent.

So I can't why some can not see the benifit that the coach can besides the higher level of performance and consistency those players offer.

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

1 hour ago, SUPERSTUD said:

Hopefully I remain on track with this particular post. It relates to my hometown club Wakefield and in this case recent signing Jermaine Mcgilvary. Although he just happens to be the player in question and it is not personal to him. Right a few days ago a mate of mine said to me he couldn’t understand why sign a 34 yr old I believe to get out of the Championship? Surely a younger player could have done the same job and then some in years to come. I know why JM signed and that is understandable. His kids play good standard of football and he needs to be there for them. He is on a winner. But as for the club why? Genuine question aimed at mainly WT fans but all responses welcome. 

One small response.

Just after Shudds gave us that unexpected towelling at their place there was a little vid doing the rounds of JM smashing us to pieces throughout that game.  Anyone still got a link?

[The Blues Ox]

10 hours ago, DoubleD said:

Because he’ll likely be the best winger in the Championship 

If Wakey end up with Walmsley as expected then lets revisit this come the end of the season.......

Lots of Fax rumors swirling. Matt Shaw making a statement yesterday that there would be some huge news coming out of Halifax today and now Fax announcing that they are making an announcement at 10am regards a new signing.

There is a chance that the announcement that Matt Shaw is talking about is a DR deal with Leeds so that could be seperate. There is still a chance regards signings that this could be a bit of a swerve by Fax and they announce Connor Davies who has been rumored for a while but the main rumors seem to be surrounding either Widdop who looks more and more likely to be signed as long as Fax can find the money but an outside bet seems to be Greg Eden.

This has come a little out of the blue but momentum seems to have picked up on this since his deal with Fev broke down. With Leeds also rumored to be interested it makes me wonder if there is some sort of deal in place between the two teams as I can't see Eden been in our price range even if he were to stay full time with community work to bolster his pay and we may need outside funding. There is also a chance if its Eden that the Widdop deal fell through and the money raised has been used for this deal.

I love rumor season. 

[Kirmonds pouch]

12 hours ago, SUPERSTUD said:

Hopefully I remain on track with this particular post. It relates to my hometown club Wakefield and in this case recent signing Jermaine Mcgilvary. Although he just happens to be the player in question and it is not personal to him. Right a few days ago a mate of mine said to me he couldn’t understand why sign a 34 yr old I believe to get out of the Championship? Surely a younger player could have done the same job and then some in years to come. I know why JM signed and that is understandable. His kids play good standard of football and he needs to be there for them. He is on a winner. But as for the club why? Genuine question aimed at mainly WT fans but all responses welcome. 

Because giving youth a chance is the greatest myth in RL. Sure if they are good enough, though thats not easy to tell for about half a season, which is too late if you want to win the league. You develop talent over time, but time is a luxury any team with genuine SL ambitions doesn’t have.

JM is tried and tested and has a fantastic work ethic, surely you wouldn’t deny that. So why gamble on youngsters in the hope that they might do a job. Why not use somebody you know will do one.

I watched Trinity all last season and Fifita, Pitts, Ashurst and Kay were the most consistent performers, all over thirty. 

Bot one of our youngsters made much of an impact. They weren’t terrible but it was the older players who drove us on to the few victories we managed.

it’s pure logic.

Edited November 7, 2023 by Kirmonds pouch