Bridges have been built

[Johnny Ringo]

23 hours ago, Neutralfan7 said:

I'd be charging them 20K think originally it was 15K they refused to pay so put price up now 

Nonsense, it was a loan deal with a view to pay £20k for the last year of his contract if they decided to keep him. 

[Neutralfan7]

15 hours ago, Johnny Ringo said:

Nonsense, it was a loan deal with a view to pay £20k for the last year of his contract if they decided to keep him. 

Who Walker? Don't think it was

[Haven 123]

Any word on our oversea contingent arrivals and is that our squad dealings done ?

[Neutralfan7]

8 minutes ago, Haven 123 said:

Any word on our oversea contingent arrivals and is that our squad dealings done ?

Think they rest arrive in the new year, we've 22 and jonty said it looked like we were going with 22 finances depending so I'm guessing 22 it is. No idea what's happening with the Barnes/DDW rumour 

Edited December 11, 2023 by Neutralfan7

[Indigogo]

2 hours ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Think they rest arrive in the new year, we've 22 and jonty said it looked like we were going with 22 finances depending so I'm guessing 22 it is. No idea what's happening with the Barnes/DDW rumour 

You're not missing much with DDW, he's an average L1 prop. If you do sign him I can't imagine he would be very expensive so could be a squad option.

[Holmesy]

Pretty sure DWG is coming in but probably not until the French season ends. Barnes can't play until May apparently so prob no rush.

 

I do think we need more than 22 players mind.  A few injurys and we will be in same boat as last season.  Also a concern our PNG guy is still not issued with visa.

 

 

[Neutralfan7]

8 hours ago, Holmesy said:

Pretty sure DWG is coming in but probably not until the French season ends. Barnes can't play until May apparently so prob no rush.

 

I do think we need more than 22 players mind.  A few injurys and we will be in same boat as last season.  Also a concern our PNG guy is still not issued with visa.

 

 

Who's DWG mate?

[Holmesy]

Dalton Desmond Walker played for West Wales and Keighley currently playing French League two.  He's an Aussie prop.  Rumours he's playing for us once french season finishes.

Edited December 12, 2023 by Holmesy

[Neutralfan7]

What's happened with DDW? Just seen he's been having trial matches with Leigh?

[Holmesy]

He had trials last season with Leigh don't think we will see him until April 

[Indigogo]

26 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

He had trials last season with Leigh don't think we will see him until April 

He had trial matches with Leigh in November and then again last week, according to his Instagram. Can't imagine he would be signed by Leigh unless they're running a reserve team.

[Holmesy]

Announced that Walker has left Haven.  He's an OK player but his actions as  last year let his teammates down:  it's all about Tom and money. Certainly not one of the best two props in the championship last year in the ten games he played or even close to be frank.  No idea how that end of season team is selected but something strange going on there .  Someone said Gaffney told the entire Barrow squad to vote for Walker!

Anyway he'll do a job for Barrow and Whitehaven get rid of a distraction and  use the money wisely to sign a replacement. 

Edited December 21, 2023 by Holmesy

[Indigogo]

16 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

Announced that Walker has left Haven.  He's an OK player but his actions as  last year let his teammates down:  it's all about Tom and money. Certainly not one of the best two props in the championship last year in the ten games he played or even close to be frank.  No idea how that end of season team is selected but something strange going on there .  Someone said Gaffney told the entire Barrow squad to vote for Walker!

Anyway he'll do a job for Barrow and Whitehaven get rid of a distraction and  use the money wisely to sign a replacement. 

A bit of a change in opinion from your opening post when he was "Big, Bad Tom Walker" and you were welcoming him back with open arms.

[Marrafan]

40 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

Announced that Walker has left Haven.  He's an OK player but his actions as  last year let his teammates down:  it's all about Tom and money. Certainly not one of the best two props in the championship last year in the ten games he played or even close to be frank.  No idea how that end of season team is selected but something strange going on there .  Someone said Gaffney told the entire Barrow squad to vote for Walker!

Anyway he'll do a job for Barrow and Whitehaven get rid of a distraction and  use the money wisely to sign a replacement. 

What a load of rubbish. OK player? What planet are you on? The club let him down. 

[Neutralfan7]

3 hours ago, Holmesy said:

Announced that Walker has left Haven.  He's an OK player but his actions as  last year let his teammates down:  it's all about Tom and money. Certainly not one of the best two props in the championship last year in the ten games he played or even close to be frank.  No idea how that end of season team is selected but something strange going on there .  Someone said Gaffney told the entire Barrow squad to vote for Walker!

Anyway he'll do a job for Barrow and Whitehaven get rid of a distraction and  use the money wisely to sign a replacement. 

Your posts baffle me them bridges that were built didn't last long. Nonsense about him being an 'ok' player. IMO we need to invest in a big front row with the fee we've recieved

[Havenwarrior2021]

Bad egg good riddance. 

[Holmesy]

Graham and Castle were better props than Walker last year.  Castle is capable far more minutes and faster play of the ball .Graham is a more powerful runner and they both put the team first which is always a bonus.

 

No idea how Walker got in the team of the year for Champ . Total joke he played about 30 minutes in ten games.   Then walked away from his Team mates ..the only player to do so in a dificult situation for everyone . Am not sure what sort of reception he would have got from his team mates having  refused to play while they fought to save the club . Contrast that to Philips and Newts reaction to the same situation it would have been tricky walking back into the club

[Neutralfan7]

15 minutes ago, Holmesy said:

Graham and Castle were better props than Walker last year.  Castle is capable far more minutes and faster play of the ball .Graham is a more powerful runner and they both put the team first which is always a bonus.

 

No idea how Walker got in the team of the year for Champ . Total joke he played about 30 minutes in ten games.   Then walked away from his Team mates ..the only player to do so in a dificult situation for everyone . Am not sure what sort of reception he would have got from his team mates having  refused to play while they fought to save the club . Contrast that to Philips and Newts reaction to the same situation it would have been tricky walking back into the club

The only player? McAvoy went.... Graham went....! He played 30 mins in 10 games? Must of made some impact in those 3 minutes he played in the games!!! If you don't think he's a massive loss to us you need to give your head a wobble. Our front row options look the weakest they have in years if you ask me.

[Holmesy]

Graham came back once the financials were squared off and fought with his team to keep us up.  Mcavoy wasn't getting in the team and wanted tk paly regular so was allowed to go to town similar to Jake Bradley.

 

Tom Walker was paid up contracted as ruled by RFL and took his toys home and  watched his team mates play often while injured to fight to keep the team in the championship Not a man for the trenches imo and tbh I doubt he could have fitted back in.

Edited December 21, 2023 by Holmesy