Re: Transfer talk : Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:39 pm  

Highlander wrote:

One of the possible options was 2 x 10 for the leagues. A super league A and B if you like.
So I just assumed that Bulls are “all in” on an academy being one of the criteria to get a B licence. If we dust off our memories from 20 years ago we’ll be able to remember most of the other criteria. It’s certain that infrastructure isn’t up to scratch!

The academy is clearly one of the few positive things remaining about the club. Sadly, I'd imagine we would be deemed massively inadequate in many other important areas. If side like Saints were an A, it would be laughable if we were somehow a B.

Re: Transfer talk : Tue Sep 20, 2022 6:55 pm  

Bully_Boxer wrote:

Foggin Johnston given another deal, am I missing something? Missed first quarter of season due to the ban and then been in and out of the side a fair bit hasn't he?

Don't rate him, but I guess aspirations are pretty low now.

Not a world beater but a decent squad player. Up most he will be cheap which seems to be the way we are going. Does give his all on the field and I think the ban was unfortunate as it was a silly mistake and out of character for him. Obviously it was a ban but I don’t think he’s likely to get another ban.

I’m sure we’d all prefer a James Clare or Jy as first choice but it doesn’t look like that’s likely these days and aspirations to keep up with big clubs like keighley are a bit too far for us these days.

Re: Transfer talk : Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:27 pm  

Again, I was a huge critic on how he played against Newcastle. But he seems to win high balls more than our other wingers, and plays decent enough. My concern is his yardage early doors in the set due to size, but his pace allows him quicker yards than Miller, Dawson-Jones and Burton.

Re: Transfer talk : Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:02 pm  

Another one goes. Joe Burton to Hunslet

Re: Transfer talk : Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:39 pm  

Reading Sam Hallas on twitter and it looks like he's said his goodbyes.

Re: Transfer talk : Wed Sep 21, 2022 8:13 pm  

Marvin Goolash wrote:

Reading Sam Hallas on twitter and it looks like he's said his goodbyes.

Not fussed about losing Burton or Hallas.

Re: Transfer talk : Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:24 pm  

I don’t think there’s anyone left who I’d be gutted to lose after Doyle.

Maybe Gill, but other than that we don’t have any stand out players.

Re: Transfer talk : Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:07 am  

Neither of them were tearing up any trees this year. I am buying another ST but am reserving judgment on the team until we see the squad.

Loads of teams have no big names but regularly hand us our rear ends so am taking it Niggle has a plan b as he certainly knew about the loan so would not have been a surprise. Just glad dead wood is moving on...

Re: Transfer talk : Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:29 am  

Scarey71 wrote:

Neither of them were tearing up any trees this year. I am buying another ST but am reserving judgment on the team until we see the squad.

Loads of team have no big names but regularly hand us are rear ends so am taking it Niggle has a plan b as he certainly knew about the loan so would not have been a surprise. Just glad dead wood is moving on...

Yeah. MD mentioned something about “good blokes” earlier. I’ll be happy with an obviously happy dressing room, happy to train & develop and just work their knackers off for each other.

[Bullseye]

Re: Transfer talk : Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:41 am  

Hallas was definitely one of Kear's favourites. Burton's not really looked up to Championship quality but I expect him to go on to become a world beater now.

Many of us will have heard rumours about some players being "bad apples" and creating a bad atmosphere. Hopefully they'll all be moved on.