Quote: chris_smith "Don't get me wrong as I like Batley as a club. Great RL town with a proud history. However I do think that saying Batley are a force is a little over stated. Knocked out of NRC early, no real run in Challenge Cup and out of the play offs at 1st attempt. Not really a force. Granted beat us twice in league but we were very poor this season, yet still managed a NRC Final and possibly 2 games away from a 3rd on the bounce GF. if I were Batley I'd be excited about what is to come but if JK does come BUT he has no experience of coaching at thus level, will have a vastly reduced budget and no get out of jail card in the form of a millionaire owner. Karl is well versed in Championship rugby and has built a very tight squad on a small budget, no mean feat. JK will have expectation on his shoulders to improve next season but I'm not sure he will. I for one think KH is a major loss to Batley no matter who comes in to replace him. Players look to what they know and this will attract players through loyalty to follow KH. Believe it or not but the draw of the shay and it's playing surface also has a bearing you may not think about.
Also whilst I'm here please leave off the Cr@p regarding non payment of players you spout. Not true at all so leave off the rubbish mate. Poor thing to say that and utter tosh.'"
There are a number of posters here who are giving the impression that a contract offer from Fax is impossible to decline, Its your forum and I wouldnt expect anything else. But im just trying to point out how some view your club elsewhere. There have been a number of cokc ups over the last few years be various people at the club, the latest being a crapp SL application and we dont all regard Fax as big a club as the Fax fans do(I do regard you as a bigger club than Batley before I get shot down). I am in no doubt the KH will be a big draw for players but I dont think things will be as clear cut as is being made out on here. so far we have had six our our squad named as nailed on for Fax, If you sign them all then you too may have a poor run in the Challenge Cup and get kocked out NR cub and playoffs at the first stage!!