I'd expect you'd hear something this week.

Speaking in a purely personal capacity Tony, and using your thread to put a relevant point across, I think It's unrealistic of people to expect the Club to make announcements about anything until things are definite, paperwork signed etc. etc. as it would look pretty stupid if events took a turn. Look at the Ye Olde Oak premature announcement for instance, and the Dane Manning furore. Although nothing was actually signed and the Club was desperately trying to negotiate with Dane they couldn't stop Batley making an announcement even though it could easily have blown up in their faces.

Batley knew an early announcement would increase the pressure on Dane and it seemed to work.

Contrary to what some users of this forum seem to think, I'd say the Club is far more open about its affairs than most, and board members and coaching staff are regular attendees at Trust meetings where they are open to questions.

Probably wanted to keep it hush hush, despite our results last season we do have some players that would be desirable to the top teams in the division and if they get wind and start sniffing around then they might be able to tempt them away. In Batley's case they signed our player while still under contract and we ended up with a fee that probably only just breaks the 1k mark.

It was mentioned here... rlhttps://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/rugby/halifax-rlfc/fax-close-to-agreeing-dual-registration-deal-1-8257958rl

Thank you,i remember seeing that article,but obviously didn't read it properly.

Well he's turning up for training with us,so i'l take that as a positive sign that he's prepared to knuckle down and help the cause.

Funny things these contracts because I guess if he does not train then he would be in breach of contract.