Pretty much lol

In what will become a common theme, Iain Thornley turning down ourselves and others to stay full time and sign for Wakefield. The second time we have missed out on him now.

We made an approach to Wigan about Thornley when he was being loaned out after he impressed against us at Barrow but then he remained with Wigan due to injuries and featured well for them at HKR.
More recently an offer was made to him but there’s no surprise that Wakefield not only can out bid us but the player would choose to stay full time so that been known he’s obviously not part of the plans and they can’t sign everybody.

Looks like fax are on the verge of signing Jack griffin from the invisible man rfc .

Some handy players being snapped up by very mediocre clubs. Hope we have our eye on the market.

Will Maher to Keighley on season long loan - guess we'll still be covering oart of his wage but probably a good deal for all concerned as would have been very unlikely to play a game for Fax next season.

Yeah quite a bit of movement this off season and it is a slight worry when you see Bradford running such a big squad again while we look like we will be reliant on loans and DR. I just hope in trying to get the Widdop deal done the club are not putting all their eggs in one basket for a position we are already very good in. It may also be a case Fax still hoping to get some cash from Wakey but time will be up at the end of today.

Maher leaving is the right move for me and why we signed him on a 2 year deal in the first place is beyond me but that is history now. I just hope we are trying to sign John davies. Matthew shaw as wrote that Bradford have been in talks with him and they will not be the only ones but Maher leaving should free up some cash so we will just have to wait and see. Also some retention news at 7pm today will everybody as expected stay or could some be moved on to free up some cash for new players.

On the retentions think McComb deserves to stay and wouldn't be at all surprised if its him tonight; think Maizen still has the potential with his pace to be good for us, especially if Walmsley leaves. Afraid Larroyer has been a good servant to the club and while think he will likely be retained would have preferred to freshen up the pack with a younger forward - so not Davies for me, even though he's been great in the championship for years. Would gave been happy with Sutcliffe - as mentioned above several clubs are recruiting strongly including Doncaster where Sutcliffe and others have ended up. And of course their half backs will look very familiar - and will no doubt have a blinder against us.

York have announced Bailey Antrobus as signed a new 2 year deal bugger on that one. And Mick gledhill as said that Maizen is going to Whitehaven next year would of liked to of kept him but hey ho.

McComb confirmed for another season. Solid player who can cover multiple positions and will never let us down. Looks like he will get a chance to nail down a wing spot this season.

I am not in any inner circle of knowledge and only know what is reported on by the media services or people here, As Wakefield have signed McGilvery where does that leave Walmsley?, cannot blame a player for wanting to better himself and play at the highest level possible, however with some people stating his desire to leave, can there be an outcome that benefits all without leaving a sour taste?
It may come to pass as the transfer window is still wide open and a long time before the season starts that another club could seek his services, or can Finn convince him Fax will be challenging for seemingly pointless honours this next season.

Walmsley to Wakefield is just a matter of time. Real shame about Maizen but Whitehaven apparently offered him better terms.

Walmsley showed last season that electric pace = tries.

The only other player to get anywhere near him for speed is Maizen, so it's depressing that we've been outbid by a team who had the begging buckets out a few months ago.

Unless we start to announce some exciting new signings then I can see a similar, if not worse, season than the last.

Agree about Maizen ( and he's reportably a bit quicker than Wombat ) and don't shoot the messenger but I've been told we weren't out bid but the club ( including the incoming coach ) thought he hadn't done enough to be retained so looked at other options.
He had a couple of other interested parties including Haven, another Champ club and one from Union.

Wouldn't say who they / these other options are but on Jake I hoped we would keep him.

Walmsley to be decided one way or the other soon apparently which being another back would have an effect on the above.

In general though they need to get on with the recruitment announcements as expectation soon turns in to frustration / speculation.