Aye but as TPH says below, we thought that this season. Looking at the situation it does seem that the Fax board have taken the strategy of accepting this season for what it is and making sure that our club is at the very least in the top eight next year, i.e. qualifying for the two leagues of 10. Up The Fax

I have to agree that 3rd is probably as good as and more than better than most people thought at the start of the season so well done to all att e club for that. Saying that it has been an up and down season with some strange decisions regarding squads and players.

What I'm saying is the board are accepting that the top two, having spent what they have, are 99.9% certain of contesting the final to get into SL and more than likely the winners of that will be relegated the season after. Knowing that, they've taken the decision to make sure we make the cut for the rumored two divisions of 10.

Hello phantom you say that we are in a fortunate position but i just see it as good recruitment by the club getting in first and as you say being proactive so to speak. And could you not say that both fev and Toulouse are in a fortunate position by being in a league where they have far more spending power then most of there rivals. Not having a go it is what it is and hopefully we will be facing you in a couple of weeks time if not good luck in the rest of the playoffs.

I posted a couple of weeks back that even with Springer, Hewitt and Borough we were at least still 3 or 4 players short.
Once, for one reason or another they had gone there was no way Fax could have brought in those numbers of players of the right caliber either permanently or even temporarily this year so the recruitment focus was on next season.
Just hope there is some substance to the rumours.

To your first comment, yes that's probably a fair point. Certainly seems that Halifax haven't been letting the grass grow under their feet anyway. As for the second one well yes, perhaps you could say fortunate although a lot of Fev's spending power is down to a variety of factors ranging from extensive sponsorship to a successful Squad Builder operation and perhaps more importantly owning our own ground and therefore all income both on match days and for other events going to the club.

Just seen the highlights of Whitehavens game against Bulls - based only on that Walmsley would look to be a spectacular signing - if it's true!

Personally after watching the highlights of that game I think Fax should break the bank to try and re-sign Dan Fleming...

We'll accept that Fev can outbid us on that one.

Some times theres a reason why a player has so many clubs. Bradford have taken a little while to find that out.

Conor McGrath leaving ties in with needing a wing replacement https://halifaxpanthers.co.uk/panthers- ... -panthers/

Conor McGrath leaving ties in with needing a wing replacement https://halifaxpanthers.co.uk/panthers- ... -panthers/

Quote: Listenup94 "Conor McGrath leaving ties in with needing a wing replacement Could also be marked down as fullback with Scot Grix retiring which is his preferred position. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A ... GoSi7Rui3g The timing would suggest that LW incoming was known as was SG’s retirement before CM outgoing.

Quote: Listenup94 "Conor McGrath leaving ties in with needing a wing replacement Could also be marked down as fullback with Scot Grix retiring which is his preferred position. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A ... GoSi7Rui3g The timing would suggest that LW incoming was known as was SG’s retirement before CM outgoing.

If conor was to play week in week out to the standard he did on sunday then it is a shame he is calling it a day. But he as to do what is best for him and the club if he cant commit to our schedule training wise. Scott grix is also calling it a day at the end of the season. I don't doubt about is influence off the pitch with is professional approach. And he as got as much out of himself playing wise as he could of hoped for over a long career. But for me the club made a mistake in signing him on a permanent deal after seeing how he played when on loan to us they should of left it there.

Quote: faxcar "Could also be marked down as fullback with Scot Grix retiring which is his preferred position. Yes the nature of the Simon grixs’ comments suggests he’s known about McGrath leaving for a while and more than likely his brother’s retirement so walmsley covers both positions and allows flexibility with Woodburn hall . I’m intrigued to know what the plan is with the halves given the jouffret rumours are still high https://twitter.com/thegamecaller/statu ... 52332?s=21 I know Harris is on a one year contract and suspect he maybe leaving but I’m sure Robinson signed for 2 and he’s a regular on the talking the fax of life podcast and seems happy at fax , but with Keyes and jouffret in the picture it makes the halfback area more competitive it’s just a case of keeping them all happy .

Quote: faxcar "Could also be marked down as fullback with Scot Grix retiring which is his preferred position. Yes the nature of the Simon grixs’ comments suggests he’s known about McGrath leaving for a while and more than likely his brother’s retirement so walmsley covers both positions and allows flexibility with Woodburn hall . I’m intrigued to know what the plan is with the halves given the jouffret rumours are still high https://twitter.com/thegamecaller/statu ... 52332?s=21 I know Harris is on a one year contract and suspect he maybe leaving but I’m sure Robinson signed for 2 and he’s a regular on the talking the fax of life podcast and seems happy at fax , but with Keyes and jouffret in the picture it makes the halfback area more competitive it’s just a case of keeping them all happy .