Am not at all concerned whos going, and whos coming, its always been like that, lots of our greats didnt stay with us long, Kilroy, Robinson, Eadie, Florimo etc we have had a few too many luxury players anyway, its just a shame we can't make a few quid when they leave.
We have some good younger players, if we add some more, which im sure we can, a lot of aspiring players would love to play for Halifax, we may only be a stepping stone for some, but the pack has improved vastly this year, a couple more good big young forwards, and well still hopefully have enough speed and guile behind them to be very competitive next year, I expect Widnes to be strong next year, they will have to be, they will have to have the basis of some kind that can be built on for SL, Fev will be strong, anyone who thinks were going to be weak next year is seriously mistaken, some of our lads haven't anywhere near peaked yet, Maloney, Barlow, Bowman, Worrincy, Ostick, Greenwood, when one door close, another one opens, opportunity is knocking for someone down the Shay, a new era will unfold. Don't panic Mr Mainwaring, a jolly boys outing to Blackpool, a top 4 finish and a small profit would do me next year.

I can`t imagine Gleese` heading anywhere just yet as his injury will keep him out for most of next season anyway , Branno` I doubt very much he will be going to France. Not sure about White but next....

I think we will see why Hall is so important to us.

I am sure he will conjure up some quality signings.

Agreed, the one thing i cannot criticise MC and MH for is they have managed to attract some exciting players, i think they will have learnt also now that its better to get players on the rise rather than the slide, a smattering of older heads too maybe (but not as many as dads army and with functioning knees) well be fine... Good luck to those going.

The most sensible post on this forum in ages.

Well done, that man!

Right lets not talk about anything else apart from the grand final seen as certain people get on their high horse when a different topic apart from the grand final is brought up...!Yeah we are all looking forward to the final,i really cant wait but doesnt mean we cant have a little think about players we might/might not have next season does it

Things go in cycles and we have been consistantly in the top 3 the past couple of years. Now comes a time of rebuilding and I hope using some local players over overseas players. Next year I do not expect much at all. A top 6 finish with a Quarter Final Rail Cup place at the moment. We have no right to win or contest any final. We all need to be realistic and expect us not to be in any Final. Widnes should win the Rail Cup, League and Grand Final. Then I expect Fev and Barrow to be fighting it out with Us , Sheffield, Leigh and Batley behind them. Why waste money on players next year when Widnes are in the position they are in and next year its just a series of friendlies? Thanks to the RFL they have killed next year for most teams.

BRANIGHAN WANTS TO STAY BY ALL ACCOUNTS.

SHAD ALSO WANTED TO STAY, AND HAS GONE TO BRADFORD FOR LESS MONEY, FAIR PLAY HE DESERVES A SHOT AT SUPER LEAGUE AND AT 28 THIS IS PROBABLY HIS LAST.

I HERE OUR CENTRE PARTNERSHIP NEXT SEASON COULD BE PRETTY HANDY MIND, NASH ON ONE, ALEX BROWN ON THE OTHER.

YOU REM HIM VIKINGMAN, I THINK HE SCORED AGAINST YOU AT BLACKPOOL!

ROLL ON SUNDAY, TICKETS ARE FLYIN OFF THE SHELVES BY ALL ACCOUNTS

Certain posters also get on their high horses, too. Need a hand to get down?

True, just get ready to welcome Sonny-Bill Williams to the Shay

Next season with Matt Calland and Martin Hall at the helm I guarantee we will be very competitive and I am looking forward to introducing my New baby Daughter who is due on December 23rd to the world of Halifax RLFC in 2011. Bring on the Grand final next Sunday

I agree Widnes will be stronger next year, as players got 1 yr contracts to prove worth a Superleague contract.