good news if staying, but article says agreed new deal. he did that a few months ago or is it another new deal.

Whether Penky stays or goes there is no denying that he is a hooker of quality and skill, and like every player has off games. Sadly, he was played out of position far too often in my opinion. But, when he was at 9 he came alive and the go forward of the team went up a gear. Having watched the play-off game against Fev it is hard to understand some of the criticism levied at him; he tackled like a demon, distributed the ball well, ran well out of dummy-half and hardly put a foot wrong. We definitely lost our shape when he was off the field. I'd love him to stay and play at hooker, but would wish him well if he moved on.

Yet again I find myself saying "Am I right? I'm not wrong!". Always said Penky wouldn't sacrifice Halifax for a dump like Salford. He's a quality player, excellent if the story is true and he's staying

[urlhttp://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local/Penky-chase-off.5821883.jp[/url

***Fanfare*****

Thank god for that, now lets let him get on with being the best hooker in the league and proving all the doubters wrong!!!!

This is fantastic news! i had confidence he would stop, he is worshiped by most supporters.

Penky is a class act, and with him and Gleese rotating we are unstoppable

THANK YOU PENKY

Especially playing behind Azuie, Gene, Maloney, Said and frank.

Not sure we have heard the last of this.

They may be using this as a tactic to get him to lower his wage demands.

Not sure either.

What was in the Courier only seemed to me to be what has already been on here and the Salford forum. Opinion and/or rumour. No official statement from Penky, Fax or the Reds. Nor any comment from Penky either.

Until something official is announced I'll continue to keep an open mind on this one.

Hope he does stay, though.

Where did you say this, TF? On here or in the pub?

=blueFax officials have been equally reticent, but with Bob Beswick and Mark Gleeson providing cover at hooker and the RFL's standard Championship contract containing a get-out dependent on compensation being agreed between the clubs, retaining the player against his will would have been problematic.

Dont know if its just me but this Piece from the courier suggests that all is not closed on this matter, almost to the point that the club may not be too bothered if he goes

Great news if true cmon Sean show everybody the quality we know you have and lead fax to the grand final next year.