The key word here is rumour.

I'll believe these things when they are confirmed officially. But until then rumours is all they are.

You should stop reading Casforum...

The Cas directors aren't the best when it comes to contract negotiations, that is well know. But I do not for one second believe they would be stupid enough to offer Richard Owen LESS money stipulated in a contract he signed before he played for the 1st team week in, week out. If you believe a rumour like that you have the brain power of an ameba thats just had a huge stroke.

and needs a good rogering too

I can confirm you are wrong, The club made Richard an improved offer, But this is going to be his first real contract after showing his potential, He still has a year left and isnt in any hurry to sign a deal that is short of his worth. He does have another year left and the club are very sure they will get it sorted -- Negotiations take time though

As for Drew and Martin - Apparently the club havent spoken to either, According to an employee - Which is hard to beleive baring in mind the amount of publicity

I never said I was correct I said I had heard a few rumblings which I posted to see if anyone had any further info. I hope what you say is true but as numerous people have said after what i put on all rumour until confirmed by club.

Very true, The club making him an offer in the first place shows they are keen not to hang around, Rich knows what he is worth, And the club will have to come to this and agree with him - its only a matter of time i am sure

They are eager to keep all our main assets at the club for as long as possible

If Drew and Martin play for us next year, am thinking of giving my £18 to Loz in the Nash every week not paying good money to watch players older than me!!

Well i spoke to a contact who is bemused as to where the rumour has been thought up from, I presume its agent talk - As wakey are trying to release some of their players on decent wages - I would be surprised if they played for us next year - but i was shot down in flames on teh other forum for saying that the other day haha

Drew and Martin are OOC at end of season,so Wakey dont have to try that hard to be rid of their wages.

Richie Owen will stay at cas I spoke to friends of his family who have said that Richie will be staying he still has another year left on his contract so hes not panicking about the length of time its taking to negotiate a new deal.

i just hope leeds dont come sniffing round at the end of next season and end up getting him for free