... other than limping off and sitting with an ice pack for the Bradford game and missing the game a couple of weeks previous......

That was knock he received during the game wasn't it?

Would also be happy to see Ali join the coaching side, he would bring something totally different to the backroom.

Ali as a squad player is a no brainer for me.

With Stevie Ward and JJB both missing the start of the season (and if Achurch departs) then I'd go for a 12 month deal for Ali. Don't want to be caught short on numbers and it's unrealistic to find a long term player for the backrow at this late stage of the year. Ali for 12 months then work on signing someone for 2017.

Imagine Ali in his pomp playing in a team built for offloading. Even the current Ali would be great to watch if he joins next year.

I suppose it all depends on how much wend be paying him, and what return we'd get.

There's a danger we're all getting a little misty eyed due to recent events and that is clouding our judegement...

That said..... I'd also love to see him back as an impact sub.... We got by with Kylie playing limited minutes (though that was with JP in the team).

On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.

On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.

Quote Clearwing="Clearwing"On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.'" I'd take this with a pinch of salt. Wakefield as a team were poor. Ali might have been going through the motions until he could escape!

Quote Clearwing="Clearwing"On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.'" I'd take this with a pinch of salt. Wakefield as a team were poor. Ali might have been going through the motions until he could escape!

Quote Clearwing="Clearwing"On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.'" Whilst their are some saying this last season was a year too far for him, it should be taken into account he was playing for a team that gave up on the season after about 5 weeks.

Quote Clearwing="Clearwing"On a cautionary note, here's some assessments by Wakey fans: viewtopic.php?f=33&t=589522 I know fans can be rough on departing players but these guys seem to genuinely appreciate what he brought to them.'" Whilst their are some saying this last season was a year too far for him, it should be taken into account he was playing for a team that gave up on the season after about 5 weeks.

Have to admit that i didn't see many Wakey games this year so i can't comment too much on him right now, but for the previous few years Ali has played there since leaving us he has seemed to still have plenty of life in him and seemed to play more games than the back end of his Leeds stint, on that evidence imo we let him go a little too soon and if we would get that player for a year on what would have to be assumed knock down wages then hopefully it happens, better option than Achurch imo.