New two year deal, signed, sealed and delivered, Cas must be really pee'd off

We have made some bad decisions as a club on contracts and recruitment over last couple of years. This one would top the lot.

He is of no relevance at all to this team anymore, purely picked on sentimental. Not worthy of his selection anymore. A great great member of the team from 2003 to 2012, but not since.

We should have moved on. Much better options for the team out there.

I'm chuffed with it. He's clearly just gona be playing a similar role to what he is now. Maybe with a future in coaching with us.

What does this mean for Robbie Ward, who has yet to sign a professional deal at Leeds?

Its a poor move...He offers nothing. The team has moved on. Its harsh as he has been unbelievable for the club over the years but he has run his course. Next year im looking ahead to Sutcliffe, McGuire with someone like Widdop along side them...I'm not sure what benefit Burrow will add...He is nowhere near the required Hooker standard.

I'm chuffed with this.

On thinking about it, I suspect this deal was probably made six or seven months back, like most are before announcement. The way this season has shown he is not in the clubs plans surely or can offer anything for the next two years. So you might see a change later in the year, ala Diskin and Donald.

I think Rob has been a great servant and ambassador for the club, but old father time etc etc. My view on his contract extension is dependent on how he will be used going forward, I don't want to see him blocking youngsters getting game time. But also on stuff we won't know like the amount of salary cap he takes up. I also think that the club has done a good job of retaining key players, I suspect that this may in part be due to their willingness to retain players in the squad when they are past their peak. If properly managed and balanced I support that approach.

What does it mean for Frosties, whose credibility is shot?

Poor deal though. For all he's done in the past right now it's a waste of cap space and shouldn't be in the 17 as it stands.

Definitely. Disappointing by my standards I agree, but they can't be right every time can they?

I agree with you statement also.

To be fair as mentioned in the article, The Cas rumour has been going round for ages.

Im not quite sure how to react on this news.On one hand Burrow has been a great servant for us no doubt and deserves respect, still has plenty to offer over the next few years too but im not sure i really want to see him selected for long minutes in the hooking role anymore as we are far stronger as a unit when Aiton is there.Thankfully Mac has gone with this so far this year and used Rob sparingly from the bench, his best role now imo, but whether this will continue now after this news who knows which is a bit of a worry.Personally i was hoping for Mcguire to sign this deal rather than Burrow which i never thought i would be saying this time last year.

A bit underwhelmed by this one. Aside from bombing both of what could've been the best 2 tries in SL this year I can't remember him doing much when he's been on the pitch. The try at Hull was special actually.

Great servant who's already an all time Leeds legend but I can't see what he offers anymore.

it depends on what other recruitment can be achieved. If you are going into the season with Aiton as the recognised hooker and McGuire /Sutcliffe as the recognised halves then a backup of Rob Burrow is not a bad option whilst bringing through younger options. I am assuming he has signed this contract recognising that he will be a bit part player and has decided that that is better with the current potential Leeds team than going to Cas.