I can only recall one signing in the last 13 years, that being Ali, that wasn't known by people before it was announced. You would have to have been without Internet, conversation, or phones, to believe what I think you are trying to say.

Apart from Mullaley's, Cuthbertson's and Garbutt's names never being mentioned on here until they signed. I think at best Garbutt was named only 2/3 days beforehand.

Actually you are correct on Garbutt, I did forget about him. Not the others though. And not mentioning on here is not an indication of under wraps, plenty mentions elsewhere.

Because those clubs will agreed to Leeds buying those players based on a certain fee being discussed between the two teams.



So Brierley spoke to Leeds behind his present clubs back and took it as gospel that the deal was done. Sounds legit.



Not in the sporting world if it was dependent on my current employers being satisfied with selling me for the right price.

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Really because usually it only takes two minutes before people post what they've heard on here......when was that club prevention night you just mentioned in relation to your latest rumour? 24 hours ago wasn't it?

Seem to recall everyone getting braced for Sam Rapira signing for us until he was announced for Hudds and out of the blue we had Mullaley.

Leigh held his registration. They could have prevented him playing for Leeds so he must have known it wasn't a done deal.

Exactly, and the players took Leeds word on it that it was sorted. Leeds assumed they would get the deal they wanted. They didn't, hence the failure of the deals.

Comes back yet again to Leeds telling players something that is not the case, and it is only that that I have made the point on.

Please are you at liberty to say what positions the 3 signings will cover? Thanks

I don't know mate sorry, I don't proclaim to know inside tracks. All I know from speaking to a Leeds coach, is that Leeds couldn't pay the fee to see through the Westerman deal that Hull wanted, as a lot was going on Burgess. Last night I didn't believe it, but having seen the many comments today about the Westerman deal falling through, I now do. Furthermore the same coach said there was three signings. If one is Butgess and we know we will get an hooker, that only leaves one anyway, which I presume is Brierley.

Well then the players are foolish to take Leeds' word on it if that's what has happened.

Only a couple of people from Leeds' side will have been in the meetings and I find it very unlikely that GH or McDermott would come out and tell others "we've told Clark/Westerman/Brierley that it's a done deal".

Coming out and telling others it's a done deal maybe, but that's different to stating they've told the players in question it's a done deal.

SELLING CLUB "we're giving you permission to speak to Leeds, but we're still in the process of agreeing a fee"

LEEDS "the deal is done"

PLAYER TO SELLING CLUB "Leeds told me the deal is done"

SELLING CLUB "no it's not, they haven't matched our desired fee yet"

Player......ok I'll just believe Leeds' word then.

Joe Westerman definitely has talent although at present he certainly hasn't fulfilled it at either of his 2 previous clubs

IF I was GH would I sign Westerman,Then sorry it's a definite NO from me i'm afraid
IF Joe can get rid of his culture and one that he has had for far too long now IMO then he could be an outstanding player without a doubt

I hope that he proves me wrong and goes on to change his career for the better but I personally wouldn't touch him with a barge pole

What an absolute load of old tosh.....

So Leeds agree terms and tell the player it's a done deal with no idea of the clubs valuation on the player or if they wish to go through with the deal... Of course.... And to do that, they ask the club for permission to speak to the player (except Leigh) and therefore obviously have a discussion with the club about whether or not they're likely to agree to a release for said player, but then don't bother to discuss a likely price range before going off and agreeing terms and telling the player 'it's a done deal'.... Seems plausible.... Wait a minute, no it doesn't - it seems like a crock of something smelly that you couldn't make up... Oh wait a minute, someone just did....

Which coach were you speaking to Gotcha and are you sure it really was who you thought it was? I'm going to take a leap of faith (and with your proven record of falsely claiming conversations with Leeds officials it's quite a leap) because I'd love for you to be right, for once, with the Burgess claims.

Back to reality, I'd take GHs professionalism over that of Joe Westerman frankly, especially if Westerman is blabbing about such dealings to all and sundry. And it says all you need to know about Clarke's professionalism that he needs the club she's signed for and is allegedly trying ti get away from to sign him a chauffeur.

Actually, why are we even discussing these ridiculous hypotheticals as if they're facts?

Burgess signing would be massive. Sadly I don't believe it, and will only believe it when it happens

Westerman happy we haven't got him.

The hookers mentioned. Either souls do.

Brierly not fussed about