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| Are official announcements from Headingley HQ regarding one year contract extentions simply a code for follow-up announcements of a sudden departure nature?
Mentioning no obvious names of course.
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| Quote: G1 "he's been a top quality wingman for us who has given great service and loyalty. I am pleased so many, the one obvious idiot apart, have recognised that on this thread.
I also know how valued he is by the squad and what an important teammate he is. That, as much as his efforts on the field will be badly missed. Unlike the other person some moron compared him with.'"
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982.jpg [quote:1pqtnbtj]Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.[/quote:1pqtnbtj]
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| Wasn't there a post on here that said Donald hadn't actually signed his contract? Is so you may have shot your load a bit too early Bill, something I am sure you're used to.
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| Quote: G1 "Wasn't there a post on here that said Donald hadn't actually signed his contract? Is so you may have shot your load a bit too early Bill, something I am sure you're used to.'"
Official announcements from Headingley usually state that an employee AGREES to a contract extension rather than an employee SIGNS a contract extension.
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| Quote: Keith Swiftcorn "Official announcements from Headingley usually state that an employee AGREES to a contract extension rather than an employee SIGNS a contract extension.'"
They can also say
"X has put pen to paper on a new contract"
Go figure.
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| Quote: rhinoms "
I'd sign someone - a specialist winger with experience and quality.
Smithy's useful to have around but he's no winger - he's not that quick and he's not a finisher. I'd keep him as a utility backup back - we have preferable players in all his positions.
Would be a shame for the lad but you shouldn't put him in the team just cos he's there.
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| Quote: G1 "Wasn't there a post on here that said Donald hadn't actually signed his contract? Is so you may have shot your load a bit too early Bill, something I am sure you're used to.'"
Eeerm, perhaps my hairy handed friend you should take less note of the Clampetts on here.....
"At the time, I signed my new contract, I was fully committed to the club but things have moved quickly in the last few weeks and I need to make sure that I take the options that are available to me at present because you never know whether they will be there in the future."
I've no great problem with him going back to OZ. Life is about family and making decisions, and that must be where his priorities lie. And as a bonus it'll free up a salary cap space. I'm just wetting myself at the queue of numpties, all misty eyed about our soon to be orft gingher,falling over themselves to recall an outstanding try. And there have been some outstanding ones in amongst the extremely average performances, but I suppose there's nowt so queer as folk!
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| Scott Donald has being an absolute star for us over the years and it’s a shame that he’s had an injury plagued season in his last. I remember the WCC earlier in the year and we was all saying that if it was Scott Donald on the wing that night he’d taken chances that were bombed by the inexperienced Kallum Watkins.
My favourite Scott Donald try had to be the one against Castleford in 2008 which we lost 38 - 20. It all started from the scrum with Sinfield feeding Webb then Webb timing his pass to perfection to Scott Donald who ran down the touchline to score his 50th club try for the club.
It was just a perfect moment because it looked for all the world that Leeds where going to extend their unbeaten run from here on in . Unfortunately Joe Westerman scored a try three minutes after Scotts. After that try Castleford dominated the game in classy style.
Still it didn’t stop Donald from getting a hat trick. We may of lost that game but that first Donald try alone you can’t take that away from me! I felt that at the start of 2008 Leeds were playing there best rugby league since 2004.
Thanks for the memories Scotty ![CHEERS icon_cheers.gif](images/smilies//icon_cheers.gif)
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| Quote: Damo-Leeds "I remember the WCC earlier in the year and we was all saying that if it was Scott Donald on the wing that night he’d taken chances that were bombed by the inexperienced Kallum Watkins.
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That's a very good point Damo.
I haven't said that before.
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| must be a slow sports news day as Scots leaving even got mention on Radio 1's newsbeat just now
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| Quote: BillyRhino "I'm just wetting myself at the queue of numpties, all misty eyed about our soon to be orft gingher,falling over themselves to recall an outstanding try. And there have been some outstanding ones in amongst the extremely average performances, but I suppose there's nowt so queer as folk!'"
I fear the understanding of sport has side stepped you.
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| Quote: Sallystar "must be a slow sports news day as Scots leaving even got mention on Radio 1's newsbeat just now'"
Dont see why they shouldnt report it. If Paul Scholes retired they'd be on that in a flash ![Wink icon_wink.gif](images/smilies//icon_wink.gif)
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| Quote: BillyRhino "Eeerm, perhaps my hairy handed friend you should take less note of the Clampetts on here.....
"At the time, I signed my new contract, I was fully committed to the club but things have moved quickly in the last few weeks and I need to make sure that I take the options that are available to me at present because you never know whether they will be there in the future."
I've no great problem with him going back to OZ. Life is about family and making decisions, and that must be where his priorities lie. And as a bonus it'll free up a salary cap space. I'm just wetting myself at the queue of numpties, all misty eyed about our soon to be orft gingher,falling over themselves to recall an outstanding try. And there have been some outstanding ones in amongst the extremely average performances, but I suppose there's nowt so queer as folk!'"
So you think this situation is exactly the same as Eastwood's then?
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| Quote: Harrigan "Dont see why they shouldnt report it. If Paul Scholes retired they'd be on that in a flash
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982.jpg [quote:1pqtnbtj]Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.[/quote:1pqtnbtj]
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| Quote: Harrigan "So you think this situation is exactly the same as Eastwood's then?'"
He does but then again he has never been the shiniest penny in the purse.
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