That was going to be my next question! So thankyou. I suppose its sensible for Warrington to therefore try and exchange Gleeson for two players rather than a cash sum. There not the most cash strapped club after all. If the rumours are true that Gleesons wage is ridiculously high, getting rid and two new players seems a good bit of Business from Mr Smith.

Of course they are

I reckon, based on what my friends at Warrington have said, Gleeson would have to be willing to take a circa £50k pay cut to come to Leeds.

Wigan will break the cap for him, they already have "form".

Tvoc, is Senior OoC at the end of this year? Whilst I'd be happy to see Keith play on for Leeds, there is no doubt that Gleeson would make a good signing if he would fit into our pay structure.

If that's true all credit to him similar to what Ellis did when he first joined, would love to get him but really can't see it.

At the moment, Yes.

As for Wigan breaking the cap they simply wouldn't be allowed to register Gleeson's playing contract unless there was room or they'd made room to do so through legitimate channels.

Since the cap went 'Live' in 2008(?) there have been no reported issues and the system should more or less prevent any breach, either deliberate or accidental from occuring.

We could get rid of Buderus? That'd pay for Gleeson and a new South Stand this year.

and whats left could be used to invest in leeds utd..

Gleeson is a cracking player and all that but...(if the rumours are true)...

Will Wigan ever learn? Offloading (at least) two decent young squad players to make room for another star name

I don't think off loading Mathers will do them any harm. As has been commented on before, he looks a shadow of the player we knew at Leeds, the 2 knee re-constructions look to have effectively finished him. It's a shame for him, but that's life.

But Goulding is a promising young lad and while Mathers seriously lacks confidence he is a veristile and experienced squad player.

One top player is not necessarily better than 2 average ones over the course of a season

Yeah, they're fair points. I suppose it depends on your squad depth, sometimes you need the icing on the cake, sometimes you need the cake mixture.

Did anyone see the Boots & All on Sky Anytime? When Bill Arthur and Barrie Mac were discusing the Gleeson deal I'm sure Barrie sais something along the lines of "and Danny Brough is rumoured to be joining the cherry & white's greasest rivals, have I said too much." I've tried to rewatch to check but can't find it anymore. I suppose it makes sense if Pryce is looking at a custodial sentence as mentioned by the judge then they'll need a replacement half back.

Barrie McDermott said just that (in so many words), Gleeson to Wigan and Brough to St Helens.

He also said that Salford 'need to sniff the camel's back.' Intriguing (the last bit.)

Very entertaining throughout this week.

Any idea what that bit was on about?

Not got the faintest idea but Bill Arthur's look to camera was quality.