Shenton publicly stated that he found the journey difficult to deal with. Looks like he's playing pretty well at Cas this season.

I don't understand that. Why didn't he just move? Renting a house for his family would been easily affordable and they could have gone home on his days off. Never understand why players put themselves through 4 hours of driving every day when they've got a job that relies so heavily on physical exertion.

His wife may have a good job which is better suited to living in Yorkshire, and him commuting rather than her.

I think he did stay over here some nights.

I know for a fact he found the traveling a pain. Playing Friday night wasn't good for him either as he went home after games.

He had a penthouse in Sunny Parr

Then like the rest of us in that situation they could have moved somewhere half way between. Issues like this irritate me, St Helens hasn't suddenly moved further away from Cas than it was before he signed so it can't really have come as a surprise.

No but to be fair to him you dont know till you try sometimes. It's not a commute I'd fancy and it's not like these guys are on silly money

Everyone is different. He probably thought it would not be too big an issue. But when your working day is extended by 4 hours everyday, by a commute. You can see it taking it's toll.

If he had a young family, that kind of thing has a real impact. I've no idea what his wifes job is, it would be arrogant to think they can just up and move with him. She could be pulling down £40k - £100,000 a year for a career that will last 40 years rather than a ten year career.

He gave it a go and gave it his best and when it did not work he did not moan or complain or make it difficult. He took a chance to move back. Have a lot of respect for the fella.

His wife was and is a maths teacher at a secondary school in Wakefield. Would have easily found a job over these parts and wouldn't have been on mega bucks.

Rent a house in Oldham and both would have had a 40 minute drive.

I think Saints need to employ me as player liaison officer. I'll do the dirty work, arranging digs for players off cap and arranging accidents for players who don't meet the required standards.

We don't need any help injuring players!