Leon pryce went public at the start of the year and said he loves playing for saints and would like to finish his career at saints but hadn't been offered a contract yet.

Saints have gone public and said Leon will have to earn a new deal when he returns which IMO is common sense.

I spoke to Leon after a game at saints last year ( think it was a playoff game) and he said he loves playing for saints and couldn't imagine playing anywhere else.

I think he wants to stay, I think he would 100% sign but we will not offer him a deal and do it on the cheap and give Gaskell the number 6 and tell everyone we going with youth.

Pryce said on Twitter he could be back this Friday.

Okay, I'm still waiting for a direct quote from Leon Pryce saying he wants to leave though?

Do you understand the meaning of the word quote? A quote is a direct comment from a person, therefore it will need to be Leon Pryce saying he wants to play at Bradford / leave Saints. Not a journalist making up some utter tosh.

Did anyone hear Leon's commentary on Wish FM today v Wakefield? Alongside the consummate media professional Wellens, chalk and cheese it was fantastic. No political correctness, no subtlety, no pandering, just about as straight talking as I've ever heard. It was refreshing to hear on radio "To be honest I thought the two points where in the bag before kick off". He wasn't giving any benefit of doubt to Wakefield either, possibly disrespectful at times, but on the other hand he was just being honest. If anyone can remember quotes that would be helpful.

I really enjoyed listening to those two and the WishFM bloke was good too. It was a refreshing change from Murkeyside!

I thought they were both honest without being disrespectful: that we played poorly, that Simmons was not going to be happy with the ball retention, especially as it is something they had been working on all week, and that Wakey, while working hard, were in a different class - which is simply as it is. Although from the way we played it was hard to appreciate that!

Pryce also mentioned how Wilkin was following the instructions of his coach, the clear implication being that others weren't!

Absolutely brilliant by Leon. His evil genius laugh in the background as Meli went in for his try in the second half was priceless.

I agree. That made me laugh out loud!

He also said post match on Murkeyside that if he's cleared to play next week he would be happy to play anywhere as he doesn't want to disrupt the team, which I thought showed a good team spirit.

He really does seem like he wants to stay at Saints from everything I've seen and heard. He's got a brilliant relationship with the other players according to a couple of people I know. If he has a good few weeks I wouldn't be surprised to see a 1 year deal, after all the contract negotiations are on hold until he proves his worth.

I'm praying he doesn't get injured again, if Meli is out I think we may see him at FB with Eastmond playing in the centres?

Edit: Leon could slot in at centre, he has the necessary attributes and it would cause minimal disruption?

Here's hoping on all fronts.

With Ferriol suspended and Fakir possibly out I would be inclined to agree.



You had some news on Meli? I won't hear anything until tomorrow probably, perhaps tuesday morning.



I'd agree with this, long term he'll replace Gaskell at 6. Gaskell has done incredibly well for the time he has done, he earned himself a contract extension and a possible future at Saints, but we need Leon back in there. Until we have more bodies back I can see him slotting in where needed a la Eastmond though.

My friend at saints txt me before. He said they don't think meli or wilkin are as bad as they thought.