“I think Bradford played the best they have all season today (Sunday),” said Aston, shortly after the full-time hooter – in his post-match press conference.

“It would certainly be very close between Bradford and Leigh, because Leigh are starting to crack.

“Bradford are going this way and Leigh another. At the moment, Leigh are probably a tad in front of them.

“But, by the end of the season, who will get promoted? I think you would probably put your house on it being Bradford.”

“It is interesting because Bradford are hitting form at the right time.

“Lee Gaskell is the best half-back in the competition, without a shadow of a doubt.

“It is credit (to Bradford) that he is still here and that they have kept him.

I remember reading something about them being guaranteed 4 games on the loan deal, but what it means for the salary cap I'm not sure.

I doubt Oxford could afford to pay a penny of their salary.

Nothing to stop Oxford cancelling the loan if they want.

Why would they?

No, in any case isn't the cap an annual calculation, and not like, say the overseas and non-fed quota, which potentially, may vary from time to time? Taking one month of a player's salary out wouldn't affect the annual wages bill by much, unless you were [ireally[/i sailing close to the wind.