I think the rumour of us going full time has come from Mick. If you listen to his choice of words though, I dont think we're going full time in that we train throughout the day etc

I think it will be a case of we'll have a couple more "full time" players who do foundation work during the day and then train in the evenings. But the majority of the squad will still have full time jobs throughout the day. It sounds more like BullInenemyland has been alluding to in that EOC and the club are wanting us to be a more professional outfit, training harder, stricter in how the players behave off the field, behaving more like a full time team rather than us actually going full time.

I read it similar to this too, I think the part time/full time ratio will rise but not a fully full time outfit

Partial professionalism would seem to make much more sense at this stage.

Dan Moss has now left/been let go. Didn't really get any opportunities anyway. Can only deem EO didn't think he was quite ready as still young and when Gaskell was out still preferred Davies. Plus hearing some of the potential halfback signings for next year was maybe told his opportunities would be even less.

Hybrid team next year

Mitch Souter 1 year extension, fantastic re-signing. Need to get Fulton next.

Outstanding news to get Souter signed up. Masons a good bit of recruitment too. My God we're gonna have some size!

Joe Keyes confirmed on 2 year deal. Looks in red hot form for Fax at the moment.

Red hot form? Honestly I wouldn't go that far. Obviously a good signing for the Bulls though just a shame for Fax he has had so many injury problems but if he has luck with injuries then he is a very good player. Bulls contract was nearly double what Fax offered him which would have matched his current contract with the club so you really can't blame him and like he said to Fax it really was a no brainer.

Bradford really pushing the boat out with more signings still to come and they should be the best team in the Championship next season by some distance, you just wonder if the money man has deep enough pockets to make up the points needed in the IMG system in the next couple of seasons to get them back to SL.

I’m slightly underwhelmed, was decent for the bulls in his last spell, but has had more than his fair share of injuries, as has our current no6, and if you compare the two I think it’s a slight downgrade. Will be ok in the championship but not for any higher aspirations.

A bit underwhelming this signing wasn't particularly great before he's now even older and more injury prone.

No issues with bringing Keyes in, yep some risk with injury but surely not to the level of Gaskell. I'm interested to hear we offered Keyes double the amount of Fax.....i wonder how some people get this insider info.... I guess I'll just continue to live in ignorance.

Ah good to see you back Greg, you've not been seen for a while on RAB, was worried you'd be on holiday in Tenerife!

We are well aware of Keyes weaknesses and questionable durability - but also what he can bring in terms of kicking game and running threat. Sounds like he will be replacing Gaskell who unfortunately seems to be unable to stay fit this year with his hamstring. It does sound like the club are serious about having quality across the squad next year so perhaps he won't be forced to play with a niggle etc.

Hopefully things improve over at the Shay and you avoid relegation as having a good Halifax side is good for Bradford and the Championship as a whole.

Pretty standard stuff really, agents tend to be the worst leaks for clubs in an attempt to push their players price up. In this instance though it was basically Keyes being apologetic to Fax telling them what Bradford were offering and saying there was no way he could turn it down. He didn't ask Fax to try and match it because he knew there was no chance of it happening. Apparently had around 6 other offers as well. He's a good signing for you and better than anyone you have the only question is can he keep fit, if so you have one of the top 2 or 3 half backs in the Championship.

Not too sure the thinking with the Matty Gee signing though, his form has pretty much dropped off a cliff this season but again Fax could not come close to the Bradford offer.

Keyes had made 17 appearances this year. Certainly looks to be a big part of Fax getting some important results recently. Also he's a great goal-kicker which we are badly lacking this year and will cost us eventually.

Meadows I'm a bit Meh on. However he can play a number of positions.

I rate Gaskell higher than Keyes, however he's just not been able to get on the field this year sadly.