Huddersfield showering themselves in glory at the moment. The plot thickens.

According to the T&A article both Kopout and Thewlis agreed they had lied to the RL in regards to when he agreed to move there. What punishment can the RL dish out to Shudds? Surely a points deduction and a fine is in order.

In the real world the original charge would be filed, the compensation agreed would be set aside as based on false information and a further charge brought of bringing the game into disrepute.

As this is the RFL, they'll be unavailable for comment.

You beat me to it about RFL not been available,laughable

I'm not sure I agree with a points deduction for what is a business decision, but there must be some sanction for both Kopczak and the club for lying to the RFL.
From the Bull's POV, if the 20K compensation figure was based on the RFL accepting that Huddersfield hadn't made an illegal approach but was paid to as a kind of good will payment to smooth things over, then that should be looked at again in light of the court admissions.
If the 20K was paid in admission that the approach was illegal, and we accepted it, then I'm not sure where we have cause to complain.

An investigation was carried out and no charges were filed. There was no admission and Omar is stating this is because during the investigation Thewliss and Koppy denied to the RFL they approached Koppy before the deadline and have now stated on oath that in fact not only did they approach him, but they agreed a deal on August 8th.

What happened to the CE at Hull who lied in the doping scandal?

He got a job as CE at Widnes after a short break spending time with his family.

[sizeDoes anyone know if the £16kK awarded to Mason counts against the Shuddersfields cap?

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EDIT : DOH! Sorry - just read staffbull1973 similar post . . . . anyone know the answer?

Huddersfield board are claiming that the amount does count, but is split over the period remaining on the contract. Either way, it could have been a couple of new players for them... Shame

I would expect the RFL to be a little "concerned" that both Huddersfield and Kopout lied to them previously, doesn't show them in a particularly good light.

Ta daveyz999 . . . . my heart bleeds for the Shudders

re the latter bit, it'll be interesting to see how that is handled - apart from as quietly as possible and with a minimal impact on those concerned . . . . I sadly suspect . . . .

From todays Hudds Examiner

"Ken Davy last night insisted the club had fought the Keith Mason case “[ito uphold standards[/i”/"It is a sad reflection on today’s society that this was the outcome""

Oh, the irony

The one thing that stand out for me in all this is...

£95,000 a year for Mason!

So imagine what they must be paying their good players. And all under the cap. It's baffling.

Seemed to remember Sheffield had to go under to save you!!! Glass houses and bricks come to mind.
Anyway this is not about the fans causing this it`s about poor management as was with us.