I`m sorry to say this but for all shaun`s undoubted commitment to the cause there was not a queue of SL clubs trying to sign him, like his alter ego (opposite) Karl Pryce nobody wanted them, Why the hell should we? Just cos he may come cheap is not plausible.

Ah well, every one to their own opinion. I'll allow others theirs so allow me mine.
Platt is a decent wing and cover for who's worth a renewal on acceptable terms.
Ainscough is lively but ineffectual in both defense and attack (in that order) and was rejected by the club.

Rejected by the club? We offered him a new deal, he just didn't accept it.

My understanding was that he was not offered a new deal.

Not according to reports at the time or indeed Ainscough himself. He was offered a deal but he thought he was worth more than offered.

Your understanding was wrong then. We offered him a new deal but on less money. Other SL clubs not picking him up was probably because of how late in recruitment season he became available. Most clubs had competed signing players by time our takeover and subsequent resignings went through.

Thanks guys, your corrections are noted and accepted

TBH, I'd be surprised to see Ainscough back at Odsal.

It seems clear that Cummins doesn't rate him that highly or would have offered him a better deal or on the same terms as was already on, not a lower deal, before he left.

Don't get me wrong, the lad has the right attitude on the field, a decent pair of hands and a fair amount of pace. I just don't think he's quite up to SL standard.

Lots of people on the Hull message board seem to think Carvell is on his way to us.

If it's Carvell then he'd add some much needed size and experience to the pack, we'd just need to make sure he stays fit. He's been linked with both Hull clubs and I'd be surprised if Salford weren't interested given Nobby's liking for older forwards.

Any signings we do make I'd expect to be forwards.

Seriously good signing if true

If you have Manu and Carvell added to the pack for the run-in, then all of a sudden our pack takes on a whole new complexion. When's Manu back?

We're signing Carvell NOW?

Manu as well?