Apparently is going to union with Welsh club ospreys

Good luck to the lad. Itll be interesting to see whether or not hes got the skill set to operate around their contested scrums and rucks.

Just been linked along with Richie Myler might be a complete rumour. Patton could learn alot off Widdop so he might stay for another year?

For me Patton needs to leave the club to have any chance of progessing. For me, and ive said it so much on here. He isnt good enough for the required level we aspire to be at, i.e winning the championship!! I wanted him to be the homegrown superstar, like everyone else. But it aint happening im afraid. If he goes, good luck to the lad......

+1

+2 Not as good as Gaz O'Brien. Wish him well for the future.

+3

Completely agree with Longbarn Wire on this, it’s time to move on for him. He’s unlikely to play at all or be a bit part player in his preferred position for the next 2/3 years. I’d rather give Riley Dean the opportunity to fill in if Widdop/Austin isn’t fit at any point next year. Also, Ratchford & Livett can cover if needed at half back.

+4 ...he is a solid kicker of the ball and can tackle.... perfect union player really.

he would get a nice pay rise as well i imagine.

wouldn't blame him for looking to move on... just not quite good enough.

Yeah, think everyone wanted Dec to make it, reckon he would be a good squad player but that equally would restrict opportunities for Riley Dean as others have said. Wish him the best if he is to go, thought he was good @ Wembley, but he needs to be playing first choice at his stage.

Do we pay Ospreys to take him off us?

It might not have worked out as planned but that's bit disrespectful IMO.

We've had plenty worse some have come with reputations and for decent money. I think we all including Patton may have hoped for something better at least he didn't act the goat and if he leaves then good luck to him as far as I'm concerned.

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Well said..fwiw I liked the lad and got some unjustified stick off some on Herr but then again most did and I include myself in that..good luck DEC hope it works out well for you

Agree, if he leaves then I hope he goes on to have a good career in rugby, whether that be league or union. I've wanted him to do well for us and in spells he has, I'd take him as cover next year but salary cap may not allow for that. I don't know what Dec earns but if we need cap space for a new prop then Riley Dean will do as cover for me. He needs game time for sure, I hope the reserve grade really helps Dean and thewlis. They're the sort of lads who will benefit the most.

Maybe this is the big deal that Martin Offiah has lined up for him.

Stephen Myler went to RU and had a fine career, he ended up getting an England RU cap.

Maybe just maybe Price has finally accepted he isn’t the answer and let’s be honest he’s not going to leave a big gaping hole in the side but either way good luck to him.