I would say another 5 or 6 players yet to come , a bit more quality , trust in Derek, we have a few young wingers , but they are decent.

The squad signed for 2022COACHING STAFF
Chris Chester (Head of Rugby)
????? (Head Coach)

BACKS

FULL BACK
??????

WINGERS
Ed Chamberlain (from Salford Red Devils)
Luis Roberts (from Swinton)
Tom Nisbett (loan from St Helens) Full Back?
Jayden Hatton (from Widnes)
Jy Hitchcox (from Toulouse) Full Back?

CENTRES
Joe Wardle (from Huddersfield Giants)

HALF BACKS
Joe Mellor (retained from 2021 squad)
Ben Reynolds (retained from 2021 squad)

FORWARDS

PROPS
Mark Ioane (retained from 2021 squad)
Jai Whitbread (retained from 2021 squad)
Adam Sidlow (retained from 2021 squad)
Chris Green (from Wakefield Trinity)

HOOKERS
Aaron Smith (loan from St Helens)

SECOND ROW & LOOSE FORWARD
Sam Stone (retained from 2021 squad)
Joel Tomkins (from Catalan Dragons)
Jacob Jones (from London Broncos)

RUMOURS
Adam Quinlan (Hull KR)
Ata Hingano (Salford)
OTHER POSSIBLES
Alex Gerrard - not yet linked with another club
Matty Russell - not yet linked with another club
Lewis Tierney - not yet linked with another club
Matty Gee - not yet linked with another club
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Keanan Brand - 2021 loanee may return?
Matty Foster - 2021 loanee may return?
Jack Ashworth - 2021 loanee may return?
Rob Butler - 2021 loanee may return?

Hi Charlie
We currently have 16 players signed up - that leaves about 8 more to sign based on CC saying squad of 24. I would expect at least 5 or 6 more forwards and 2 or 3 more backs.
We need a specialist full back - unless Jy Hitchcox is earmarked for that role. Olly ashall bott & Adam Quinlan have been mentioned!
We only have Joe Wardle as a recognised centre and he seems to be a little injury prone - so we need some more quality in this position.
We have 5 wingers - which seems a little strange (as at least two will be in the west stand for most games)
We only have two halves - Reynolds & Mellor - I think Ata Hingano has been mentioned!
The next couple of weeks will be very interesting.
"IN DEREK WE TRUST" or should I say "IN CHRIS WE TRUST"

Very enjoyable post. As you say the onus is now on Chris. Not Derek.

Good evening Jboy, I must agree with all your assessments , I hadn’t counted players , but agree with your numbers , I really do think we will be ok next year , things are looking up .

We have a number of dual position players - eg Stone can cover centre as he did in SL, so I expect a FB who can cover 6 plus Ata as a half who can cover 9. I heard a rumour we have a couple of 'stars' to announce with the wow factor - Gelling would be nice....

I think we need decent centres because with young wingers our edges may be defensively vulnerable. Stone as cover would be great, but surely not a 1st choice centre.
Looking forward to the "star" announcements - Gelling would be great.

You can cross Jai Whitbread off the list he has signed for Wakefield.

Yes just seen it on my phone - I thought we had him on a two year deal - 2021 and 2022. I will take him off the list.
He must have a SL opt-out - will Sam Stone be the next to go?
I don't suppose there will be any confirmation from the club.
Doesn't training start next week? We are down to a squad of 15, make that 14 if Sam Stone isn't on board. And no head coach.
It feels like we are behind most teams on recruitment.
Hopefully there are some good signing coming soon!!!

The squad signed for 2022COACHING STAFF
Chris Chester (Head of Rugby)
????? (Head Coach)

BACKS

FULL BACK
??????

WINGERS
Ed Chamberlain (from Salford Red Devils)
Luis Roberts (from Swinton)
Tom Nisbett (loan from St Helens) Full Back?
Jayden Hatton (from Widnes)
Jy Hitchcox (from Toulouse) Full Back?

CENTRES
Joe Wardle (from Huddersfield Giants)

HALF BACKS
Joe Mellor (retained from 2021 squad)
Ben Reynolds (retained from 2021 squad)

FORWARDS

PROPS
Mark Ioane (retained from 2021 squad)
[delJai Whitbread (signed for Wakefield !!!!)[/del
Adam Sidlow (retained from 2021 squad)
Chris Green (from Wakefield Trinity)

HOOKERS
Aaron Smith (loan from St Helens)

SECOND ROW & LOOSE FORWARD
Sam Stone (retained from 2021 squad)
Joel Tomkins (from Catalan Dragons)
Jacob Jones (from London Broncos)

RUMOURS
Adam Quinlan (Hull KR)
Ata Hingano (Salford)
OTHER POSSIBLES
Alex Gerrard - not yet linked with another club
Matty Russell - not yet linked with another club
Lewis Tierney - not yet linked with another club
[delMatty Gee - not yet linked with another club[/del
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Keanan Brand - 2021 loanee may return?
Matty Foster - 2021 loanee may return?
Jack Ashworth - 2021 loanee may return?
Rob Butler - 2021 loanee may return?

Anyone get the feeling we will be lucky to make the top 4 next season ?
As it stands we have no Head Coach & not enough player's to start a game.

Ste , I’m trying to be positive , I think we already have a Coach , and he will be named soon , I’m worried it’s Marshall though , I think we will have a team to compete and be up there .Hopefully .

It feels like the same old story is being repeated once again. Losing our best players, late start to recruitment, missing the best available players, delaying announcement of signings and so it goes on. Let’s hope for the announcement of some head turning names soon, building confidence that we can hit the ground running, and challenge for the top, Having the good doctor on board would give a real boost to confidence.

And I hope its NOT Lamb.

Thats doing the rounds, and Chester is the Shepherd !!!