I have sat watching the comments regarding Andy over whether he would stay or go over the last few weeks knowing that he had not been offered a contract for next season. It was difficult not to respond knowing the way the club had treated him and the announcement of the signing of Randall, in my view, was the catalyst (Not for nothing is he known as Director of Rugby). There is only room for one hooker at this club! And you would think that he should be the one who virtually tops all the opta stats this season, in spite of having to play second row when DOR decides he wants to play hooker.

At the end of the day I would say that opting for Wakefield is a step up on were we are at the moment especially if the new owners there are able to put more money in. I really have not seen us in such dire straights player wise since the advent of SL (bring back Frankie Napoli).

I post this as someone who has supported the club through thick and thin over the last 16 years and has, until now, resisted the urge to "have a go".

Deary me.

Why would the club not want to keep one of the precious few good players we have. I had assumed if Ellis went it would be becuase he had been snapped up by a top club and understandably preferred to develop his talents there. To think he is going to Wakefield without us even offering him a new deal is remarkable.

Says a lot about our current state of affairs. At the moment the future looks bleak very bleak.

could also be bored of playing in front of 1000 fans !!

What a bunch of . Do we have any ambition left? When Hughes came out on the pitch last year to declare the club was saved, I thought it was the turning point. Right now, i'm half wondering if we'd all be better off (financially) if we just did a Crusaders.
Not sure it can get much worse. Where is the incentive to get a season ticket next year?

CapitalRL It was difficult not to respond knowing the way the club had treated him and the announcement of the signing of Randall, in my view, was the catalyst (Not for nothing is he known as Director of Rugby). There is only room for one hooker at this club! And you would think that he should be the one who virtually tops all the opta stats this season, in spite of having to play second row when DOR decides he wants to play hooker.

At the end of the day I would say that opting for Wakefield is a step up on were we are at the moment especially if the new owners there are able to put more money in. I really have not seen us in such dire straights player wise since the advent of SL (bring back Frankie Napoli).

If what I hear is true, you couldn't be nearer the truth.

As I have said, lets wait until Monday when his interview comes out . It may be revealing.

How about if Olly Wilkes follows Ellis?

Wilkes wont get the wage at Wakey he is getting at Quins.

How'd you work out that one then?

Do you know what his wage is?

I heard he had doubled his wage when he came to Quins from Wakey, so it could be true!

That was my first time in ages listening to the BBC London Radio show and I had to laugh at the 'everything's fine' attitude generated despite the departure of Ellis. My text was fobbed off with the general air of 'well he wanted to go back up north anyway'. That may well be the case, but why haven't we made more of an effort to keep him? Who on earth thinks Chad Randall is worth a contract more than Andy Ellis?

If the rumours are true and we didn't even offer Ellis a new contract.....god almighty