My take on that- informed by no knowledge at all- was that he was doing so much at the start of the season because of all the kids/ loanees. Often we held on for the 20m he started the game with then the wheels fell off. Felt like Kennedy was the only proper size in our pack until we got players back and I guess he was then taken on less and looked better for it?

Parata’s retirement now confirmed. A good player for us. Stood up when our team was falling to pieces under Coleman. All the best to him.

Daniel Hindmarsh released by Cas. Would go well in Championship. A good bellweather on our club and next season of we can sign him...

Can't see we will sign anyone unless Hughes either sells or gives away the club or as has happened before he changes his mind.

Oli Leyland's departure to Warrington has been confirmed.

Could the last player to leave switch the lights off please?

What & leave AFC in the dark?

For those of you who have watched Oli regularly (and certainly a lot more than me) over the last couple of years, what kind of player are we getting at Wire? Does he have international potential in a Top 4 set up do you think?

He's dedicated. He is keen to learn. He likes a challenge. What you'll have is a player who wants to be the best version of himself. Thoroughly professional. A real clubman.

Yes that’s my assessment too. He sensible, determined and low maintenance. He works hard and wants to learn. Didn’t make a fuss when dropped to 18 for the MPG which must have been a disappointment. Has clearly developed this year although I think his kicking could improve. I think it’s a big ask to get in first team but won’t be for the want to trying or application.

Think he has a fair way to go before he could make the first team at wire

He's also young and won't be playing behind a beaten pack every week... I think he'll be a success. His goalkicking is awful, bless him, but that won't be an issue for Wire I don't think?

Not in the same class as the players you took off of us in 1984 mate.

Are we allowed to start thinking about a shopping list/ Mike's spreadsheet for next season's players?

Hoping for Macani, Boafo, Adebiyi, Williams, Walker here.

I suspect Oli will continue to improve but not sure about international potential. His brother Bill certainly does IMO. Will be interesting to see how he goes at HKR.