It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/

It is better the club does not announce any deal until definite as Leigh did www.code13rugbyleague.com/2011/1 ... eigh-deal/

JD was the driving force behind the side last season, his winning attitude and mental toughness saw us through more than one game.

If he chooses not to play, he will be sorely missed, but this "non critical" season may be the time to concentrate on coaching and develop the team around a new nucleus. At times last year, we allowed our heads to drop, I'm sure some of his signings have been aimed at mental as well as physical backbone.

If Sam comes he will add experience and versatility to our squad and will be a great mentor to the young lads. However, if he doesn't, then this year may just be the time for the likes of Haythornthwaite, Sagar and Coleman to come to the forefront.

I am really looking foreward to this season.

YEH, BRING IT ON ,

Obst and Korki/JD are buddies and hang around together, Little Sam came over to the Haven game at Cougar park last season and will no doubt have been at the finals.

Sadly you won't be signing Lil Sam.

and you know this because?

'Mates with JD' as well as 'Korki', but Sam also played for Whitehaven when he first came to the UK. Could that be the reason for his attendance?

i find this hard to believe with the club still growing i cannot imagine it been able to afford the wages of mr korkidas mr demetriou mr barnett mr march mr jones and a mr obst.

furthermore i believe we have jymel coleman possibly signing and lest we all forget about the impressive ryan smith.
i think the club should use what they have as from what ive seen we need no more additions to the squad. and i do think we shall be a force to be reckoned with.

JD has stated he will NOT spend what the club does not have so I trust his management of the squad budget. So far, some impressive signings and additions to the squad. IMO we are still light in a few positions and understand why JD is still exploring the market. No more additions? Seems a strange comment to me but everyone's entitled to their opinion.

So in your opinion what positions need strengthening ????

The only opinion that really counts is JDs. If he thinks we need some more players and the club can afford them. Then they better get them in.

Still think our three quarters could do with strengthening. I accept we've signed Barnett and Normington, but a bit more cover would be nice. Also, depending on JD playing do we have cover at loose forward? I assume Greg and Baines have left? If it's in the budget, lets get the best squad we can. If we don't have the money then the squad this time around is stronger than that of our last Championship campaign.

If you are so bold as to put an opinion of you thinking we are light in certain positions then surely you would care to enlighten us all with your wisdomess choices as to what positions to strengthen.

On the three quarters we have barnett duffy lawton moss Normington (when not on Leeds duty) haythornthwaite sagar, these not good enough ? When.each of these players can play any position in the back 5

Haven't I just done that above.? This is MY opinion which I am entitled to have. Just like I accepted you have YOUR take on it. There is no need to throw your teddies out if someone doesn't share your view. You have yours, I have mine. This is a forum where people come on to share their views. You will note I mentioned the word "squad". This is important as injuries will occur and we lack strength in depth in the departments I referred to. Again, my opinion.

There is an article in one of the RL papers suggesting Obst has been made an offer by JD. Fair play to JD for exploring this, but I just can't see it coming off. If you believe the rumours then Wakey want him back and seem to be trying to get shut of a few players to make room in cap. Personally, I think he'll end up at Wakey. There is also word JD is after a centre and hooker. No names mentioned, but would assume the hooker is Obst.