Adds nothing to the debate but It just made me smile, looks a bit Mr Bean ish.

I'd be disapointed to lose Mathers. Full backs like goal keepers sometimes they drop clangers or have bad runs of form. But usually they are as good as the defensive line in front of them. He's not going to match Washbrook for his tackle count but its horses for courses. So he dropped a couple of high balls pre season, so what? I'd rather he did it in pre season it happens to the best of them. Yesterday he played well as the team in front of him did. He's exerienced and he organisers the back line positionally. The same back line that has changed every game so far this year.

For some the grass is always greener, we could do a lot worse.

I'm with you malpalu ...... but there seems to be a small group of "supporters" who have it in for Mathers.

The replacement would have to be better, and I haven't got a list tripping off my tongue

Weighing up all the pros and cons, and with only the current squad, I think we would be worse off without Mathers at the back.

Fullback is a tricky role, Mathers is a bit up and down but last season I thought he was one of our best players. I also remember when Lee Smith played FB and struggled which made me appreciate the role Mathers plays.

I don't see anyone in the squad who could oust Mathers and I also think Richie will improve as the season goes on

aslong as you say he isnt leaving??

Seen him play good games and bad some times he needs to put his body on the line and it don't look like he will at times.I think Mathers needs another player who can play full back breathing down his neck to keep him on the boil so he don't have the comfort of he will be a certain on the team sheet.If he goes good luck to the lad and if he stays we wil have to live with what we have.By the same token I have seen BJB drop some clangers as most full backs do from time to time.

Id of thought Mathers would be trying super hard to get a contract?

I for one hope he doesn't go, its the grass is always greener syndrome. yes I cursed some of his defensive qualities including the ones at wigan- but all the talk of bjb etc etc ... well he makes as many if not more mistakes than mathers, I ve seen him on a regular basis. Lets play sykes at full back or sjeka (who we ve never see play) etc etc
Why not sign brent webb he s a proven full back with an international reputation .... what no takers after yesterday really am surprised

I suppose the rumour will run until its confirmed or denied by someone in the know , on his ability there are more qualified than most on here who have made their minds up, in the past .( TITANS  WARRIORS , WOLVES TIGERS )