Heard today we could be signing Channing from CAS, only a rumour I must add but I wouldn't be at all surprised if true as he has apparently been at York the last few weeks.

What would we think about him as a collis replacement?

Depends what you are looking for, he's got the heart of a lion and never takes a backwards step, but his centre positioning and service to his winger isn't the best. Attitude wise he's a great signing.

Think of someone with the exact opposite attitude of Ritchie Owen. He punches above his weight but still played his part in a good season for us last year. This year shenton Webster and Gibson have been top picks and Channing isn't at that level. He will be useful in the middle 8s.

Channing has always looked a bit lightweight at superleague level to me. Not sure he is any improvement on those already here to be honest.

Channing is a good lad. Enthusiasm and heart in spades. IMO a lot better than what you currently have.

Don't doubt what you say. However I thought good recruitment means getting better players than the players that are leaving.

Now I know Collis had his problems this season and probably decided to leave before He knew Brian Smith was arriving.



Lets say we could have persuaded Collis to hang on and Smith started to get his old form back, I would then suggest to replace the Collis of old with Channing would be a retrograde step.

Exactly - Channing is not a replacement for Collis but is a better option than the two who played on Sunday - Arundel and Ryan.

Channing is a bit of a fans favourite at Cas, quick feet and good defence. He's as brave as they come but if you're looking for a centre who puts his winger clear he's not for you. Could be some truth in it though as Cas are rumoured to be close to signing Ben Crooks for next season.

I agree he is better than those two. But Collis is a centre that left us 2/3 weeks ago and if Channing is a centre joining us, then to me that is a direct replacement.

Replacing Collis with Channing would be replacing an Aston Martin that breaks down quite often with a Ford Escort which lasts longer.

Channing is average at best, i'd rather go with either of those 2 mentioned who are just as good and we also have Lyne and Hall who are better bets than him. Bit of a waste of a signing if true unless Hall leaves and we need extra cover. If we can't get better than what we have already then go with those here and spend the money elsewhere.

Check out the Salford board, Locke now available after walking out. Owed money apparently.