Steadman although i liked and respected him as a player has alot to answer for. He has caused damage in many ways that set us back years.

Although he has been promising since his return i think this is a good deal for both clubs.

I heard about two weeks ago from the Dad of a Cas academy player that Cas were very concerned that Sherwin would not play again this season and as a result they were trying to get Quins to loan Gayle ( I think this is the lad that played at Stanley Rangers, and was signed by Leeds at Academy level, his path to the first team was blocked and he was loaned out to Donny, he played well for Donny and Quins took a punt ). I heard that the lad either : wanted to prove himself at Quins : Macdermott did not want him loaned out :

Anyway if Cas were unable to sign Gayle and Sherwin has indeed being ruled out with a long term injury then if Rooney could get himself a contract from Cas to run to end of 2010 they he has done very well for himself. Big boots to fill replacing fans fave Sherwin.

And of course we are flush with stand-offs.

Good luck to him, he always seemed like a nice bloke, but we need someone in that position. I suspect we'll play some kind of Brough and Obst partnership at 6 and 7, which resolves the hooker rotation.

Bloody hope so!

Although I agree with comments above about reducing the wage bill this actually leaves us without a recognised Stand Off.

Grix isn't really quite there although not bad
Obst isn't a stand off although not bad
Martin isn't a stand off though has done reasonably well when we needed

Hardly a line up to take us forward in a very important position.

So if we are replacing Rooney with a new Stand off, we are not really reducing the bill.

If I was going to loan them a player, I'd be loning a kid that needed experience not a starting lead player.

Rooney still has something to offer but to be honest Sherwin is a good team organiser which is what Cas seem to have missed when he is not there. I don't think Rooney solves that problem for them

Not going from what ive heard.

Rooneys role i think would be to take some of the pressure off chase, as with him being our only recognised play maker teams are targeting him, and when we shift mcgoldrick from fullback he is far less effective.

poor jamie , hope its not true. wouldn't wish matterson on anybody. think he should get more of a chance at wakey.

You are not a fan of Matterson are you, can't help but notice that.

cant believe he would leave after how much the club and fans have helped him (Brennan fund)


do the cas fans even like Matterson?

I don't think he is obliged to stay with the club and for the fans, if Jamie is moving on I would like to think we could still carry on helping Brennan if more help is needed

Yes, the fans have done an awful lot to help Brennan, but I'd have preferred to see Jamie put the extra effort in on the field over the last couple of seasons to "repay" the fans rather than see him stay for another couple of years with mediocre performances at best.

Many thanks for your service Jamie, but it's time to move on and I wish you luck for the future - even if it's with Cas.

I can understand that but its a seperate issue, whats been done for Brennan has been done for Brennan and although Jamies been a Wakey player thats not important to the fund to help the little guy.


I would think its 50/50 TBH.

Every time i see the little guy i make him that promise, that i will do what i can and encourage other to do the same.

Ah, but did you hear that from "a reliable source". Doesn't count otherwise.

I'll let the actions / goings on speak for themselves

From what ive heard Roone will be signing for Cas for the rest of the season with Cas having the option of another year,

Looks like a player wanting to look after his own future to me.

A good deals for both clubs under current circumstances.

Awww bless! Did that nasty Mr Matterson make someone you love cry?

Are all your 395 posts as imature as this one?

Do you know Terry?

I think you'll find he's a really nice guy.

Even if he's does live in The Jungle.

Met quite a few coaches in my life and found most all of them to be good guys who were really pleasant to talk to.
I guess we dislike them because of where they work (and may be jealous of their success).
I do actually dislike 1 coach but that's the National Express who side swiped my car at Forton services on the M6 - that one I can never forgive.

From a

reliable source

i have heard we are releasing 5 forwards at the end of the year to clear out waste (wage bill also), 2 due to serious alcohol issues (turning up to training hungover several time) You believe this as you wish i can guaratee this will be happening at the end of the year

Is that the Lancaster services?
Also was you in the coach park or was the coach in the car park