Tbf Ryan Hampshire can play FB,sh ,so and wing no problem

Spot on there, Vasty.

Wakefield now seem to be building a culture which players seem to have bought into. Cas have done this in recent years and in the past it was massive at Fev pre Super League era, allowing them to punch well above their weight, especially for such a small town.

If as I believe to be correct, the Hampshire family are Trinity supporters, Ryan will thrive here without the instant expectations that Wigan piled upon him.

As Vasty has already said, much of what happens next will be down to Ryan but my money is on him grasping this opportunity with his home town club.

The young man has talent in abundance and I expect both Chris Chester and Liam Finn to help him to develop into a Trinity star very soon.

Great signing if true.

Agree with Richardo the thought of Ryan scoring under posts in front of his family will a massive incentive

He had a blinder in the MPG. Maybe his confidence took a hit at Wigan, but there has always been expectation about him. Sometimes quality needs the right window, and at Wakefield the window might just be the right one.

Just a question is Ryan a goal kicker ?

Yes, he has kicked quite a few in the past, in his Wigan says.

Miller has also kicked a few goals for us in the past too. Given his last minute drop goal, I would have have faith in both their goal kicking abilities

League express say we have a new signing on the way so looking like its true

LE name him, saying the money freed up by Kear leaving (or perhaps from any compensation package), sealed the deal.

I'd be happy with that, a good player and cracking lad to boot.

Will be a great addition to an already strong squad.

Just announced Ryan Hampshire signed 1 year deal with Trinity.

Confirmed; https://wakefieldtrinity.com/hampshire- ... l-trinity/

Confirmed; https://wakefieldtrinity.com/hampshire- ... l-trinity/

I really hope he does well. He has so much natural ability, but the time has come for him to settle down and prove himself in whatever position he is selected. He is still relatively young so he does have the time to get on with it.

I'm happy with this. Young, local lad, Wakefield fan (from what I am led to believe)... it has all the ingredients of a signing you would want. Fingers crossed he can perform when given the opportunity.

I also feel because of the local lad/ wakefield fan connection, fans may be more sympathetic if he doesnt hit the ground running. which will provide him more time to perform and show what he is capable of.

Interestingly, am i right in thinking he came through our youth set up to a point, prior to joining Wigan? does he therefore count as another home grown player Like Kyle Wood does?

I don`t think he was ever in our youth system was he?