I think the argument is that we probably can because the players released were on vastly inflated contracts.

of course it isn't a compliment, although I do believe that you get what you give and vice versa really. Whether he instigated it or not is irrelevant.

Ali for example was genuinely having a good crack with us, I know because I was in the middle of it and it was anything but offensive.

As for Bren's comments, I can't argue that those kind of chants are poor form (although neither can I argue that Richie Mathers isn't ...one ) but it's tit for tat. I don't think either of us can take the moral high-ground with regard to any of that... I just think spitting at/towards/in gesture to anyone is a terrible reaction from a "pro"

Spitting at anyone is disgusting whether it hits them or not.

Anyway, if Wakefield made money out of his move, it's very good business.

Not if we are running with a significantly reduced salary cap.

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I think you are right in that we don't produce enough superleague players, although some who could make it never seem to get a proper chance to prove it so their development is stunted and they drift away.

I read on twitter that Matthew Cook from our academy has just signed for Hunslet on Stuart Dickens recommendation. Now i've no idea whether he was good enough or not but that scenario seems to happen an awful lot.

that's A RELIEF , I thought I was being deported to Napoli .

I was gutted when Ben went two years ago (check out my avatar, never changed it lol), and I am delighted he is coming 'home'. Thanks to all the Wakey fans for your nice comments wishing Ben all the best at Rovers and thanks for looking after him for two years, his comments show how much he has enjoyed his time at Wakey but I think the pull of coming back to his first SL club, who he helped get promotion, was probably just too much.

Best wishes for next season

A player I would have liked to have kept if only for his try scoring ability and sheer guts and enthusiasm. This is depressing. Kirmond next no doubt to complete the miserable exodus of the majority of those worth keeping

Great player and a fans favourite, I will miss his never say die game play. Thanks for the memories Ben and good luck.

I'd agree in part in that I think only signings will come after the main loss is announced I.e. Danny Kirmond then no doubt some signings will be made. We still have some good players on our books and could still cover a 9 aside competition!

Anybody heard any reasonable rumour of how much we got for Cockayne?

You would hope we got at least the £30,000 quoted but it is strange that despite this being in the public domain it is now undisclosed. I guess we can take from this that MC outsmarted Hull KR and got more money or he panicked and sold for less. I guess we will never know.
I would also like to wish him well he always gave 100% and the alternative we now have is Reece Lynne a player famous for his strong running and deft handling skills both with and under the high ball. I fear that some on here suffer from mass memory loss if they think he can fill the wing position successfully. If so they have been watching a different player to me however if it helps them sleep to believe that Cockayne was not a valuable member of the squad so be it.

I bet christmas is a right laugh round at yours innit??

I was thinking the same thing Kinleycat.
I do this on mobile and the name and avatar is off the page when I read down but I can always recognise the Grinch