Pretty much everything on the psychology on teamwork suggests that what Hampshire was doing would have been a disruptive factor on the cohesion of the team.

As for being poorly managed, his team have obviously failed with both expectation management, and have failed to inform him of contract discussions. Remember, he was the one who didn't accept the contract offered, he should have been told by his team that this would mean he was out of a job

Personally I can't argue with any of that. Ateotd we'll know what kind of call it was when we line up next season and see what wheeling and dealing MC/CC can do in the off season.
Looking at Ryan's career so far, I worry a little that when he finds a new club, that will be his 5th by the age of 24. For one reason and another since making 1st team he's not settled for right long anywhere and imo that's what he potentially needs to do and really nail down his place and become less of a utility player if you like, which I think can hurt a player sometimes - I did think it was going to be at Trinity and was hoping last season we'd tie him down for 3 years but alas it isn't going to happen.

Slightly O/T We've got 2 overseas places left that I'd like get filled by a Prop and halfback.I'd have taken Green, as a bit of a like for like for England and I'd have signed Tangata if he'd have been British but imo he's not quite good enough for overseas spot but he'd did a good job while here.

Unless we are signing Walker and Escare, then I’d very much doubt it as we have also released Hooley.

Totally agree.

I wanted Hampshire to stay. He's very fast, versatile and a fan of the club. Having those attributes makes you wander why he didn't sign when offered the terms originally.
That makes me think there must be something that I am not privy to which stopped the deal being completed.
Those that matter know more about him, than what I see on the pitch, and therefore I bow to their knowledge, RH and the club move on.

Just out of interest, who is Ryan's agent?

There is nothing to suggest he destabilised the club and certainly nothing in his performances to indicate he never gave less than 100%.
The club will need to replace him and I hope that it is of more quality than our replacement for Randall.

MC said several months ago
Hampshire was offered a contract that he didn’t want to sign
The deadline ran out and he wasn’t offered another contract. I don’t understand why he would think he would be offered another when it’s being in the media he won’t

Totally back MC on this, it’s all being out there in the public domain for months

For what it’s worth I also think Ryan’s agent is partly to blame here
I imagine and this is guess work that his wage demands have being offered to various other SL clubs
None of which wanted to pay over the odds

I suspect Ryan will end up playing for another club now at similar money to what MC offered him originally

Isn't it 'Show me the money' Harrison.

I thought it was.

Good point Scarlet Pimpernel about Randell a 3rd choice 9 from Salford is not the answer .In fact I think with Broughs age and Hampshire going we are weaker now at 6 ,7 and 9 than we were last season We have got to sign quality in these positions or it could be the same as this season

Club have said they are going to sign seven more players - suspect they know more about the recruitment needs than most on here so let’s just hope we get what we need- as regards Hampshire really sorry that he and club couldn’t make a deal . Suspect to get what he values himself at financially and positionally he ll need a fur coat next year

'Show me the Money', isn't it?

He'll be asking every season the way Hampshire is going through clubs.

I can lay it all out for you if you want, including all timelines and discussions, backed up with written evidence, but that wouldn’t suit some people would it?

theres nothing I need to hide