James Smailes ‏@James_Smailes
McRae annoyed about how whole saga unfolded. Says Cas moved goal posts, agreed release then later asked for fee. More to it than just that
James Smailes ‏@James_Smailes
Visa issue was the big factor and its an issue which Rangi will struggle with next year too

there we go that's that

If the visa's the big issue, how does it remotely matter what Cas do with the goalposts?

Cant believe people are taking mcpringles word as gospil

initially according to James the deal agreed was that they would just release him from his contract but then they started asking for a fee, but eventually it has come down to the visa, simple really.

I'm puzzled I must admit. If Chase rocks up in SA next week then there's no application in progress, so I guess we'll know a bit more then.

Also interested whether he might have a case for restraint of trade if UKBA are saying his conviction means he cannot change employer while in the UK. What happens if his relationship with Cas breaks down and he cannot move to another employer at all? Especially if he now has family here and therefore a potential Human Rights claim,

Can't imagine the RFL have refused to endorse the move either

Puzzling.

For a start I don't believe for a second that Cas would have parted with Chase for nothing.

Secondly, I just don't see why McRae would be angry about something that doesn't matter. It's like a cyclist being outraged at the price of petrol in case he ever passes his driving test and then manages to get a car.

Indeed, many more questions than answers at the moment.

I don't understand it either in terms of why it matters I am just posting what James has said - his answer in reply to someone asking why they would let him go for free -
James Smailes - not for me to explain why, but trust me they were about to. Cud argue why wud they sell 1 of their best?
Don't shoot the messenger

Oh I appreciate you're just relaying what others have said, didn't to come across as if I was having a go at you. I just find it hard to believe.

Same here I don't understand it either but I don't know what he would get out of lying ?

this is Smailes we are talking about!