We had enough pages of itk posters saying he was off to fill a book..

Glad he's staying. Honestly expected he would leave and wouldn't have blamed him as he's coming to an age now where he needs to be playing more regularly.
It's good to hear Cartwright has had a big input into the decision.

Does anybody think Houghton should be offered an off field role somewhere? I'm abit torn on it as he has never been the most dynamic, creative hooker, but his work off the ball has always been first class, and that's an area Balmforth has been mentioned as needing to improve. Houghton could be good for the development of Balmforth, Bourouh and Hodgson.

Pleased its been sorted for another 12 months , Hopefully he can kick on and take the chance to prove his worth .

it would only be a part time thing at best for Houghton as I think he's set up a business.

Unless Walker has specifically asked to leave then i find wanting to sign another full back just another illogical signing when surely some pace and strike at centre is badly needed,as is another second row
If Walker stays then we have Walker,Moy.Litten and Hardaker who can all play full back

Would've liked a 2 year deal tbh. He'd still only be 22 by the time it expired. Happy he's staying and that Cartwright has had a big stay in it.

I think it shows, in my mind anyway, that TS didn't like Denise's confidence/arrogance and maybe words were exchanged which Griz has held against him despite impressive performances. Ultimately, the Denive has looked very good in these 2 games and Cartright (current SOO assistant) rates him higher than a championship experienced caretaker boss

Walker is solid and dependable nothing more - plus he has a questionable injury record.

If we don't intend to sign a quota hooker It'll release extra space to sign strike players at both centre and full back.

You have quite rightly stated the lack of pace in the backs is a concern this could address it.

We exercised our 1 year option

Course they do

That was this year. He signed for two years with an option for a third year which was triggered for 2024.

We all have different opinions on some players but Walker is more than solid and dependable.
He has pace and is a quality full back but playing in a deadfull team like he has done hardly did him any favours.
At least Moy has had some protection from an improved, fitter team and better defence whilst he has played full back.
Think Walker will get another run in the team but whether he stays is another matter as its reported the club are actively seeking another full back
If he goes then i agree we need a quality full back but if he stays still think adding some pace and strike at centre is a priority.
This could end up being another Balmforth situation where Walker comes back in,plays well in a better team and the club do another u turn and decide not to sign a full back

Glad to hear we have signed Balmforth, though it’s only a year hopefully we have another year in the clubs favour.
Whats interesting is that Cartwright as the incoming Coach seems to have had a large influence in the decision. I would assume he has watched both games along with video from training sessions and likes what he sees in Balmforth as a player to work with. No doubt he’ll have an idea as to the ability of Rimbu too so assume he sees Balmforth as a better option.
It’ll be interesting to see how Balmforth improves not just from until the end of the season but also under the guidance of Cartwright once he gets here.

In regards to Walker Grix seemed to talk him up earlier this week so not sure what the situation is. I think Moy has been good so far and definitely one for the future but do think Walker is better option and would to see how well he goes on the team after the upturn in team performances.

Must say I’m a little more buoyed for 2025 by the impact and influence Cartwright is seemingly having on team affairs.

Well done Myler and Cartwright for extending Balmforths deal….Who will Grix now call out in the papers,not said anything about more established players who have faults but doesn’t mind saying about younger players.Hopefully this may see him go at the end of the season as well .