We missed our other (reported) targets and we're short of props so I'm not surprised at this. He's accepted a 1yr deal on the original reduced terms so fairly happy with it tbh.
He's not gonna be expensive and he'll put the graft in for us. Ok he's not international class but surely have one hard working, ball carrier is better than having nobody?

One of the most expensive grounds in RL and you manage to sign Dowes ! The East side is shaking in their boots.

Is it a cost saver to pay for his testimonial !

No wonder Kath and her boys turn in a profit !

Thats entertainment.

Come back when you have won something.

<cough>Scott Wheeldon<cough>

Barring the challemge Cup exactly what have you won in SL , nothing !

We finished your season in the most important Derby in 30 years and still enjoying the moment.

id say that there are better props in the second tier of the game!!!......at least we could get one, maybe not two...but jesus christ, to give radford a two year deal is a complete embarrasment to be fair, and as for dowes....he's the one who could be replaced no problem in my opinion...simply not good enough

Disappointed in Dowes getting another contract,

Would have rather used the money for Dowes's contract, to enable to recruit a quality overseas player in our remaining quota slot.and then promote Fitzgibbon or Lauaki to prop.

Give more game time to either Burnett,Kent or Cunningham.

Regarding Whiting would like him to be used in a more pivotal position next season ,preferably at 6, or 13.

Yes Whiting to 13 & the £150k used on a half back. Interesting for those that perhaps doubt Whiting is big enough for 13 , he's exactly the same height and weight as Westerman. Westerman is faster probably so maybe play him on the wing??

Total rubbish, if there where that good they would be playing SL, the odd one slips through the net but not many.

The fact that Stuart Dickins was the best prop in the NL last year should tell it's own story.

Name a couple. You might also explain why they're not already signed up for an SL club if they're that good.

I'd have preferred to go into next season without Radford and Dowes but the players we were after didn't come through. It happens. Both of them have been retained on reduced deals and Dowes will be cover rather than first choice.

The only thing embarrassing about the whole affair is the ridiculous overreaction by some on here.

Let them enjoy their cup final, just another game for us.