OK it wasn't perhaps the strongest rumour that appeared last year, but, (mainly because of Martin's own tweets or Facebook or whatever?) there was a bit of a head of steam that he might be joining us on trial in January?

Anybody know if this might still happen of is it a dead duck?

On a related theme, then does that mean we have indeed recruited all we are going to for 2015? I can see the logic of getting our recruitment done early and integrating the new players into the squad, but its always exciting to have a surprise package!

Ive heard that we are signing a prop but it isnt martins

Who is Seb Martin?

Jeez christie where have you been matey

Linked with both Martins and Dudson but with Wigan losing Pettybourne that may not happen, we lack another big prop (imo) and we lack speed in our back line although i doubt anything will be done to fix that this season unless its a loan option. This was the article linking us with Martins goo.gl/2RvF9X

Linked with both Martins and Dudson but with Wigan losing Pettybourne that may not happen, we lack another big prop (imo) and we lack speed in our back line although i doubt anything will be done to fix that this season unless its a loan option. This was the article linking us with Martins goo.gl/2RvF9X

I have heard a prop from a good source.

I can say it now as in the Sun Newspaper now. A few days ago I was told Gil Dudson has signed and seeing in the Newspaper confirms it.

I don't know how many forwards we need,a pacey centre would be nice.

Dudson would be a good signing for us if true, still has some development in him and would add a bit of size to our front row. Very much the sort of player Denis likes to have. The Dudson link has been around for quite a while and I have got to say I am a bit surprised with Flower out for a while and Pettybourne leaving I am a bit surprised at Wigan letting him go although they have got Mossop back.

That would suggest that we wont be bothering with Martin, who was always a bit of a long shot, with a very steep fitness curve to get him back up to speed for superleague level

www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... -deal.html Really hope this is correct!

www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sp ... -deal.html Really hope this is correct!

I like Dudson and was keen to get him when Crusaders packed in, I just hope it doesn't affect the development of Chapelhow in the 19s breaking through.

We needed one or two more bodies as we actually lost 6 players last year and have only brought in 3, so it makes sense.

But if we sign more players the youngsters get less of a chance. Happy with the signing but think we are desperate for cover in te backs.

I agree, I'm a big fan of giving young players the chance but we need to make sure they are ready before they play first team rugby. Betts and Cassidy will be all over this I'm sure.

I spoke to Seb Martins in November and he said he was coming here in the New Year after Limoux's season. He is a huge bloke but I didn't think his fitness levels were great but it is difficult for big blokes. With the Dudson signing the Martins deal could well have died a death.