So is this davison guy telling the truth then Kr 3 to 4 signings for the 8s, well is that not including Chris Atkins cos then we must still have two more signings announcements before froday

With Atkins, McGuire and Masoe announced (yes, I know McGuire isn't for the 8s) and probably no overseas space, not sure who else we could bring in anyway that would improve the squad. FWIW They could release JBF for a quota spot - him and Kavanagh just haven't done enough this season. Not bad, just not good enough. James Green hasn't had a look in at Leigh this season. Bring him home for the 8s?

Wouldn't disagree with you about JBF, especially if Minns is coming back. JBF does some nice things but has made a few howlers too.

I like Kavanagh and think he goes under the radar a bit but is an effective player for us. I'd have Clarkson and Horne well ahead of him if we are looking to offload a forward.

With Masoe coming in the front row looks to have strength and depth. At least relative to previous years.

I think we are in a good spot in that if we bring a player in the have to be a bloody good player to oust one of starting 17.

I like Kavanagh, I think he's done well for us and would be ahead of some our other middle players for me.

James Green - if he hadn't come through the ranks, there'd have been a lot less talk of props not reaching their prime until they're older. Reasonable squad player, but wouldn't be in our starting 17 now, IMO.

I think 1 more big forward could do it and yes we have Maguire for next season but he wont be last if we go up, but feel a English forward like U say green or a championship player who is wasted at their club..

I'd challenge the comments about JBF as recently he's been excellent, apart from his brain fart on Sunday. His defence has been outstanding and I'd play him & Heffernan as 1st choice centres. I'm a big fan of Minns but it's up to him to force his way back in after such a long time out.

I totally agree you have to remember he came injured I prefer him playing centre to wing he's strong in the tackle great under a high ball and even his mistake on Sunday you could see what he was trying to do,on minns I think it's going to be another Goulding situation unfortunately

He's gone to York for the rest of the year, can't see him playing for us again

Nor can I.... obviously minns will slot straight back in but I do think shaw is bang average.

To free up a non fed space?

Well it seems my assessment of JBF is in line with Tim Sheens otherwise why send him to York for the rest of the season.

The only reason i can think of is to free up cap space otherwise it doesn't make sense

I believe its to free up the non-fed space for Masoe.

JBF came over on a 1 year contract. It just hasn't worked for whatever reason (the injury certainly hasn't helped), but with Mid8s a game away, sentimentality goes out the window. Nobody wants to even think of what will happen if we fail. This is the biggest elephant in the room in terms of continuing commitment from the current board. Will Neil and Rob finally reached their limit after 10+ years? I'm trying NOT to think about it.

Reading between the lines of JBF going out on loan I'd like to think it means Minns is back fit which isn't a bad thing for me. JBF had potential and was getting better but I have a hard time seeing past the strip at Fev and the big error at the weekend (yes, you can see what he was trying to do but it wasn't on).

I'm curious about who will line up on the other wing opposite Carney. I'm not a big Shaw fan but Sheens seem to like him. Will it be Shaw, Moss, Cockayne, other?