Re: Squad 2024 : Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:04 pm  

Tony Fax wrote:

Walmsley's been great for Fax. I remember he got dropped the beginning of 2022 (hard to believe that now!) but he didn't sulk and just got on with it. Hope it works out for him.

I know McGillvary has said he wants to stay full time, but at 36 I doubt if any SL club will take him so it may still be a possibility we can snare him for a season? But as already has been mentioned, this may be a great opportunity for Maizen to step in.

No chance on McGillvary, can't train evenings. Rumor seems to be Wakey and if so they have a cracking pair of wingers there.

Re: Squad 2024 : Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:11 pm  

Should have taken that Keighley winger before this blew.

Re: Squad 2024 : Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:29 pm  

Miserybusiness wrote:

Should have taken that Keighley winger before this blew.

The one who scored twice against us did look handy before he went off injured i think he has joined Oldham for next year. And there are a couple of Keighleys forwards who i wouldn't mind seeing join us. If Walmsley does leave i would look to bring in a new centre to free up Maizen to play on the wing.

Re: Squad 2024 : Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:48 am  

Maizen to wing is a no-brainer. Knows the systems, the plays and the players. He played wing at his previous club and in the WC last year.

It will be interesting to see what Finn does with Tibbs and McComb this year.

Definitely need another out and out centre though to add competition

Re: Squad 2024 : Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:28 am  

Why haven't Fax announced the signing of Brandon Douglas yet?

Re: Squad 2024 : Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:48 am  

Tony Fax wrote:

Why haven't Fax announced the signing of Brandon Douglas yet?

Why waste money on announcing the signing of a player when another club has already done it for you!

Re: Squad 2024 : Mon Oct 09, 2023 6:11 pm  

Seems a bit strange/worrying that we're coming to the end of the extended early bird season ticket offer with only AOB confirmed as a new signing. In previous seasons we've used signings as a way of driving season ticket sales - hope this doesn't mean that's it for new signings.

Re: Squad 2024 : Mon Oct 09, 2023 8:32 pm  

The deadline normally gets extended doesn't it? I mean they would be mad to end it so early wouldn't they?

Re: Squad 2024 : Tue Oct 10, 2023 8:07 am  

I know it's probably hypothetical discussing a wish list as we've probably fully signed up now. But if London do get promoted and shed a few players, I wouldn't mind seeing Parata at Fax. Very good player, he gave us tough time at the Shay and should have won it with a penalty try after Murray obstructed him.

Re: Squad 2024 : Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:38 am  

With IMG criteria governing promotion next year think a lot of clubs, including Fev, will likely dramatically reduce their player budget for next year. Only exceptions are Wakefield and possibly Bulls who with decent on field performance might have a chance of going up. Really pleased we've signed AOB, but have my doubts about many more big signings. Definitely can't see a chance of signing Widdop - not in the least upset at that. Lack of transfer activity combined with damp squib ending to the season is going to make season tickets a tough sell - I've got mine but that's just a stupid habit that's hard to break after about 40 years!