Express and transfer rumours : Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:51 am  

Jackson’s expected return to Castleford will be followed by another homecoming with Wakefield second-rower Steve Snitch close to agreeing a three-year contract with the Tigers. Castleford centre James Evans is heading in the other direction to join the Wildcats, who allowed the out-of-contract Sculthorpe to link up with the Giants on loan earlier in the season after he was suspended for a week for drinking on the team bus on the way back from a game at Harlequins. Jackson and Snitch’s move to the Tigers may herald the departure of their highly rated young prop Ryan Boyle, who is wanted by Leeds. Boyle, 21, is more likely to cross the Pennines, with Wigan and St Helens both keen on him. Barrow, who yesterday demoted coach Dave Clark and replaced him with former Oldham boss Steve Deakin, have been linked with New Zealand international Sione Faumuina, who is not being retained by Castleford. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/115 ... -Crabtree-

Jackson’s expected return to Castleford will be followed by another homecoming with Wakefield second-rower Steve Snitch close to agreeing a three-year contract with the Tigers. Castleford centre James Evans is heading in the other direction to join the Wildcats, who allowed the out-of-contract Sculthorpe to link up with the Giants on loan earlier in the season after he was suspended for a week for drinking on the team bus on the way back from a game at Harlequins. Jackson and Snitch’s move to the Tigers may herald the departure of their highly rated young prop Ryan Boyle, who is wanted by Leeds. Boyle, 21, is more likely to cross the Pennines, with Wigan and St Helens both keen on him. Barrow, who yesterday demoted coach Dave Clark and replaced him with former Oldham boss Steve Deakin, have been linked with New Zealand international Sione Faumuina, who is not being retained by Castleford. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/115 ... -Crabtree-

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:09 pm  

So where is the improved team then Mr Wright? Jackson is trash. Why are we not hanging on to Boyle he is way better than Jackson. Probably cheaper too! Makes no sense to me.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:17 pm  

It seems the vast majority of cas fans want to retain ryan boyle, why dont we let our feelings known at the next home game, thousands of fans singing 'give him a contract' would be hard for wright to ignore.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:18 pm  

Sorry, I just don't understand what Jackson would bring us that we don't have already.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:23 pm  

pyeman wrote:

It seems the vast majority of cas fans want to retain ryan boyle, why dont we let our feelings known at the next home game, thousands of fans singing 'give him a contract' would be hard for wright to ignore.

I think that's a good idea, whether he's playing or not. Let's just hope it's not too late.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:36 pm  

Legionited wrote:

I think that's a good idea, whether he's playing or not. Let's just hope it's not too late.

Well i only have one a year so we better make it count!

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:47 pm  

Where does the "another homecoming" relate to Steve Snitch? He's only played for Wakey and Shudds and is originally from Hull I believe?

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:00 pm  

who needs flankers? wrote:

So where is the improved team then Mr Wright? Jackson is trash. Why are we not hanging on to Boyle he is way better than Jackson. Probably cheaper too! Makes no sense to me.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:03 pm  

Gazemous wrote:

Sorry, I just don't understand what Jackson would bring us that we don't have already.

He's not an upgrade.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:31 pm  

I would rather give Boyle more game time than bringing Jackson in, but Snitch would be a good signing.