: Sun May 17, 2009 12:56 am  

tad rhino wrote:

i would agree on that. i think he will become a really good player,although i'm not sure he will reach the very top level

LMAO

no realy!!!!!!

: Sun May 17, 2009 12:19 pm  

tvoc wrote:

Shenton would make an excellent addition at Leeds. English, young, experience of playing left and right and shown an ability to do both.

Why would he want to leave Castleford though? He has already shown them loyalty despite two relegation seasons, will already be one of Castleford's highest earners, under contract, well coached with a proposed new ground to look forward to.

But i thought it was within our CEO's powers to simply click his fingers and get any right centre our fan based dreams of?

I haven't seen too much of him but he was no great shakes Friday and the previous time I watched Cas to see how he went I was far more impressed with Owen.

Clearly a well regarded player but I am not yet convinced he's the answer to the problem I am not convinced we have.

: Sun May 17, 2009 12:44 pm  

G1 wrote:

But i thought it was within our CEO's powers to simply click his fingers and get any right centre our fan based dreams of?

Where have you heard that?

As I explained in my earlier post I see plenty of reasons why a player who has shown tremendous loyalty to Castleford through two relegation seasons in the past would remain loyal to Castleford now.

The question is would posters like to see Shenton play for Leeds? This poster says yes while acknowledging it's highly unlikely to happen anytime soon.

G1 wrote:

Clearly a well regarded player but I am not yet convinced he's the answer to the problem I am not convinced we have.

Right centre is a problem area, has been since Toopi's departure, but it's not the only issue facing Leeds.

: Sun May 17, 2009 2:12 pm  

tvoc wrote:

Shenton would make an excellent addition at Leeds. English, young, experience of playing left and right and shown an ability to do both.

Why would he want to leave Castleford though?

To have a better chance winning silverware.

: Sun May 17, 2009 2:16 pm  

tvoc wrote:

Right centre is a problem area, has been since Toopi's departure, but it's not the only issue facing Leeds.

Which other issues do you think there are?

: Sun May 17, 2009 2:39 pm  

fanstanningley wrote:

To have a better chance winning silverware.

Is that a given anymore? With a level salary cap in place it shouldn't be the case. Leeds' time at the top won't last forever and that adds to the frustration when players are allowed to leave but are not adequately replaced.

fanstanningley wrote:

Which other issues do you think there are?

Lack of recruitment generally resulting in an understrength squad, with cap money left unspent and quota places left unfilled, Academy players not ready for the step up, raising question marks about the quality of the Leeds coaching set-up.

: Sun May 17, 2009 2:42 pm  

Tony Ferrino wrote:

LMAO

no realy!!!!!!

is that your opinion or the man nobody will employ?

: Sun May 17, 2009 3:32 pm  

tvoc wrote:

Is that a given anymore? With a level salary cap in place it shouldn't be the case. Leeds' time at the top won't last forever and that adds to the frustration when players are allowed to leave but are not adequately replaced.

I can't see Cas winning the GF for a number of years if ever.Clubs can spend up to the cap whether they all choose to is another matter.
You seem pretty disillusioned with Leeds?

: Sun May 17, 2009 3:34 pm  

fanstanningley wrote:

I can't see Cas winning the GF for a number of years if ever.Clubs can spend up to the cap whether they all choose to is another matter.
You seem pretty disillusioned with Leeds?

i think he means, and i agree, why are we miles under the cap when the squad is in need of a couple of players. i think what with the world cup players not having an off season and having to play long spells each week,we can't rest people.

: Sun May 17, 2009 3:40 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

i think he means, and i agree, why are we miles under the cap when the squad is in need of a couple of players. i think what with the world cup players not having an off season and having to play long spells each week,we can't rest people.

If Eastwood had signed would we have been that far under the cap?
For mine there is no point in spending up to limit for the sake of it.Other than Gleeson which other players were available mid season?