: Mon May 11, 2009 6:16 pm  

Which yorkshire club is next in line for the boxing day contract?

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:06 pm  

Jonesy's a Legend wrote:

Which yorkshire club is next in line for the boxing day contract?

It will be the festive tournament if we are signing both.

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:42 pm  

tvoc wrote:

It shouldn't be a case of money. If Atkins isn't on more at Wakefield already than he would be on at Leeds I'd be fairly surprised.

It didn't stop Ellis coming over though and his progression is a mark of what a player could expect to do in the correct environment, if he's dedicated and motivated.

No not saying it will be anything to do with money but he will want to win things no doubt. And I am no idiot (open to debate ) But Leeds will win more than Wakefield.

But in saying that we are in the process of building a top side with some quality players. I really hope we can keep the players together, we have not seen the best of these lads yet

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:43 pm  

adam9641 wrote:

No not saying it will be anything to do with money but he will want to win things no doubt. And I am no idiot (open to debate ) But Leeds will win more than Wakefield.

But in saying that we are in the process of building a top side with some quality players. I really hope we can keep the players together, we have not seen the best of these lads yet

Arent you (potentially) getting shot of Rooney?

: Mon May 11, 2009 7:53 pm  

Lawrie L wrote:

Arent you (potentially) getting shot of Rooney?

Not seen Rooney at his best on a consistent basis for some time now, but he had a lot on his mind last season.

Hopefuly he will come back and be able to preform how he and we know he can, if he does that he is just as good as any other at the club or in the league even.

: Mon May 11, 2009 8:05 pm  

adam9641 wrote:

No not saying it will be anything to do with money but he will want to win things no doubt. And I am no idiot (open to debate ) But Leeds will win more than Wakefield.

Probably but as the salary cap and other restrictions bite into the bigger team's ability to splash the cash then hopefully we'll see the finalists spread more widely. Wakefield with a new stadium could be a part of that. Wakefield at Belle Vue will never be unfortunately.

: Mon May 11, 2009 8:08 pm  

tvoc wrote:

Probably but as the salary cap and other restrictions bite into the bigger team's ability to splash the cash then hopefully we'll see the finalists spread more widely. Wakefield with a new stadium could be a part of that. Wakefield at Belle Vue will never be unfortunately.

Totally agree. This stadium in Stanley is the last throw of the dice! If we can get this it will hopefully show people that we mean business and will help secure longer contracts of our up and coming players as well as our younger but established super league players like Atkins, Gleeson, Blaymire and Pitts who looks to have a big future.

: Mon May 11, 2009 8:22 pm  

rumours are circling that atkins will be on his way to hull fc for 2010...they was really stron 6 months back and apprently had a bid accepted but they couldnt agree on which players wakey wanted in exchange!!
dont be suprised if fc make a bid in the off-season

: Mon May 11, 2009 8:27 pm  

berro's best mate wrote:

rumours are circling that atkins will be on his way to hull fc for 2010...they was really stron 6 months back and apprently had a bid accepted but they couldnt agree on which players wakey wanted in exchange!!
dont be suprised if fc make a bid in the off-season

Yeah there was a chance of FC deal. But decided to stick with wakey
But for how much longer..................

: Mon May 11, 2009 8:38 pm  

adam9641 wrote:

Yeah there was a chance of FC deal. But decided to stick with wakey
But for how much longer..................

well, that is the question....im pretty confident (with respect) that fc could offer atkins more money than wakey.....wether it would be money related is another thing....but as i said before....im led to beleive that it was a player exchange deal, one of which fc decided the players to swap but wakey didnt want them....who it was id prefer to keep to myself....