New player : Wed May 13, 2009 9:19 am  

Just looked at club site we have signed a player called Damien Reid, I have heard of him so fingers crossed he will be a great addition to the squad.

Well done everyone.

: Wed May 13, 2009 1:48 pm  

Been around a bit , but fresh blood is always good,and posative.

: Wed May 13, 2009 2:11 pm  

Clocked up afew clubs already and still only 25.

Cougars sign Damien Reid. : Wed May 13, 2009 2:12 pm  

Keighley Cougars last night signed centre three-quarter Damien Reid.

The 25-year-old former back has joined the Cougars on a contract which will last through until the end of the 2009 season.

Reid has had long experience in the professional game having played for Castleford Tigers, Barrow Raiders, York City Knights, Hunslet Hawks, Bradford Bulls, Gateshead Thunder, Widnes Vikings, Sheffield Eagles and his last club Batley Bulldogs. He has also had loan spells with both Leeds Rhinos and St Helens during his career.

Damien has been training with the Keighley club as the club’s coaching staff ran a rule over his form.

Barry Eaton, the Keighley Cougars Head Coach, said: “Damien’s played at the highest level in the British club game so we already know that he is a very talented player.

“We’ve been in the market for such quality players as we seek to build a squad capable of challenging for not only a Co-operative Championship One play off place but also promotion to the Championship.

“His arrival at the club will increase the competition for first team places and that’s a very healthy situation in any professional Rugby League club.

“We’ve heard a great deal about Damien and he’s had a pretty lean time of it in Rugby League during the last 12 months.

“Now he’s got something to prove not only to us as a club but also to himself and we’re happy to give him that opportunity”.

Reid trained with his new club mates at CougarPark last night and will be in the running for the team to face Swinton Lions in their Championship One encounter at Cougar Park on Sunday (Kick off 3.00pm).

: Wed May 13, 2009 4:27 pm  

Had a spell in prison so Salford got rid,Sheffield took him on but on his debut he had to wear an ankle tag as he was released from prison.Hopefully he will make a go at it at Cougars as i think Barry is taking a chance on him.

: Wed May 13, 2009 4:32 pm  

Whats in the past is in the past, let's get behind the lad and give him our support, nobodys perfect and everybody deserves a second chance, good luck damien and welcome to cougar park.

: Wed May 13, 2009 4:45 pm  

Didn't say he does'nt deserve a chance,i seem to recall seeing him play for Widnes and looked very good,just googled him to find out more.

: Wed May 13, 2009 5:13 pm  

true brit wrote:

Didn't say he does'nt deserve a chance,i seem to recall seeing him play for Widnes and looked very good,just googled him to find out more.

I know bud,he looked good at Widnes hope he can re create those days.!

: Thu May 14, 2009 5:34 am  

Way I see it competition for places is a good thing just hope Damo as is mates call him can play to his potential then he could be a masterstroke signing by Barry.

: Thu May 14, 2009 9:35 am  

I have read in Keighley News Barry has been talking to a prop currently at Whitehaven called Ryan McDonald he is meant to be a no nonsense forward.